Upconverting nanoparticles for the near infrared photoactivation of transition metal complexes: new opportunities and challenges in medicinal inorganic photochemistry

Dalton Trans. 2016 Aug 16;45(33):13012-20. doi: 10.1039/c6dt01428c.

Abstract

The article highlights the emergent use of upconverting nanoparticles as tools for the near infrared photoactivation of transition metal complexes, identifying opportunities and challenges of this approach in the context of medicinal inorganic chemistry.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Coordination Complexes* / administration & dosage
  • Coordination Complexes* / chemistry
  • Coordination Complexes* / radiation effects
  • Humans
  • Light
  • Nanoparticles* / administration & dosage
  • Nanoparticles* / chemistry
  • Nanoparticles* / radiation effects
  • Photochemistry
  • Transition Elements* / administration & dosage
  • Transition Elements* / chemistry
  • Transition Elements* / radiation effects

Substances

  • Coordination Complexes
  • Transition Elements