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A scalable strategy for constructing three-dimensional segregated graphene network in polymer via hydrothermal self-assembly.
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Chemical Engineering Journal . May2019, Vol. 363, p300-308. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Graphical abstract Highlights • A novel hydrothermal self-assembled strategy is proposed for constructing 3D segregated graphene network in polymer matrix. • The shape of the products can be controlled by changing the types of reactors. • The nanocomposites present unique mechanical properties and competitive electrical conductivity. • The post-impregnation process can significantly improve the electrical conductivity of the nanocomposites. Abstract Constructing three-dimensional segregated graphene (3DG) network in polymer matrix is very effective in fabricating highly conductive polymer composites. However, it remains challenging to control the distribution of graphene with a concise and efficient method though the past efforts have been made. In this contribution, we propose a novel hydrothermal self-assembled strategy in combination of the post-impregnation process to prepare highly conductive polymer/graphene composites. Specifically, styrene-butadiene rubber/graphene nanocomposites with a three-dimensional graphene network (3DG-SBR) were prepared by employing the hydrothermal self-assembling, followed by impregnating by silver nitrate. The resultant graphene/styrene-butadiene rubber/silver particle (3DG-SBR-Ag) nanocomposite with 1.66 vol% of graphene exhibits the conductivity of 512 S m−1, which is competitive to those prepared by template-guided assembly strategy. Impressively, the polymer composite possesses mechanical robustness due to the strong interfacial reaction between graphene and polymer matrix. This synthetic approach for graphene-based nanocomposites is generic, scalable, flexibility in complex geometry and cost-effective. The as-prepared products could potentially be applied as competitive candidates for practical application in electromagnetic wave absorption and electromagnetic interference shielding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13858947
- Volume :
- 363
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Chemical Engineering Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 134530860
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2019.01.142