Graphene, a two-dimensional sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, possesses exceptional mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties that make it highly valuable for science and industry. Its traditional production from graphite or gases such as methane has now expanded to include new carbon sources like biomass and plastic waste.

Over time, static electricity has proven to be a significant risk in plastic materials, particularly in sensitive industrial applications. To mitigate this effect, antistatic additives have been developed, among which graphene stands out for its ability to drastically reduce electrical resistivity in polymers such as PLA, PET, PVC, and rubber. These advances position graphene as an effective and versatile solution for developing plastics with enhanced antistatic properties.

Graphene and its derivatives have proven to be biocompatible and biodegradable materials, with great potential in biomedical and technological applications. Studies have validated their safety in tissues and organs, as well as their ability to be degraded by enzymes that limit their persistence both in the body and in the environment. Graphene and its derivatives are rarely found in their free form, as to harness their properties, they must be combined with three-dimensional materials or functionalized with other molecules or nanostructures to give them a specific property. This is of vital importance because such functionalizations reduce potential adverse effects, facilitating their integration into various industries and their use in sensitive applications like tissue engineering or biomedical products. Their continuous development reinforces their position as an innovative and safe material for future applications.

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