ABSTRACT
Graphene has been considered as an ideal component for composite materials possessing superior carrier transport, high mechanical stiffness, extremely large surface area, and ne thermal/chemical stability. Many composites based on graphene have been developed for potential applications in lithium batteries, solar cells, electronic devices, sensors, and so on. Despite the potential, there is a real concern that graphene-based materials may have detrimental effects on human health and natural environments. One particularly interesting aspect of this subject is the toxic effects of graphene-based materials on the microscopic world of bacteria. This chapter provides the antibacterial properties of graphene-based materials, including graphite, graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, and graphene-based composites. Some special synthetic methods of graphene-based antibacterial composites are described. In addition, the potential applications of graphene-based antibacterial materials are provided.
