Graphene/polymer nanocomposites: Role in electronics

Abstract

Discovery of graphene nanolayers has made a big bang in nanotechnology and many industrial innovations have come up as a result. Graphene and its derivatives filled polymers also contribute towards the fabrication of numerous electronic and mechanical devices such as sensors, capacitors, tyres, shields etc. In this regard a detailed survey of this topic has utmost importance mainly focusing on the application side. This chapter is aimed at providing a brief introduction about various graphene nanocomposite systems, its major properties especially relevant in electronics and a few applications. We also discuss the thermal, piezoelectric, optoelectric and actuating properties of graphene polymer nanocomposites in addition to the electromagnetic interference shielding and ferroelectric performances.