Graphene/Polymer Nanocomposites

• Published in: Macromolecules Vol. 43; no. 16; pp. 6515 - 6530
• Main Authors: Kim, Hyunwoo, Abdala, Ahmed A, Macosko, Christopher W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington, DC American Chemical Society 24.08.2010
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Composites; Exact sciences and technology; Forms of application and semi-finished materials; Polymer industry, paints, wood; Technology of polymers; Polymer; Nanocomposite; Review; Manufacturing; Graphene; Physical properties

Graphene has emerged as a subject of enormous scientific interest due to its exceptional electron transport, mechanical properties, and high surface area. When incorporated appropriately, these atomically thin carbon sheets can significantly improve physical properties of host polymers at extremely...