Graphene and its application in polymer composites

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Abstract

This paper looks at the development of graphene/polymer nanocomposites to be used as adhesives for Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs) and lightweight high performance CFRP composite laminates with conductive properties. The addition of graphene, even at a very low concentration level (usually less than 5%), into a polymeric matrix can significantly improve its thermal conductivity. The achievement of a good dispersion of graphene and the interfacial bonding of graphene and the polymer matrix is a key aspect. Different qualities of graphene material have been characterised and tested to obtain good dispersion in the polymer matrixes tested. High improvements in the thermal conductivity for both applications under study have been achieved.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014
PublisherEuropean Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM
ISBN (Electronic)9780000000002
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014 - Seville, Spain
Duration: 22 Jun 201426 Jun 2014

Publication series

Name16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014

Conference

Conference16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014
Country/TerritorySpain
CitySeville
Period22/06/1426/06/14

Keywords

  • Adhesives
  • Graphene
  • Nanocomposites
  • Thermal conductivity

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