Researchers from the CNRS and the University of Strasbourg have conducted a critical analysis of the most promising strategies—based on the use of graphene-related materials—reported in the literature for combating viral pandemics such as COVID-19. This study was published in the journal *Advanced Materials*.
Due to their unique chemical and physical properties, graphene-related materials—such as graphene, graphene oxide, and reduced graphene oxide—have been extensively studied over the past 15 years and show real potential for applications in optoelectronics, energy generation and storage, (bio)chemical sensing, civil engineering, aerospace, water purification, biomedicine, and more.
With this in mind, researchers led by bioorganic chemist Alberto Bianco (CNRS) and physical chemist Paolo Samorì (University of Strasbourg and CNRS), present and detail the applications based on graphene-related materials described in the literature that appear to be most relevant for combating viral pandemics, emphasizing the impact of chemical functionalization as well as deposition techniques and integration into devices and surface coatings.
In particular, the article discusses the use of the antiviral activity of appropriately functionalized graphene-related materials for drug delivery, the development of smart surfaces and coatings, and their potential for (bio)detection. This critical analysis positions graphene-related materials as powerful allies in the fight against the SARS-CoV-2 virus and other emerging infectious diseases.
Graphene: A Disruptive Opportunity for COVID-19 and Future Pandemics?
Giacomo Reina, Daniel Iglesias, Paolo Samorì & Alberto Bianco
Advanced Materials, 2021, 33, 2007847
DOI: 10.1002/adma.202007847
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