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Applications of Ceramic/Graphene Composites and Hybrids
Cristina Ramírez1, Manuel Belmonte1, Pilar Miranzo1
1Instituto de Cerámica y Vidrio (ICV), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC. Kelsen 5, 28049 Madrid, Spain.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 30, 2021
Summary
Ceramic/graphene composites and hybrids show rapidly growing research interest. This review highlights their diverse applications in energy, sensors, biomaterials, and thermal management, with a focus on promising future developments.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Composite Materials
Background:
- Significant increase in research on ceramic/graphene composites and hybrids over the past decade.
- Graphene-related materials (GRM) include graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, and graphene nanoplatelets.
- Broad definition of ceramics includes metal oxides and cement-based matrices in GRM applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- Provide an overview of recent contributions in ceramic/graphene composites and hybrids.
- Focus on the diverse applications of these advanced materials.
- Identify the most promising future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of ceramic/graphene composites and hybrids.
- Inclusion of applications involving GRM with metal oxides and cement-based matrices.
- Dedicated section on additive manufacturing of ceramic/GRM composites.
Main Results:
- Ceramic/graphene hybrids and composites have numerous applications.
- Key application areas include energy production/storage, sensors, biomaterials, and thermal management.
- Additive manufacturing offers industrial potential and waste reduction.
Conclusions:
- Ceramic/graphene composites and hybrids are versatile materials with broad applicability.
- The field is rapidly advancing with significant potential in various technological domains.
- Future research should focus on the most promising applications identified in the review.
