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Synthesis and Functionalization of 3D Nano-graphene Materials: Graphene Aerogels and Graphene Macro Assemblies
Published on: November 5, 2015
Structure engineering of graphene-based multifunctional nanocomposites: from lab research to industrialization
Xin Ming1, Ya Wang1,2, Lei He1,2
1MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, International Research Center for X Polymers, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials and Technologies, Research Center for Advanced Fibers, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China. chaogao@zju.edu.cn.
Structural engineering is key for designing multifunctional graphene nanocomposites. This review details structure-property relationships and identifies industrialization challenges for scalable manufacturing of advanced graphene materials.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Composite Engineering
Background:
- Graphene, since 2004, offers unique 2D properties.
- Graphene oxide (GO) is crucial for multifunctional nanocomposites due to its processability and functional groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- Establish structural engineering as the core principle for designing multifunctional graphene nanocomposites.
- Analyze structure-property relationships across multiple scales.
- Identify industrialization bottlenecks for scalable manufacturing.
Main Methods:
- Systematic examination of structural engineering's role in multiscale architectures.
- Elucidation of structure-property relationships using phonon transport, percolation, and composite micromechanics theories.
- In-depth analysis of applications in various engineering fields.
Main Results:
- Structural engineering dictates atomic-level defects to macroscopic assembly.
- Mechanistic frameworks explain property integration.
- Applications demonstrate advantages and limitations across mechanical, electronic, energy, environmental, and biomedical sectors.
Conclusions:
- Four key industrialization bottlenecks identified: structural controllability, batch consistency, scale effects, and cost-effectiveness.
- Actionable guidance provided for precise design and large-scale production of graphene-based nanocomposites.
