BookDong-Wook Han, Suck Won Hong, editors.
Summary: This book explains the fundamental characteristics and biofunctionality of graphene-based nanomaterials and provides up-to-date information on the full range of their biomedical applications. An introductory section gives an overview of the chemical composition and physical properties of graphene and its derivatives as well as their potential toxicity and biosafety. Detailed attention is then devoted to the potential of multifunctional graphene-based nanomaterials (MFGNs) to direct the differentiation of stem cells into specific lineages and induce tissue regeneration. Here, individual chapters address the application of MFGNs for the purposes of neurogenesis, osteo- and chrondrogenesis, myogenesis, and wound healing. Subsequent sections focus on the capability of MFGNs as agents for drug delivery, bioimaging, theranostics, and therapeutics as well as their effectiveness as biomimetic platforms for nanobiosensors, biochips, medical devices, and dental applications. The book will be essential reading for graduate students, scientists, and engineers in any of the biomedical research fields in which efforts are being made to utilize novel MFGN-incorporated composite materials and develop functional devices based on them.
Contents:
I. Basic Features and Potential Toxicity of Graphene Family Nanomaterials
Principles and Biomedical Application of Graphene Family Nanomaterials
Differential Toxicity of Graphene Family Nanomaterials Concerning Morphology
II. Graphene-based Nanomaterials as Scaffolds for Stem Cell Fate Modulation and Tissue Regeneration
Graphene-based Materials for Efficient Neurogenesis
Functional Graphene Nanomaterials-based Hybrid Scaffolds for Osteogenesis and Chondrogenesis
Role of Graphene Family Nanomaterials in Skin Wound Healing and Regeneration
III. Graphene as Agents for Drug Delivery, Bioimaging, Theranostics, and Therapeutics
Graphene-based Nanomaterials as Drug Delivery Carriers
Graphene-based Nanomaterials for Biomedical Imaging
Graphene - A Promising Theranostic Agent
Graphene as Photo-thermal Therapeutic Agents
IV. Graphene for Nanobiosensors, Biochips, and Antibacterial Agents
Graphene for Nanobiosensors and Nanobiochips
Antibacterial Activity of Graphene-based Nanomaterials
Conclusions
Reflections and Outlook on Multifaceted Biomedical Applications of Graphene.