Application of bismuth sulfide based nanomaterials in cancer diagnosis and treatment

Review article, 2023

Cancer is still the leading disease threatening human life and health at present. With the development of nanotechnology, multifunctional nanomaterials integrated with different diagnostic and therapeutic functions have become the most active field in nano-research. Among them, Bi2S3-based nanomaterials have attracted great attention in the biomedical field due to their special photothermal effect and biocompatibility. In this review, we systematically summarize the synthetic strategies and their physical-chemical properties of Bi2S3-based nanomaterials. Then we outline the recent research progress in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, which are highlighted and discussed in detail. In addition, the safety and biodistribution of Bi2S3-based nanomaterials are emphasized and discussed. It is believed that the emerging Bi2S3-based nanomaterials may realize the practical applications via unremitting efforts of scientific researchers in the near future.