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Recent Progress in Graphene/Polymer Nanocomposites
Xianxian Sun1,2, Chuanjin Huang3, Lidong Wang4
1National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|September 7, 2020
Summary
Graphene nanocomposites offer unique properties due to graphene
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Nanocomposites, materials with nanoscale components, exhibit unique properties.
- Graphene, with its exceptional mechanical, electrical, and thermal characteristics, is an ideal filler for advanced nanocomposites.
- The 2D structure of graphene enables tailored anisotropic properties in nanocomposites.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in graphene/polymer nanocomposites.
- To analyze the impact of graphene configuration (layer number, defects, size) on nanocomposite properties.
- To explore interfacial interactions and graphene distribution effects on nanocomposite performance.
Main Methods:
- Systematic analysis of graphene configuration's influence on intrinsic and composite properties.
- Exploration of graphene-polymer interfacial interactions.
- Discussion of graphene distribution within the polymer matrix.
Main Results:
- Graphene's properties significantly influence nanocomposite strengthening, toughening, electrical conductivity, thermal transport, and photothermal conversion.
- Graphene configuration, interfacial interactions, and distribution are critical factors determining nanocomposite properties.
- Anisotropic features of graphene can be leveraged for property tailoring.
Conclusions:
- Graphene/polymer nanocomposites offer tunable properties for various applications.
- Understanding graphene's structural and interfacial characteristics is key to optimizing nanocomposite performance.
- Addressing current challenges will guide future development of high-performance graphene/polymer nanocomposites.
Keywords:
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