Liquid Metal Nanoparticles Used in Photoimmunotherapy

Liquid metals are a new type of material with unique properties. Pure gallium (Ga) and Ga-based alloys are one type of liquid metal used for immunotherapy in cancer treatment. The liquid metal nanoparticles help transition light energy into heat energy which kills the cancer cells.

Phototherapy or light therapy is a type of treatment used for cancer in hard-to-reach areas or sensitive areas, such as head and neck cancer. Phototherapy is used because it can kill cancer cells and reduce exposure to other healthy cells. Interestingly, skin is exposed to…