Graphene is a 2-dimensional allotropic structure and crystalline form of
carbon in which atoms of carbons are supported by sigma bonds and arranged in a
hexagonal-shaped lattice. These carbon allotropes contain unpaired electrons providing
them with unique physiochemical properties and are further exploited in the formation
of graphene derivatives. i.e., Graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide. These
graphene derivatives caused a huge revolution in nanotechnological research. The
nanocomposites of graphene derivatives are employed in drug delivery, nucleic acid
delivery, tissue engineering, imaging, and biosensing. This chapter is focused on
discussing the physiochemical properties of graphene nanoparticles and their
biomedical applications.
Keywords: Diagnostics, Drug Delivery, Graphene, Nanoparticles, Nucleic AcidDelivery, Physiochemical Properties, Tissue Engineering.
