Fig. 4
From: Phototherapy in cancer treatment: strategies and challenges
Classification of seven different types of nano-phototherapeutic agents, specific examples, and their corresponding mechanisms of action illustrated. LSPR localized surface plasmon resonance. CB conduction band. VB valence band. QD quantum dot. LUMO lowest unoccupied molecular orbital. HOMO highest occupied molecular orbital. PDT photodynamic therapy. ACQ aggregation-caused quenching. AIE aggregation-induced emission. RIR restriction of intramolecular rotation. RIV restriction of intramolecular vibrations. The figure was created with BioRender.com
