| CNMs | carbon-based nanomaterials |
| CNT | carbon nanotubes |
| GP | graphene |
| SWCNT | single-wall carbon nanotubes |
| MWCNT | multi-wall carbon nanotubes |
| DPPH | 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl |
| TAC | total antioxidant capacity |
| GSH | glutathione |
| APX | ascorbate peroxidase |
| GPX | glutathione peroxidase |
| CAT | catalase |
| PAL | phenylalanine ammonium lyase |