Erbas, S.Gorgulu, A.Kocakusakogullari, M.Akkaya, E. U.2016-02-082016-02-0820091359-7345http://hdl.handle.net/11693/22652Pyrenyl-functionalized distyryl-Bodipy sensitizer attached non-covalently to SWNTs was shown to generate singlet oxygen when excited at 660 nm with a red LED array; this work emphasizes the potential of SWNT as a viable alternative carrier of bioactive agents, including photodynamic therapy sensitizers. © 2009 The Royal Society of Chemistry.English1,3 diphenylisobenzofuran2 propanolAlkyneAzideBenzofuran derivativeCarbon nanotubeIodineMacrogol 2000Pyrene derivativeSingle walled nanotubeStyrene derivativeUnclassified drugAdsorptionAtomic force microscopyCancer therapyCardiovascular diseaseChromatophoreDrug delivery systemDrug targetingIodinationLight emitting diodeMass spectrometryMoleculePhotodynamic therapyPhotosensitizationRetina macula age related degenerationSolubilityAcetonitrilesDrug carriersMicroscopy, atomic forceNanotubes, carbonPhotochemotherapyPhotosensitizing agentsSinglet oxygenNon-covalent functionalized SWNTs as delivery agents for novel Bodipy-based potential PDT sensitizersArticle10.1039/b908485a