Graphene to Polymer/ Graphene Nanocomposites. Emerging Research and Opportunities

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Graphene to Polymer/Graphene Nanocomposites: Emerging Research and Opportunities
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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
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