Research progress in preparation and properties of polymer/graphene composites

doi:10.19491/j.issn.1001-9278.2022.04.026

Abstract

Abstract:

This paper reviewed the research progress in the preparation of polymer/graphene composites， and two emerging preparation methods were introduced emphatically. The structural and performance design of polymer/graphene functional composites were described in detail， and their future development direction was prospected. This review provided an important reference for the research and development of advanced polymer/graphene composites， promoting the comprehensive research and industrial applications of graphene.

Key words: graphene, polymer, structure, performance, composite

CLC Number:

TQ325

PENG Bo, XIAO Yunbin, GU Jiabao, CHEN Zijun, TANG Yanhuang, ZHU Gang, XU Huanxiang. Research progress in preparation and properties of polymer/graphene composites[J]. China Plastics, 2022, 36(4): 190-197.

Figures/Tables 6

Fig.1. Schematic representation for the fabrication of GOs/AgNWs/PDMS by backfilling method［9］

Fig.2. Relationship between the conductivity of PS/graphene nanocomposites and the volume fraction of graphene［13］

Fig.3. Relationship between resistivity and graphene content of epoxy/graphene composites before and after graphene covalent bonding modification［18］

Fig.4. Comparison of infrared thermal images of LED integrated with PP/PDA/G and pure PP as thermal management materials［20］

Fig.5. Relationship between thermal conductivity and graphene content of epoxy/graphene composites before and after graphene covalent bonding modification［21］

Fig.6. Gas barrier properties of TPU/TRG nanocomposites prepared by melt blending， solution blending and in?situ polymerization［19］

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