Functionalized Graphene Nanocomposites and Their Derivatives: Synthesis, Processing and Applications

Graphene-based nanocomposites are one of the major advancement in polymer-based materials. The synthesis, nanoscale dimensions, high aspect ratio, mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of graphene and its derivative have all been major areas of research in the last decade. Nanocomposites are novel materials with significantly enhanced properties owing to the integration of small amount (< 5 wt.%) of nanoparticles, such as metal nanoparticles, metal oxides nanostructures, carbon nanostructures such as carbon nanotubes, graphene and graphene oxide into a polymer matrix.

In recent years, several methods have been developed to produce graphene. The reduction of graphene derivatives, such as graphene oxide, shows potential for the cost-effective production of graphene sheets in the bulk quantities that are necessary for application to nanocomposites. The functionalization technique is critical in the creation of graphene nanocomposites.

Functionalized Graphene and its Derivatives-based Nanocomposites explains how the functionalization technique is used to create graphene nanocomposites, and explores its current uses in industrial applications.

This is an important reference resource for those working in the fields of materials processing and characterization, wanting to learn more about graphene nanocomposites and their applications.

Explains how graphene is functionalized and used in the fabrication of nanocomposites for a range of applicationsExplores why the properties of functionalized graphene make it such a useful, versatile materialDescribes in detail the functionalization process, for utilization in graphene

1. Chemical preparation and functionalization techniques of graphene and graphene oxide
2. Functionalized Graphene by radical reactions and electrophilic addition and polymeric matrices based nanocomposites: Mechanical and thermal properties
3. Functionalized graphene and thermoset matrices based nanocomposites: Mechanical and thermal properties
4. Functionalized Graphene nanocomposites in Air Filtration applications
5. Functionalized Graphene nanocomposites for water treatment
6. Functionalized Graphene based Nanocomposites for Biomedical applications: drug delivery
7. Rheological properties of functionalized graphene and polymeric matrices based nanocomposites
8. Functionalized graphene reinforced foam polymeric matrices: processing and applications
9. Functionalized graphene aerogel: Structural and morphological properties and applications
10. Comparison between Functionalized graphene and carbon nanotube: Effect of morphology and surface group on mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of nanocomposites
11. Functionalized Graphene and Montmorillonite based Hybrid nanocomposites: effect of hybridization on mechanical, thermal and rheological properties
12. Functionalized Graphene based nanocomposites for Energy applications
13. Functionalized Graphene Nanocomposites: effect on structural and functional applications
14. Electronic applications of Functionalized Graphene Nanocomposites
15. Effects of specific surface area, defects, presence of porous, and type of functional groups
16. Metal oxide-Graphene and Metal-graphene nanocomposites for Energy and Environment
17. Functionalized Graphene Nanocomposites in Gas sensing
18. Functionalized Graphene for Chemical sensing applications