Applications of Graphene in Polymer Composites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleague,
The incorporation of graphene into polymer matrices represents a frontier in advanced materials science, driving the development of composites with transformative properties. Graphene, with its exceptional electrical conductivity, supreme mechanical strength, and high thermal stability, acts as a multi-functional nano-reinforcement. Recent advances focus not only on enhancing fundamental properties—such as stiffness, toughness, and barrier performance—but also on imparting novel functionalities like electrical conductivity, electromagnetic interference shielding, and sensitive sensing capabilities to otherwise insulating polymers. Key challenges and research efforts revolve around optimizing dispersion techniques, interfacial bonding, and scalable production methods to fully translate graphene's nanoscale potential into macroscopic composite performance. The applications of these composites are rapidly expanding into fields including flexible electronics, biomedicine, aerospace components, energy storage devices, and high-performance coatings.
This special issue focuses on the applications and future prospects of graphene in the polymer field. Both original contributions and comprehensive reviews are welcome.
Dr. Firas Awaja
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- graphene
- polymer composites
- biomedical application
- thermal interface materials
- electrical conductivity
- stress
- shear
- mechanical properties
- nanocomposites
- dispersion
- functional materials
- thermal conductivity
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