Advances in Graphene-Epoxy Nanocomposites

Dear Colleagues,

Since the advent of graphene, fabrication and characterisation of graphene–epoxy nanocomposites have been extensively investigated by researchers around the world. The extremely high surface-to-volume ratio, planar shape, extraordinary mechanical properties, excellent electron mobility and high thermal conductivity of graphene make it an ideal candidate to enhance properties of epoxy matrix. It has been exhibited that the addition of a small amount of graphene can drastically improve the mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of the epoxy nanocomposite. However, the efficacy of the graphene-reinforcing effect depends on many factors, including the manufacturing method, amount, size and functionalisation of the graphene, presence of solvents or surfactants, etc. 

In this Special Issue, you are invited to submit research papers and review articles focused on:

 1) The manufacturing and testing of graphene–epoxy nanocomposites;

 2) Numerical modelling of graphene–epoxy nanocomposites.

We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Dr. Haroon Mahmood
Dr. Marzena Pawlik
Guest Editors

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