Innovations in Graphene-Based Polymer Composites
- 1st Edition - June 15, 2022
- Editors: Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Vinod Ayyappan, Madhu Gattumane Motappa, Suchart Siengchin
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 7 8 9 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 7 9 0 - 8
Innovations in Graphene-Based Polymer Composites reviews recent developments in this important field of research. The book's chapters focus on processing methods, functiona… Read more

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Request a sales quoteInnovations 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.
- Presents a strong emphasis on synthesis methods, functionalization, processing and properties
- Includes chapters on characterization, electrical conductivity and modeling and simulation
- Provides recent advances in applications, including drawbacks and future scope
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers working in the field of graphene-based composite materials. Postgraduate students
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- 1: Introduction to graphene-based materials and their composites
- Abstract
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: Graphene and graphene oxide
- 1.3: Preparation of graphene-containing polymeric composites
- 1.4: Graphene/polymer composite properties
- 1.5: Conclusion
- References
- 2: Synthesis of graphene polymer composites having high filler content
- Abstract
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: One-dimensional fiber
- 2.3: Two-dimensional film
- 2.4: Three-dimensional foam
- 2.5: Conclusions
- References
- 3: Graphene-based polymer composites for flame-retardant application
- Abstract
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: Flame-retardant property of graphene
- 3.3: Preparation of graphene-based flame retardants
- 3.4: Application of graphene-based flame retardants in polymer composites
- 3.5: Flame-retardant mechanism of graphene
- 3.6: Summary
- References
- 4: Structural analysis of graphene-based composites
- Abstract
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: Static analysis
- 4.3: Transient/dynamic analysis
- 4.4: Vibration analysis
- 4.5: Buckling and postbuckling analysis
- 4.6: Effect of environmental variables and postprocessing parameters
- 4.7: Conclusions and future prospects
- References
- 5: Graphene-based polymer coatings
- Abstract
- 5.1: Introduction
- 5.2: Graphite/graphene-based polymer coatings
- 5.3: Graphene oxide-based polymer coatings
- 5.4: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- 6: Graphene-reinforced polymeric membranes for water desalination and gas separation/barrier applications
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: 2D nanomaterials
- 6.3: Ionized polymers
- 6.4: Conclusions
- References
- 7: Modeling and simulation of graphene-based composites
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Characterizing techniques
- 7.3: Atomistic simulations to characterize the graphene-polymer nanocomposites
- 7.4: Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- 8: Graphene-based polymer nanocomposites in biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 8.1: Introduction
- 8.2: Fabrication of polymer-graphene nanocomposites
- 8.3: Properties of polymer-graphene nanocomposites
- 8.4: Biomedical applications of polymer-graphene nanocomposites
- 8.5: Future perspective
- 8.6: Conclusions
- References
- 9: 3D printing of graphene polymer composites
- Abstract
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: 3D printing methods for graphene-based composites
- 9.3: Printable graphene-based polymeric nanocomposite
- 9.4: Applications
- 9.5: Conclusions and prospects
- References
- 10: Dielectric properties of graphene polymer blends
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 10.1: Introduction
- 10.2: Materials and preparation method
- 10.3: Dielectric properties and AC conductivity
- 10.4: Enhanced dielectric properties of graphene composite films by electron beam irradiation
- 10.5: P-E loop/energy efficiency
- 10.6: Electrical breakdown strength (Eb)
- 10.7: Conclusion
- References
- 11: Graphene-based polymer composite films
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 11.1: Introduction
- 11.2: Different types of graphene-based composite membranes
- 11.3: Conclusion and comment
- 11.4: Future perspectives
- References
- 12: Modeling and prediction of tribological properties of polyetheretherketone composite reinforced with graphene and titanium powder using artificial neural network
- Abstract
- 12.1: Introduction
- 12.2: Experimental procedure
- 12.3: Configuration of artificial neural network
- 12.4: Structure of database
- 12.5: ANN evaluation and optimization
- 12.6: Results and discussion
- 12.7: Conclusions
- References
- 13: Graphene polymer foams and sponges’ preparation and applications
- Abstract
- 13.1: Introduction
- 13.2: Applications
- 13.3: Conclusion
- References
- 14: Graphene-based polymer composites for photocatalytic applications
- Abstract
- 14.1: Introduction
- 14.2: Principle of photocatalysis
- 14.3: Titanium dioxide semiconductors
- 14.4: Conjugated systems
- 14.5: Graphene in photocatalysis
- 14.6: Conclusion
- References
- 15: Effect of graphene structure, processing method, and polyethylene type on the thermal conductivity of polyethylene-graphene nanocomposites
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 15.1: Introduction
- 15.2: Experimental
- 15.3: Methodology
- 15.4: Characterization
- 15.5: Results and discussion
- 15.6: Effect of melt blending extrusion speed
- 15.7: Effect of graphene loading and PE type
- 15.8: Effect of processing method
- 15.9: Effect of solution processing technique
- 15.10: Effect of C/O ratio and surface area of graphene
- 15.11: Conclusions
- References
- 16: Functionalization of graphene composites using ionic liquids and applications
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 16.1: Introduction
- 16.2: Functionalization of graphene composites with IL-based materials
- 16.3: Various applications of IL-GO composites in energy storage devices
- 16.4: Other applications
- 16.5: Conclusions
- References
- 17: 3D printing of graphene-based composites and their applications in medicine and health care
- Abstract
- 17.1: Introduction
- 17.2: Graphene-based composites
- 17.3: 3D printing
- 17.4: Applications in medicine and health care
- 17.5: Conclusion
- References
- 18: Graphene/polymer composite membranes for vanadium redox flow battery applications
- Abstract
- 18.1: Introduction
- 18.2: Functionalized GO derivatives
- 18.3: Properties of graphene/polymer composite membranes
- 18.4: Conclusion
- References
- 19: Free vibration analysis of microplates reinforced with functionally graded graphene nanoplatelets
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 19.1: Introduction
- 19.2: Modified strain gradient formulation
- 19.3: Kinematic and constitutive relations
- 19.4: Solution procedure
- 19.5: Results and discussion
- 19.6: Conclusions
- References
- 20: Graphene-based polymer composites in corrosion protection applications
- Abstract
- 20.1: Introduction
- 20.2: Carbon-based nanofillers
- 20.3: GO modification
- 20.4: Graphene in corrosion science
- 20.5: Utilization of graphene and derivate in polymeric composites
- 20.6: Conclusion
- References
- 21: Graphene/polymer composite application on supercapacitors
- Abstract
- 21.1: Introduction
- 21.2: Graphene/conducting polymer composites as electrode materials
- 21.3: Comparison of graphene/conducting polymers composites
- 21.4: Effect of electrolyte on the performance of the graphene/polymer-based supercapacitor
- 21.5: Graphene/nonconducting polymer composites as binders
- 21.6: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 640
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 15, 2022
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128237892
- eBook ISBN: 9780128237908
SR
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa
JP
Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai
VA
Vinod Ayyappan
MM
Madhu Gattumane Motappa
SS