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

The discovery of graphene ushered in a new era in multiple domains of scientific research. The relative ease of large-scale 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.