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Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Graphene Nanocomposite

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Nanocomposite moieties are found to be the best option to match with today’s fascinating technological development. Their extraordinary properties can be realized by gathering a number of nanomaterials. Among such nanomoieties, graphene is likely to dominate because its attractive novelty is confirmed by its exclusive features. Graphene-based nanocomposites have attracted great interest for their prospective applications in emerging fields, including electrical, electronic, storage systems, thermal sensing, contaminant detoxification, and, widely, in energy-related sectors. For its potential use, graphene should be homogeneously compiled with metal matrix components. Thus, an appropriate selection of suitable techniques is sought to synthesize composites with characteristic properties. Hence, this chapter discusses the salient routes of synthesis, built-in properties, and emerging applications of such graphene-based nanocomposites.

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Aravind Kumar, J., Krithiga, T., Venkatesan, D., Sathish, S., Amarnath, D.J. (2021). Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Graphene Nanocomposite. In: Hussain, C.M., Thomas, S. (eds) Handbook of Polymer and Ceramic Nanotechnology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10614-0_72-1

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