Guwahati, 7th November: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) have made significant advancements in utilizing modified graphene oxide for biomedical purposes. The team, led by Dr. Rajiv K. Kar, has also developed cost-effective experiments for modifying graphene oxide, providing academic institutions with tools to train personnel for cutting-edge projects in various fields.
Key Points:
- Graphene oxide, derived from Nobel Prize-winning graphene, is known for its strength, electrical conductivity, and low cytotoxicity, making it ideal for medical applications.
- Researchers at IIT Guwahati have focused on modifying graphene oxide by attaching amino acids like Cysteine or simple amine groups to enhance its stability and properties.
- These advancements can contribute to the development of biomarkers for disease detection.
Furthermore, the Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology at IIT Guwahati has benefited from the team’s research in addition to producing novel laboratory experiments that have been incorporated into a course on biomedical science and engineering.
Dr. Rajiv K. Kar expressed that these low-cost laboratory experiments extend to various scientific disciplines and are designed to inspire future researchers and scientists to explore innovative solutions in biomedical science and engineering.
The research received support from the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Indian Nanoelectronics Users Program, funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The findings were published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry C and Journal of Chemical Education.