Advances in Graphene-Based Polymer Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Properties and Multidirectional Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 March 2024) | Viewed by 364
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer nanocomposites; 2D nanomaterials (graphene, clay, MXene); functional and smart textiles; wearable electronics; gas barrier and weather resistant materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Graphene-based polymer nanocomposites have attracted significant attention in recent years due to their exceptional multifunctional properties and exemplary capabilities. The interplay of graphene's unique attributes with polymer matrices opens doors to unparalleled possibilities for tailoring nanocomposite materials with exceptional performance, making significant strides toward a sustainable and technologically advanced future. This Special Issue will provide a valuable and timely collection of articles demonstrating the immense potential of graphene-based polymer nanocomposites as a transformative class of materials.
Researchers are invited to submit original research work or reviews covering any of the following topics:
- Synthesis of graphene and its derivatives by different facile and/or green routes;
- Cutting-edge research covering various methods for the preparation of graphene/polymer hybrids, including solution blending, melt compounding, and in situ polymerization techniques;
- Challenges in the synthesis of graphene/polymer nanocomposites, potential solutions, and future perspectives for this rapidly evolving field;
- Structural characterization and understanding of the interface between graphene and polymers in depth, shedding light on the nanocomposites' superior mechanical, thermal, electrical, and barrier properties;
- Theoretical studies/modeling for establishing the structure–property relationship of graphene/polymer nanocomposites and validation by experimental studies;
- Innovative multidirectional applications of graphene/polymer nanocomposites across diverse industries such as energy storage, batteries and supercapacitors, solar cells, piezoelectric materials, wearable electronics, sensors and actuators, aerospace engineering, conductive hydrogels, gas barriers, microwave absorption, EMI shielding, UV shielding, antimicrobial applications, and many others.
I hope researchers, scientists, engineers, and industrial professionals will find the articles in this Special Issue invaluable in exploring the forefront of graphene/polymer nanocomposites and inspiring new avenues for innovative applications and scientific breakthroughs.
Dr. Bapan Adak
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer nanocomposites
- graphene and its derivatives
- electrical and thermal conductivity
- EMI shielding
- sensors and actuators
- energy storage
- wearable electronics
- gas barrier
- UV shielding
- antimicrobial properties
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