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The central aim is to create materials that combine drug delivery with temperature measurement for medical use.

January 17, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry B0 citations

Dual NIR-I Excitation and Emission-Based Thermometry and pH-Responsive Drug Delivery Using NaYF4:Yb,Er@SiO2-Folic Acid Conjugates

SJSuman JhaNational Institute of Technology Rourkela IMIan Pompermayer MachadoGhent University JGJorge García-BalduzGhent University

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The central aim is to create materials that combine drug delivery with temperature measurement for medical use.
Synthesis of NaYF4:Yb,Er particles with cuboidal structure.
Coating with SiO2 to enhance properties.
Conjugation with folic acid for targeted delivery.
Successful creation of dual NIR-I responsive particles.
Demonstrated effectiveness in drug delivery based on pH levels.
Potential for simultaneous diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

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The development of multifunctional host materials capable of simultaneous diagnostics and therapy holds significant promise for biomedical applications. Here, we report the synthesis of NaYF4:Yb,Er particles with cuboidal morphology, designed...

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