Thermoplasmonic Polymersome Membranes by <i>In Situ</i> Synthesis.

ABSTRACT: Thermoplasmonic nanoparticles, known for releasing heat upon illumination, find diverse applications in catalysis, optics, and biomedicine. Incorporating plasmonic metals within organic vesicle membranes can lead to the formation of nanoreactors capable of regulating temperature-sensitive microscopic processes. Yet, the controlled formation of stable hybrid vesicles displaying significant thermoplasmonic properties remains challenging. This work presents the in situ synthesis of highly efficient thermoplasmonic polymer vesicles, or hybrid polymersomes, by nucleating ∼2 nm gold nanoparticles within preformed polymersome membranes. This process preserves the vesicles' morphology, stability, and overall functionality. Despite the small size of the embedded plasmonic nanoparticles, thes

SUBMITTER: Barbieri V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12045020 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature