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Fabrication of Graphene-Polymer Nanocomposites Through Ionic Polymerization
Kausala Mylvaganam1, Liangchi Zhang1
1Laboratory for Precision and Nano Processing Technologies, The University of New South Wales , Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry. A
|September 16, 2016
Summary
Graphene nanosheets (GNS) functionalized with charged groups can initiate polymerization, creating strong, chemically bonded GNS-polymer nanocomposites. This provides a theoretical foundation for advanced material fabrication.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Computational Chemistry
- Polymer Science
Background:
- Graphene nanosheets (GNS) exhibit exceptional properties, driving interest in polymer nanocomposites.
- High-performance polymer nanocomposites are crucial for advanced applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the production mechanisms of GNS-polymer composites.
- To explore theoretical approaches for fabricating GNS-polymer nanocomposites using ab initio calculations.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing first-principle ab initio calculations to model GNS-polymer interactions.
- Examining the initiation of polymerization by functionalized GNS.
Main Results:
- GNS functionalized with anionic/cationic moieties can initiate corresponding polymerization reactions.
- Chemically bonded GNS-polymer composites are formed through established polymerization schemes.
- Demonstrated theoretical basis for fabricating strong polymer nanocomposites.
Conclusions:
- Functionalized GNS can act as initiators for polymerization, enabling chemical bonding.
- This approach provides a robust theoretical framework for designing and producing high-performance GNS-polymer nanocomposites.
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