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Yu Chen¹, Chaoliang Tan, Hua Zhang

¹Nanomaterials Center, School of Chemical Engineering and AIBN, University of Queensland, Queensland, 4072, Australia. l.wang@uq.edu.au.

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Biocompatible two-dimensional graphene analogues (2D-GAs) offer unique advantages for diverse biomedical applications, including therapy, diagnostics, and biosensing. This review highlights their synthesis, functionalization, and potential for personalized medicine.

Area of Science:

Nanobiotechnology
Materials Science
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

The rapid advancement of nanobiotechnology fuels the development of novel organic/inorganic nanosystems for clinical applications.
Biocompatible two-dimensional graphene analogues (2D-GAs) represent a unique class of nanomaterials with exceptional properties for biomedicine.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current progress of 2D-GAs in biomedical applications.
To discuss synthesis, functionalization, therapeutic, diagnostic, and theranostic uses of 2D-GAs.
To explore biosensing capabilities and safety evaluations of 2D-GAs.

Main Methods:

Summarizing synthetic strategies and surface functionalization techniques for 2D-GAs.
Reviewing applications in photothermal/photodynamic therapy, chemotherapy, and synergistic therapies.

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Compiling uses in various imaging modalities (fluorescent, MRI, CT, photoacoustic) and theranostics.

Presenting biosensing applications and in vitro/in vivo biosafety assessments.

Main Results:

2D-GAs demonstrate significant advantages in therapeutic, diagnostic, and theranostic applications, particularly in oncology.
These materials show promise for sensitive detection of biomacromolecules.
Biosafety evaluations are crucial for clinical translation.

Conclusions:

2D-GAs are versatile nanomaterials with vast potential in personalized medicine and human health.
Further research into rational design and construction is needed to overcome challenges and facilitate clinical translation.
Addressing unresolved issues will accelerate the integration of 2D-GAs into clinical practice.