Graphene in composite materials : synthesis, characterization and applications

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Koratkar, Nikhil A. (Author)
Corporate Author DEStech Publications, Inc
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. : DEStech Publications, Inc., [2013]
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781605950563
1605950564
Physical Description1 online resource (vii, 188 pages : illustrations)

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Table of Contents:
  • Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction to Graphene
  • 1.1. Allotropes of Carbon
  • 1.2. Properties of Graphene
  • 1.3. Synthesis of Graphene
  • 1.4. Characterization of Graphene
  • 1.5. Graphene as a Nanofiller in Composites
  • 1.6. References
  • 2. Graphene Polymer Composites: Processing and Characterization of Their Mechanical, Electrical, and Thermal Properties
  • 2.1. Processing and Dispersion of Graphene in Polymers
  • 2.2. Tensile Properties: Young's Modulus and Ultimate Tensile Strength
  • 2.3.Compressive Properties: Buckling Stability
  • 2.4. Fracture Toughness
  • 2.5. Fatigue Resistance
  • 2.6. Toughening Mechanisms
  • 2.7. Characterizing the Graphene/Matrix Interface
  • 2.8. Characterizing the Interphase in Graphene Polymer Composites
  • 2.9. Viscoelastic Properties
  • 2.10. Wear Properties
  • 2.11. Creep
  • 2.12. Electrical Conductivity
  • 2.13. Thermal Conductivity
  • 2.14. Graphene Nanoribbon-based Composites
  • 2.15. References
  • 3. Hybrid Graphene/Microfiber Composites
  • 3.1. Processing of Hierarchical Graphene Composites
  • 3.2. Testing of Hierarchical Graphene Composites
  • 3.3. Conclusion
  • 3.4. References
  • 4. Graphene Ceramic and Graphene Metal-Matrix Composites
  • 4.1. Ceramic Matrix Composites
  • 4.2. Metal Matrix Composites
  • 4.3. References
  • 5. Graphene Colloids and Coatings
  • 5.1. Graphene Oxide Colloids
  • 5.2. Functionalized Graphene Oxide Colloids
  • 5.3. Reduced Graphene Oxide Colloids
  • 5.4. Graphene Colloids Stabilized by Surfactants
  • 5.5. Applications of Graphene Colloids
  • 5.6. References.