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Surface Functionalization of Graphene Based Polyhydroxyalkanoates Nanocomposites and Their Applications

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Graphene Based Biopolymer Nanocomposites

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Carbon nanotechnology coupled with polymer science has risen as an exceptionally encouraging device that could concurrently aggrandize all the biological and physical characteristics of polyhydroxyalkanoates. Nanoparticles with a grafted layer of polymers have become pervasive structures for implementation from the biomedical field to the production of sustainable energy. The design of carbon nanomaterials and surface modification delivers potentiality to invigorate logical endeavors in order to create a progressively ingenious community proficient of tackling the challenges. The inclusion of graphene in the matrix of polyhydroxyalkanoate manifests resistance against thermal degradation enhanced mechanical properties, lower gas permeability, and increment in electrical conductivity. Howbeit, several limitations restrict the competitiveness of graphene based polyhydroxyalkanoates with traditional synthetic nanocomposites or their implication as ideal biomaterials. To outmaneuver the drawbacks, modifications are a requisite to corroborate enhanced performance in distinct applications. Here, we detail the structure, function, review the functionalization routes, and discuss the current challenges looking forward toward future development directions.

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    Shreya Sharma, Shashank Shekhar & Anjana Sarkar

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    Amit Kumar

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Sharma, S., Shekhar, S., Sarkar, A., Kumar, A. (2021). Surface Functionalization of Graphene Based Polyhydroxyalkanoates Nanocomposites and Their Applications. In: Sharma, B., Jain, P. (eds) Graphene Based Biopolymer Nanocomposites. Composites Science and Technology . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9180-8_10

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