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Graphene Nanocomposites

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Graphene, a 2D carbon sheet and thinnest material in the whole universe, has gained much consideration in current years due to its extraordinary mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. Graphene is given the name of “magic bullet” as nanotechnology experiences a technological boom after its discovery. It emerges as an auspicious candidate to be used as a filler to fabricate nanocomposites, which is utilized in various applications due to its remarkable characteristics. The aim of this chapter is to provide an inclusive review of the worldwide research on graphene and graphene nanocomposites. This chapter will include the brief introduction of the graphene followed by the synthesis approaches used for the synthesis of graphene and its derivatives. The main emphasis will be on the techniques involved in the fabrication of graphene-based nanocomposites and their industrial applications. The chapter will also highlight the different applications of graphene to improve the various aspects of environment, energy, and biosciences.

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We acknowledge the support of MEMAR Lab at School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, NUST, Islamabad, and HEC (Pakistan) grant No: 10032/Federal/ NRPU/R&D/HEC/ 2017.

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    Ayesha Raza & Sarah Farrukh

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Raza, A., Farrukh, S. (2021). Graphene Nanocomposites. In: Hussain, C.M., Thomas, S. (eds) Handbook of Polymer and Ceramic Nanotechnology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10614-0_81-1

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