3D graphene foam-reinforced polymer composites – A review. (August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Idowu, Adeyinka; Boesl, Benjamin; Agarwal, Arvind
• Is Part Of: Carbon. Volume 135(2018)
• Page Start: 52
• Page End: 71
• Publication Date: 2018-08
• Subjects: Carbon -- Periodicals; Carbone -- Périodiques; Koolstof; Toepassingen; Electronic journals; 546.681
• DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2018.04.024
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0008-6223

Abstract

Abstract: This review summarizes the present state and advances of three-dimensional (3D) graphene foam-reinforced polymer matrix composites (GrF-PMC). Graphene foam as a filler is being considered to address challenging issues of graphene dispersion and restacking in composite materials because of its three-dimensional interconnected hierarchical structure and its physio-chemical attributes. Synthesis approaches to prepare 3D graphene-based frameworks, node-branch behavior and intrinsic material properties of free-standing graphene foam are highlighted. The review discusses different processing techniques to fabricate graphene foam-based polymer composites which can be employed in structural and thermal applications. Influence of graphene foam addition on the mechanical behavior of GrF-PMC has been critically examined. Additionally, the electrical, thermal and other material properties vested in graphene foam to enhance the multifunctional behavior of GrF-PMC are summarized. Current challenges associated with GrF-PMC are discussed, and research pathway into the future for progress in GrF-PMC are introduced. Graphical abstract: Image 1