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Journal of Material Sciences and Engineering| ISSN: 2169-0022 | GDCSM-2018 | Volume: 7
Fabrication, characterization and application of graphene-polymer nanocomposites; a review
Kooshina Koosha, Sima Habibi
and
Azam Talebian
Islamic azad University, Iran
A
s graphene has developed into an advanced carbon nanomaterial, it is logical to add graphene to polymeric composites either
in bulks or as fibers to enhance their performance and implement functionalities. It is reasonable to expect some significant
improvement in a range of properties in the composite with grapheme as nanaofiller. Polymer matrix Nano composites with
grapheme and its derivatives as fillers have shown a great potential for various important applications, such as electronics, green
energy, aerospace and automotive industries. There are three main methods for incorporation of grapheme into polymer matrices
that are commonly used. The main methods are; in-situ polymerization, melt intercalation technique and solution mixing. Significant
improvement in strength, facture toughness and fatigue strength has also been achieved in nanocomposites. These factors can be
altered by the fabrication process and methods. The advantage of grapheme in comparison with other fillers is that it allows for large
changes in the properties of composites. Therefore, grapheme-polymer nanocomposites have demonstrated a great potential to serve
as next generation functional or structural materials.
koosha.ksh@gmail.comJ Material Sci Eng 2018, Volume: 7
DOI: 10.4172/2169-0022-C3-098