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Dispersion of Carbon-Based Materials (CNTs, Graphene) in Polymer Matrices

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Polymer composites containing carbon-based fillers have recently received considerable attention due to their remarkable properties (i.e. mechanical, electrical, thermal and optical) together with low weight, easy processing.

Among the main carbon-based fillers, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), expanded graphite (EG), graphite nanoplateles (GNPs), graphene oxide (GO) and graphene (GR) attracted considerable attention in a great variety of applications such as chemical and biosensors, energy storage materials, field effect transistors, polymer composites, etc. In particular, CNTs and GRs are considered ideal materials for preparing “metal-free” conductive polymer composites or for reinforcing materials with potential applications in aerospace and automotive sectors, where lightweight and robust materials are needed.

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