scholarly journals Antibacterial Activity of Polymer Nanocomposites Incorporating Graphene and Its Derivatives: A State of Art

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 2105
Author(s):  
Ana M. Díez-Pascual ◽  
José A. Luceño-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Polymeric Nanocomposites ◽  
Natural Polymers ◽  
Vast Number ◽  
Antimicrobial Materials ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Different Shapes ◽  
Different Characteristics ◽  
State Of Art

The incorporation of carbon-based nanostructures into polymer matrices is a relevant strategy for producing novel antimicrobial materials. By using nanofillers of different shapes and sizes, and polymers with different characteristics, novel antimicrobial nanocomposites with synergistic properties can be obtained. This article describes the state of art in the field of antimicrobial polymeric nanocomposites reinforced with graphene and its derivatives such as graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide. Taking into account the vast number of articles published, only some representative examples are provided. A classification of the different nanocomposites is carried out, dividing them into acrylic and methacrylic matrices, biodegradable synthetic polymers and natural polymers. The mechanisms of antimicrobial activity of graphene and its derivatives are also reviewed. Finally, some applications of these antimicrobial nanocomposites are discussed. We aim to enhance understanding in the field and promote further work on the development of polymer-based antimicrobial nanocomposites incorporating graphene-based nanomaterials.

scholarly journals Electrodeposition of reduced graphene oxide with chitosan based on the coordination deposition method

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 1200-1210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingyang Liu ◽  
Yanjun Chen ◽  
Chaoran Qin ◽  
Zheng Zhang ◽  
Shuai Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Chitosan Film ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Chitosan Solution ◽  
Deposition Method ◽  
Electrodeposition Method ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Silver Electrodes ◽  
Different Shapes

The electrodeposition of graphene has drawn considerable attention due to its appealing applications for sensors, supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries. However, there are still some limitations in the current electrodeposition methods for graphene. Here, we present a novel electrodeposition method for the direct deposition of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) with chitosan. In this method, a 2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride-based chitosan-modified rGO material was prepared. This material disperses homogenously in the chitosan solution, forming a deposition solution with good dispersion stability. Subsequently, the modified rGO material was deposited on an electrode through codeposition with chitosan, based on the coordination deposition method. After electrodeposition, the homogeneous, deposited rGO/chitosan films can be generated on copper or silver electrodes or substrates. The electrodeposition method allows for the convenient and controlled creation of rGO/chitosan nanocomposite coatings and films of different shapes and thickness. It also introduces a new method of creating films, as they can be peeled completely from the electrodes. Moreover, this method allows for a rGO/chitosan film to be deposited directly onto an electrode, which can then be used for electrochemical detection.

scholarly journals State of the Art in the Antibacterial and Antiviral Applications of Carbon-Based Polymeric Nanocomposites

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (19) ◽  
pp. 10511
Author(s):  
Ana M. Díez-Pascual
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Carbon Nanomaterials ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymeric Nanocomposites ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Food Applications

The development of novel approaches to prevent bacterial infection is essential for enhancing everyday life. Carbon nanomaterials display exceptional optical, thermal, and mechanical properties combined with antibacterial ones, which make them suitable for diverse fields, including biomedical and food applications. Nonetheless, their practical applications as antimicrobial agents have not been fully explored yet, owing to their relatively poor dispersibility, expensiveness, and scalability changes. To solve these issues, they can be integrated within polymeric matrices, which also exhibit antimicrobial activity in some cases. This review describes the state of the art in the antibacterial applications of polymeric nanocomposites reinforced with 0D fullerenes, 1D carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and 2D graphene (G) and its derivatives such as graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO). Given that a large number of such nanocomposites are available, only the most illustrative examples are described, and their mechanisms of antimicrobial activity are discussed. Finally, some applications of these antimicrobial polymeric nanocomposites are reviewed.

Classification of Observations through Combination of the Dimension Reduction and the Cluster Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Hyeuk Kim
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Unsupervised Learning ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Component Analysis ◽  
Baseball Players ◽  
Partitioning Around Medoids ◽  
Different Characteristics

Unsupervised learning in machine learning divides data into several groups. The observations in the same group have similar characteristics and the observations in the different groups have the different characteristics. In the paper, we classify data by partitioning around medoids which have some advantages over the k-means clustering. We apply it to baseball players in Korea Baseball League. We also apply the principal component analysis to data and draw the graph using two components for axis. We interpret the meaning of the clustering graphically through the procedure. The combination of the partitioning around medoids and the principal component analysis can be used to any other data and the approach makes us to figure out the characteristics easily.

High Toughness Inorganic Solid Electrolytes via the Use of Reduced Graphene-Oxide

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christos E. Athanasiou ◽  
Mok Yun Jin ◽  
Cristina Ramirez ◽  
Nitin P. Padture ◽  
Brian W. Sheldon
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Solid Electrolytes ◽  
High Toughness ◽  
Reduced Graphene

Graphene and Graphene Oxide Applications for SERS Sensing and Imaging

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (38) ◽  
pp. 6878-6895 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Jabłońska ◽  
Aleksandra Jaworska ◽  
Mateusz Kasztelan ◽  
Sylwia Berbeć ◽  
Barbara Pałys
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Biological Species ◽  
Chemical Mechanism ◽  
Aromatic Molecules ◽  
Sers Enhancement ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Surface Enhanced Raman ◽  
Active Nanoparticles ◽  
Fluorescence Quencher

: Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) has a long history as an ultrasensitive platform for the detection of biological species from small aromatic molecules to complex biological systems as circulating tumor cells. Thanks to unique properties of graphene, the range of SERS applications has largely expanded. Graphene is efficient fluorescence quencher improving quality of Raman spectra. It contributes also to the SERS enhancement factor through the chemical mechanism. In turn, the chemical flexibility of Reduced Graphene Oxide (RGO) enables tunable adsorption of molecules or cells on SERS active surfaces. Graphene oxide composites with SERS active nanoparticles have been also applied for Raman imaging of cells. This review presents a survey of SERS assays employing graphene or RGO emphasizing the improvement of SERS enhancement brought by graphene or RGO. The structure and physical properties of graphene and RGO will be discussed too.

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