Description
Book SynopsisThere is an immense variety of research on polymer functionalized graphene (PFG). Functionalization of graphene is necessary for improvement of the compatibility with polymers. Applications of these graphene polymer hybrids include in chemical and biological sensing, photovoltaic devices, supercapacitors and batteries, dielectric materials and drug/gene delivery vehicles. This book will shed light on the synthesis, properties and applications of these new materials, covering two methods (covalent and noncovalent) for producing polymer functionalized graphene. Chapters cover physical, optical, mechanical and electronic properties, applications of polymer functionalized graphene in energy harvesting and storage, and uses in biomedicine and bioengineering. Written by an expert in the field, Polymer Functionalized Graphene will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in polymer chemistry and nanoscience.
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Covalent Functionalization of Polymers; Noncovalent Polymer Functionalization of Graphene; Physical Properties of Polymer Functionalized Graphene; Optical Properties of Polymer Functionalized Graphene: Application as Optical Sensor; Mechanical Properties of Polymer Functionalized Graphene; Electronic Properties of Polymer Functionalized Graphene; Polymer Functionalized Graphene as Dielectric Metal; Applications of Polymer Functionalized Graphene in Energy Harvesting: Photovoltaics; Applications of Polymer Functionalized Graphene in Energy Harvesting: Fuel Cells; Polymer Functionalized Graphene in Energy Storage Devices; Polymer Functionalized Graphene in Biomedical and Bio-technological Applications
