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Graphene and Graphene-Based Materials in Biomedical Applications
Mohammad Omaish Ansari1, Kalamegam Gauthaman2, Abdurahman Essa3
1Center of Nanotechnology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Current Medicinal Chemistry
|July 10, 2019
Summary
Graphene nanomaterials show great promise in regenerative medicine due to their unique properties and tunable biocompatibility. This review explores their synthesis, biocompatibility, and diverse biomedical applications.
Area of Science:
- Nanobiotechnology
- Materials Science
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Nanomaterials are crucial for regenerative medicine.
- Graphene and its derivatives possess unique nanoscale properties.
- These materials offer tunable biocompatibility for biomedical use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review synthesis strategies for graphene and its derivatives.
- To assess the biocompatibility of graphene-based nanomaterials.
- To highlight recent biomedical applications of these nanomaterials.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of synthesis techniques.
- Analysis of biocompatibility studies.
- Compilation of recent applications in tissue engineering, drug delivery, biosensing, and bioimaging.
Main Results:
- Graphene exhibits excellent electrical, mechanical, optical, and thermal properties.
- Graphene-based nanomaterials demonstrate potential for various biomedical applications.
- Synthesis and biocompatibility are key factors for clinical translation.
Conclusions:
- Graphene and its derivatives are promising nanomaterials for regenerative medicine.
- Further research into biocompatibility and targeted applications is warranted.
- These materials have broad utility in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and diagnostics.
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