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1Toxicology Division, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695 012, India.
Nano-Micro Letters
|June 17, 2021
Summary
Graphene offers diverse biomedical applications, including drug delivery, biosensing, and tissue engineering. However, concerns regarding its toxicity necessitate further research into standardized protocols for safe use.
Area of Science:
- Nanomaterials Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Graphene, a 2D carbon allotrope, is the strongest known material.
- Its unique properties enable applications in electronics, sensors, and catalysis.
- Current research highlights graphene's potential in biomedical fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review graphene's biomedical applications.
- To explore its use in drug delivery, biosensing, bioimaging, and tissue engineering.
- To address toxicity concerns and the need for standardized protocols.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of graphene's biomedical applications.
- Analysis of graphene's properties for therapeutic and diagnostic uses.
- Examination of toxicity studies and fabrication methods like 3D printing.
Main Results:
- Graphene's large surface area is suitable for drug loading and biomolecule conjugation.
- Its near-infrared absorbance is ideal for photothermal therapy.
- Graphene exhibits antibacterial properties and potential in tissue regeneration scaffolds.
Conclusions:
- Graphene is a versatile material for diagnosis and treatment.
- 3D printing enables fabrication of graphene into complex structures for tissue engineering.
- Graphene's biomedical applications require careful consideration of toxicity and standardization.
