Graphene to Polymer/ Graphene Nanocomposites. Emerging Research and Opportunities

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Front cover Half title Full title Copyright Contents Preface 1 - Graphene: Structure, properties, preparation, modification, and applications 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Nanocarbon 1.3 Graphene 1.4 Structure and properties of graphene 1.5 Preparation and modification methods for graphene 1.6 Applications area of graphene nanocarbon 1.7 Summary References 2 - Multifunctional polymeric nanocomposites with graphene 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Polymer nanocomposites 2.3 Prospects on essential properties, processing, and applications of polymeric nanocomposites 2.4 Graphene as remarkable nanofiller 2.5 Polymer/graphene nanocomposites 2.6 Prospective of polymer/graphene nanocomposites 2.7 Summary References 3 - Processing strategies in graphene-derived nanocomposites 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Polymer/graphene nanocomposites via solution method 3.3 Polymer/graphene nanocomposites via melt blending 3.4 Polymer/graphene nanocomposites via in situ polymerization 3.5 Electrospinning method 3.6 Other processing techniques 3.7 Morphology of polymer/graphene nanocomposites 3.8 Summary References 4 - Nano-foam architectures of polymer and graphene 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Nano-foam nanostructures 4.3 Three-dimensional graphene nanostructures 4.4 Synthesis and properties of 3D graphene 4.5 Polymer/graphene-based nano-foam architectures 4.6 Application areas of polymer/graphene-based nano-foam architectures 4.7 Summation References 5 - Graphene quantum dots, graphene nanoplatelets, and graphene nanoribbons with polymers 5.1 Preamble 5.2 Graphene quantum dots, graphene nanoplatelets, and graphene nanoribbons 5.3 Polymer/graphene quantum dots nanocomposites 5.4 Polymer/graphene nanoplatelets nanocomposites 5.5 Polymer/graphene nanoribbons nanocomposites 5.6 Significance of polymeric nanocomposites with graphene derivatives 5.7 Challenges, future, and summary References 6 - Stimuli responsive graphene-based materials 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Shape memory polymers 6.3 Stimuli responsive polymeric nanocomposites 6.4 Stimuli responsive polymer/graphene nanocomposites 6.5 Potential applications, future forecasts, and conclusion References 7 - Advances in anti-corrosive coatings of polymer/graphene nanocomposites 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Corrosion inhibition by polymers 7.3 Corrosion inhibition by polymeric nanocomposites 7.4 Anti-corrosive coatings of polymer/graphene nanocomposites 7.5 Role of polymer/graphene nanofibers in anti-corrosion 7.6 Challenges and summary Key terms and definitions References 8 - Polymer/graphene nanocomposites as versatile platforms for energy and electronic devices 8.1 Preface 8.2 Polymers in energy applications 8.3 Polymer/graphene nanocomposites in energy sector 8.3.1 Supercapacitor 8.3.2 Li-ion batteries 8.3.3 Fuel cells 8.4 Polymer/graphene nanocomposites in electronics sector 8.4.1 Sensors 8.4.2 EMI shielding devices, transistors, and other electronics 8.5 Significance, future, and summary Key terms and definitions References 9 - Gas separation and filtration membrane applications of polymer/graphene nanocomposites 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Polymeric nanocomposite membranes 9.3 Polymer/graphene nanocomposite-based gas separation membranes 9.4 Water filtration membranes of polymer/graphene 9.5 Polymer/graphene nanofibers in membrane technology 9.6 Future and summary References 10 - Graphene nanomaterials in aerospace applications 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Composite in aerospace industry 10.3 Polymer/graphene nanocomposites in aerospace 10.4 Epoxy reinforced graphene nanocomposites for aerospace 10.5 Future and summary References 11 - Cutting-edge polymer/graphene nanocomposites for biomedical applications 11.1 Primer 11.2 Polymer/graphene nanocomposites in drug delivery 11.3 Polymer/graphene nanocomposites in tissue engineering 11.4 Antibacterial properties of polymer/graphene nanocomposites and nanofibers 11.5 Significance of bionanocomposites based on polymer/graphene 11.6 Future and summation References Glossary Index Back cover