Tribology of Graphene: Simulation Methods, Preparation Methods, and Their Applications

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TRIBOLOGY OF GRAPHENE: Simulation Methods, Preparation Methods, and their Applications
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About the Author
Preface
Acknowledgments
Organization of the Book
Abbreviations
Chemical abbreviations
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Introduction to graphene
		Introduction to graphene structure
		Defects in graphene
		Derivatives of graphene
		Mechanical properties of graphene
		References
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Computer simulations and theoretical predictions
		Simulation of mechanical properties
		Sliding of graphene against graphene
		Functionalized graphene
		Sliding of various materials against graphene
		Effect of environmental conditions on friction and wear
		Graphene-based nanocomposites
		Summary
		References
		Further reading
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Preparation and characterization of graphene
		Mechanical exfoliation
		Epitaxial growth
		Chemical vapor deposition
		Plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition and pulsed laser deposition
		Wet exfoliation
		Synthesis of graphene oxide
		Reduction of graphene oxide
		Graphene-based composites
		Analysis and characterization
			Optical imaging
			Fluorescence quenching
			Atomic-force microscopy
			Raman spectroscopy
			X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
			Transmission electron microscopy
		Summary
		References
		Further reading
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Experimental tribology of graphene
		Nanoscale friction of graphene
		Nanoscale wear of graphene
		Effect of ambient conditions on the nanotribology of graphene
		Macroscopic friction and wear of graphene
		Macrotribology of dispersed graphene
		Effect of atmosphere and humidity on the macrotribology of graphene
		Healing of friction-induced structural defects
		Summary
		References
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Graphene oxide and functionalized graphene
		GO and rGO under dry sliding conditions
		GO/rGO coatings under water lubrication
		Functionalized graphene
		Self-assembly coatings
		Hybrid coatings
		Summary
		References
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Graphene-based composites
		Polymer matrix composites
		Graphene-reinforced metal composites
		Ceramic matrix composites
		Hybrid and multilayer composites
		Summary
		References
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Graphene-based lubricants
		Graphene-based dispersions in water
			Graphene oxide
			Graphene
			Hybrid additives
		Liquid dispersion-derived solid lubrication
		Graphene-based additives in ionic liquids
		Graphene-based additives in oils
			Graphene
			Graphene oxide
			Reduced graphene oxide
			Functionalized graphene
		Hybrid additives and new lubricants
		Graphene in greases
		Summary
		References
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In conclusion: Perspectives
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