Technological developments and future perspectives on graphene-based metamaterials: a primer for neurosurgeons

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• Physics

Background:

• Graphene, a Nobel Prize-winning material, is a 2D honeycomb lattice of carbon atoms.
• Significant global funding supports graphene research, including a €1 billion European grant.
• Graphene possesses unique optical, thermal, mechanical, electronic, and quantum properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the fundamental electrophysical properties of graphene.
• To explore the future perspectives of graphene in metamaterials research.
• To emphasize the potential impact of graphene on experimental and clinical neurosurgery.

Main Methods:

• Review of current graphene technology research.
• Discussion of graphene's unique material properties.
• Analysis of potential applications in various neurosurgical fields.

Main Results:

• Graphene's properties enable advancements in electronics, optics, and energy storage.
• Graphene-based metamaterials are poised for breakthroughs in biomedical applications.
• Significant impact is anticipated across neurosurgery subspecialties.

Conclusions:

• Graphene represents a major advancement in metamaterials with broad technological implications.
• The unique characteristics of graphene are expected to drive innovation in neurosurgery.
• Further research into graphene's electrophysical properties will shape future clinical applications.