Graphene and graphene oxide: biofunctionalization and applications in biotechnology

Area of Science:

• Biomaterials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science

Background:

• Graphene, a fundamental carbon allotrope, exhibits unique planar structure and electronic properties.
• Its versatility makes it a key material in nanotechnology and biomaterials science.
• Graphene's potential spans from biosensing to cellular studies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current advancements in graphene bioapplications.
• To highlight key areas including biofunctionalization, biosensor development, and cell studies.
• To discuss future prospects and challenges in graphene-based biological research.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of recent studies on graphene in biological applications.
• Selective analysis of research focusing on biofunctionalization techniques.
• Summary of fluorescence-resonance-energy-transfer (FRET)-based biosensor development using graphene nanomaterials.
• Investigation of graphene's role in living cell studies.

Main Results:

• Graphene biofunctionalization enables diverse biological applications.
• Graphene-based nanomaterials are effective in developing sensitive FRET biosensors.
• Graphene and its derivatives are valuable tools for investigating living cell behavior.
• Significant progress has been made in utilizing graphene for biological purposes.

Conclusions:

• Graphene holds immense promise for advancing biological applications and diagnostics.
• Further research is needed to overcome challenges and fully realize graphene's potential in biomedicine.
• Continued exploration of graphene's unique properties will drive innovation in bio-related fields.