Open AccessRealising the potential of graphene-based materials for biosurfaces – A future perspective
Author(s) -
Hanshan Dong,
Shaojun Qi
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
biosurface and biotribology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.497
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2405-4518
DOI - 10.1016/j.bsbt.2015.10.004
Subject(s) - graphene , nanotechnology , materials science , tribology , nanocomposite , biocompatibility , oxide , composite material , metallurgy
Recently, the promising mechanical, tribological and biomedical properties of graphene and its derivatives (mainly graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide) and graphene-reinforced nanocomposites have attracted great attention of tribologists, biomedical researchers and clinical doctors. In this paper, the tribology and biocompatibility of graphene-based materials are reviewed first to serve as a basis for the succeeding discussion. Then the current status of biosurface engineering with graphene-based materials and graphene-reinforced nanocomposites is overviewed. Finally, the potential of graphene-based materials for biosurfaces is discussed and the future directions are recommended