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  • Nanotechnology
  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Near-infrared (NIR) light-driven photocatalytic micro/nanomotors are advanced self-propelled nanodevices.
  • They operate within the biological transparency window for minimally invasive applications.
  • NIR light enables autonomous motion and light-induced redox reactions under biocompatible conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent progress in materials strategies for NIR-responsive photocatalytic micro/nanomotors.
  • To analyze the relationship between material properties and propulsion behavior.
  • To highlight potential biomedical applications and future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of heterostructure formation for enhanced NIR absorption.
  • Analysis of upconversion coupling strategies to boost photocatalytic efficiency.
  • Review of defect modulation and photosensitization techniques (dyes, plasmonics).

Main Results:

  • Materials strategies like heterostructures, upconversion, defect modulation, and photosensitization improve NIR responsiveness.
  • Understanding of structure-property-performance relationships in photocatalytic propulsion.
  • Identification of key factors influencing optical absorption, charge separation, and motion.

Conclusions:

  • NIR-responsive photocatalytic micro/nanomotors are a promising platform for minimally invasive therapies and remote catalysis.
  • Challenges include fuel-free propulsion, ionic tolerance, and immune evasion.
  • Future research should focus on advanced materials design and addressing these challenges.