Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a technology to modify graphene oxide that other academic institutions can use to train staff for cutting-edge projects in semiconductors, nanoelectronics, healthcare, and quantum technology. Developed a cost experiment.

A team led by Rajiv K. Kar, assistant professor at IIT Guwahati's Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology, has made these important discoveries regarding the use of modified graphene oxide for biomedical applications. Said in a press release on Tuesday.

The researchers at IIT Guwahati are focusing on specific functional modifications of graphene, including attachment of amino acids, cysteine, or simple amine groups, through graphene, the press release said. Kar talked about functionalized graphene oxide, and we studied how graphene oxide modified with amino acids behaves in liquids. We found that the special bonding of the Cys-GO plate increases stability and reduces random motion.

This research may help in the development of biomarkers for disease detection. The team's extensive knowledge of graphene-based materials led to the development of innovative laboratory experiments aimed at providing students with practical skills and inspiring them to explore the potential of advanced materials.

Commenting on the innovative course, Carr said these low-cost laboratory experiments can also be applied to chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology and interdisciplinary courses. We believe that these techniques will help develop practical skills and inspire budding researchers and future scientists to find innovative solutions in the fields of biomedical science and engineering.

The research results were published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Journal of Chemical Education is mentioned in an article written by Kar along with researchers Rajan Singh, Shweta Tiwari and Jyotirekha Jena.