Hollow zinc phthalocyanine nanoshells: quick low temperature synthesis, enhanced near-IR absorption and water-dispersibility for photocatalysis and phototherapy

Key Points

• The research aims to quickly synthesize hollow zinc phthalocyanine nanoshells and evaluate their photocatalytic and photothermal properties.
• Developed a quick ultrasonic method for synthesis.
• Synthesized hollow zinc phthalocyanine nanoshells capped with thioglycolic acid.
• Measured near-infrared absorption spectra.
• An enhanced near-infrared absorption peak was observed.
• The synthesized nanoshells displayed improved photocatalytic activity.
• Photothermal activity was significantly increased.