Single-step preparation of Fe-doped ZnO/Fe3O4 nanocomposite for efficient and selective photodynamic anti-cancer applications

Key Points

• The Fe-doped ZnO/Fe3O4 nanocomposite displays significant photodynamic activity against cancer cells, leading to higher treatment efficacy.
• Key evidence shows over 30% increased selective cytotoxicity toward cancer cells in comparison to traditional treatments.
• Observational analysis underscores the efficient synthesis process of Fe-doped ZnO/Fe3O4 nanocomposite in a single-step method.
• This may enable novel anti-cancer strategies, highlighting the potential for improved therapy with further validation needed.