Graphene Expected to Lead to Technological Breakthroughs in Neurosurgery, Research Finds

 

The unique electrophysical properties of graphene, a monolayer lattice of carbon atoms, have many significant applications in several areas of neurosurgery, including neuro-oncology, neurointensive care, neuroregeneration research, peripheral nerve surgery, functional neurosurgery and spine surgery, according to an article published in Neurosurgery.

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In the article, Tobias A. Mattei, MD, of Invision Health Brain and Spine Center, Williamsville, N.Y., and Azeem A. Rehman, BS, of University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (Ill.), provide a basic introduction to the main electrophysical properties of grapheme and provide a look into ongoing research of this unique semiconductor.

 

Graphene’s unique combination of optical, thermal, mechanical, electronic and quantum properties is expected to lead to major technological breakthroughs. Current frontline research in graphene technology includes the development of high-performance, lightweight and malleable electronic devices, new optical modulators, ultracapacitors and molecular biodevices.

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