Biocompatible N-acetyl cysteine reduces graphene oxide and persists at the surface as a green radical scavenger. Issue 29 (20th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Palmieri, Valentina; Dalchiele, Enrique A.; Perini, Giordano; Motta, Alessandro; De Spirito, Marco; Zanoni, Robertino; Marrani, Andrea Giacomo; Papi, Massimiliano
• Is Part Of: Chemical communications. Volume 55:Issue 29(2019)
• Page Start: 4186
• Page End: 4189
• Publication Date: 2019-03-20
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1039/c9cc00429g
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-7345

Abstract

Abstract : N -Acetyl cysteine (NAC) reduces graphene oxide (GO) at room temperature. This represents a new green method to produce reduced GO (rGO). Abstract : We demonstrate that N -acetyl cysteine (NAC) reduces graphene oxide (GO) at room temperature. This represents a new green method to produce reduced GO (rGO). NAC adheres to the rGO surface as demonstrated by several spectroscopy techniques and avoids GO-mediated oxidation of glutathione. This method offers new opportunities for the production of green biocompatible rGO and NAC-based therapies.