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Graphene and Related Materials: Properties and Applications in Dentistry
Teissir Ben Ammar1,2, Tatiana Roman1,3, Housseinou Ba2
1INSERM UMR_S 1121, CNRS EMR 7003, Université de Strasbourg, Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Centre de Recherche en Biomédecine de Strasbourg, 1 rue Eugène Boeckel, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
Biomolecule-mediated exfoliation creates advanced graphene materials for dental applications. This sustainable method enhances material properties, ensuring biocompatibility for use in dental cements, composites, and coatings.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Biotechnology
- Dental Medicine
Background:
- Graphene and related materials offer unique properties for biomedical applications.
- Developing sustainable and biocompatible methods for graphene production is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in biomolecule-mediated exfoliation of graphene.
- To discuss the applications of these materials in dental medicine.
Main Methods:
- Evaluation of natural biomolecules (polyphenols, proteins, polysaccharides) as exfoliating agents.
- Analysis of synthesis methodologies and their impact on material properties.
- Investigation of structure-property relationships for dental applications.
Main Results:
- Biomolecule-mediated exfoliation influences graphene's structural and biological properties.
- Synthesis methods critically affect physicochemical, biological, and mechanical characteristics.
- Graphene materials show promise in dental cements, sealers, composites, and coatings.
Conclusions:
- Biomolecule-mediated approaches offer a sustainable and versatile strategy for engineering graphene.
- These methods yield materials meeting both functional and biocompatibility requirements for dentistry.
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