INST Mohali develops one-step method to make nano-cups for photothermal cancer therapy
On 17 June 2025, DST said scientists of the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali, Punjab, developed a one-step room-temperature method to make PEGylated nano-cup semi-shells for photothermal cancer therapy.
Summary
Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, an autonomous institute under DST, with researchers from ACTREC (Tata Memorial Centre) and IIT Bombay, developed a one-step colloidal synthesis method for PEGylated semi-shells with nano-cup morphology at room temperature, DST reported on 17 June 2025. Such semi-shells can be used for photothermal therapy to treat cancer. Conventional methods are multi-step or need harsh agents such as hydrofluoric acid. The research was published in Communications Chemistry, a Nature group journal.
Key facts
- Institute
- INST Mohali with ACTREC and IIT Bombay
- Advance
- One-step, room-temperature synthesis of PEGylated nano-cup semi-shells
- Use
- Photothermal therapy for cancer
- Journal
- Communications Chemistry (Nature group)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which DST institute developed a one-step method to synthesise nano-cup semi-shells for photothermal cancer therapy, as reported on 17 June 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali
PIB (DST): Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali (INST), with ACTREC and IIT Bombay, developed the one-step synthesis method.