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Current Organic Chemistry

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ISSN (Print): 1385-2728
ISSN (Online): 1875-5348

Polyelectrolyte-graphene Nanocomposites for Biosensing Applications

Author(s): Dimitrios Priftis

Volume 19, Issue 18, 2015

Page: [1819 - 1827] Pages: 9

DOI: 10.2174/1385272819666150526005557

Abstract

Due to their unique structure, the optical and mechanical properties graphene and its derivatives (e.g. graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide) have captured the attention of a constantly increasing number of scientists with regards to biomolecule sensing. This mini review focuses on one specific type of sensor, that consisting of graphene and polyelectrolytes. Polyelectrolyte-graphene nanocomposites exhibit outstanding detection capabilities by synergistically combining the characteristics of both components, outperforming traditional sensors in many cases. Characteristics and mechanistic details of the most important polyelectrolyte-graphene based sensors will be discussed in detail in addition to some current challenges and future perspectives.

Keywords: Polyelectrolytes, graphene, nanocomposites, sensors, hybrid materials.

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