Application of Graphene-Based Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Graphene has attracted widespread attention as one of the main representatives of new nanosized carbonaceous materials. Graphene is formed by a single layer of carbon atoms, arranged as a two-dimensional honeycomb crystal. Graphene has recently become a research hotspot in the field of composite materials. The two-dimensional plane structure of graphene enables a very high in-plane thermal/electrical conductivity, making it one of the most ideal materials for improving the thermal/electrical conductivity of common insulating polymers. Since then, it has broad application prospects in electronic devices, biological and chemical sensors, energy storage devices and polymer-based composite materials. This Special Issue, entitled "Application of Graphene-Based Materials", will introduce not only the polymer fields that have recently become a hot issue, but also applications through basic research, processing, post-treatment, and fields across all materials. Papers that summarize selected areas (reviews) or discuss the latest field research (original articles) are sought. The scope of the Special Issue includes the synthesis and characterization of graphene nanocomposites used for several applications, including polymer nanocomposites containing graphene, graphene-based materials and hybrid nano-assemblies. This Topic seeks high-quality works focusing on the following topics:

• Graphene, RGO, and GO-based hybrids;
• Functionalized graphene-based hybrids;
• Nanocomposite: synthesis, morphology, and characterization;
• Processing/applications;
• Graphene hybrid materials in engineering applications;
• Electrical conductivity in composites;
• Theoretical and experimental methods;
• New technological trends of graphene;
• Paradigms of modern manufacturing systems

Prof. Dr. Jin-Hae Chang
Dr. Marcelo Antunes
Topic Editors