The Fabrication of Au Nanoparticles for Photocatalysis and Medical Applications: A Review

Au nanoparticles have been widely used in photocatalysis for a long time, exhibiting great value in the biomedical field, but there are still great challenges to establish a comprehensive system for industries. In this review, we first summarize several methodologies for the creation and manufacturing of Au NPs and then emphasize their uses in photocatalysis, photothermal therapy and other medical aspects. This review would further provide insights to broaden the development of Au nanoparticles for bridging the gap between green fabrication of Au NPs and biomedical applications.