Innovations in Graphene-Based Polymer Composites

Provides an extensive review on recent developments in graphene-based polymer blends and composites

Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa (Edited by), Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai (Edited by), Vinod Ayyappan (Edited by), Madhu Gattumane Motappa (Edited by), Suchart Siengchin (Edited by)

9780128237892, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 17 June 2022

640 pages, 185 illustrations (20 in full color)
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.9 cm, 1 kg

Innovations in Graphene-Based Polymer Composites reviews recent developments in this important field of research. The book's chapters focus on processing methods, functionalization, mechanical, electrical and thermal properties, applications and life cycle assessment. Leading researchers from industry, academia and government research institutions from across the globe have contributed to the book, making it a valuable reference resource for materials scientists, academic researchers and industrial engineers working on recent developments in the area of graphene-based materials, graphene-based polymer blends and composites. Readers will gain insights into what has been explored to-date, along with associated benefits and challenges for the future.

1. Introduction to graphene-based materials and their composites 2. Synthesis of graphene 3. Functionalization of graphene 4. Applications, graphene-based materials 5. Preparation of graphene-based polymer composites 6. Mechanical properties of graphene-based composites 7. Rheology of graphene-based composites 8. Thermal properties of graphene-based composites 9. Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis of graphene/polymer nanocomposites 10. Morphology of graphene-based composites 11. Scattering and spectroscopy studies of graphene-based composites 12. Electrical conductivity and EMI shielding effectiveness of graphene-based composites 13. Barrier properties of graphene-based composites 14. Modelling and simulation of graphene-based composites 15. Applications, drawbacks and future scope of graphene-based composites

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM]