A review on synthesis and properties of polymer functionalized graphene

By R. Layek, A. Nandi. 2013

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Abstract This review highlights the functionalization chemistry of graphene with polymers by both covalent and non-covalent approaches. Due to the strong cohesive interactions graphene platelets agglomerate, causing difficulty to attain its optimum properties. The covalent functionalization is illuminated both from ‘grafting to’ and ‘grafting from’ techniques discussing the merits and demerits of the processes. The controlled free radical polymerization techniques used for this purpose e.g. ATRP, SET–LRP and RAFT etc. are discussed along with the conventional free radical polymerization. We have also noted the various approaches used in non-covalent functionalization e.g. π–π, H-bonding and hydrophobic interactions. These functionalized graphenes show good and stable dispersion facilitating composite formation with commodity plastics enhancing it's mechanical, thermal and conductivity properties. The optoelectronic properties of these functionalized graphene are interesting to fabricate sensors, photovoltaics, supercapacitors etc. A short account of the properties of these modified graphenes is also embodied with an emphasis on different area where future developments are expected.

Subfields: Biomedical Engineering, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Materials Chemistry

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