Quantum dot light emitting diodes (QLEDs) as low-cost PDT light sources (Conference Presentation)

Hao Chen; Peter Palomaki; Juan He; Raymond Lanzafame; Istvan Stadler; Hamid El-Hamidi; Hui Liu; Jonathan Celli; Michael Hamblin; Yingying Huang; Gal Shafirstein; Ho-Kyoon Chung; Shin-Tson Wu; Yajie Dong

doi:10.1117/12.2525829

14 August 2019 Quantum dot light emitting diodes (QLEDs) as low-cost PDT light sources (Conference Presentation)

Hao Chen, Peter Palomaki, Juan He, Raymond Lanzafame, Istvan Stadler, Hamid El-Hamidi, Hui Liu, Jonathan Celli, Michael Hamblin, Yingying Huang, Gal Shafirstein, Ho-Kyoon Chung, Shin-Tson Wu, Yajie Dong

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Proceedings Volume 11070, 17th International Photodynamic Association World Congress; 1107056 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2525829
Event: 17th International Photodynamic Association World Congress, 2019, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Abstract

Homogeneous, flexible light sources with pure, deep red color and sufficiently high power densities are necessary for more effective and widely used photodynamic therapy (PDT), but have been difficult to achieve with lasers or LED arrays at reasonably low cost. Quantum dot light emitting diodes (QLEDs) have outstanding wavelength tunability, ideal color purity, sufficient power density and unique form factors as thin, flexible, light weight and uniformly large area light sources, which will meet the pressing needs for PDT. Here we report QLEDs fabricated with emission wavelengths precisely tuned to match the absorption peaks of several FDA approved photosensitizers. Preliminary in-vitro studies with rigid on-glass QLEDs as photosensitizer activators demonstrate they can kill cancerous A431 cells or Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) with efficiency comparable or better than control LED sources, indicating their potential for PDT treatments of cancers or infections. Computer simulation of light propagation in a tissue mimicking phantom suggests that about 50% of the QLED power can be delivered to a depth of about 4 mm from the treated surface. Recent progress on the fabrication of low-cost flexible QLEDs will be presented. Finally, the perspectives of using these devices for PDT to address medical conditions such as cancer treatment, wound repair or cosmetic dermatology will be discussed.

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Hao Chen, Peter Palomaki, Juan He, Raymond Lanzafame, Istvan Stadler, Hamid El-Hamidi, Hui Liu, Jonathan Celli, Michael Hamblin, Yingying Huang, Gal Shafirstein, Ho-Kyoon Chung, Shin-Tson Wu, and Yajie Dong "Quantum dot light emitting diodes (QLEDs) as low-cost PDT light sources (Conference Presentation)", Proc. SPIE 11070, 17th International Photodynamic Association World Congress, 1107056 (14 August 2019); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2525829

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Photodynamic therapy

Light sources

Quantum dot light emitting diodes

Cancer

Light emitting diodes

Oncology

High power lasers

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