A review on the mechanical properties of polymer composites reinforced by carbon nanotubes and graphene

• Published in: Carbon Letters Vol. 31; no. 2; pp. 149 - 165
• Main Authors: Kumar, Amit, Sharma, Kamal, Dixit, Amit Rai
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Springer Singapore 01.04.2021; 한국탄소학회; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Carbon; Carbon nanotubes; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Chemistry and Materials Science; Comparative analysis; Composite materials; Electrons; Energy storage; Graphene; Graphite; Heat conductivity; Materials Engineering; Materials Science; Mechanical properties; Nanocomposites; Nanostructured materials; Nanotechnology; Nanotubes; Polymer matrix composites; Polymers; Quantum dots; Review Article; Surface defects; Surface layers; Tensile strength; 자연과학일반; Mechanical properties; Functionalization; Graphene; CNTs; Polymer nanocomposites
• ISSN: 1976-4251; 2233-4998
• DOI: 10.1007/s42823-020-00161-x

Compared to carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene possesses high strength due to wrinkled surface texture caused by a high density of surface defects which benefits more contact with the polymer material than a rolled-up CNT. In the present review, we have discussed and compared the various properties of CNTs (1-D) and graphene (2-D) obtained in experimental results. The effects of covalent and non-covalent functionalization of CNTs and graphene on the properties of its composites have also been reviewed and compared. A comparative analysis has been carried out between CNTs and graphene-reinforced polymer composites. Furthermore, the synergetic effects of CNTs and graphene hybrid nanofiller on the mechanical properties of polymer composites have also been briefly discussed. Finally, this review concludes with the potential application and future challenges are discussed with regards to filler and their polymer composites.