A Review on Synthesis, Functionalization, Processing and Applications of Graphene Based High Performance Polymer Nanocomposites

Abstract

: Graphene as a nanofiller has gained tremendous importance in polymer nanocomposites for many applications. The attractive properties of graphene related to mechanical, electrical, and thermal domains pose a lucrative means of reinforcing the polymers to obtain the needed properties. The rise in the use of polymers supports this trend and urges the researchers to excavate the hidden plethora of nanocomposite materials for multifunctional applications. In this review, an overview is provided on graphene-based materials which have been used extensively in various fields, such as batteries, aerospace, automobile and biomedical fields. An increasing trend of graphene usage by many researchers as a nanofiller in polymer composites, its types, processing methods are highlighted with suitable applications to assimilate the updates in the development of graphene nanocomposites.

The Optimization, Kinetics Model, and Lab-Scale Assessments of Phenol Biodegradation Using Batch and Continuous Culture Systems

“…The dynamic light scattering (DLS) technique (Malvern Zetasizer, Worcestershire) was the chosen method to assess the particle size (PS), polydispersity index (PDI), and zeta potential of the synthesized nano-graphite. Nano-structured graphite ultra-structure, size, and shape were examined using transmission electron microscopy (TEM, JEOL 2100F FEG-200 kV TEM operating at 80 kV) [14].…”

The Influence of Reaction Conditions on the Properties of Graphene Oxide

“…GO is not only an interesting material as a precursor for graphene but can also be used as a reinforcing filler in polymer nanocomposites. GO has therefore been the subject of intensive research for several years [5][6][7][8][9].…”

Bi-functional role of high charge mobility with 2D/2D interactions for effective PEC and visible photocatalysis in NiO/MoS2 nanocomposites

“…[19][20][21] Many researchers employed the 2H-MoS 2 phase for the reduction process. 22 They are exfoliating bulk to nanoscale for low electrical transportation 23 and doped with the copper (Cu), iron (Fe), and Ni transition metals to produce new energy sites that modify the electronic structure. 22,[24][25][26][27] However, to resolve these challenges for MoS 2 effectiveness, OER requires 4 kinetic holes.…”

“…22 They are exfoliating bulk to nanoscale for low electrical transportation 23 and doped with the copper (Cu), iron (Fe), and Ni transition metals to produce new energy sites that modify the electronic structure. 22,[24][25][26][27] However, to resolve these challenges for MoS 2 effectiveness, OER requires 4 kinetic holes. The hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance is correlated with OER.…”