Potential of graphene-based materials to combat COVID-19: properties, perspectives, and prospects.

Abstract

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a new virus in the coronavirus family that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19), emerges as a big threat to the human race. To date, there is no medicine and vaccine available for COVID-19 treatment. While the development of medicines and vaccines are essentially and urgently required, what is also extremely important is the repurposing of smart materials to design effective systems for combating COVID-19. Graphene and graphene-related materials (GRMs) exhibit extraordinary physicochemical, electrical, optical, antiviral, antimicrobial, and other fascinating properties that warrant them as potential candidates for designing and development of high-performance components and devices required for COVID-19 pandemic and other futuristic calamities. In this article, we discuss the potential of graphene and GRMs for healthcare applications and how they may contribute to fighting against COVID-19.

• Authors: A K Srivastava, N Dwivedi, C Dhand, R Khan, N Sathish, M K Gupta, R Kumar, S Kumar
• Journal: Materials today. Chemistry (Mater Today Chem) Vol. 18 Pg. 100385 (Dec 2020) ISSN: 2468-5194 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 33106780 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: © 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.