Graphite, Graphene, and Their Polymer Nanocomposites

ISBN-13: 9781439827796 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 632 str.

Prithu Mukhopadhyay; Rakesh K. Gupta

Opis

Graphite, Graphene, and Their Polymer Nanocomposites presents a compilation of emerging research trends in graphene-based polymer nanocomposites (GPNC). International researchers from several disciplines share their expertise about graphene, its properties, and the behavior of graphene-based composites. Possibly the first published monograph of its kind, this book provides a comprehensive snapshot of graphite, graphene, and their PNCs, including the underlying physics and chemistry, and associated applications. Beginning with an introduction to natural and synthetic graphite, the precursors to graphene, the text describes their properties, characterization techniques, and prominent commercial applications. The focus then moves to graphene and its unique features, and techniques for its characterization. The chapters cover advances in electrochemical exfoliation of graphite, as well as exfoliation routes to produce graphene and graphite nanoplatelets for polymer composites. They also explore commercial use of graphene-based materials, such as emerging clean energy and pulse laser applications, and use as nanofillers in epoxy-based composites. The authors provide an overview of nanofillers and address two methods for GPNC preparation as well as specialized properties of GPNC. With its multidisciplinary approach, this book provides a broader scientific and engineering perspective necessary for meaningful advancements to take place.

Spis treści

Graphite: Structure, Properties, and Applications, John W. Zondlo

Electronic Transport in Graphene: Theory and Applications, Pierre Carmier

Different Characterization Techniques to Evaluate Graphene and Its Properties, Viera Skákalová, Dong Su Lee, and Alan B. Kaiser

Electrochemical Exfoliation: A Cost-Effective Approach to Produce Graphene Nanoplatelets in Bulk Quantities, Martin Matis, Urszula Kosidlo, Friedemann Tonner, Carsten Glanz, and Ivica Kolaric

Exfoliation of Graphite toward Graphene from Lab to Industry, Weifeng Zhao and Guohua Chen

Graphene-Based Materials for Clean Energy Applications, Bin Luo, Minghui Liang, Michael Giersig, and Linjie Zhi

Electrochemistry of Graphene-Based Nanomaterials, Martin Pumera

Graphene–Polymer Composites for Pulse Lasers, Qiaoliang Bao, Dingyuan Tang, Han Zhang, and Kian Ping Loh

Epoxy Nanocomposites: Graphene a Promising Filler, Iti Srivastava, Mohammad A. Rafiee, Fazel Yavari, Javad Rafiee, and Nikhil Koratkar

Nanoparticles and Polymer Nanocomposites, Musa R. Kamal, and Jorge Uribe-Calderon

Polymer-Functionalized Graphene via Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Route for Graphene-Based Polymer Nanocomposites, Arun K. Nandi, Rama K. Layek, Sanjoy Samanta, and Dhruba P. Chatterjee

Synthesis and Properties of Graphene-Based Nanocomposites in a Biodegradable Polymer, Gui Lin, Isao Noda, and James E. Mark

Effect of Modified Graphene on Properties of Polypropylene Nanocomposites, Olga Shepelev and Samuel Kenig

Diffusion through Polymers Containing Platelike Nanomaterials, Matthew S. Thompson, Sushant Agarwal, Prithu Mukhopadhyay, and Rakesh K. Gupta

Using Functionalized Graphene Sheets to Restrain Chemically Driven Composite Aging, J. S. van der Wal

Graphene/Polymer Nanocomposites, Hyunwoo Kim, Ahmed A. Abdala, and Christopher W. Macosko

Highly Filled Graphite–Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Processing, and Characterization, Sadhan C. Jana and Ling Du