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Emerging Z-Scheme Heterojunction for Catalytic Cancer Therapy.

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  • 1College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China.

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Z-type heterojunctions (Z-HJs) enhance semiconductor catalytic therapy for tumors by improving efficiency and overcoming substrate limitations. This review details Z-HJ principles, design, and future directions for advanced cancer treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Semiconductor photocatalysis shows promise for tumor treatment but faces challenges with limited substrate availability and electron-hole recombination.
  • Heterojunctions improve catalytic efficiency by suppressing recombination, yet optimizing band positions for redox potential is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fundamental principles and development of Z-type heterojunctions (Z-HJs) in catalytic tumor therapy.
  • To explore Z-HJ design strategies targeting tumor microenvironment features and discuss advancements in AI-driven design and theranostics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on Z-type heterojunctions for catalytic tumor therapy.
  • Analysis of Z-HJ mechanisms, design strategies, and integration with AI and multimodal therapies.

Main Results:

  • Z-HJs effectively suppress electron-hole recombination, enhancing catalytic efficiency for tumor therapy.
  • On-demand Z-HJ designs can target specific pathological features like proliferation, apoptosis, metastasis, and immune suppression.

Conclusions:

  • Z-HJs offer a promising strategy for catalytic tumor therapy by addressing key limitations.
  • Future research should focus on AI-driven design, theranostic integration, and multimodal approaches for Z-HJ-based cancer treatments.