Influence of Graphite Filler on Physicochemical Characteristics of Polymer/Graphite Composites: A Review. (12th April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Naz, Asima; Kausar, Ayesha; Siddiq, Muhammad
• Is Part Of: Polymer-plastics technology and engineering. Volume 55:Number 6(2016)
• Page Start: 604
• Page End: 625
• Publication Date: 2016-04-12
• Subjects: Dispersion -- EMI shielding -- flame retardant -- polymer/graphite composite -- surface modification; Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; Polymers -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Periodicals; Plastics -- Periodicals; 668.9
• DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2015.1098697
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0360-2559

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In this article, carbon nanofiller, in particular graphite, has been reviewed for the preparation of polymer-based composites. The dispersion of graphite relies on fabrication methods employed such as solution mixing, melt blending, and in situ polymerization. The consequences of surface modification on thermal, mechanical, and electrical characteristics were explored. Moreover, the properties and parameters involved in feature enhancement of graphite-based materials have been highlighted. Topical development in field of thermal, mechanical, and other physical properties of polymer/graphite composites was investigated. Furthermore, worth of materials regarding electrodes, resistors, dye-sensitized solar cells, electromagnetic interference shielding, packaging, and flame retardant applications has been discussed. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT: