Synergistic Sunlight‐Activated Photodynamic and Near‐Infrared‐Induced Mild Photothermal Therapy for Infected Wound Healing Using Functionalized Nano‐Bi <sub>2</sub> WO <sub>6</sub> Composites

with broadened visible-NIR light absorption and enhanced charge separation, enabling efficient reactive oxygen species generation under simulated sunlight. Surface-decorated CuS nanoparticles provide robust photothermal conversion under NIR irradiation, while chitosan modification improves biocompatibility and antibacterial performance. The nanoplatform exhibits > 99% antibacterial efficacy against both Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Escherichia coli and effectively disrupts bacterial biofilms under combined light activation. Importantly, precisely controlled NIR-induced mild thermal therapy (≈42°C) reprograms macrophage polarization from a proinflammatory M1 phenotype toward a reparative M2 phenotype. Transcriptomic analysis reveals that this immunomodulatory effect is associated with the downregulation of PI3K-Akt, TNF, and NF-κB signaling pathways. In vivo studies using MRSA-infected wound models demonstrate accelerated wound healing, enhanced angiogenesis, collagen deposition, and minimal systemic toxicity. This work presents a sunlight/NIR-activated therapeutic strategy that bridges antibacterial treatment and immune-regulated tissue regeneration for infected wound healing.

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Advanced Science
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2026-04-10
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https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202522124
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Wound Healing and Treatments
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Synergistic Sunlight‐Activated Photodynamic and Near‐Infrared‐Induced Mild Photothermal Therapy for Infected Wound Healing Using Functionalized Nano‐Bi 2 WO 6 Composites

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with broadened visible-NIR light absorption and enhanced charge separation, enabling efficient reactive oxygen species generation under simulated sunlight. Surface-decorated CuS nanoparticles provide robust photothermal conversion under NIR irradiation, while chitosan modification improves biocompatibility and antibacterial performance. The nanoplatform exhibits > 99% antibacterial efficacy against both Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Escherichia coli and effectively disrupts bacterial biofilms under combined light activation. Importantly, precisely controlled NIR-induced mild thermal therapy (≈42°C) reprograms macrophage polarization from a proinflammatory M1 phenotype toward a reparative M2 phenotype. Transcriptomic analysis reveals that this immunomodulatory effect is associated with the downregulation of PI3K-Akt, TNF, and NF-κB signaling pathways. In vivo studies using MRSA-infected wound models demonstrate accelerated wound healing, enhanced angiogenesis, collagen deposition, and minimal systemic toxicity. This work presents a sunlight/NIR-activated therapeutic strategy that bridges antibacterial treatment and immune-regulated tissue regeneration for infected wound healing.

Advanced Science
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CN), Metal Matrix Cast Composites (United States) (US), Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital (CN), Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (CN), Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 20%
Wound Healing and Treatments
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