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Recent Progress in Graphene/Polymer Nanocomposites
Author(s) -
Sun Xianxian,
Huang Chuanjin,
Wang Lidong,
Liang Lei,
Cheng Yuanjing,
Fei Weidong,
Li Yibin
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.202001105
Subject(s) - graphene , materials science , nanocomposite , polymer nanocomposite , polymer , nanotechnology , composite material
Nanocomposites, multiphase solid materials with at least one nanoscaled component, have been attracting ever‐increasing attention because of their unique properties. Graphene is an ideal filler for high‐performance multifunctional nanocomposites in light of its superior mechanical, electrical, thermal, and optical properties. However, the 2D nature of graphene usually gives rise to highly anisotropic features, which brings new opportunities to tailor nanocomposites by making full use of its excellent in‐plane properties. Here, recent progress on graphene/polymer nanocomposites is summarized with emphasis on strengthening/toughening, electrical conduction, thermal transportation, and photothermal energy conversion. The influence of the graphene configuration, including layer number, defects, and lateral size, on its intrinsic properties and the properties of graphene/polymer nanocomposites is systematically analyzed. Meanwhile, the role of the interfacial interaction between graphene and polymer in affecting the properties of nanocomposites is also explored. The correlation between the graphene distribution in the matrix and the properties of the nanocomposite is discussed in detail. The key challenges and possible solutions are also addressed. This review may provide a constructive guidance for preparing high‐performance graphene/polymer nanocomposite in the future.