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Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Zinc Oxide Biosensor Applications

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Graphene and Nanoparticles Hybrid Nanocomposites

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Graphene is ideal reinforcing material today, has a unique 2D nanostructure with few nanometer gaps between particle layers. 130 GPa strength gain high thermal conductivity and electric conductivity. Apart from mechanical strength, high surface to volume ratio, ease of functionalization, and other physicochemical properties gain remarkable properties in sensing and biosensing applications. Graphene-based inorganic composite is gained new attention to various applications because of the synergic effect of the composite. Graphene-based ZnO gains new properties such as mechanical, thermal, electrical, and binding to the composite material. Graphene/ZnO reinforced composite gain high stability, sensitivity, rapidity, and selectivity and low LOD to the biosensors.

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Rajapaksha, R.D.A.A. (2021). Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Zinc Oxide Biosensor Applications. In: Qaiss, A.e.K., Bouhfid, R., Jawaid, M. (eds) Graphene and Nanoparticles Hybrid Nanocomposites. Composites Science and Technology . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4988-9_9

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