Cobalt Phosphide Double-Shelled Nanocages: Broadband Light-Harvesting Nanostructures for Efficient Photothermal Therapy and Self-Powered Photoelectrochemical Biosensing

SmallVolume 13, Issue 22 1700798 Communication Cobalt Phosphide Double-Shelled Nanocages: Broadband Light-Harvesting Nanostructures for Efficient Photothermal Therapy and Self-Powered Photoelectrochemical Biosensing Jingqi Tian, Jingqi Tian School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 637457 SingaporeSearch for more papers by this authorHoujuan Zhu, Houjuan Zhu School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 637457 SingaporeSearch for more papers by this authorJie Chen, Jie Chen School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 637457 SingaporeSearch for more papers by this authorXinting Zheng, Xinting Zheng Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science Technology and Research), 138634 SingaporeSearch for more papers by this authorHongwei Duan, Hongwei Duan School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 637457 SingaporeSearch for more papers by this authorKanyi Pu, Kanyi Pu School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 637457 SingaporeSearch for more papers by this authorPeng Chen, Corresponding Author Peng Chen chenpeng@ntu.edu.sg School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 637457 SingaporeE-mail: chenpeng@ntu.edu.sgSearch for more papers by this author Jingqi Tian, Jingqi Tian School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 637457 SingaporeSearch for more papers by this authorHoujuan Zhu, Houjuan Zhu School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 637457 SingaporeSearch for more papers by this authorJie Chen, Jie Chen School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 637457 SingaporeSearch for more papers by this authorXinting Zheng, Xinting Zheng Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science Technology and Research), 138634 SingaporeSearch for more papers by this authorHongwei Duan, Hongwei Duan School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 637457 SingaporeSearch for more papers by this authorKanyi Pu, Kanyi Pu School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 637457 SingaporeSearch for more papers by this authorPeng Chen, Corresponding Author Peng Chen chenpeng@ntu.edu.sg School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 637457 SingaporeE-mail: chenpeng@ntu.edu.sgSearch for more papers by this author First published: 26 April 2017 https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.201700798Citations: 57Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Ultra-broadband light-absorbing materials are highly desired for effective solar-energy harvesting. Herein, novel cobalt phosphide double-shelled nanocages (CoP-NCs) are synthesized. Uniquely, these CoP-NCs are able to nonselectively absorb light spanning the full solar spectrum, benefiting from its electronic properties and hollow nanostructure. They promise a wide range of applications involving solar energy utilization. As proof-of-concept demonstrations, CoP-NCs are employed here as effective photothermal agents to ablate cancer cells by utilizing their ability of near-infrared heat conversion, and as photoactive material for self-powered photoelectrochemical sensing by taking advantage of their ability of photon-to-electricity conversion. Citing Literature Supporting Information Filename Description smll201700798-sup-0001-S1.pdf2.1 MB Supplementary Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article. Volume13, Issue22June 13, 20171700798 RelatedInformation