Graphene is the basic building block of zero-dimensional fullerene, 1D carbon nanotubes, and 3D graphite. Graphene has a unique planar structure as well as novel electronic properties, which have attracted great interest from scientists. This review selectively analyzes current advances in the field of graphene bioapplications. In particular, the functionalization of graphene for biological applications, FRET-based biosensor development by using graphene-based nanomaterials, and the investigation of graphene for living cell studies have been summarized in more details. Future perspectives and possible challenges in this rapidly developing area are also discussed.
Revised: June 28, 2011 |
Published: May 1, 2011
Citation
Wang Y., Z. Li, J. Wang, J. Li, and Y. Lin. 2011.Graphene and Graphene Oxide: Biofunctionalization and Applications in Biotechnology.Trends in Biotechnology 29, no. 5:205-212.PNNL-SA-77008.doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2011.01.008