Recent Developments in Epoxy/Graphite,Epoxy/Graphene,and Epoxy/Graphene Nanoplatelet Composites: A Comparative Review

Development in graphite, graphene, and graphene nanoplatelet composites with epoxy matrix is presented here. Graphite and its modified forms propose exclusive properties to composites. Graphene has developed as subject of huge scientific attention due to excellent electron transport, mechanical properties, and high surface area. When combined appropriately with epoxy, these atomically thin carbon sheets can expressively progress physical properties even at very small loading. Epoxy/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposite with enhanced properties was also reported. We summarized and compared electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties of epoxy composites derived from these three nanofillers. Potential of carbon fillers with epoxy matrix is also discussed.     

共混顺序对石墨烯微片在PP/PA6/SEBS共混物中的选择性分布和迁移的影响

研究了聚丙烯(PP)/聚酰胺6(PA6)/氢化苯乙烯-丁二烯嵌段共聚物(SEBS)/石墨烯微片(GNPs)纳米复合材料在不同共混顺序下的微观形貌、导电及导热性能,分析了GNPs在复合体系中的选择性分布和迁移及其对复合材料性能的影响.结果表明,在PP/PA6/SEBS/GNPs共混体系中,GNPs在界面张力的作用下趋向于...     

拉伸力场对聚丙烯/石墨烯微片纳米复合材料形态和性能的影响

设计了2种挤出机头以产生不同加工力场,研究了聚丙烯（PP）/石墨烯微片（GNPs）纳米复合材料的微观形态、导电及导热性能,分析GNPs在PP基体中的分布形态对复合材料的性能影响。结果表明,收敛流道产生的拉伸力场对GNPs有剥离分散作用,减少GNPs团聚;加入静态混合器后产生的混沌混炼力场能进一步提高GNPs在PP中的分散均匀性,有利于构建导电导热网络,从而提高复合材料的导电导热性能;当GNPs含量为6 %(质量分数,下同)时,相比于无静态混合器的拉伸机头,在带静态混合器的拉伸机头挤出下,电导率增大了5个数量级,热导率提高了24.1 %。     

石墨烯/聚乙烯复合改性沥青胶结料的流变性能研究

为提高沥青胶结料的综合路用性能,尤其是高温性能,本文采用高速剪切机将质优价廉的聚乙烯(PE)与石墨烯纳米片(GNPs)复合制备新型沥青胶结料,同时使用温度扫描(TeS)、多重应力蠕变恢复(MSCR)、线性振幅扫描(LAS)和傅里叶变换红外光谱(FTIR)研究了石墨烯/聚乙烯复合改性沥青胶结料的流变性能和作用机理.结果表...     

石墨烯/环氧树脂复合涂料研究进展

总结了环氧树脂在涂料中的应用及存在的不足,综述了石墨烯与环氧树脂复合涂料在热、电、耐磨增韧以及防腐等方面性能特征,阐述了石墨烯与环氧树脂复合涂料中存在的问题,提出了石墨烯功能化利于改善石墨烯/环氧树脂性能的途径,展望了功能化石墨烯环氧树脂涂料的发展前景。     

电热双敏型形状记忆石墨烯/聚氨酯/环氧树脂复合材料的制备及其性能

以自制聚氨酯预聚体与环氧树脂复合形成互穿聚合物网络结构,采用共混方法添加自制高导电性石墨烯,制备了电热双敏型形状记忆复合材料,研究了其性能. 结果表明,以20%(w)聚氨酯/环氧树脂为基体所制1.0%(w)石墨烯/聚氨酯/环氧树脂复合材料的分散性良好,玻璃化转变温度稍低于纯环氧树脂,拉伸强度是纯环氧树脂的93%,导电性达3.58′10-4 S/m,固定率为95.5%,回复率为97.5%,循环5次后固定率不低于95%.     

一段混炼时间对石墨烯/天然橡胶/溶聚丁苯橡胶复合材料性能的影响

采用一段密炼和二段开炼的两段混炼工艺制备氧化石墨烯(GO)/天然橡胶(NR)/溶聚丁苯橡胶(SSBR)和还原氧化石墨烯(rGO)/NR/SBR复合材料,研究一段混炼时间对GO/NR/SSBR和rGO/NR/SSBR复合材料性能的影响。结果表明:随着一段混炼时间的延长,GO/NR/SSBR和rGO/NR/SSBR复合材料的Fmax和FL增大,t90缩短;邵尔A型硬度、300%定伸应力、拉伸强度和撕裂强度呈先增大后减小的趋势,导电性能和导热性能呈先提高后降低的趋势,气密性能呈先提高后平稳再降低的趋势。     

共价联结石墨烯/导电高分子复合材料的制备及性能研究进展

石墨烯是目前发现的最薄的新型二维碳质材料,其优异的力学、光学、热力学和电学性能使其在改善复合材料性能方面具有显著优势。在氧化石墨烯及其衍生物的基础上,综述了近年来通过化学共价法制备石墨烯/导电高分子复合材料的一些最新研究进展,深入探讨了复合材料的电导率、电容等电化学性能及其在超级电容器的应用前景。     

Nano-SiO2 and Silane Coupling Agent Co-Decorated Graphene Oxides with Enhanced Anti-Corrosion Performance of Epoxy Composite Coatings

Coatings are of great significance for irons and steels in regards to the harsh marine environment. Graphene oxides (GO) have been considered as an ideal filler material of epoxy coating. However, the undesired dispersion in the epoxy together with easy agglomeration and stacking remain great problems for practical application of GO composited epoxy coatings. A method that can effectively solve both self-aggregation and poor dispersion of GO is highly desired. Herein, we present a high dispersion strategy of graphene oxides in epoxy by co-decoration of nano-SiO₂ and silane coupling agent. The co-decorated GO filled epoxy coating exhibits high anti-corrosion performance, including high electrochemical impedance, high self-corrosive potential, low self-corrosive current, and superior electrochemical impedance stability for ten days to Q235 carbon steel. This work displays new possibilities for designing novel coating materials with high performance toward practical marine anti-corrosion applications.     

Perspectives of Epoxy/Graphene Oxide Composite: Significant Features and Technical Applications

In this article, advancement in epoxy/graphene oxide composites is presented. These materials are comprised of graphene oxide (GO) as filler (carbon-based material, thermodynamically stable, two-dimensional, planar and layered structure). Due to improved properties (mechanical response, low density, electrical resistance, and thermal stability), epoxy resins are used in several applications. Graphene oxide proposes unique properties to epoxy composites as high surface area, thermal and electrical conductivity as well as mechanical and barrier properties, relative to neat matrix. The corresponding significance of epoxy/GO-based materials, related challenges, and potential exploitation regarding technical applications (aerospace, gas sensor, electronic devices, etc.) have been overviewed.     

ZnO/氧化石墨烯复合材料的制备及其可见光催化性能?

以均匀沉淀法制备纳米ZnO,并将其负载在氧化石墨烯(GO)上制得了ZnO/GO复合材料。XRD、TEM、UV、PL等证实在GO表面分散着颗粒均匀的ZnO纳米颗粒,GO与ZnO纳米颗粒之间存在电子转移效应,抑制ZnO中光生电子空穴对的复合,提高了ZnO的可见光催化性能;考察了复合材料在模拟太阳光条件下降解亚甲基蓝的光催化性能,当GO添加量为10%时,模拟太阳光照射90 min后,对亚甲基蓝的降解率达到97.2%,经过10次循环使用后降解率没有明显降低,复合材料的可见光催化活性明显优于纯的纳米ZnO,同时ZnO/GO复合材料对部分工业染料也有很好的降解活性。     

The Electrical Properties and Conducting Mechanisms of Carbon Nanotube/Polymer Nanocomposites: A Review

This paper reviews the mechanism of the conducting process of carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-reinforced polymer nanocomposites. Comparison of the two different mechanisms, the formation of the conducting network and the hopping of the electrons, are discussed. The paper also describes the critical factors that determine percolation thresholds or the conductivity of the nanocomposites. By summarizing the predecessors' research, some measures are put forward to improve the structure of the nanocomposites to get the samples that have the most extraordinary electrical conductivity with the lowest CNTs concentrations.     

Emerging Research Trends in Polyurethane/Graphene Nanocomposite: A Review

Polyurethane is a versatile engineering material, which is usually synthesized by polyaddition of polyol, isocyanate, and chain extender. Graphene is a monolayer of carbon atoms packed into honeycomb structure with fascinating thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties. Among the rapidly expanding families of nanocomposite, polyurethane/graphene materials have attracted considerable attention in academia and industry. This article reviews essential aspects of graphene-reinforced polyurethane nanocomposite. Various strategies for fabricating polyurethane/graphene nanocomposite have been conversed. Recent developments in the field of polyurethane/graphene nanocomposite (as shape memory, adsorbent, electromagnetic interference shielding, and gas barrier materials), associated challenges, and future potential have been reviewed.     

A Review on Composite Papers of Graphene Oxide,Carbon Nanotube,Polymer/GO,and Polymer/CNT: Processing Strategies,Properties, and Relevance

In this review, particular importance is given to the fabrication and properties of carbon nanotube and graphene oxide-based paper-like materials (buckypapers). Different strategies for the reduction and functionalization of graphene oxide were also discussed. The chemistry of buckypapers is conversed with special emphasis on structure and essential characteristics of buckypaper. Various techniques for buckypaper processing have been critically reviewed including significance of each method. Moreover, importance of polymer/graphene oxide and polymer/carbon nanotube composite papers has been highlighted. Due to outstanding physical, thermal, and electrical properties, polymer-based buckypapers are potentially important as nanofilters, fuel cell components, and miniaturization of electrical connections.     

Nanostructured Biopolymer/Few‐Layer Graphene Freestanding Films with Enhanced Mechanical and Electrical Properties

In the present work, novel freestanding multilayered films based on chitosan (CHI), alginate (ALG), and functionalized few‐layer graphene are developed through layer‐by‐layer assembly. First, functionalized few‐layer graphene aqueous suspensions are prepared from graphite by a stabilizer‐assisted liquid phase exfoliation process, using a pyrene derivative as stabilizer. Afterward, the films are produced and their physical, morphological, thermal, and mechanical properties are evaluated. Furthermore, their degradation and swelling profiles, as well as their biological behavior, are assessed. The incorporation of functionalized few‐layer graphene results in films with a nanolayered structure, lower roughness than the control CHI/ALG films, and hydrophilic behavior. The mechanical characterization reveals an increase of the Young's modulus, ultimate tensile strength, and elongation at break due to the incorporation of the graphene derivative. A decrease in the electrical resistivity of the multilayered films is also observed. The biological assays reveal improved cytocompatibility toward L929 cells when functionalized few‐layer graphene is incorporated in the CHI/ALG matrix. Therefore, these new graphene‐reinforced multilayered films exhibit interesting properties and great potential for biomedical applications, particularly in wound healing and cardiac and bone tissue engineering.     

The Role of Selectively Located Commercial Graphene Nanoplatelets in the Electrical Properties,Morphology, and Stability of EVA/LLDPE Blends

Graphene nanoplatelets (GN) produced on a large scale by mechanochemical exfoliation of graphite are incorporated in a co‐continuous ethylene‐vinyl acetate/linear low‐density polyethylene (EVA/LLDPE) blend. Two different processing routes are chosen to selectively place GN in the EVA phase or force its migration to the EVA/LLDPE interface. The results show a drastic decrease in the electrical percolation threshold when the blends are compared to the respective single‐polymer composites. Even with the presence of agglomerates, GN particles are able to migrate to the blend interface and stabilize the morphology and hence the electrical properties. Annealing the insulating samples at processing temperatures causes a drastic increase in conductivity due to continued GN migration and blend morphology coarsening. Semi‐conductive samples, in which a more robust GN network is already established during processing, present no change in morphology but a slight increase in conductivity during annealing. The mechanical performance of the materials is also evaluated and some of the blends with GN present similar elongation at break as pure EVA, but with increased tensile modulus and tensile strength. The electrical performance at different working temperatures shows that the EVA/LLDPE/GN composites are good candidates to act as a semi‐conductive screen material in power cables or as anti‐static materials in electronic devices.     

Nanocomposites of PEDOT:PSS with Graphene and its Derivatives for Flexible Electronic Applications: A Review

Rapid technological advancements in flexible nanoelectronics have fueled the need for high-performance materials with advanced structural architectures and superior properties. In this regard, conducting polymer nanocomposites are at the forefront of current innovative research owing to their excellent properties. Among these sets of unique materials, poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly(styrenesulfonic acid) (PEDOT:PSS) nanocomposites continue to pave the way in several applications including those entailing thermoelectricity, transparent electrodes, photovoltaics, technical coatings, lighting, sensing, bioelectronics, hole transport layers, interconnectors, electroactive layers, and motion-sensing conductors. The versatility and intriguing properties of these composites, particularly with 2D nanomaterials, have garnered significant attention from academia as well as industry. Therefore, in this review, the latest developments in PEDOT:PSS nanocomposites with graphene and its derivatives are focused on. First, the synthesis and fabrication of PEDOT:PSS nanocomposites with emphasis on recent techniques developed to overcome the challenges associated with direct production is discussed. Thereafter, the characterization and thermoelectric properties of the materials are explained. This provides detailed insights into the characteristic features of various nanocomposites and the influence of individual nanoparticles in the PEDOT:PSS matrix. Then, a conclusion, including a critical summary of the extensive applications of the PEDOT:PSS/graphene nanocomposites for electrochemical, electrostatic, optoelectronic, and thermoelectric devices, is provided.     

Influence of Curing Agents Molecular Structures on Interfacial Characteristics of Graphene/Epoxy Nanocomposites: A Molecular Dynamics Framework

This paper presents a comprehensive molecular dynamics study on the effects of the stoichiometric ratio of epoxy:hardener, hardener's linear and cyclic structure, and number of aromatic rings on the interfacial characteristics of graphene/epoxy nanocomposite. The van der Waals gap and polymer peak density as a function of the type of the hardener is calculated by analyzing the local mass density profile. Additionally, steered molecular dynamics are used to conduct normal pull-out of graphene to study the effect of the mentioned features of hardeners on the interfacial mechanical properties of nanocomposites, including traction force, separation distance, and distribution quality of reacted epoxide rings in the epoxy. Influence of the hardeners on the damage mechanism and its initiation point are also studied by analyzing the evolution of local mass density profile during the normal pull-out simulation. It is seen that stoichiometric ratio and geometrical structure of the hardeners affect the interfacial strength. It is also revealed that the hardener type can change the epoxy damage initiation point. The damage occurs in the interphase region for a higher stoichiometric ratio or cyclic structure of hardener. In comparison, for hardener's lower stoichiometric ratio and non-cyclic structure, failure begins in the epoxy near graphene layers.