Title : Carbon nanomaterials for next-generation biomedical technologies
Abstract:
Carbon-based nanomaterials have gained prominence as promising solutions to address diverse challenges in biomedical applications. Their transformative impact has been highlighted by the recognition of two Nobel Prizes: the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of fullerenes and the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of graphene. These milestones have spurred significant advancements, influencing both fundamental research and societal progress. Carbon nanostructures exhibit a broad spectrum of morphologies and chemical compositions, enabling extraordinary properties. Furthermore, controlled structural modifications of these materials facilitate the development of hybrid nanomaterials with lateral dimensions ranging from several hundred nanometers to just a few nanometers, unlocking novel physicochemical characteristics. The unparalleled versatility of carbon atoms to form diverse chemical bonds with themselves and other elements has driven the creation of advanced multifunctional hybrid materials with superior performance. Recent breakthroughs in carbon-based material research have resulted in hybrid materials capable of addressing complex challenges in biomedicine. This work highlights recent advancements achieved by my research group in developing novel functionalized carbon-based materials and exploring their applications in the rapidly advancing fields of tissue engineering, cancer therapy, and diagnostics.