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Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2014 Jul;209:196-203. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2014.04.006. Epub 2014 Apr 24.

Aqueous processing of graphene-polymer hybrid thin film nano-composites and gels.

Advances in colloid and interface science

Shannon M Notley, Drew R Evans

Affiliations

  1. Dept of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia. Electronic address: [email protected].
  2. Mawson Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA 5095, Australia.

PMID: 24811424 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2014.04.006

Abstract

Research into the structure, properties and applications of graphene has moved at a tremendous pace over the past few years. This review describes one aspect of this research, that of the incorporation of graphene particles with a range of polymers to create novel hybrid materials with increased functionality such as improved conductance, increased strength and introduced biocompatibility or cytotoxicity. This review focuses on dispersing graphene in polymer matrices, both insulating and conducting. Additionally, a brief discussion of carbon based platelet production methods is given in order to provide context on the subsequent use of this family of materials such as graphene, graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) incorporated into polymeric thin films.

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Keywords: Conducting polymer; Graphene; Hydrogel; Nano-composite; Thin films

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