Study of Nanomaterials for X-Ray Photodynamic Therapy

Abstract—The prototype of an apparatus for studying the X-ray fluorescence properties of nanomaterials for X-ray photodynamic therapy is developed. The X-ray fluorescence characteristics of nanomaterials based on gadolinium fluorides are studied. For a series of samples, X-ray fluorescence spectra are obtained in the region of 600–700 nm, which allows the conclusion that such materials are promising for use as components of radiosensitizers for X-ray photodynamic therapy. The data obtained are important for optimizing the characteristics of nanomaterials and for further modification of the parameters of methods for synthesizing new materials for X-ray photodynamic therapy.