Ultrasonic-assisted europium decorated cuprous oxide nanoparticles: exploring their photothermal capabilities and antioxidant properties for biomedical applications.

ABSTRACT: Metal oxide nanoparticles offer capabilities for cancer therapeutics, but their applicability is often jeopardized due to toxicity hurdles. To tackle this problem, in this study, we have synthesized europium decorated cuprous oxide nanoparticles (Eu-Cu₂O NPs) via a facile ultrasonic-assisted method. Surface decoration of nanoparticles is an effective strategy to tailor their physicochemical and biological properties. The decorated nanoparticles were found to possess improved stability, superior biocompatibility and enhanced photothermal properties than the undecorated pristine nanoparticles (Cu₂O NPs). In vitro studies validated the capacity of the decorated nanoparticles to regulate the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and in turn combat the

SUBMITTER: Mazumder S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11877118 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature