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Conducting polymer–graphite binary and hybrid composites: Structure, properties, and applications

Publication Type : Book

Publisher : Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials

Source : Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials Pages 1-34, 2017

Url : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780081007853000012

Campus : Coimbatore

School : School of Physical Sciences

Year : 2017

Abstract : The importance of conducting polymer composites can be gauged from the fact that they are being intensively focused in various applications like fuel cell bipolar plates, EMI shielding devices, sensors, actuators, anticorrosion coatings, solar cells, biomaterials, etc. The light-weight, cost reduction, and ease of processing of the polymer-based products make them very attractive to replace conventional materials. Harnessing the synergism in properties between both micron and nanosized conducting filler particles and the polymer, the properties of the composite system could be enhanced in a better manner. In this regard constant search of novel conducting fillers especially graphite and graphite-derived high aspect ratio fillers along with polymers paved a path for realizing high-performance conducting composites. There is an urge in understanding latest trends in the field of conducting polymer binary and hybrid composites starting from synthesis, processing to applications. Hence this book chapter is intended to review recent research activities on structure–property correlations in conducting polymer-graphite binary and hybrid composites and their applications in diversified fields.

Cite this Research Publication : BTS Ramanujam, Pratheep K Annamalai, "Conducting polymer–graphite binary and hybrid composites: Structure, properties, and applications", Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials Pages 1-34, 2017

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