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Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications
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What is Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications?
Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications refers to the biomedical uses of graphene-based nanomaterials, such as drug delivery, toxicity assessment, antibacterial activity, cancer therapy, cellular imaging, nanocarrier development, and tissue engineering.
This field encompasses 35,639 papers on graphene nanomaterials in biotechnology and medicine. Research addresses drug delivery, toxicity, antibacterial activity, cancer therapy, cellular imaging, nanocarrier development, and tissue engineering. Growth rate over the past 5 years is not available.
Topic Hierarchy
Research Sub-Topics
Graphene-Based Drug Delivery Systems
This sub-topic covers the design, functionalization, and loading efficiency of graphene nanomaterials for targeted and controlled drug release in biomedical applications. Researchers study biocompatibility, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic efficacy in various disease models.
Graphene Nanomaterials Toxicity Assessment
This sub-topic examines the cytotoxic effects, genotoxicity, and long-term biocompatibility of graphene-based materials in cellular and animal models. Researchers investigate mechanisms of cellular uptake, oxidative stress, and safe dosage thresholds.
Graphene in Cancer Therapy
This sub-topic focuses on graphene nanomaterials for photothermal therapy, chemotherapy synergy, and gene silencing in oncology. Researchers explore tumor targeting, hyperthermia effects, and combination therapies with minimal off-target damage.
Graphene Antibacterial Activity
This sub-topic investigates the mechanisms of graphene-induced bacterial membrane disruption, biofilm inhibition, and antimicrobial synergy. Researchers study structure-activity relationships and applications against antibiotic-resistant strains.
Graphene for Tissue Engineering
This sub-topic explores graphene scaffolds for stem cell differentiation, tissue regeneration, and 3D bioprinting in bone, neural, and cardiac repair. Researchers analyze mechanical properties, conductivity, and in vivo integration.
Why It Matters
Graphene nanomaterials support biomedical applications including drug delivery and cancer therapy through nanocarrier platforms. "Nanocarriers as an emerging platform for cancer therapy" by Peer et al. (2007) details how such systems enhance targeted delivery in oncology, with examples like ligand-conjugated nanoparticles improving specificity. Synthesis methods from papers like "Synthesis of graphene-based nanosheets via chemical reduction of exfoliated graphite oxide" by Stankovich et al. (2007) enable scalable production for tissue engineering and imaging, while toxicity assessments guide safe implementation in clinical settings.
Reading Guide
Where to Start
"Graphene: Status and Prospects" by Geim (2009) — it provides foundational properties of graphene relevant to biomedical test beds.
Key Papers Explained
"Graphene: Status and Prospects" by Geim (2009) establishes core properties, which "Synthesis of graphene-based nanosheets via chemical reduction of exfoliated graphite oxide" by Stankovich et al. (2007) builds on through scalable chemical reduction methods. "Improved Synthesis of Graphene Oxide" by Marcano et al. (2010) refines this by optimizing Hummers' method for higher yields. "The chemistry of graphene oxide" by Dreyer et al. (2009) connects to applications by detailing chemical transformations for biomedical substrates. "Nanocarriers as an emerging platform for cancer therapy" by Peer et al. (2007) applies these to drug delivery systems.
Paper Timeline
Most-cited paper highlighted in red. Papers ordered chronologically.
Advanced Directions
Focus on chemical reduction and oxide modifications from top papers like Stankovich et al. (2007) and Marcano et al. (2010) for nanocarrier integration in cancer therapy.
Papers at a Glance
| # | Paper | Year | Venue | Citations | Open Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graphene: Status and Prospects | 2009 | Science | 13.7K | ✓ |
| 2 | Synthesis of graphene-based nanosheets via chemical reduction ... | 2007 | Carbon | 13.6K | ✕ |
| 3 | Improved Synthesis of Graphene Oxide | 2010 | ACS Nano | 11.6K | ✕ |
| 4 | The chemistry of graphene oxide | 2009 | Chemical Society Reviews | 11.1K | ✕ |
| 5 | Large-Area Synthesis of High-Quality and Uniform Graphene Film... | 2009 | Science | 11.0K | ✓ |
| 6 | Processable aqueous dispersions of graphene nanosheets | 2008 | Nature Nanotechnology | 9.0K | ✓ |
| 7 | Nanocarriers as an emerging platform for cancer therapy | 2007 | Nature Nanotechnology | 8.4K | ✕ |
| 8 | Boron nitride substrates for high-quality graphene electronics | 2010 | Nature Nanotechnology | 6.9K | ✓ |
| 9 | Chemical methods for the production of graphenes | 2009 | Nature Nanotechnology | 6.6K | ✕ |
| 10 | High-yield production of graphene by liquid-phase exfoliation ... | 2008 | Nature Nanotechnology | 6.1K | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main biomedical applications of graphene nanomaterials?
Graphene nanomaterials are applied in drug delivery, toxicity assessment, antibacterial activity, cancer therapy, cellular imaging, nanocarrier development, and tissue engineering. These uses leverage graphene's mechanical, optical, and electrical properties as described in "Graphene: Status and Prospects" by Geim (2009). The field includes 35,639 papers focused on biotechnology and medicine.
How is graphene oxide synthesized for biomedical uses?
Graphene oxide is synthesized using improved methods excluding NaNO3, increasing KMnO4, and adjusting reaction conditions from Hummers' method. "Improved Synthesis of Graphene Oxide" by Marcano et al. (2010) describes this process for better preparation. Such graphene oxide serves as a substrate for reductions to graphene-like materials in drug delivery and imaging.
What role do nanocarriers play in cancer therapy with graphene?
Nanocarriers provide an emerging platform for cancer therapy by enabling targeted drug delivery. "Nanocarriers as an emerging platform for cancer therapy" by Peer et al. (2007) outlines their design for improved efficacy. Graphene-based versions enhance this through high surface area and biocompatibility.
Why assess toxicity of graphene nanomaterials?
Toxicity assessment ensures safe biomedical applications of graphene nanomaterials. Research in this cluster evaluates risks for drug delivery and tissue engineering. Papers like "The chemistry of graphene oxide" by Dreyer et al. (2009) discuss structure-related properties influencing biocompatibility.
How does graphene support cellular imaging?
Graphene's optical properties enable cellular imaging in biomedical applications. "Graphene: Status and Prospects" by Geim (2009) highlights these traits for probing biological systems. Combined with nanocarrier development, it facilitates real-time monitoring in cancer therapy.
Open Research Questions
- ? How can graphene nanomaterial toxicity be minimized for long-term implants in tissue engineering?
- ? What synthesis methods optimize graphene for targeted drug delivery in cancer therapy?
- ? Which surface modifications enhance antibacterial activity of graphene without compromising biocompatibility?
- ? How do graphene nanocarriers improve cellular imaging resolution in vivo?
- ? What are the scalability limits of high-quality graphene production for clinical biomedical applications?
Recent Trends
The field maintains 35,639 papers with no specified 5-year growth rate.
Highly cited works from 2007-2010, such as "Synthesis of graphene-based nanosheets via chemical reduction of exfoliated graphite oxide" by Stankovich et al. with 13,604 citations, continue to underpin biomedical synthesis.
2007No recent preprints or news in the last 12 months indicate steady reliance on established methods.
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