Applications of metalloporphyrins and related molecules have been extensively pursued in
the context of photodynamic therapy of cancer (PDT) and other biomedical applications. This …

This work presents the Nanotechnology Center established at the University of Puerto Rico,
Mayagüez, as a focus of scientific development in Puerto Rico. The Center, funded by the …

Background: Quantum dots are novel nanomaterials with high potential in the biomedical
field. Methods: This manuscript reports the direct aqueous synthesis of Cu-doped Zn (Se, S) …

The unique properties of nanomaterials have engendered a great deal of interest in
applying them for applications ranging from solid state physics to bio-imaging. One class of …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an alternative to traditional cancer treatments. This approach
involves the use of photosensitizer (PS) agents and their interaction with light. As a …