Photothermal therapy has inspired numerous interests due to its minimal invasion, easy to perform, and possibilities to treat embedded tumors in vital regions. In this review, examples where various types of photothermal nanoagents including carbon-based, organic near-infrared dye-based, polymer-based nanomaterials have been utilized to converse near-infrared light energy to heating within tumors are introduced. The pros and cons of these photothermal agents are discussed. Furthermore, the challenges and perspectives in the near future are also addressed.
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