Extrusion of Polymer Nanocomposites with Graphene and Graphene Derivative Nanofillers: An Overview of Recent Developments

This review is focused on the recent developments of nanocomposite materials that combine a thermoplastic matrix with different forms of graphene or graphene oxide nanofillers. In all cases, the manufacturing method of the composite materials has been melt-processing, in particular, twin-screw extru...

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Published in:Materials 2020-01, Vol.13 (3), p.549
Main Authors: Sanes, José, Sánchez, Cristian, Pamies, Ramón, Avilés, María-Dolores, Bermúdez, María-Dolores
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodegradability
Carbon
Composite materials
Environmental impact
Extrusion molding
Graphene
Injection molding
Manufacturing
Mechanical properties
Methods
Nanocomposites
Nanomaterials
Polylactic acid
Polymerization
Polymers
Production methods
Review
Solvents
Tensile strength
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Summary:This review is focused on the recent developments of nanocomposite materials that combine a thermoplastic matrix with different forms of graphene or graphene oxide nanofillers. In all cases, the manufacturing method of the composite materials has been melt-processing, in particular, twin-screw extrusion, which can then be followed by injection molding. The advantages of this processing route with respect to other alternative methods will be highlighted. The results point to an increasing interest in biodegradable matrices such as polylactic acid (PLA) and graphene oxide or reduced graphene oxide, rather than graphene. The reasons for this will also be discussed.
ISSN:1996-1944
1996-1944
DOI:10.3390/ma13030549