Anisotropic gold-based colloidal nanoparticles such as semi shells have unique optical properties and widespread applications such as in bioimaging, biosensing and therapy, however, the fabrication process of semi shells remains a challenge due to laborious multistep solid state and colloidal procedures. In this study, the authors develop a rapid one-pot colloidal synthetic route for the fabrication of semi shells using ZIF-8 as a sacrificial template, and demonstrate their promise for photothermal therapy.
- Kritika Sood
- Purvi Mathur
- Asifkhan Shanavas
