Bio-inspired nacre-like composite films based on graphene with superior mechanical, electrical, and biocompatible properties

Adv Mater. 2012 Jul 3;24(25):3426-31. doi: 10.1002/adma.201200452.

Abstract

Bio-inspired multifunctional composite films based on reduced poly(vinyl alcohol)/graphene oxide (R-PVA/GO) layers are prepared by a facile solution casting method followed by a reduction procedure. The resulting films with nacre-like, bricks-and-mortar microstructure have excellent mechanical properties, electrical conductivity, and biocompatibility.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Biocompatible Materials / toxicity
  • Cell Survival / drug effects
  • Electric Conductivity
  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Nanocomposites / chemistry
  • Oxides / chemistry
  • Polyvinyl Alcohol / chemistry

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Oxides
  • Graphite
  • Polyvinyl Alcohol