Harnessing Lignin-Derived Carbon Dots for Enhanced NIR Photothermal Ablation of Melanoma Cells.

ABSTRACT: The integration of optical imaging modalities with photothermal therapy (PTT) enables simultaneous oncotherapy and bioimaging, offering improved therapeutic efficacy and enhanced treatment precision. As a result, this approach has emerged as a promising strategy for cancer treatment. Carbon dots (CDs) are highly stable, biocompatible materials with exceptional fluorescent properties, making them strong contenders for optical bioimaging and photothermal applications. However, challenges remain in synthesizing optimal CDs due to insufficient photothermal conversion efficiency, often requiring high laser power densities and higher CD concentrations for effective photothermal therapy (PTT). In this study, nitrogen-doped lignin-derived CDs (N-LCDs) are synthesized via a green, low-cost route us

SUBMITTER: Satwani V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12423852 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature