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Uzdrowska K, Knap N, Gulczynski J, Kuban-Jankowska A, Struck-Lewicka W, Markuszewski MJ, Bączek T, Izycka-Swieszewska E, Gorska-Ponikowska M. Chasing Graphene-Based Anticancer Drugs: Where are We Now on the Biomedical Graphene Roadmap? Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:3973-3989. [PMID: 38711615 PMCID: PMC11073537 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s447397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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Graphene and graphene-based materials have attracted growing interest for potential applications in medicine because of their good biocompatibility, cargo capability and possible surface functionalizations. In parallel, prototypic graphene-based devices have been developed to diagnose, imaging and track tumor growth in cancer patients. There is a growing number of reports on the use of graphene and its functionalized derivatives in the design of innovative drugs delivery systems, photothermal and photodynamic cancer therapy, and as a platform to combine multiple therapies. The aim of this review is to introduce the latest scientific achievements in the field of innovative composite graphene materials as potentially applied in cancer therapy. The "Technology and Innovation Roadmap" published in the Graphene Flagship indicates, that the first anti-cancer drugs using graphene and graphene-derived materials will have appeared on the market by 2030. However, it is necessary to broaden understanding of graphene-based material interactions with cellular metabolism and signaling at the functional level, as well as toxicity. The main aspects of further research should elucidate how treatment methods (e.g., photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, combination therapy) and the physicochemical properties of graphene materials influence their ability to modulate autophagy and kill cancer cells. Interestingly, recent scientific reports also prove that graphene nanocomposites modulate cancer cell death by inducing precise autophagy dysfunctions caused by lysosome damage. It turns out as well that developing photothermal oncological treatments, it should be taken into account that near-infrared-II radiation (1000-1500 nm) is a better option than NIR-I (750-1000 nm) because it can penetrate deeper into tissues due to less scattering at longer wavelengths radiation.
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- Katarzyna Uzdrowska
- Department of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, 80-211, Poland
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, 80-211, Poland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences with the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, 80-211, Poland
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, 80-416, Poland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences with the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, 80-211, Poland
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Convertino D, Trincavelli ML, Giacomelli C, Marchetti L, Coletti C. Graphene-based nanomaterials for peripheral nerve regeneration. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1306184. [PMID: 38164403 PMCID: PMC10757979 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1306184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Emerging nanotechnologies offer numerous opportunities in the field of regenerative medicine and have been widely explored to design novel scaffolds for the regeneration and stimulation of nerve tissue. In this review, we focus on peripheral nerve regeneration. First, we introduce the biomedical problem and the present status of nerve conduits that can be used to guide, fasten and enhance regeneration. Then, we thoroughly discuss graphene as an emerging candidate in nerve tissue engineering, in light of its chemical, tribological and electrical properties. We introduce the graphene forms commonly used as neural interfaces, briefly review their applications, and discuss their potential toxicity. We then focus on the adoption of graphene in peripheral nervous system applications, a research field that has gained in the last years ever-increasing attention. We discuss the potential integration of graphene in guidance conduits, and critically review graphene interaction not only with peripheral neurons, but also with non-neural cells involved in nerve regeneration; indeed, the latter have recently emerged as central players in modulating the immune and inflammatory response and accelerating the growth of new tissue.
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- Domenica Convertino
- Center for Nanotechnology Innovation @NEST, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Pisa, Italy
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- Center for Nanotechnology Innovation @NEST, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Pisa, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Center for Nanotechnology Innovation @NEST, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Pisa, Italy
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Teixeira-Santos R, Belo S, Vieira R, Mergulhão FJM, Gomes LC. Graphene-Based Composites for Biomedical Applications: Surface Modification for Enhanced Antimicrobial Activity and Biocompatibility. Biomolecules 2023; 13:1571. [PMID: 38002253 PMCID: PMC10669141 DOI: 10.3390/biom13111571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The application of graphene-based materials in medicine has led to significant technological breakthroughs. The remarkable properties of these carbon materials and their potential for functionalization with various molecules and compounds make them highly attractive for numerous medical applications. To enhance their functionality and applicability, extensive research has been conducted on surface modification of graphene (GN) and its derivatives, including modifications with antimicrobials, metals, polymers, and natural compounds. This review aims to discuss recent and relevant studies related to advancements in the formulation of graphene composites, addressing their antimicrobial and/or antibiofilm properties and evaluating their biocompatibility, with a primary focus on their biomedical applications. It was concluded that GN surface modification, particularly with compounds intrinsically active against bacteria (e.g., antimicrobial peptides, silver and copper nanomaterials, and chitosan), has resulted in biomaterials with improved antimicrobial performance. Furthermore, the association of GN materials with non-natural polymers provides composites with increased biocompatibility when interfaced with human tissues, although with slightly lower antimicrobial efficacy. However, it is crucial to highlight that while modified GN materials hold huge potential, their widespread use in the medical field is still undergoing research and development. Comprehensive studies on safety, long-term effects, and stability are essential before their adoption in real-world medical scenarios.
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- Rita Teixeira-Santos
- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (S.B.); (R.V.); (F.J.M.M.); (L.C.G.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (S.B.); (R.V.); (F.J.M.M.); (L.C.G.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (S.B.); (R.V.); (F.J.M.M.); (L.C.G.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (S.B.); (R.V.); (F.J.M.M.); (L.C.G.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (S.B.); (R.V.); (F.J.M.M.); (L.C.G.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Yu S, You M, Zhou K, Li J. Corrigendum: Progress of research on Graphene and its derivatives in bone and cartilage repair. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1268642. [PMID: 37885457 PMCID: PMC10598545 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1268642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1185520.].
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- Shilong Yu
- West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Ou L, Tan X, Qiao S, Wu J, Su Y, Xie W, Jin N, He J, Luo R, Lai X, Liu W, Zhang Y, Zhao F, Liu J, Kang Y, Shao L. Graphene-Based Material-Mediated Immunomodulation in Tissue Engineering and Regeneration: Mechanism and Significance. ACS Nano 2023; 17:18669-18687. [PMID: 37768738 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c03857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine hold promise for improving or even restoring the function of damaged organs. Graphene-based materials (GBMs) have become a key player in biomaterials applied to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. A series of cellular and molecular events, which affect the outcome of tissue regeneration, occur after GBMs are implanted into the body. The immunomodulatory function of GBMs is considered to be a key factor influencing tissue regeneration. This review introduces the applications of GBMs in bone, neural, skin, and cardiovascular tissue engineering, emphasizing that the immunomodulatory functions of GBMs significantly improve tissue regeneration. This review focuses on summarizing and discussing the mechanisms by which GBMs mediate the sequential regulation of the innate immune cell inflammatory response. During the process of tissue healing, multiple immune responses, such as the inflammatory response, foreign body reaction, tissue fibrosis, and biodegradation of GBMs, are interrelated and influential. We discuss the regulation of these immune responses by GBMs, as well as the immune cells and related immunomodulatory mechanisms involved. Finally, we summarize the limitations in the immunomodulatory strategies of GBMs and ideas for optimizing GBM applications in tissue engineering. This review demonstrates the significance and related mechanism of the immunomodulatory function of GBM application in tissue engineering; more importantly, it contributes insights into the design of GBMs to enhance wound healing and tissue regeneration in tissue engineering.
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- Lingling Ou
- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
- Stomatology Center, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan 528399, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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Iannazzo D, Celesti C, Giofrè SV, Ettari R, Bitto A. Theranostic Applications of 2D Graphene-Based Materials for Solid Tumors Treatment. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2023; 13:2380. [PMID: 37630966 PMCID: PMC10459055 DOI: 10.3390/nano13162380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Solid tumors are a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, being characterized by rapid tumor growth and local and distant metastases. The failures encountered in cancer treatment are mainly related to the complicated biology of the tumor microenvironment. Nanoparticles-based (NPs) approaches have shown the potential to overcome the limitations caused by the pathophysiological features of solid cancers, enabling the development of multifunctional systems for cancer diagnosis and therapy and allowing effective inhibition of tumor growth. Among the different classes of NPs, 2D graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs), due to their outstanding chemical and physical properties, easy surface multi-functionalization, near-infrared (NIR) light absorption and tunable biocompatibility, represent ideal nanoplatforms for the development of theranostic tools for the treatment of solid tumors. Here, we reviewed the most recent advances related to the synthesis of nano-systems based on graphene, graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO), and graphene quantum dots (GQDs), for the development of theranostic NPs to be used for photoacoustic imaging-guided photothermal-chemotherapy, photothermal (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT), applied to solid tumors destruction. The advantages in using these nano-systems are here discussed for each class of GBNs, taking into consideration the different chemical properties and possibility of multi-functionalization, as well as biodistribution and toxicity aspects that represent a key challenge for their translation into clinical use.
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- Daniela Iannazzo
- Department of Engineering, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Engineering, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Chemistry, University of Messina, 98165 Messina, Italy; (S.V.G.); (R.E.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Chemistry, University of Messina, 98165 Messina, Italy; (S.V.G.); (R.E.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy;
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Choi E, Kwon O, Hoo Lee C, Woo Kim D. Metal-Organic Framework Membrane Hybridized with Graphitic Materials for Gas Separation. Chempluschem 2023; 88:e202300173. [PMID: 37525991 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202300173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are an exceptional class of crystalline materials that have been extensively used to fabricate membranes for various applications such as gas separation, ion transport, and desalination due to their well-defined pore structure, chemical features, and simple synthesis process. The incorporation of graphitic carbon materials in MOFs has garnered significant attention as it can provide abundant nucleation sites and modulate gas transport by influencing the orientation or rigidity of MOF crystals without changing their porous structure. This review insights of previous studies utilizing graphene, graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, and graphene nanoribbons for MOF-based gas separation membranes, particularly focusing on polycrystalline MOF membrane hybridization with graphitic materials. We also briefly discuss the use of carbon/MOF hybrid materials for preparing mixed matrix membranes.
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- Eunji Choi
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50 Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50 Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94720, California, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50 Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50 Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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Pelin M, Passerino C, Rodríguez-Garraus A, Carlin M, Sosa S, Suhonen S, Vales G, Alonso B, Zurutuza A, Catalán J, Tubaro A. Role of Chemical Reduction and Formulation of Graphene Oxide on Its Cytotoxicity towards Human Epithelial Bronchial Cells. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2023; 13:2189. [PMID: 37570507 PMCID: PMC10420834 DOI: 10.3390/nano13152189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Graphene-based materials may pose a potential risk for human health due to occupational exposure, mainly by inhalation. This study was carried out on bronchial epithelial 16HBE14o- cells to evaluate the role of chemical reduction and formulation of graphene oxide (GO) on its cytotoxic potential. To this end, the effects of GO were compared to its chemically reduced form (rGO) and its stable water dispersion (wdGO), by means of cell viability reduction, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, pro-inflammatory mediators release and genotoxicity. These materials induced a concentration-dependent cell viability reduction with the following potency rank: rGO > GO >> wdGO. After 24 h exposure, rGO reduced cell viability with an EC50 of 4.8 μg/mL (eight-fold lower than that of GO) and was the most potent material in inducing ROS generation, in contrast to wdGO. Cytokines release and genotoxicity (DNA damage and micronucleus induction) appeared low for all the materials, with wdGO showing the lowest effect, especially for the former. These results suggest a key role for GO reduction in increasing GO cytotoxic potential, probably due to material structure alterations resulting from the reduction process. In contrast, GO formulated in a stable dispersion seems to be the lowest cytotoxic material, presumably due to its lower cellular internalization and damaging capacity.
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- Marco Pelin
- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via Fleming 22, 34127 Trieste, Italy; (C.P.); (M.C.); (S.S.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via Fleming 22, 34127 Trieste, Italy; (C.P.); (M.C.); (S.S.); (A.T.)
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Box 40, Työterveyslaitos, 00032 Helsinki, Finland; (A.R.-G.); (S.S.); (G.V.); (J.C.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via Fleming 22, 34127 Trieste, Italy; (C.P.); (M.C.); (S.S.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via Fleming 22, 34127 Trieste, Italy; (C.P.); (M.C.); (S.S.); (A.T.)
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Box 40, Työterveyslaitos, 00032 Helsinki, Finland; (A.R.-G.); (S.S.); (G.V.); (J.C.)
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Box 40, Työterveyslaitos, 00032 Helsinki, Finland; (A.R.-G.); (S.S.); (G.V.); (J.C.)
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- Graphenea S.A., Mikeletegi 83, 20009 San Sebastián, Spain; (B.A.); (A.Z.)
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- Graphenea S.A., Mikeletegi 83, 20009 San Sebastián, Spain; (B.A.); (A.Z.)
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Box 40, Työterveyslaitos, 00032 Helsinki, Finland; (A.R.-G.); (S.S.); (G.V.); (J.C.)
- Department of Anatomy Embryology and Genetics, University of Zaragoza, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via Fleming 22, 34127 Trieste, Italy; (C.P.); (M.C.); (S.S.); (A.T.)
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Borsatto JVB, Maciel EVS, Cifuentes A, Lanças FM. Applicability and Limitations of a Capillary-LC Column-Switching System Using Hybrid Graphene-Based Stationary Phases. Molecules 2023; 28:4999. [PMID: 37446660 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28134999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Graphene oxide sheets fixed over silica particles (SiGO) and their modification functionalized with C18 and endcapped (SiGO-C18ec) have been reported as sorbents for extraction and analytical columns in LC. In this study, a SiGO column was selected as the extraction column and a SiGO-C18ec as the analytical column to study the applicability and limitations of a column-switching system composed exclusively of columns packed with graphene-based sorbents. Pyriproxyfen and abamectin B1a were selected as the analytes, and orange-flavored carbonated soft drinks as the matrix. The proposed system could be successfully applied to the pyriproxyfen analysis in a concentration range between 0.5 to 25 µg/mL presenting a linearity of R2 = 0.9931 and an intra-day and inter-day accuracy of 82.2-111.4% (RSD < 13.3%) and 95.5-99.8% (RSD < 12.7%), respectively. Furthermore, the matrix composition affected the area observed for the pyriproxyfen: the higher the concentration of orange juice in the soft drink, the higher the pyriproxyfen the signal observed. Additionally, the SiGO extraction column presented a life use of 120 injections for this matrix. In contrast, the proposed system could not apply to the analysis of abamectin B1a, and the SiGO-C18ec analytical column presented significant tailing compared to a similar approach with a C18 analytical column.
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- João Victor Basolli Borsatto
- Laboratory of Chromatography, Institute of Chemistry at Sao Carlos, University of Sao Paulo, P.O. Box 780, Sao Carlos 13566590, Brazil
- Laboratory of Foodomics, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC), Nicolás Cabrera 9, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Chromatography, Institute of Chemistry at Sao Carlos, University of Sao Paulo, P.O. Box 780, Sao Carlos 13566590, Brazil
- Clemens Schöpf Institute, Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Darmstadt, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Laboratory of Foodomics, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC), Nicolás Cabrera 9, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Chromatography, Institute of Chemistry at Sao Carlos, University of Sao Paulo, P.O. Box 780, Sao Carlos 13566590, Brazil
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Shin Y, Kim YW, Kang HJ, Lee JH, Byun JE, Yang JY, Lee JW. Stretchable and Skin-Mountable Temperature Sensor Array Using Reduction-Controlled Graphene Oxide for Dermatological Thermography. Nano Lett 2023; 23:5391-5398. [PMID: 36971404 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c04752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Since thermometry of human skin is critical information that provides important aspects of human health and physiology, accurate and continuous temperature measurement is required for the observation of physical abnormalities. However, conventional thermometers are uncomfortable because of their bulky and heavy features. In this work, we fabricated a thin, stretchable array-type temperature sensor using graphene-based materials. Furthermore, we controlled the degree of graphene oxide reduction and enhanced the temperature sensitivity. The sensor exhibited an excellent sensitivity of 2.085% °C-1. The overall device was designed in a wavy meander shape to provide stretchability for the device so that precise detection of skin temperature could be performed. Furthermore, polyimide film was coated to secure the chemical and mechanical stabilities of the device. The array-type sensor enabled spatial heat mapping with high resolution. Finally, we introduced some practical applications of skin temperature sensing, suggesting the possibility of skin thermography and healthcare monitoring.
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- Yujin Shin
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Geumjeong-gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Geumjeong-gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Geumjeong-gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Geumjeong-gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Geumjeong-gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Pusan National University, Geumjeong-gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Geumjeong-gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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Yu S, You M, Zhou K, Li J. Progress of research on graphene and its derivatives in bone and cartilage repair. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1185520. [PMID: 37362210 PMCID: PMC10285074 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1185520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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In recent years, graphene and its derivatives have gained wide attention in the biomedical field due to their good physicochemical properties, biocompatibility, and bioactivity. Its good antibacterial, osteoinductive and drug-carrying properties make it a promising application in the field of orthopedic biomaterials. This paper introduces the research progress of graphene and its derivatives in bone tissue engineering and cartilage tissue engineering and presents an outlook on the future development of graphene-based materials in orthopedics.
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- Shilong Yu
- West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Xiao Y, Pang YX, Yan Y, Qian P, Zhao H, Manickam S, Wu T, Pang CH. Synthesis and Functionalization of Graphene Materials for Biomedical Applications: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2023; 10:e2205292. [PMID: 36658693 PMCID: PMC10037997 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202205292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Since its discovery in 2004, graphene is increasingly applied in various fields owing to its unique properties. Graphene application in the biomedical domain is promising and intriguing as an emerging 2D material with a high surface area, good mechanical properties, and unrivalled electronic and physical properties. This review summarizes six typical synthesis methods to fabricate pristine graphene (p-G), graphene oxide (GO), and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), followed by characterization techniques to examine the obtained graphene materials. As bare graphene is generally undesirable in vivo and in vitro, functionalization methods to reduce toxicity, increase biocompatibility, and provide more functionalities are demonstrated. Subsequently, in vivo and in vitro behaviors of various bare and functionalized graphene materials are discussed to evaluate the functionalization effects. Reasonable control of dose (<20 mg kg-1 ), sizes (50-1000 nm), and functionalization methods for in vivo application are advantageous. Then, the key biomedical applications based on graphene materials are discussed, coupled with the current challenges and outlooks of this growing field. In a broader sense, this review provides a comprehensive discussion on the synthesis, characterization, functionalization, evaluation, and application of p-G, GO, and rGO in the biomedical field, highlighting their recent advances and potential.
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- Yuqin Xiao
- Department of Chemical and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo ChinaNingbo315100P. R. China
- New Materials InstituteUniversity of NottinghamNingbo315100P. R. China
- Materials Interfaces CenterShenzhen Institute of Advanced TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesShenzhenGuangdong518055P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo ChinaNingbo315100P. R. China
- New Materials InstituteUniversity of NottinghamNingbo315100P. R. China
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- College of Energy EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiang310027P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome EngineeringBeijing100083P. R. China
- School of Mathematics and PhysicsUniversity of Science and Technology BeijingBeijing100083P. R. China
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- Materials Interfaces CenterShenzhen Institute of Advanced TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesShenzhenGuangdong518055P. R. China
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- Petroleum and Chemical EngineeringFaculty of EngineeringUniversiti Teknologi BruneiBandar Seri BegawanBE1410Brunei Darussalam
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- New Materials InstituteUniversity of NottinghamNingbo315100P. R. China
- Key Laboratory for Carbonaceous Wastes Processing and ProcessIntensification Research of Zhejiang ProvinceUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo ChinaNingbo315100P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo ChinaNingbo315100P. R. China
- Municipal Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Conversion TechnologiesUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo ChinaNingbo315100P. R. China
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Kaczmarek-Szczepańska B, Michalska-Sionkowska M, Binkowski P, Lukaszewicz JP, Kamedulski P. 3D-Structured and Blood-Contact-Safe Graphene Materials. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24. [PMID: 36834986 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Graphene is a promising material that may be potentially used in biomedical applications, mainly for drug delivery applications. In our study, we propose an inexpensive 3D graphene preparation method by wet chemical exfoliation. The morphology of the graphene was studied by SEM and HRTEM. Moreover, the volumetric elemental composition (C, N, and H) of the materials was analyzed, and Raman spectra of prepared graphene samples were obtained. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, relevant isotherms, and specific surface area were measured. Survey spectra and micropore volume calculations were made. In addition, the antioxidant activity and hemolysis rate in contact with blood were determined. Activity against free radicals of graphene samples before and after thermal modification was tested using the DPPH method. The RSA of the material increased after graphene modification, which suggests that antioxidant properties were improved. All tested graphene samples caused hemolysis in the range of 0.28-0.64%. The results showed that all tested 3D graphene samples might be classified as nonhemolytic.
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Yin X, Zhang S, Wen L, Su J, Huang J, Duan G, Yang Z. Nonmonotonic Relationship between the Oxidation State of Graphene-Based Materials and Its Cell Membrane Damage Effects. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2022; 14:30306-30314. [PMID: 35748354 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c03520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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With the rapid development of carbon-based two-dimensional nanomaterials in biomedical applications, growing concern has emerged regarding their biocompatibility and especially their interactions with cell membranes. Our experimental studies found that the oxidation state, as one of the most important chemical parameters of graphene derivatives, regulates the hemolysis effect on human red blood cells in a nonmonotonic manner. Scanning electron microscopy and optical microscopy observations suggested that graphene oxides with medium oxygen content have the most serious destructive effects on the cell membranes. Molecular dynamics simulations and potential of mean force calculations revealed that, on the one hand, with the decrease in the surface oxygenated groups, more sp2 carbon area of graphene-based materials will be exposed, playing a facilitating role in the damage of cell membranes; on the other hand, fewer oxygenated groups also lead to the accumulation of graphene-based nanosheets in solutions. The formation of the multilayer structure of graphene-based nanosheets reduces the exposed sp2 carbon area, prevents the collective extraction of lipid molecules, and eventually results in a weakened extraction effect on cell membranes. Together, these factors generate a nonmonotonic relationship between the oxidation state of graphene oxides and their destructive effects on cell membranes.
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- Xiuhua Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Data and Information, The Children's Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310052, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Niknam Z, Hosseinzadeh F, Shams F, Fath-Bayati L, Nuoroozi G, Mohammadi Amirabad L, Mohebichamkhorami F, Khakpour Naeimi S, Ghafouri-Fard S, Zali H, Tayebi L, Rasmi Y. Recent advances and challenges in graphene-based nanocomposite scaffolds for tissue engineering application. J Biomed Mater Res A 2022; 110:1695-1721. [PMID: 35762460 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Graphene-based nanocomposites have recently attracted increasing attention in tissue engineering because of their extraordinary features. These biocompatible substances, in the presence of an apt microenvironment, can stimulate and sustain the growth and differentiation of stem cells into different lineages. This review discusses the characteristics of graphene and its derivatives, such as their excellent electrical signal transduction, carrier mobility, outstanding mechanical strength with improving surface characteristics, self-lubrication, antiwear properties, enormous specific surface area, and ease of functional group modification. Moreover, safety issues in the application of graphene and its derivatives in terms of biocompatibility, toxicity, and interaction with immune cells are discussed. We also describe the applicability of graphene-based nanocomposites in tissue healing and organ regeneration, particularly in the bone, cartilage, teeth, neurons, heart, skeletal muscle, and skin. The impacts of special textural and structural characteristics of graphene-based nanomaterials on the regeneration of various tissues are highlighted. Finally, the present review gives some hints on future research for the transformation of these exciting materials in clinical studies.
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- Zahra Niknam
- Neurophysiology Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.,Proteomics Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Qom University of Medical Science, Qom, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Qom University of Medical Science, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Domenech J, Rodríguez-Garraus A, López de Cerain A, Azqueta A, Catalán J. Genotoxicity of Graphene-Based Materials. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2022; 12:1795. [PMID: 35683650 DOI: 10.3390/nano12111795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Graphene-based materials (GBMs) are a broad family of novel carbon-based nanomaterials with many nanotechnology applications. The increasing market of GBMs raises concerns on their possible impact on human health. Here, we review the existing literature on the genotoxic potential of GBMs over the last ten years. A total of 50 articles including in vitro, in vivo, in silico, and human biomonitoring studies were selected. Graphene oxides were the most analyzed materials, followed by reduced graphene oxides. Most of the evaluations were performed in vitro using the comet assay (detecting DNA damage). The micronucleus assay (detecting chromosome damage) was the most used validated assay, whereas only two publications reported results on mammalian gene mutations. The same material was rarely assessed with more than one assay. Despite inhalation being the main exposure route in occupational settings, only one in vivo study used intratracheal instillation, and another one reported human biomonitoring data. Based on the studies, some GBMs have the potential to induce genetic damage, although the type of damage depends on the material. The broad variability of GBMs, cellular systems and methods used in the studies precludes the identification of physico-chemical properties that could drive the genotoxicity response to GBMs.
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Aleemardani M, Zare P, Seifalian A, Bagher Z, Seifalian AM. Graphene-Based Materials Prove to Be a Promising Candidate for Nerve Regeneration Following Peripheral Nerve Injury. Biomedicines 2021; 10:73. [PMID: 35052753 PMCID: PMC8773001 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10010073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Peripheral nerve injury is a common medical condition that has a great impact on patient quality of life. Currently, surgical management is considered to be a gold standard first-line treatment; however, is often not successful and requires further surgical procedures. Commercially available FDA- and CE-approved decellularized nerve conduits offer considerable benefits to patients suffering from a completely transected nerve but they fail to support neural regeneration in gaps > 30 mm. To address this unmet clinical need, current research is focused on biomaterial-based therapies to regenerate dysfunctional neural tissues, specifically damaged peripheral nerve, and spinal cord. Recently, attention has been paid to the capability of graphene-based materials (GBMs) to develop bifunctional scaffolds for promoting nerve regeneration, often via supporting enhanced neural differentiation. The unique features of GBMs have been applied to fabricate an electroactive conductive surface in order to direct stem cells and improve neural proliferation and differentiation. The use of GBMs for nerve tissue engineering (NTE) is considered an emerging technology bringing hope to peripheral nerve injury repair, with some products already in preclinical stages. This review assesses the last six years of research in the field of GBMs application in NTE, focusing on the fabrication and effects of GBMs for neurogenesis in various scaffold forms, including electrospun fibres, films, hydrogels, foams, 3D printing, and bioprinting.
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- Mina Aleemardani
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Kroto Research Institute, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield S3 7HQ, UK;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1417935840, Iran;
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London W12 0NN, UK;
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Centre, Hazrat Rasoul Akram Hospital, The Five Senses Health Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 16844, Iran
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- Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine Commercialization Centre (NanoRegMed Ltd.), London BioScience Innovation Centre, London NW1 0NH, UK
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Achawi S, Feneon B, Pourchez J, Forest V. Structure-Activity Relationship of Graphene-Based Materials: Impact of the Surface Chemistry, Surface Specific Area and Lateral Size on Their In Vitro Toxicity. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2021; 11:2963. [PMID: 34835726 DOI: 10.3390/nano11112963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Predictive toxicity and structure–activity relationships (SARs) are raising interest since the number of nanomaterials has become unmanageable to assess their toxicity with a classical case-by-case approach. Graphene-based materials (GBMs) are among the most promising nanomaterials of this decade and their application might lead to several innovations. However, their toxicity impact needs to be thoroughly assessed. In this regard, we conducted a study on 22 GBMs to investigate their potential SARs by performing a complete physicochemical characterization and in vitro toxicity assessment (on RAW264.7 cells). We used GBMs of variable lateral size (0.5–38 µm), specific surface area (SSA, 30–880 m²/g), and surface oxidation (2–17%). We observed that reduced graphene oxides (RGOs) were more reactive than graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), potentially highlighting the role of GBM’s surface chemistry and surface defects density in their biological impact. We also observed that for GNPs, a smaller lateral size caused higher cytotoxicity. Lastly, GBMs showing a SSA higher than 200 m²/g were found to induce a higher ROS production. Mechanistic explanations are proposed in the discussion. In conclusion, pairing a full physicochemical characterization with a standardized toxicity assessment of a large set of samples allowed us to clarify SARs and provide an additional step toward safe-by-design GBMs.
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Wei W, Wang X. Graphene-Based Electrode Materials for Neural Activity Detection. Materials (Basel) 2021; 14:6170. [PMID: 34683762 PMCID: PMC8539724 DOI: 10.3390/ma14206170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The neural electrode technique is a powerful tool for monitoring and regulating neural activity, which has a wide range of applications in basic neuroscience and the treatment of neurological diseases. Constructing a high-performance electrode-nerve interface is required for the long-term stable detection of neural signals by electrodes. However, conventional neural electrodes are mainly fabricated from rigid materials that do not match the mechanical properties of soft neural tissues, thus limiting the high-quality recording of neuroelectric signals. Meanwhile, graphene-based nanomaterials can form stable electrode-nerve interfaces due to their high conductivity, excellent flexibility, and biocompatibility. In this literature review, we describe various graphene-based electrodes and their potential application in neural activity detection. We also discuss the biological safety of graphene neural electrodes, related challenges, and their prospects.
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- Weichen Wei
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA;
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- Fujian Provincial University Engineering Research Center of Industrial Biocatalysis, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China
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The increasing demand for wearable electronic devices necessitates flexible batteries with high stability and desirable energy density. Flexible lithium-sulfur batteries (FLSBs) have been increasingly studied due to their high theoretical energy density through the multielectron chemistry of low-cost sulfur. However, the implementation of FLSBs is challenged by several obstacles, including their low practical energy density, short life, and poor flexibility. Various graphene-based materials have been applied to address these issues. Graphene, with good conductivity and flexibility, exhibits synergistic effects with other active/catalytic/flexible materials to form multifunctional graphene-based materials, which play a pivotal role in FLSBs. This review summarizes the recent progress of graphene-based materials that have been used as various FLSB components, including cathodes, interlayers, and anodes. Particular attention is focused on the precise nanostructures, graphene efficacy, interfacial effects, and battery layout for realizing FLSBs with good flexibility, energy density, and cycling stability.
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- Tian Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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Al Faruque MA, Syduzzaman M, Sarkar J, Bilisik K, Naebe M. A Review on the Production Methods and Applications of Graphene-Based Materials. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2021; 11:2414. [PMID: 34578730 PMCID: PMC8469961 DOI: 10.3390/nano11092414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Graphene-based materials in the form of fibres, fabrics, films, and composite materials are the most widely investigated research domains because of their remarkable physicochemical and thermomechanical properties. In this era of scientific advancement, graphene has built the foundation of a new horizon of possibilities and received tremendous research focus in several application areas such as aerospace, energy, transportation, healthcare, agriculture, wastewater management, and wearable technology. Although graphene has been found to provide exceptional results in every application field, a massive proportion of research is still underway to configure required parameters to ensure the best possible outcomes from graphene-based materials. Until now, several review articles have been published to summarise the excellence of graphene and its derivatives, which focused mainly on a single application area of graphene. However, no single review is found to comprehensively study most used fabrication processes of graphene-based materials including their diversified and potential application areas. To address this genuine gap and ensure wider support for the upcoming research and investigations of this excellent material, this review aims to provide a snapshot of most used fabrication methods of graphene-based materials in the form of pure and composite fibres, graphene-based composite materials conjugated with polymers, and fibres. This study also provides a clear perspective of large-scale production feasibility and application areas of graphene-based materials in all forms.
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- Nano/Micro Fiber Preform Design and Composite Laboratory, Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey; (M.S.); (K.B.)
- Department of Textile Engineering Management, Bangladesh University of Textiles, Dhaka 1208, Bangladesh
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna 9203, Bangladesh;
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- Nano/Micro Fiber Preform Design and Composite Laboratory, Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey; (M.S.); (K.B.)
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia;
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Lado-Touriño I, Páez-Pavón A. Interaction between Graphene-Based Materials and Small Ag, Cu, and CuO Clusters: A Molecular Dynamics Study. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2021; 11:1378. [PMID: 34071127 PMCID: PMC8224558 DOI: 10.3390/nano11061378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The excessive use of antibiotics has contributed to the rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and thus, new antibacterial compounds must be developed. Composite materials based on graphene and its derivatives doped with metallic and metallic oxide nanoparticles, particularly Ag, Cu, and Cu oxides, hold great promise. These materials are often modified with polyethylene glycol (PEG) to improve their pharmacokinetic behavior and their solubility in biological media. In this work, we performed molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to study the interaction between small Ag, Cu, and CuO clusters and several graphene-based materials. These materials include pristine graphene (PG) and pristine graphene nanoplatelets (PGN) as well as PEGylated graphene oxide (GO_PEG) and PEGylated graphene oxide nanoplatelets (GO-PEG_N). We calculated the adsorption energies, mean equilibrium distances between the nanoparticles and graphene surfaces, and mean square displacement (MSD) of the nanoclusters. The results show that PEGylation favors the adsorption of the clusters on the graphene surfaces, causing an increase in adsorption energies and a decrease in both distances and MSD values. The strengthening of the interaction could be crucial to obtain effective antibacterial compounds.
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- Isabel Lado-Touriño
- School of Architecture, Engineering and Design, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain;
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Ionov AN, Volkov MP, Nikolaeva MN, Smyslov RY, Bugrov AN. Magnetization of Ultraviolet-Reduced Graphene Oxide Flakes in Composites Based on Polystyrene. Materials (Basel) 2021; 14:2519. [PMID: 34066252 PMCID: PMC8151044 DOI: 10.3390/ma14102519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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This work presents our study results of the magnetization of multilayer UV-reduced graphene oxide (UV-rGO), polymer matrix (polystyrene), and a conjugated composite based on them. The mesoscopic structure of the composites synthesized in this work was studied by such methods as X-ray diffraction, SEM, as well as NMR-, IR- and Raman spectroscopy. The magnetization of the composites under investigation and their components was measured using a vibrating-sample magnetometer. It has been shown that the UV-reduction process leads to the formation of many submicron holes distributed inside rGO flakes, which can create edge defects, causing possibly magnetic order in the graphite samples under investigation on the mesoscopic level. This article provides an alternative explanation for the ferromagnetic hysteresis loop in UV-rGO on the base of superconductivity type-II.
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- Alexander N. Ionov
- Ioffe Institute, Politekhnicheskaya 26, 194021 St. Petersburg, Russia; (A.N.I.); (M.P.V.)
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- Ioffe Institute, Politekhnicheskaya 26, 194021 St. Petersburg, Russia; (A.N.I.); (M.P.V.)
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoy pr-t 31, 199004 St. Petersburg, Russia; (M.N.N.); (R.Y.S.)
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoy pr-t 31, 199004 St. Petersburg, Russia; (M.N.N.); (R.Y.S.)
- Graduate School of Biomedical Systems and Technology, Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), Polytechnicheskaya 29, 195251 St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoy pr-t 31, 199004 St. Petersburg, Russia; (M.N.N.); (R.Y.S.)
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University (ETU “LETI”), ul. Professora Popova 5, 197376 St. Petersburg, Russia
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Stygar D, Pogorzelska A, Chełmecka E, Skrzep-Poloczek B, Bażanów B, Gębarowski T, Jochem J, Henych J. Graphene Oxide Normal (GO + Mn 2+) and Ultrapure: Short-Term Impact on Selected Antioxidant Stress Markers and Cytokines in NHDF and A549 Cell Lines. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10050765. [PMID: 34065001 PMCID: PMC8151183 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10050765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Since biological applications and toxicity of graphene-based materials are structure dependent, studying their interactions with the biological systems is very timely and important. We studied short-term (1, 24, and 48 h) effects of ultrapure (GO) and Mn2+-contaminated (GOS) graphene oxide on normal human dermal fibroblasts (NHDF) and adenocarcinomic human alveolar basal epithelial cells (A549) using selected oxidative stress markers and cytokines: glutathione reductase (GR) and catalase (CAT) activity, total antioxidative capacity (TAC), and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration, levels of vascular endothelial growing factor (VEGF), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB), and eotaxin. GOS induced higher levels of oxidative stress, measured with CAT activity, TAC, and MDA concentration than GO in both cell lines when compared to control cells. GR activity decreased in time in NHDF cells but increased in A549 cells. The levels of cytokines were related to the exposure time and graphene oxide type in both analyzed cell lines and their levels comparably increased over time. We observed higher TNF-α levels in NHDF and higher levels of VEGF and eotaxin in the A549 cell line. Both types of cells showed similar susceptibility to GO and GOS. We concluded that the short-time exposure to GOS induced the stronger response of oxidative stress markers without collapsing the antioxidative systems of analysed cells. Increased levels of inflammatory cytokines after GO and GOS exposure were similar both in NHDF and A549 cells.
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- Dominika Stygar
- Department of Physiology in Zabrze, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Poniatowskiego 15 Street, 40-055 Katowice, Poland; (B.S.-P.); (J.J.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-696-222-884
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- Division of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 31 Street, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland; (B.B.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Statistics, Department of Instrumental Analysis, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia, Ostrogórska 30 Street, 40-055 Katowice, Poland;
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- Department of Physiology in Zabrze, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Poniatowskiego 15 Street, 40-055 Katowice, Poland; (B.S.-P.); (J.J.)
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- Division of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 31 Street, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland; (B.B.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211 Street, 50-367 Wrocław, Poland;
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- Department of Physiology in Zabrze, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Poniatowskiego 15 Street, 40-055 Katowice, Poland; (B.S.-P.); (J.J.)
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, 250 68 Husinec-Řež, Czech Republic;
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Kovtun A, Candini A, Vianelli A, Boschi A, Dell'Elce S, Gobbi M, Kim KH, Lara Avila S, Samorì P, Affronte M, Liscio A, Palermo V. Multiscale Charge Transport in van der Waals Thin Films: Reduced Graphene Oxide as a Case Study. ACS Nano 2021; 15:2654-2667. [PMID: 33464821 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c07771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Large area van der Waals (vdW) thin films are assembled materials consisting of a network of randomly stacked nanosheets. The multiscale structure and the two-dimensional (2D) nature of the building block mean that interfaces naturally play a crucial role in the charge transport of such thin films. While single or few stacked nanosheets (i.e., vdW heterostructures) have been the subject of intensive works, little is known about how charges travel through multilayered, more disordered networks. Here, we report a comprehensive study of a prototypical system given by networks of randomly stacked reduced graphene oxide 2D nanosheets, whose chemical and geometrical properties can be controlled independently, permitting to explore percolated networks ranging from a single nanosheet to some billions with room-temperature resistivity spanning from 10-5 to 10-1 Ω·m. We systematically observe a clear transition between two different regimes at a critical temperature T*: Efros-Shklovskii variable-range hopping (ES-VRH) below T* and power law behavior above. First, we demonstrate that the two regimes are strongly correlated with each other, both depending on the charge localization length ξ, calculated by the ES-VRH model, which corresponds to the characteristic size of overlapping sp2 domains belonging to different nanosheets. Thus, we propose a microscopic model describing the charge transport as a geometrical phase transition, given by the metal-insulator transition associated with the percolation of quasi-one-dimensional nanofillers with length ξ, showing that the charge transport behavior of the networks is valid for all geometries and defects of the nanosheets, ultimately suggesting a generalized description on vdW and disordered thin films.
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- Alessandro Kovtun
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività, (CNR-ISOF), via Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività, (CNR-ISOF), via Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy
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- MISTER Smart Innovation, via Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività, (CNR-ISOF), via Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, ISIS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- CIC nanoGUNE BRTA, Tolosa Hiribidea 76, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Plaza Euskadi 5, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience, Chalmers University of Technology, Kemivägen 9, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Physics Department, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX, United Kingdom
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- Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience, Chalmers University of Technology, Kemivägen 9, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, ISIS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Informatiche e Matematiche (FIM), via Giuseppe Campi 213/a, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Microelettronica e Microsistemi (CNR-IMM), via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, 00133 Roma, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività, (CNR-ISOF), via Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy
- Department of Industrial and Materials Science, Chalmers University of Technology, Hörsalvägen 7, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
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Ionov AN, Volkov MP, Nikolaeva MN, Smyslov RY, Bugrov AN. The Magnetization of a Composite Based on Reduced Graphene Oxide and Polystyrene. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2021; 11:403. [PMID: 33562552 PMCID: PMC7915180 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The use of reduced graphene oxide (r-GO) is a promising way of fabricating organic-inorganic composites with unique electrical and magnetic properties. In our work, polystyrene/r-GO composites were synthesized, in which both the components are linked together by covalent bonds. The r-GO used differs from the graphene obtained from graphite through mechanical exfoliation using the 'scotch tape' by presenting many structural defects. Binding in the composite structure between the components was confirmed by infrared spectroscopy. Elemental analysis was carried out by energy dispersive X-ray analysis. Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectroscopy were used to monitor the 2D-order in exfoliated r-GO galleries. Using a vibrating-sample magnetometer, we have shown that the composite magnetization loops demonstrate type-II superconductivity up to room temperature due to r-GO flakes. We believe that a strain field in the r-GO flakes covalently binding to a polymeric matrix is responsible for the superconductivity phenomena.
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- Alexander N. Ionov
- Ioffe Institute, Politekhnicheskaya 26, 194021 St. Petersburg, Russia; (A.N.I.); (M.P.V.)
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- Ioffe Institute, Politekhnicheskaya 26, 194021 St. Petersburg, Russia; (A.N.I.); (M.P.V.)
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoy pr-t 31, 199004 St. Petersburg, Russia; (M.N.N.); (R.Y.S.)
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoy pr-t 31, 199004 St. Petersburg, Russia; (M.N.N.); (R.Y.S.)
- Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Biomedical Systems and Technology, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), Polytechnicheskaya 29, 195251 St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoy pr-t 31, 199004 St. Petersburg, Russia; (M.N.N.); (R.Y.S.)
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University (ETU “LETI”), ul. Professora Popova 5, 197376 St. Petersburg, Russia
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Khalil AME, Memon FA, Tabish TA, Fenton B, Salmon D, Zhang S, Butler D. Performance Evaluation of Porous Graphene as Filter Media for the Removal of Pharmaceutical/Emerging Contaminants from Water and Wastewater. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2021; 11:E79. [PMID: 33401475 PMCID: PMC7824533 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Graphene and its counterparts have been widely used for the removal of contaminants from (waste)water but with limited success for the removal of pharmaceutical contaminants. Driven by this need, this study reports, for the first time, the removal of pharmaceuticals from real contaminated water samples using porous graphene (PG) as a filter-based column. This work systematically evaluates the performance of PG as a filter medium for the removal of widely consumed pharmaceutical/emerging contaminants (ECs) such as atenolol, carbamazepine, ciprofloxacin, diclofenac, gemfibrozil and ibuprofen. Several factors were investigated in these column studies, including different reactive layer configurations, bed packing heights (5-45 mm), filter sizes (inner diameter 18-40 mm), adsorbent dosages (100-500 mg-PG) and water bodies (distilled water, greywater, and actual effluent wastewater). Sustainable synthesis of PG was carried out followed by its use as a filter medium for the removal of pharmaceuticals at high concentrations (10.5 ± 0.5 mg/L) and trace concentrations (1 mg/L). These findings revealed that the double-layered PG-sand column outperformed a PG single-layered configuration for the removal of most of the ECs. The removal efficiency of ECs from their solutions was improved by increasing PG dosages and filter bed height and size. Although the treatment of mixed pharmaceutical solutions from different water bodies was affected by the negative interference caused by competing water compounds, the treatment of ECs-contaminated greywater was not severely affected. Our findings suggest that PG, as a highly efficient filter medium, could be used for the removal of emerging pharmaceutical contaminants from water and wastewater.
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- Ahmed M. E. Khalil
- College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK; (T.A.T.); (B.F.); (S.Z.); (D.B.)
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK; (T.A.T.); (B.F.); (S.Z.); (D.B.)
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- College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK; (T.A.T.); (B.F.); (S.Z.); (D.B.)
- UCL Cancer Institute, University College London, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 6DD, UK
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- College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK; (T.A.T.); (B.F.); (S.Z.); (D.B.)
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, Devon EX4 4QD, UK;
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- College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK; (T.A.T.); (B.F.); (S.Z.); (D.B.)
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- College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK; (T.A.T.); (B.F.); (S.Z.); (D.B.)
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Che Othman FE, Yusof N, Yub Harun N, Bilad MR, Jaafar J, Aziz F, Wan Salleh WN, Ismail AF. Novel Activated Carbon Nanofibers Composited with Cost-Effective Graphene-Based Materials for Enhanced Adsorption Performance toward Methane. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12092064. [PMID: 32927881 PMCID: PMC7570274 DOI: 10.3390/polym12092064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Various types of activated carbon nanofibers' (ACNFs) composites have been extensively studied and reported recently due to their extraordinary properties and applications. This study reports the fabrication and assessments of ACNFs incorporated with graphene-based materials, known as gACNFs, via simple electrospinning and subsequent physical activation process. TGA analysis proved graphene-derived rice husk ashes (GRHA)/ACNFs possess twice the carbon yield and thermally stable properties compared to other samples. Raman spectra, XRD, and FTIR analyses explained the chemical structures in all resultant gACNFs samples. The SEM and EDX results revealed the average fiber diameters of the gACNFs, ranging from 250 to 400 nm, and the successful incorporation of both GRHA and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) into the ACNFs' structures. The results revealed that ACNFs incorporated with GRHA possesses the highest specific surface area (SSA), of 384 m2/g, with high micropore volume, of 0.1580 cm3/g, which is up to 88% of the total pore volume. The GRHA/ACNF was found to be a better adsorbent for CH4 compared to pristine ACNFs and reduced graphene oxide (rGO/ACNF) as it showed sorption up to 66.40 mmol/g at 25 °C and 12 bar. The sorption capacity of the GRHA/ACNF was impressively higher than earlier reported studies on ACNFs and ACNF composites. Interestingly, the CH4 adsorption of all ACNF samples obeyed the pseudo-second-order kinetic model at low pressure (4 bar), indicating the chemisorption behaviors. However, it obeyed the pseudo-first order at higher pressures (8 and 12 bar), indicating the physisorption behaviors. These results correspond to the textural properties that describe that the high adsorption capacity of CH4 at high pressure is mainly dependent upon the specific surface area (SSA), pore size distribution, and the suitable range of pore size.
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- Faten Ermala Che Othman
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor 81310, Malaysia; (F.E.C.O.); (J.J.); (F.A.); (W.N.W.S.); (A.F.I.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor 81310, Malaysia; (F.E.C.O.); (J.J.); (F.A.); (W.N.W.S.); (A.F.I.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak 32610, Malaysia; (N.Y.H.); (M.R.B.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak 32610, Malaysia; (N.Y.H.); (M.R.B.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor 81310, Malaysia; (F.E.C.O.); (J.J.); (F.A.); (W.N.W.S.); (A.F.I.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor 81310, Malaysia; (F.E.C.O.); (J.J.); (F.A.); (W.N.W.S.); (A.F.I.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor 81310, Malaysia; (F.E.C.O.); (J.J.); (F.A.); (W.N.W.S.); (A.F.I.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor 81310, Malaysia; (F.E.C.O.); (J.J.); (F.A.); (W.N.W.S.); (A.F.I.)
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Shen Z, Zhao C, Qi Y, Mitrovic IZ, Yang L, Wen J, Huang Y, Li P, Zhao C. Memristive Non-Volatile Memory Based on Graphene Materials. Micromachines (Basel) 2020; 11:E341. [PMID: 32218324 PMCID: PMC7231216 DOI: 10.3390/mi11040341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Resistive random access memory (RRAM), which is considered as one of the most promising next-generation non-volatile memory (NVM) devices and a representative of memristor technologies, demonstrated great potential in acting as an artificial synapse in the industry of neuromorphic systems and artificial intelligence (AI), due its advantages such as fast operation speed, low power consumption, and high device density. Graphene and related materials (GRMs), especially graphene oxide (GO), acting as active materials for RRAM devices, are considered as a promising alternative to other materials including metal oxides and perovskite materials. Herein, an overview of GRM-based RRAM devices is provided, with discussion about the properties of GRMs, main operation mechanisms for resistive switching (RS) behavior, figure of merit (FoM) summary, and prospect extension of GRM-based RRAM devices. With excellent physical and chemical advantages like intrinsic Young's modulus (1.0 TPa), good tensile strength (130 GPa), excellent carrier mobility (2.0 × 105 cm2∙V-1∙s-1), and high thermal (5000 Wm-1∙K-1) and superior electrical conductivity (1.0 × 106 S∙m-1), GRMs can act as electrodes and resistive switching media in RRAM devices. In addition, the GRM-based interface between electrode and dielectric can have an effect on atomic diffusion limitation in dielectric and surface effect suppression. Immense amounts of concrete research indicate that GRMs might play a significant role in promoting the large-scale commercialization possibility of RRAM devices.
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- Zongjie Shen
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China; (Z.S.); (Y.Q.); (J.W.); (Y.H.); (P.L.)
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK;
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China; (Z.S.); (Y.Q.); (J.W.); (Y.H.); (P.L.)
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK;
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China; (Z.S.); (Y.Q.); (J.W.); (Y.H.); (P.L.)
- School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710061, China
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK;
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- Department of Chemistry, Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China;
- Department of Chemistry, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China; (Z.S.); (Y.Q.); (J.W.); (Y.H.); (P.L.)
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK;
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China; (Z.S.); (Y.Q.); (J.W.); (Y.H.); (P.L.)
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK;
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China; (Z.S.); (Y.Q.); (J.W.); (Y.H.); (P.L.)
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK;
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China; (Z.S.); (Y.Q.); (J.W.); (Y.H.); (P.L.)
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK;
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Liu J, Li C, Brans T, Harizaj A, Van de Steene S, De Beer T, De Smedt S, Szunerits S, Boukherroub R, Xiong R, Braeckmans K. Surface Functionalization with Polyethylene Glycol and Polyethyleneimine Improves the Performance of Graphene-Based Materials for Safe and Efficient Intracellular Delivery by Laser-Induced Photoporation. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E1540. [PMID: 32102402 PMCID: PMC7073198 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21041540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2020] [Revised: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Nanoparticle mediated laser-induced photoporation is a physical cell membrane disruption approach to directly deliver extrinsic molecules into living cells, which is particularly promising in applications for both adherent and suspension cells. In this work, we explored surface modifications of graphene quantum dots (GQD) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polyethyleneimine (PEI) to enhance colloidal stability while retaining photoporation functionality. After photoporation with FITC-dextran 10 kDa (FD10), the percentage of positive HeLa cells (81% for GQD-PEG, 74% for rGO-PEG and 90% for rGO-PEI) increased approximately two-fold compared to the bare nanomaterials. While for Jurkat suspension cells, the photoporation efficiency with polymer-modified graphene-based nanomaterial reached as high as 80%. Cell viability was >80% in all these cases. In addition, polymer functionalization proved to be beneficial for the delivery of larger macromolecules (FD70 and FD500) as well. Finally, we show that rGO is suitable for photoporation using a near-infrared laser to reach 80% FD10 positive HeLa cells at 80% cell viability. We conclude that modification of graphene-based nanoparticles with PEG and especially PEI provide better colloidal stability in cell medium, resulting in more uniform transfection and overall increased efficiency.
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- Jing Liu
- Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (J.L.); (T.B.); (A.H.); (S.D.S.); (R.X.)
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- University Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, ISEN, University Valenciennes, UMR 8520-IEMN, F-59000 Lille, France; (C.L.); (S.S.); (R.B.)
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- Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (J.L.); (T.B.); (A.H.); (S.D.S.); (R.X.)
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- Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (J.L.); (T.B.); (A.H.); (S.D.S.); (R.X.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Process Analytical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium (T.D.B.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Process Analytical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium (T.D.B.)
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- Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (J.L.); (T.B.); (A.H.); (S.D.S.); (R.X.)
- Centre for Advanced Light Microscopy, Ghent University, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Technology (NFU-UGent), College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University (NFU), Nanjing 210037, China
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- University Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, ISEN, University Valenciennes, UMR 8520-IEMN, F-59000 Lille, France; (C.L.); (S.S.); (R.B.)
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- University Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, ISEN, University Valenciennes, UMR 8520-IEMN, F-59000 Lille, France; (C.L.); (S.S.); (R.B.)
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- Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (J.L.); (T.B.); (A.H.); (S.D.S.); (R.X.)
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- Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (J.L.); (T.B.); (A.H.); (S.D.S.); (R.X.)
- Centre for Advanced Light Microscopy, Ghent University, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
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Graphene is the prototype of two-dimensional (2D) materials, whose main feature is the extremely large surface-to-mass ratio. This property is interesting for a series of applications that involve interactions between particles and surfaces, such as, for instance, gas, fluid or charge storage, catalysis, and filtering. However, for most of these, a volumetric extension is needed, while preserving the large exposed surface. This proved to be rather a hard task, especially when specific structural features are also required (e.g., porosity or density given). Here we review the recent experimental realizations and theoretical/simulation studies of 3D materials based on graphene. Two main synthesis routes area available, both of which currently use (reduced) graphene oxide flakes as precursors. The first involves mixing and interlacing the flakes through various treatments (suspension, dehydration, reduction, activation, and others), leading to disordered nanoporous materials whose structure can be characterized a posteriori, but is difficult to control. With the aim of achieving a better control, a second path involves the functionalization of the flakes with pillars molecules, bringing a new class of materials with structure partially controlled by the size, shape, and chemical-physical properties of the pillars. We finally outline the first steps on a possible third road, which involves the construction of pillared multi-layers using epitaxial regularly nano-patterned graphene as precursor. While presenting a number of further difficulties, in principle this strategy would allow a complete control on the structural characteristics of the final 3D architecture.
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- Istituto Nanoscienze–CNR and NEST-Scuola Normale Superiore, Piazza San Silvestro 12, 56127 Pisa, Italy;
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Costa P, Gonçalves S, Mora H, Carabineiro SAC, Viana JC, Lanceros-Mendez S. Highly Sensitive Piezoresistive Graphene-Based Stretchable Composites for Sensing Applications. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2019; 11:46286-46295. [PMID: 31725262 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b19294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Nanocarbonaceous materials with specific geometries and physicochemical properties allow the development of high-performance polymer-based smart composite materials. Among them, chemical treatments of graphene allow tailoring its electrical conductivity and, therefore, tuning functional response of materials for sensing applications. Polymer-based nanocomposites have been developed from styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS), a high deformation thermoplastic elastomer, and different graphene-based fillers, including graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO), and graphene nanoplatelets (G-NPLs). It is shown that the electrical conductivity shows a percolation threshold around 2 wt % for GO and rGO, remaining nearly independent of the filler content for G-NPL filler contents up to 6 wt %. Furthermore, GO/SEBS and rGO/SEBS composites show high piezoresistive sensibility with gauge factors ranging from 15 up to 120 for strains up to 10%. Thus, GO/SEBS and rGO/SEBS composites can represent a new generation of materials for strain sensor applications, as demonstrated in their implementation in a hand glove prototype with finger movement monitoring.
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- P Costa
- Center of Physics , University of Minho , 4710-057 Braga , Portugal
- Institute for Polymers and Composites IPC , University of Minho , 4804-533 Guimarães , Portugal
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- Center of Physics , University of Minho , 4710-057 Braga , Portugal
- Centro ALGORITMI , University of Minho , Campus de Azurém , 4800-058 Guimarães , Portugal
- EngageLab , University of Minho , 4810-453 Guimarães , Portugal
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- Center of Physics , University of Minho , 4710-057 Braga , Portugal
- Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability (IB-S) , University of Minho , 4710-057 Braga , Portugal
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- Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LCM), Associate Laboratory LSRE-LCM, Faculty of Engineering , University of Porto , Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n , 4200-465 Porto , Portugal
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- Institute for Polymers and Composites IPC , University of Minho , 4804-533 Guimarães , Portugal
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures , UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa , Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science , 48013 Bilbao , Spain
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Zuchowska A, Jastrzebska E, Mazurkiewicz-Pawlicka M, Malolepszy A, Stobinski L, Trzaskowski M, Brzozka Z. Well-defined Graphene Oxide as a Potential Component in Lung Cancer Therapy. Curr Cancer Drug Targets 2019; 20:47-58. [PMID: 31736445 DOI: 10.2174/1568009619666191021113807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Revised: 08/27/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Graphene oxide (GO) has unique physical and chemical properties that can be used in anticancer therapy - especially as a drug carrier. Graphene oxide, due to the presence of several hybrid layers of carbon atoms (sp2), has a large surface for highly efficient drug loading. In addition, GO with a large number of carboxyl, hydroxyl and epoxy groups on its surface, can charge various drug molecules through covalent bonds, hydrophobic interactions, hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions. OBJECTIVE The aim of our work was to evaluate the possibility of future use of graphene oxide as an anticancer drug carrier. METHODS In this paper, we present GO synthesis and characterization, as well as a study of its biological properties. The cytotoxic effect of well-defined graphene oxide was tested on both carcinoma and non-malignant cells isolated from the same organ, which is not often presented in the literature. RESULTS The performed research confirmed that GO in high concentrations (> 300 µgmL-1) selectively decreased the viability of cancer cell line. Additionally, we showed that the GO flakes have a high affinity to cancer cell nucleus which influences their metabolism (inhibition of cancer cell proliferation). Moreover, we have proved that GO in high concentrations can cause cell membrane damage and generate reactive oxygen species on a low level mainly in cancer cells. CONCLUSION The proposed GO could be useful in anticancer therapy. A high concentration of GO selectively causes the death of tumor cells, whereas GO with low concentration could be a potential material for anticancer drug loading.
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- Agnieszka Zuchowska
- Chair of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Chair of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Graphene Laboratory of Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Graphene Laboratory of Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Graphene Laboratory of Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Chair of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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Gu Z, Zhu S, Yan L, Zhao F, Zhao Y. Graphene-Based Smart Platforms for Combined Cancer Therapy. Adv Mater 2019; 31:e1800662. [PMID: 30039878 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201800662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 168] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Revised: 03/25/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The extensive research of graphene and its derivatives in biomedical applications during the past few years has witnessed its significance in the field of nanomedicine. Starting from simple drug delivery systems, the application of graphene and its derivatives has been extended to a versatile platform of multiple therapeutic modalities, including photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, magnetic hyperthermia therapy, and sonodynamic therapy. In addition to monotherapy, graphene-based materials are widely applied in combined therapies for enhanced anticancer activity and reduced side effects. In particular, graphene-based materials are often designed and fabricated as "smart" platforms for stimuli-responsive nanocarriers, whose therapeutic effects can be activated by the tumor microenvironment, such as acidic pH and elevated glutathione (termed as "endogenous stimuli"), or light, magnetic, or ultrasonic stimuli (termed as "exogenous stimuli"). Herein, the recent advances of smart graphene platforms for combined therapy applications are presented, starting with the principle for the design of graphene-based smart platforms in combined therapy applications. Next, recent advances of combined therapies contributed by graphene-based materials, including chemotherapy-based, photothermal-therapy-based, and ultrasound-therapy-based synergistic therapy, are outlined. In addition, current challenges and future prospects regarding this promising field are discussed.
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- Zhanjun Gu
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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Viseu T, Lopes CM, Fernandes E, Oliveira MECDR, Lúcio M. A Systematic Review and Critical Analysis of the Role of Graphene-Based Nanomaterialsin Cancer Theranostics. Pharmaceutics 2018; 10:E282. [PMID: 30558378 PMCID: PMC6321636 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics10040282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2018] [Revised: 12/08/2018] [Accepted: 12/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Many graphene-based materials (GBNs) applied to therapy and diagnostics (theranostics) in cancer have been developed. Most of them are hybrid combinations of graphene with other components (e.g, drugs or other bioactives, polymers, and nanoparticles) aiming toward a synergic theranostic effect. However, the role of graphene in each of these hybrids is sometimes not clear enough and the synergic graphene effect is not proven. The objective of this review is to elaborate on the role of GBNs in the studies evaluated and to compare the nanoformulations in terms of some of their characteristics, such as therapeutic outcomes and toxicity, which are essential features for their potential use as bionanosystems. A systematic review was carried out using the following databases: PubMed, Scopus, and ISI Web of Science (2013⁻2018). Additional studies were identified manually by consulting the references list of relevant reviews. Only English papers presenting at least one strategy for cancer therapy and one strategy for cancer diagnostics, and that clearly show the role of graphene in theranostics, were included. Data extraction and quality assessment was made by reviewer pairings. Fifty-five studies met the inclusion criteria, but they were too heterogeneous to combine in statistical meta-analysis. Critical analysis and discussion of the selected papers are presented.
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- Teresa Viseu
- CF-UM-UP-Centre of Physics of Universities of Minho and Porto, Departament of Physics of University of Minho, Escola de Ciências, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
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- FP-ENAS/CEBIMED-Fernando Pessoa Energy, Environment and Health Research Unit/Biomedical Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, Fernando Pessoa University, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal.
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- CF-UM-UP-Centre of Physics of Universities of Minho and Porto, Departament of Physics of University of Minho, Escola de Ciências, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
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- CF-UM-UP-Centre of Physics of Universities of Minho and Porto, Departament of Physics of University of Minho, Escola de Ciências, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
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- CF-UM-UP-Centre of Physics of Universities of Minho and Porto, Departament of Physics of University of Minho, Escola de Ciências, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
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Gonçalves C, Gonçalves IC, Magalhães FD, Pinto AM. Poly(lactic acid) Composites Containing Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2017; 9:E269. [PMID: 30970948 PMCID: PMC6431974 DOI: 10.3390/polym9070269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2017] [Revised: 06/30/2017] [Accepted: 07/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a green alternative to petrochemical commodity plastics, used in packaging, agricultural products, disposable materials, textiles, and automotive composites. It is also approved by regulatory authorities for several biomedical applications. However, for some uses it is required that some of its properties be improved, namely in terms of thermo-mechanical and electrical performance. The incorporation of nanofillers is a common approach to attain this goal. The outstanding properties of carbon-based nanomaterials (CBN) have caused a surge in research works dealing with PLA/CBN composites. The available information is compiled and reviewed, focusing on PLA/CNT (carbon nanotubes) and PLA/GBM (graphene-based materials) composites. The production methods, and the effects of CBN loading on PLA properties, namely mechanical, thermal, electrical, and biological, are discussed.
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- Carolina Gonçalves
- LEPABE-Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto 4200-465, Portugal.
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- INEB-National Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 823, Porto 4150-180, Portugal.
- i3S-Institute for Innovation and Health Research, University of Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, Porto 4200-135, Portugal.
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- LEPABE-Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto 4200-465, Portugal.
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- LEPABE-Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto 4200-465, Portugal.
- INEB-National Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 823, Porto 4150-180, Portugal.
- i3S-Institute for Innovation and Health Research, University of Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, Porto 4200-135, Portugal.
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Zhu J, Yang D, Yin Z, Yan Q, Zhang H. Graphene and graphene-based materials for energy storage applications. Small 2014; 10:3480-98. [PMID: 24431122 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201303202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 249] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2013] [Revised: 11/10/2013] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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With the increased demand in energy resources, great efforts have been devoted to developing advanced energy storage and conversion systems. Graphene and graphene-based materials have attracted great attention owing to their unique properties of high mechanical flexibility, large surface area, chemical stability, superior electric and thermal conductivities that render them great choices as alternative electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage systems. This Review summarizes the recent progress in graphene and graphene-based materials for four energy storage systems, i.e., lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, lithium-sulfur batteries and lithium-air batteries.
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- Jixin Zhu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore; TUM CREATE, 1 CREATE Way, #10-02 CREATE Tower, Singapore, 138602, Singapore
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