Research progress in preparation of polymer/graphene composites through emulsion polymerization

Abstract

Abstract: This paper reviewed that the research status of polymer/graphene composites prepared through emulsion polymerization at home and abroad in recent years. The emulsion polymerization methods for the preparation of polymer/graphene composites were described in detail. The types of polymers in emulsion polymerization， the modification methods of graphene， the performance improvement of composites were summarized. The application fields and research directions of polymer/graphene composites prepared through emulsion polymerization were prospected.

Key words: emulsion polymerization, graphene, polymer, composite, research progress

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