Studies on Graphene-Based Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Authors: Yoo, Je Min
Free Preview- Addresses the preparation, toxicity, and applications of various graphene-based nanomaterials with regard to their biomedical applications
- Introduces graphene quantum dots' therapeutic potential for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, which is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder
- Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the Chemistry Department Chair at Seoul National University
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This thesis presents various applications of graphene-based nanomaterials, especially in biomedicine. Graphene and its derivatives have gained enormous attention from scientists in all fields of study due to many unprecedented properties. The initial scientific attention was focused on the development of transparent flexible electrodes by exploiting two-dimensional graphene film’s extraordinary electrical and physical properties. Recently, given an increasing evidence of dispersed graphene-based nanomaterials’ biocompatibility, researchers have endeavored to employ these materials in other studies relevant to biomedical technologies.
In this respect, the thesis provides a comprehensive review on the synthesis, toxicity, and a few of the key biomedical applications in the first chapter. The following chapter discusses the use of a graphene film as a novel catalyst to oxidatively destroy phenols, which are known to be potentially mutagenic and carcinogenic. Finally, and most importantly, the last chapter introduces the therapeutic role of graphene quantum dots, the smallest graphene-based nanomaterials, for Parkinson’s disease. The results are promising for the use of graphene quantum dots as the basis of future clinical drug candidates for neurodegenerative disorders.
- About the authors
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Je Min Yoo earned a PhD degree in the Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea in 2019. His research interests focus on various biomedical application of graphene technology.
- Table of contents (3 chapters)
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Introduction of Graphene-Based Nanomaterials
Pages 1-13
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Catalytic Degradation of Phenols by Recyclable CVD Graphene Films
Pages 15-27
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Graphene Quantum Dots Prevent α-Synucleinopathy in Parkinson’s Disease
Pages 29-64
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Table of contents (3 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Studies on Graphene-Based Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications
- Authors
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- Je Min Yoo
- Series Title
- Springer Theses
- Copyright
- 2020
- Publisher
- Springer Singapore
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
- eBook ISBN
- 978-981-15-2233-8
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-981-15-2233-8
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-981-15-2232-1
- Series ISSN
- 2190-5053
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XXIV, 68
- Number of Illustrations
- 4 b/w illustrations, 27 illustrations in colour
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