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Multi Functional and Smart Graphene Filled Polymers as Piezoelectrics and Actuators

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Graphite and its derivative materials are widely used in fabricating energy harvesters and are known as materials of this generation. The excellent applications of these materials in technology come from their superior electronic properties. Piezoelectric , Actuator and other tactile materials based on graphene have come up with substantially improved properties. The present chapter deals with these aspects of graphene filled polymer nanocomposites where a thorough investigation of the design and properties of them is carried out. Effect of homogeneous distribution of graphene within the matrix, interfacial interaction and functionalization of fillers are discussed to bring dynamic control to nanoscale actuators and piezoelectrics. In addition to explaining the fundamental requirements to make the best piezoelectric and actuator materials, the existing confronts to guide future progress is also undertaken in this study.

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Sadasivuni, K.K., Kafy, A., Zhai, L., Ko, HU., Mun, S.C., Kim, J. (2015). Multi Functional and Smart Graphene Filled Polymers as Piezoelectrics and Actuators. In: Sadasivuni, K., Ponnamma, D., Kim, J., Thomas, S. (eds) Graphene-Based Polymer Nanocomposites in Electronics. Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13875-6_4

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