Recent advances in graphene-family nanomaterials for effective drug delivery and phototherapy

Introduction Owing to the unique properties of graphene, including large specific surface area, excellent thermal conductivity, and optical absorption, graphene-family nanomaterials (GFNs) have attracted extensive attention in biomedical applications, particularly in drug delivery and phototherapy.Areas covered In this review, we point out several challenges involved in the clinical application of GFNs. Then, we provide an overview of the most...