Graphene: From Solid Support for Nucleobase Assisted Self-Assemblies to Functional Material for DNA Sequencing

Abstract

The discovery of graphene ushered in a new era in multiple domains of scientific research. The relative ease of largescale synthesis and the unique physiochemical properties of graphene led many research groups to investigate the applicability of graphene as a functional material for a broad spectrum of applications. Here we review the applications of graphene in two broad areas: as an atomistically thin solid support assisting the formation of self-assembled monolayers and as a functional material for DNA sequencing.