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Carbon nanomaterials have received great attention from the scientific community over the past few decades because of their unique physical and chemical properties. In this minireview, we will summarize the recent progress of the use of various carbon nanomaterials in the field of cancer phototherapy. The structural characteristics of each category and the surface functionalization strategies of these nanomaterials will be briefly introduced before focusing on their therapeutic applications. Recent advances on their use in photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, and combined phototherapies are presented. Moreover, a few challenges and perspectives on the development of carbon nanomaterials for future theranostics are also discussed. The many dimensions of carbon nanomaterials: The recent progress of carbon nanomaterials in the field of cancer phototherapy is reviewed. A few challenges, perspectives on the development of carbon nanomaterials for future phototheranostics are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The structural characteristics of various carbon nanomaterials, their surface functionalization strategies, and recent advances in the field of cancer phototherapy are summarized in the Minireview by X.‐C. Shen et al. on page 3993 ff. Their excellent NIR absorption, large surface area, and appropriate size make carbon nanomaterials attractive and promising nanoplatforms for phototherapeutic applications. Despite many significant advances in this field have been made, several challenges remain to be addressed to promote their practical clinical applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]