Biological Thermal Performance of Organic and Inorganic Aerogels as Patches for Photothermal Therapy.

ABSTRACT: Aerogels are materials with unique properties, among which are low density and thermal conductivity. They are also known for their exquisite biocompatibility and biodegradability. All these features make them attractive for biomedical applications, such as their potential use in photothermal therapy (PTT). This technique is, yet, still associated with undesirable effects on surrounding tissues which emphasizes the need to minimize the exposure of healthy regions. One way to do so relies on the use of materials able to block the radiation and the heat generated. Aerogels might be potentially useful for this purpose by acting as insulators. Silica- and pectin-based aerogels are reported as the best inorganic and organic thermal insulators, respectively; thus, the aim of this work relies on a

SUBMITTER: Ferreira-Goncalves T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9407269 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature