Research progress of graphene and its derivatives in regenerative medicine / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Graphene is a monatomic layer honeycomb-like crystal formed by bonding of carbon atoms with SP2. As a novel material, graphene and its derivatives are possessed of advantages on mechanical, electrical, optical and thermal properties and have become a hot research interest in multiple fields. Graphene and functionalized derivatives have great potential in medical applications, due to their advantages of not only easy preparation and less spend, but also excellent properties of antibacterial ability and biocompatibility. This review summarized the updated research progress of graphene and its derivatives, and their complexes, in regenerative medicine, including the antibacterial mechanism, biocompatibility and application.