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Biomorphic Robotics in Healthcare
AZO Robotics | Wed, 29 Nov 2023
An estimated 3.6 million Americans will live with a lost limb in the year 2050 mainly resulting from trauma and closely followed by vascular disease as a cause, most of which could benefit from prosthetic devices in leading independent lives. In the future, highly adaptable 2D electronic materials such as graphene may be utilized in prosthetics and allow unprecedented sensing possibilities.
Emergent 2D materials beyond graphene: Plausible role in biomedical applications
Applied Surface Science Advances | Wed, 29 Nov 2023
To support sustainability, advanced, affordable, and applicable systems of desired and controlled performance are needed for efficient biomedical, environmental, energy, and agricultural applications. In this direction, two-dimensional materials (2D) can be the best choice to explore because of a better understanding
Theoretical approach on Hg2+, Pb2+ and Cd2+ ions adsorption via phographene
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry | Wed, 29 Nov 2023
Due to widespread concerns regarding health and environmental risks associated with heavy metal ions, wastewater must be cleaned of them. As part of this study, phographene (PG) is investigated for removing Pb2+, Hg2+, and Cd2+ ions from wastewater. It has been proven that PG can be effective in removing heavy metals from watery media.
Surface Modification of AZ31 Mg Alloy by Diopside/Fluorohydroxyapatite/Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite Coating: Corrosion and Bioactivity Evaluations
Journal of Alloys and Compounds | Tue, 28 Nov 2023
There is a high research demand to enhance magnesium-based orthopedic implants' biocompatibility and corrosion resistance. This work reports the development of a nanocomposite ceramic coating based on diopside (Dio) / fluorohydroxyapatite (FHA) / graphene oxide (GO) via the electrophoretic deposition (EPD) method on the AZ31 Mg alloy substrate.
Implantable Sensors: Monitoring Health from Within the Human Body
AZoSensors | Mon, 27 Nov 2023
Devices intended for the monitoring of health have been developed for centuries, arguably millennia. Ceramics and some 2D electronic materials, such as graphene, possess interesting properties that may be exploited in future implantable sensors as sound-amplifying devices intended for listening to the heart and lungs are referenced in the Ebers Papyrus, dated 5,000 BCE.
Streamlining Bone Regeneration with Co-Doped Monetites
AZoM | Thu, 23 Nov 2023
Scientists at the Botucatu Institute of Biosciences at Sao Paulo State University in Brazil have created a unique biomaterial that accelerates the differentiation of osteoblasts, or bone cells. The innovation could be applied in the future to a variety of operations, including bone grafting, bone regeneration, and dental implant recovery.
Southern Student, Wilbur Cross Grad, Jennifer Moses Is STEMM Standout
Patch | Tue, 21 Nov 2023
Jennifer Moses's journey as a standout in ever-evolving realm of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine began in the halls of Wilbur Cross High School. Her work, involving quantum chemical calculations of carbon dioxide adsorption on graphene model systems showcases her commitment to advancing environmentally friendly solutions.
MnFe2O4/graphene oxide modified PEEK with phototherapeutic and GPx-mimetic potential for anti-bacterial treatment
Materials Letters | Mon, 20 Nov 2023
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) as a promising orthopaedic alternative possesses excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility. However, the scarcity of anti-pathogenic property limits its clinical application. In this work, the MnFe2O4/graphene oxide (MFO/GO) nanosheets were hydrothermally fabricated and further decorated on sulfonated PEEK (SP)
A Review of Carbon Nanotubes, Graphene and Nanodiamond Based Strain Sensor in Harsh Environments
C Journal of Carbon Research | Sat, 18 Nov 2023
Flexible and wearable electronics have attracted significant attention for their potential applications in wearable human health monitoring, care systems, and various industrial sectors. The exploration of wearable strain sensors in diverse application scenarios is a global issue, shaping the future of our intelligent community.
Graphene oxide influences transfer of plasmid-mediated antibiotic resistance genes into plants
Science of The Total Environment | Fri, 17 Nov 2023
As an emerging contaminant, antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are raising concerns about its significant threat to public health. Meanwhile, graphene oxide (GO), which also has a potential ecological damage with increasingly entering the environment, has a great influence on the transfer of ARGs.
Post-Graphene Two-Dimensional Materials: Structures, Properties and Cancer Therapy Applications
Advanced Healthcare Materials | Thu, 16 Nov 2023
Cancer is one of the most serious diseases challenging human health and life span. Cancer has claimed millions of lives worldwide. Early diagnosis and effective treatment of cancer are very important for the survival of patients.
Advances in graphene-based nanoplatforms and their application in Parkinson's Disease
Materials Advances | Wed, 15 Nov 2023
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive, complex, and chronic neurodegenerative disorder that remains challenging to cure and diagnose in the early stage. The neuropathological hallmark of PD are Lewy bodies, which are intracellular protein aggregates composed primarily of α-synuclein (α-syn).
Progress in the application of graphene and its derivatives to osteogenesis
Heliyon | Wed, 15 Nov 2023
As bone and joint injuries from various causes become increasingly prominent, how to effectively reconstruct and repair bone defects presents a difficult problem for clinicians and researchers. In recent years, graphene and its derivatives have been the subject of growing body of research and have been found to promote the proliferation
Pioneering paths to Alzheimer's solutions: A glimpse into cutting-edge therapies
News-Medical.Net | Tue, 14 Nov 2023
Alzheimer's disease, often abbreviated as AD, represents a multifaceted neurological condition that exerts a substantial influence on the elderly demographic. In a separate investigation, Zhang and his team explored the interaction between their graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles and purified APP or BACE1 protein.
Flexible neural recording electrodes based on reduced graphene oxide interfaces
Chemical Engineering Journal | Sat, 11 Nov 2023
Conventional recording neural electrodes are made of stiff materials such as metal or silicon which triggers unwanted inflammation and does not provide intimate contact with brain tissue. Flexible neural electrodes have therefore been increasingly investigated to address these issues.
Graphene-based biosensors for detecting coronavirus: a brief review
Nanoscale | Thu, 09 Nov 2023
The coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) disease has affected the globe with 770 437 327confirmed cases, including about 6956 900 deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) as of September 2023. Hence, it is imperative to develop diagnostic technologies, such as a rapid cost-effective SARS-CoV-2 detection method.
Application of surface nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots in the sensing of ferric ions and glutathione: Spectroscopic investigations and DFT calculations
Spectrochimica Acta Part A | Tue, 07 Nov 2023
Developing a sensing platform that can quickly and accurately measure glutathione (GSH) is crucial for the early detection of various human diseases. GQDs have shown great potential in many technological and biological applications. This study focused on synthesizing nitrogen-doped GQDs (NGQDs) with stable blue fluorescence using a simple
Synthesis, Characterization, and Induced Osteogenic Differentiation Effect of Collagen Membranes Functionalized by Polydopamine/Graphene Oxide for Bone Tissue Engineering.
Combined effect of electrical energy and graphene oxide on Enterococcus faecalis biofilms
Dental Materials Journal | Mon, 06 Nov 2023
This study aimed to investigate the effects of electrical energy and its synergistic activity with graphene oxide (GO) in Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) biofilms. The viability of E. faecalis biofilms was analyzed by colony-forming units, crystal violet staining, and confocal laser scanning microscopy.
Portable And Rapid Dual-Biomarker Detection Using Solution-Gated Graphene Field Transistors in The Accurate Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer.
Advanced Healthcare Materials | Mon, 06 Nov 2023
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is the common serum-relevant biomarker for early prostate cancer (PCa) detection in clinical diagnosis. However, it is difficult to accurately diagnose PCa in the early stage due to the low specificity of PSA. Herein, we designed a new solution-gated graphene field transistor (SGGT) biosensor with dual-gate for dual-biomarker detection.
G-CAM: The ideal material for prostheses
Dental Tribune | Sat, 04 Nov 2023
The research by Spanish company Graphenano Dental on the reinforcement of polymer matrices has made it a pioneer of the use of graphene nanotechnology in dentistry. At the 2021 International Dental Show in Cologne, Graphenano Dental exhibited its products, such as the G-CAM disc for CAD/CAM milling systems, which relies on this technology.
Skin-friendly ECG sensor offers comfort without compromise on cardiac care
News-Medical.Net | Fri, 03 Nov 2023
In a recent study published in Applied Physics Reviews, researchers optimized dry electrode geometries for a wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) patch to enhance its performance and comparability with commercial ECG monitors for remote and point-of-care (PoC) diagnostics.
Synthesis of copper-reduced graphene oxide nanomaterials using glucose and study of its antibacterial and anticancer activities
Biomedical Materials | Fri, 03 Nov 2023
In this work, glucose-capped copper nanoparticles decorated reduced graphene oxide nanomaterial are synthesized at 100 degC and 200 degC via chemical reduction method and studied for their antibacterial and anticancer activities. Synthesized nanomaterials were characterized using x-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared, transmission electron microscope, and RAMAN.
A study on the therapeutic potential of graphene titanate nanocomposite for treating chemically induced arthritis in rats
Artificial Cells Nanomedicine and Biotechnology | Thu, 02 Nov 2023
Nanotechnology holds substantial promise in the innovative therapies for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The current study was designed to synthesize and characterize a new graphene titanate nanocomposite (GTNc) and explore its anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant potencies against Complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA)-induced arthritis in rats
Reducing aggregate toxicity: Graphene oxide may aid in treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Ceramics | Wed, 01 Nov 2023
Graphene oxide (orange) can effectively enter yeast cells and reduce the toxicity of harmful amyloid-β aggregates (light grey) by preventing amyloid-β accumulation and by increasing the cell's ability to handle misfolded proteins and oxidative stress. Credit: Katharina Merl, Chalmers University of Technology
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