Table 1 Comparison of the therapeutically relevant properties of BP with other typical 2D inorganic materials

Chemical composition

P

C

Sb

K, Al, Si, O

As

Mg, Fe, Al, Si, O

Fe, O, Cl

W, S

Mo, S

Conductivity

Semiconductive

Conductive

Semiconductive

Insulative

Semiconductive

Insulative

Insulative

Semiconductive

Semiconductive

Photothermal capability

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Not reported

Yes

Yes

Photodynamic capability

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Not reported

Not reported

Not reported

Biocompatibility

Good

Good

Good

Good

Good

Good

Good

Good

Good

Degradability in vivo

Completely degradable, degradation products are non-toxic

Requiring additional engineering

Degradable

Degradable

Degradable

Degradable

Not reported

Requiring additional engineering

Requiring additional engineering

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