Alfa Chemistry provides high-performance polyethylene glycol-modified black phosphorus nanosheet dispersions (PEG-BPNSs), engineered to overcome the stability and biocompatibility challenges typically associated with black phosphorus nanosheets (BPNSs). Surface modification with polyethylene glycol (PEG) significantly enhances the material's functionality, making it ideal for a wide range of advanced research and biomedical applications.
Product Highlights
- Improved Oxidative Stability: PEGylation effectively protects black phosphorus nanosheets from rapid oxidation, enabling longer shelf life and consistent performance in experimental and therapeutic settings.
- Enhanced Biocompatibility: The PEG coating reduces cytotoxicity and improves biological compatibility, supporting safe use in drug delivery, bioimaging, and in vivo applications.
- Excellent Dispersibility: This dispersion exhibits stable, uniform suspension in polar solvents such as water and normal saline, allowing for easy handling and reliable performance across diverse protocols.
Specifications
| Catalog Number | Parameters | Packaging | Lateral Length | Thickness |
| GH-GLM031 | C: 0.5 mg/mL, Water | 10 mL | 100 nm–5 μm | 1–10 layers |
| GH-GLM032 | C: 0.5 mg/mL, Water | 20 mL | 100 nm–5 μm | 1–10 layers |
| GH-GLM033 | C: 0.5 mg/mL, Water | 15 mL | 100 nm–5 μm | 1–10 layers |
| GH-GLM034 | C: 0.5 mg/mL, Water | 25 mL | 100 nm–5 μm | 1–10 layers |
| GH-GLM035 | C: 0.5 mg/mL, Normal Saline | 10 mL | 100 nm–5 μm | 1–10 layers |
| GH-GLM036 | C: 0.5 mg/mL, Normal Saline | 15 mL | 100 nm–5 μm | 1–10 layers |
| GH-GLM037 | C: 1.0 mg/mL, Water | 50 mL | 100 nm–5 μm | 1–10 layers |
Application Areas
- Targeted Drug Delivery
PEG-BPNSs can serve as nanocarriers for therapeutic agents, enabling controlled release and targeted delivery. This can help enhance drug efficacy and reduce systemic side effects.
- Photothermal Cancer Therapy
Black phosphorus nanosheets exhibit excellent photothermal conversion efficiency. When irradiated with near-infrared light, they generate localized heat to destroy tumor cells. PEG modification further improves circulation time and therapeutic precision.
- Bioimaging
Due to their excellent dispersibility and reduced toxicity, PEG-BPNSs are well-suited for in vivo imaging techniques, including fluorescence and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In one study, researchers used PEG-modified nanosheets loaded with anticancer drugs to achieve high treatment efficiency with minimal impact on surrounding healthy tissue.
With optimized stability, safety, and performance, modified black phosphorus nanosheet dispersion is a powerful tool for researchers in nanomedicine, drug delivery, and imaging. Alfa Chemistry supports both standard and custom orders to meet the unique needs of your research.
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