Vacancy-Modulated of CuS for Highly Antibacterial Efficiency via Photothermal/Photodynamic Synergetic Therapy.Cu-based nanomaterials have been developed to alleviate the problem of antibiotic resistance due to their superior properties and good biocompatibility.  Compared with CuS, the superior antimicrobial activity of CuS-T150 is mainly attributed to its stronger ability to adsorb oxygen molecules, more easily bind with surface of E. coli, and higher photothermal conversion efficiency (PTCE).  This work provides a deeper understanding of nanomaterials with vacancy modulated the antibacterial efficiency by synergistic effect of photodynamic and photothermal therapy.
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