Stimuli-Responsive Graphene Nanohybrids for Biomedical Applications
Joint Authors
Seo, Yu-Ri
Patel, Dinesh K.
Lim, Ki Taek
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-18, 18 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-04-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
18
Abstract EN
Stimuli-responsive materials, also known as smart materials, can change their structure and, consequently, original behavior in response to external or internal stimuli.
This is due to the change in the interactions between the various functional groups.
Graphene, which is a single layer of carbon atoms with a hexagonal morphology and has excellent physiochemical properties with a high surface area, is frequently used in materials science for various applications.
Numerous surface functionalizations are possible for the graphene structure with different functional groups, which can be used to alter the properties of native materials.
Graphene-based hybrids exhibit significant improvements in their native properties.
Since functionalized graphene contains several reactive groups, the behavior of such hybrid materials can be easily tuned by changing the external conditions, which is very useful in biomedical applications.
Enhanced cell proliferation and differentiation of stem cells was reported on the surfaces of graphene-based hybrids with negligible cytotoxicity.
In addition, pH or light-induced drug delivery with a controlled release rate was observed for such nanohybrids.
Besides, notable improvements in antimicrobial activity were observed for nanohybrids, which demonstrated their potential for biomedical applications.
This review describes the physiochemical properties of graphene and graphene-based hybrid materials for stimuli-responsive drug delivery, tissue engineering, and antimicrobial applications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Patel, Dinesh K.& Seo, Yu-Ri& Lim, Ki Taek. 2019. Stimuli-Responsive Graphene Nanohybrids for Biomedical Applications. Stem Cells International،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210127
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Patel, Dinesh K.…[et al.]. Stimuli-Responsive Graphene Nanohybrids for Biomedical Applications. Stem Cells International No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210127
American Medical Association (AMA)
Patel, Dinesh K.& Seo, Yu-Ri& Lim, Ki Taek. Stimuli-Responsive Graphene Nanohybrids for Biomedical Applications. Stem Cells International. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210127
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1210127