Biocompatible reduced graphene oxide prepared by using dextran as a multifunctional reducing agent

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Mar 21;47(11):3195-7. doi: 10.1039/c0cc05005a. Epub 2011 Feb 1.

Abstract

A large-scale, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly synthetic strategy for biocompatible reduced graphene oxide (RGO) by using dextran as a reducing and stabilization agent has been developed. Dextran-coated RGO (D-RGO) was readily soluble in water with high biocompatibility.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Dextrans / chemistry*
  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Oxides / chemistry*
  • Reducing Agents / chemistry*
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Dextrans
  • Oxides
  • Reducing Agents
  • Graphite