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Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Nanozymes

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Nanozymes: Next Wave of Artificial Enzymes

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Carbon-based nanomaterials, such as fullerene, graphene, carbon nanotubes, and their derivatives, have been extensively studied to mimic various natural enzymes owing to their fascinating catalytic activities. In this chapter, their enzyme mimetic activities (such as nuclease mimics, superoxide dismutase mimics, peroxidase mimics, etc.) are discussed. The catalytic mechanisms are also discussed if they have been elucidated. Representative examples for applications, from biosensing to therapeutics, are covered.

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    Xiaoyu Wang, Wenjing Guo, Yihui Hu, Jiangjiexing Wu & Hui Wei

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Wang, X., Guo, W., Hu, Y., Wu, J., Wei, H. (2016). Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Nanozymes. In: Nanozymes: Next Wave of Artificial Enzymes. SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-53068-9_2

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