Polymer Nanocomposites Containing Graphene

Preparation, Properties, and Applications

Mostafizur Rahaman, Lalatendu Nayak, Ibnelwaleed A. Hussein, Narayan Chandra Das

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 2021
• Print ISBN:
  9780128216392
• eBook ISBN:
  9780128216408
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Materials Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Polymer Nanocomposites Containing Graphene: Preparation, Properties and Applications provides detailed up-to-date information on the characterization, synthesis, processing, properties and application of these materials. Key topics that are covered in the book include: the methods of synthesis and preparation of graphene as well as different processes and methods of functionalization and modification of graphene for improving composite properties. The preparation techniques focus on which method is advantageous for getting improvements in properties along with their drawbacks. The structure and property relationships are also discussed in detail. The issues related to graphene dispersion in polymer matrices is also addressed as well as the use of graphene as reinforcement in thermoset resins. The different properties of the composites like mechanical, electrical, dielectric, thermal, rheological, morphology, spectroscopy, electronic, optical, and toxicity are reviewed from the geometrical and functional point of view. Applications cover electrical and electronic fields, flame and fire retardancy, structural, sensing and catalysis, membrane, in fuel cell and solar energy, hydrogen production, aerospace engineering, packaging, and biomedical/bioengineering fields. Up-to-date patents on graphene-polymer nanocomposites are also covered. Those working in graphene-based materials will benefit from the detailed knowledge presented in this book on graphene synthesis, composite preparation methods, and the related problems associated with them. The book will enable researchers to select the appropriate composite as per their respective field of application. - Presents novel approaches for the preparation of graphene, its modification and nanocomposites with enhanced properties for state-of-the-art applications - Special attention is given to how graphene is synthesized through different routes, their functionality, dispersion related matters and structural aspects controlling the composite properties for various applications - All synthesis methodology and functionalization procedure for graphene is discussed

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Contents
• List of contributors
• Preface
• List of Illustrations
• List of Tables
• 1 : Synthesis/preparation and surface modification/functionalization of graphene, and concept of nanocomposites
• 2 : Preparation/processing of polymer-graphene composites by different techniques
• 3 : Mechanical properties of polymer/graphene composites
• 4 : Electrical conductivity of polymer-graphene composites
• 5 : Dielectric properties of polymer-graphene composites
• 6 : Thermal properties of polymer-graphene composites
• 7 : Rheological properties of polymer-graphene composites
• 8 : Electromagnetic interference shielding property of polymer-graphene composites
• 9 : Thermal conductivity of graphene-polymer composites
• 10 : Dispersion of graphene in polymer matrices
• 11 : Structure-property relationship in polymer-graphene composites
• 12 : Graphene as a reinforcement in thermoset resins
• 13 : Electrical and electronic applications of polymer-graphene composites
• 14 : Structural/load bearing characteristics of polymer-graphene composites
• 15 : Polymer-graphene composites as sensing materials
• 16 : The use of polymer-graphene composites in fuel cell and solar energy
• 17 : Biomedical application of polymer-graphene composites
• 18 : The use of polymer-graphene composites in catalysis
• 19 : The use of polymer-graphene composites as membrane
• 20 : Polymer-graphene composites as anticorrosive materials
• 21 : Patents on graphene-based polymer composites and their applications
• 22 : Polymer-graphene composite in hydrogen production
• 23 : Polymer-graphene composite in aerospace engineering
• 24 : Packaging applications of polymer-graphene composites
• 25 : Polymer-graphene composites as flame and fire retardant materials
• Index
• A