Graphene Platelets and Their Polymer Composites: Fabrication,Structure, Properties,and Applications |
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Authors: | Ge Shi Sherif Araby Christopher T Gibson Qingshi Meng Shenmin Zhu Jun Ma |
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Affiliation: | 1. School of Engineering and Futures Industries Institute, The Division of Information Technology Engineering and the Environment University of South Australia, SA, Australia;2. Flinders Centre for NanoScale Science and Technology, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia;3. Faculty of Aerospace Engineering Shenyang Aerospace University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China;4. State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China |
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Abstract: | Graphene oxide is extensively compounded with polymers toward a wide variety of applications. Less studied are few‐layer or multi‐layer highly crystalline graphene, both of which are herein named as graphene platelets. This article aims to provide the most recent advancements of graphene platelets and their polymer composites. A first focus lies on cost‐effective fabrication strategies of graphene platelets – intercalation and exfoliation – which work in a relative mass scale, e.g., 5.3 g h?1. As no heavy oxidization is involved, the platelets have high crystalline integrity, e.g., C:O ratio over 8.0, with thicknesses 2–4 nm and lateral dimension up to a few micrometers. Through carefully selecting the solvent for dispersion and the molecules for surface modification, graphene platelets can be liquid‐processable, enabling them to be printed, coated, or compounded with various polymers. A purpose‐designed experiment is undertaken to unravel the effect of reasonable ultrasonication time on the platelet thickness. Typical polymer/graphene platelet composites are critically examined for their preparation, structure, and applications such as thermal management and flexible/stretchable electronic devices. Perspectives on the limitations, current challenges, and future prospects for graphene platelets and their polymer composites are provided. |
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Keywords: | dispersion exfoliation graphene intercalation polymer composites |
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