Chemical modification of graphene for functional polymer nanocomposites

Graphene-polymer nanocomposites for structural and functional applications

The introduction of graphene-based nanomaterials has prompted the development of flexible nanocomposites for emerging applications in need of superior mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, and chemical performance. These nanocomposites exhibit outstanding structural performance and multifunctional properties by synergistically combining the characteristics of both components if proper struc...

Graphene-Based Polymer Nanocomposites

Materials science continues to occupy a central place in our lives primarily through the design and creation of new materials, and our quality of life has improved over time thanks to the discovery of new materials. Major milestones in the advancement of our society are intimately associated with materials throughout history: the stone age, bronze age, iron age, steel age (industrial revolution...

Functionalized graphene sheets for polymer nanocomposites.

Polymer-based composites were heralded in the 1960s as a new paradigm for materials. By dispersing strong, highly stiff fibres in a polymer matrix, high-performance lightweight composites could be developed and tailored to individual applications. Today we stand at a similar threshold in the realm of polymer nanocomposites with the promise of strong, durable, multifunctional materials with low ...

A versatile chemical tool for the preparation of conductive graphene-based polymer nanocomposites.

A general route for the functionalization of graphene and graphene derivatives with a low molecular weight polymer by thiol-radical reactions is reported. Polymer-modified graphene is employed as a filler for high density polyethylene to generate materials with good electrical conductivity.

Numerical Investigation of Graphene and Graphene-polymer Nanocomposites