Advances in Graphene-Based Composites: From Synthesis to Applications

A special issue of Journal of Composites Science (ISSN 2504-477X). This special issue belongs to the section "Composites Applications".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 11 June 2024 | Viewed by 2032

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Department of Engineering Chemistry, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KL University, Deemed), Greenfield, Vaddeswaram, AP, India
Interests: structural ceramics; polymer-derived ceramics and composites; 3D printing; nanocomposites; additives and compounding
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Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue on the topic "Advances in Graphene-Based Composites: From Synthesis to Applications". Graphene-based composites have emerged as a fascinating area of research, holding immense potential to revolutionize various industries due to their exceptional properties and versatile applications.

This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest advancements, breakthroughs, and cutting-edge research on graphene-based composites from various fields, encompassing but not limited to materials science, engineering, chemistry, physics, electronics, and biomedicine. We encourage researchers, scientists, and students from academia and industry to contribute original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that explore the synthesis, characterization, functionalization, and applications of graphene composites.

Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Novel synthesis methods and scalable production techniques for graphene composites.
  • Characterization techniques to elucidate the structure and properties of graphene-based materials.
  • Functionalization and hybridization strategies to tailor the properties of graphene composites.
  • Advances in the application of graphene composites in energy storage, electronics, catalysis, sensors, and biomedical devices.
  • Mechanical, electrical, thermal, and chemical properties of graphene-based composites.
  • Theoretical modeling and simulation studies related to the behavior of graphene composites.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions. 

Dr. Niranjan Patra
Dr. Sayan Ganguly
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • graphene
  • composites
  • functionalization
  • applications
  • energy storage
  • catalysis: electronics

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Preparation, Characterization and Evaluation of Polyamide-Reduced Graphene Oxide as Selective Membranes for Water Purification
by Ahmed A. Alshahrani, Abeer A. El-Habeeb, Arwa A. Almutairi, Dimah A. Almuaither, Sara A. Abudajeen, Hassan M. A. Hassan and Ibrahim Hotan Alsohaimi
J. Compos. Sci. 2024, 8(1), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8010024 - 10 Jan 2024
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Amidst the ongoing advancements in membrane technology, a leading method has come to the forefront. Recent research has emphasized the substantial influence of surface attributes in augmenting the effectiveness of thin-film membranes in water treatments. These studies reveal how surface properties play a [...] Read more.
Amidst the ongoing advancements in membrane technology, a leading method has come to the forefront. Recent research has emphasized the substantial influence of surface attributes in augmenting the effectiveness of thin-film membranes in water treatments. These studies reveal how surface properties play a crucial role in optimizing the performance of these membranes, further establishing their prominence in the field of membrane technology. This recognition stems from the precise engineering of surfaces, ensuring they meet the demanding requirements of advanced separation processes. This study utilizes polyamide as a discerning layer, applied atop a polysulfone support sheet through interfacial polymerization (IP) for membrane fabrication. The amounts in the various membranes were created to vary. The membrane’s permeability to water with significant salt rejection was enhanced, which improved its effectiveness. The polyamide (PA) membrane comprising graphene oxide (rGO, 0.015%) had a water permeability of 48.90 L/m2 h at 22 bar, which was much higher than the mean permeability of polyamide membranes (25.0 L/m2 h at 22 bar). On the other hand, the PA–rGO/CHIT membranes exhibited the lowest water permeability due to their decreased surface roughness. However, the membranes’ effectiveness in rejecting salts ranged from 80% to 95% for PA–rGO and PA–rGO/CHIT membranes. Full article
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