Abstract
Graphene/polymer nanocomposites (GPNs) are well-suited for electrical applications, as they can significantly improve the electrical properties of a polymer matrix, allowing GPNs to be utilized in a range of advanced devices. The aim of this chapter is to provide a comprehensive review of recent progress in the development of GPNs, with a focus on their use for electrical applications. The chapter begins with an overview of the unique properties of graphene and the various methods used for its synthesis. The chapter highlights the key processing parameters that affect the electrical percolation threshold and the resulting electrical properties of the material. The influence of critical parameters such as polymer host choice, graphene filler type, and the quality of dispersion on the electrical properties of GPNs is also discussed. Finally, the chapter presents an overview of the diverse range of electrical applications of GPNs, including supercapacitors, solar cells, and sensors.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Chemical Physics of Polymer Nanocomposites |
| Subtitle of host publication | Processing, Morphology, Structure, Thermodynamics, Rheology: Volume III |
| Publisher | wiley |
| Pages | 955-989 |
| Number of pages | 35 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783527837021 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783527837007 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2024 |
Keywords
- electrical applications
- electrical conductivity
- electrical percolation threshold
- electrical properties
- Graphene
- graphene/polymer nanocomposites
- polymer nanocomposites
- polymers