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Functionalized Graphene for Drug Delivery Applications

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Graphene Functionalization Strategies

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The unique characteristics of functionalized graphene make it a multifaceted molecule having crucial therapeutic as well as medical significance. Different aspects of functionalized graphene are being discussed here. Functionalization of graphene could even scale up its importance. Functionalization can be done by different methods namely covalent functionalization, covalent functionalization with reaction intermediates, functionalization with nanoparticles, multi-functionalization, substitutional doping. These functionalization strategies mainly aim at reducing the in vivo and in vitro toxicity and agglomeration, moreover the main goal of functionalization is to disperse or solubilize it in different solvents. An Improvised drug and gene targeting nanocarrier system with unique properties have become possible with this graphene functionalization. The anticancer and antibacterial effect and several other applications of functionalized graphene are also being discussed.

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Henna, T.K., Nivitha, K.P., Raphey, V.R., Sabu, C., Pramod, K. (2019). Functionalized Graphene for Drug Delivery Applications. In: Khan, A., Jawaid, M., Neppolian, B., Asiri, A. (eds) Graphene Functionalization Strategies. Carbon Nanostructures. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9057-0_11

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