One‐Pot Synthesis of Bi2S3/TiO2/rGO Heterostructure with Red Light‐Driven Photovoltaic Effect for Remote Electrotherapy‐Assisted Wound Repair. Issue 7 (4th December 2022) - Qiao, Zi
Abstract: The past decades have witnessed the rational design of novel functional nanomaterials and the potential to revolutionize many applications. With the increasing focus on electronic biological processes, novel photovoltaic nanomaterials are highly expectable for empowering new therapeutic strategies such as establishing a link between endogenous electric field (EEF) and electrotherapy. Compared to traditional invasive stimulation, the light‐initiating strategy has the advantages of non‐invasion, non‐power supply, and precise controllability. Whereas, common photoactivated materials require short‐wavelength light excitation accompanied by poor tissue penetration and biohazard. Herein, by the construction of p‐n heterostructured Bi2 S3 /TiO2 /rGO (BTG) nanoparticles, broadener light absorption and higher light conversion than regular UV excitation are realized. Simultaneously, the photoelectric performance of BTG heterostructure, as well as the synergistic effect of Bi2 S3 morphology, are revealed. Besides, the rationally designed biomimetic hydrogel matrix consisting of collagen and hyaluronic acid provides appropriate bioactivity, interface adhesion, mechanical matching, and electron transfer. Therefore, the photovoltaic BTG‐loaded matrix provides a platform of light‐driven electrical stimulation, coupling the EEF to modulate the electrophysiological and regeneration microenvironment. The implementation of photoelectric stimulation holds broad prospects for non‐drug therapy and electrical‐related biological process modulation including osseointegration, nerve regeneration, electronic skin, and wound healing. Abstract : The construction of Bi2 S3 and TiO2 photovoltaic semiconductor heterostructures combined with reduced graphene oxide achieves visible red light response and obtains higher photocurrent amplitudes than UV excitation. The integration with collagen‐hyaluronic acid‐based hydrogels enables remote light‐driven photoelectric stimulation for electrotherapy‐assisted wound healing, which also holds broad prospects for non‐drug therapy and electrical‐related biological process modulation.