Recent advancements in biomedical application of polylactic acid/graphene nanocomposites: An overview.
Adekoya, Gbolahan Joseph Ezika, Anthony Chidi Adekoya, Oluwasegun Chijioke Sadiku, Emmanuel Rotimi Hamam, Yskandar Ray, Suprakas Sinha
Adekoya, Gbolahan Joseph
Ezika, Anthony Chidi
Adekoya, Oluwasegun Chijioke
Sadiku, Emmanuel Rotimi
Hamam, Yskandar
Ray, Suprakas Sinha
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Abstract
Polylactic acid (PLA)âgraphene nanocomposites have attracted significant attention in the biomedical field because of their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and excellent mechanical properties. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the recent developments in the biomedical applications of PLA/graphene nanocomposites. The discussed applications include tissue engineering, drug delivery, biomedical imaging and sensing, antimicrobial and anticancer treatments, and photothermal and photodynamic therapies. The properties and synthesis of these nanocomposites are also addressed. This review shows that although significant advancements have been made in the development of biomedical applications for PLA/graphene nanocomposites, further research is still required to overcome the existing challenges and limitations, such as improving biocompatibility and biodegradability and optimizing synthesis and processing methods. Despite these
challenges, the potential of PLA/graphene nanocomposites in the biomedical field is significant and holds promise for future advancements.
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2023-07-18
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Wiley
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Biocompatibility, Biodegradability, Biomedical applications, Fabrication techniques, PLA/graphene nanocomposites