Graphene and Nanoparticles Hybrid Nanocomposites: From Preparation to Applications (Composites Science and Technology)

This book covers the recent research on nanomaterials and nanotechnology based on the hybridization of graphene with other nanoparticles. With their simple synthesis, nanoscale dimensions, high aspect ratio, mechanical, electrical and thermal properties, graphene and its hybridized materials have witnessed a great interest, and the chapters in this book cover the spectrum of research from the preparation and synthesis of novel nanocomposites to their potential use in aeronautic, automative, energy and environmental applications. Written by respected researchers from both industry and academia, this book is of interest to researchers and students working on nanomaterials. Contents Generality of Hybridization of Graphene: From Design to Applications 1 Introduction 2 Graphene: Preparation, Characterization, Nano and Bio-Composites-Based Graphene 3 Hybrid Nanocomposite Materials-Based Graphene 4 Silver Nanoparticles 5 Carbon Nanotubes 6 Cellulose Nanocrystals/nanofibrils 7 Gold Nanoparticles 8 Ferrite Nanoparticles 9 Nano-Clays 10 Titanium Oxides 11 Zinc Oxides 12 Application of Hybride Materials Based on Graphene 13 Conclusion References Characterization Techniques for Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Nanoparticles 1 Introduction 2 Hybrid Nanocomposite Based on Graphene and Nanoparticles as Advanced Materials 2.1 Graphene and Nanoparticles as Hybrid Nanomaterials 2.2 Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Nanoparticles 3 Characterization Techniques 3.1 Microscopy-Based Characterization 3.2 Spectroscopy-Based Characterization 3.3 X-Ray-Related Characterization 3.4 Thermal Analysis 3.5 Mechanical Characterization 4 Conclusion References Graphene and Carbon Nanotube-Based Hybrid Nanocomposites: Preparation to Applications 1 Introduction 2 Advantages of Graphene-CNT Hybridization and Challenges 3 Fabrication of Graphene-CNT Hybrid System 3.1 Solution-Sonication Hybridization Method 3.2 Fabrication Using Direct Growth by the CVD Growth 3.3 Combined Solution-Sonication and CVD Method 4 Graphene/CNTs Hybrid Properties 4.1 Mechanical Properties 4.2 Electrical Properties 4.3 Thermal Properties 5 Applications 5.1 Structural Applications 5.2 Energy Harvesting and Storage 5.3 Sensors and Actuators 5.4 EMI Shielding Effect (EMI SE) 5.5 Biomedical/tissue Scaffold and Drug Delivery 6 Conclusions and Future Outlook References Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Graphene with Cellulose Nanocrystals/Nanofibrils: From Preparation to Applications 1 Introduction 2 Preparation of Graphene and Nanocelluloses Hybrids 2.1 Layer‐By‐Layer Assembly Technique 2.2 Ultrasonication Method 2.3 Ambient Pressure Drying Technique 2.4 Ball Milling Process 2.5 Liquid Phase Exfoliation 2.6 Vacuum Filtration Technique 3 Properties of Graphene and Nanocelluloses Hybrids 3.1 Surface and Sub-surface-Based Properties 3.2 Chemical Composition, Composition Variation, and Crystal Structure 3.3 Thermal Properties and Density 4 Preparation of Hybrid Polymer Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Nanocelluloses 4.1 Solution Blending and Vacuum Filtration 4.2 Solvent Casting 4.3 In Situ Polymerization 5 Properties of Hybrid Polymer Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Nanocellulose 5.1 Surface and Sub-surface-Based Properties 5.2 Chemical Composition, Composition Variation, and Crystal Structures 5.3 Thermal Properties 5.4 Mechanical Properties 6 Applications of Hybrid Polymer Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Nanocellulose 6.1 Food Packaging 6.2 Water Treatment 6.3 Energy Storage 6.4 Sensor Technology 7 Conclusion References Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Nano-clay: Preparation, Characterization, and Synergistic Effect 1 Introduction 2 Nanocomposite Technology 3 Challenges in Processing and Manufacturing of Polymer Nanocomposites 3.1 Reinforcing Effect of Nanofillers in Polymer 4 Hybrid Nanocomposites Properties 4.1 Morphological and Structural Properties 4.2 Mechanical Performances 5 Conclusion References Graphene and Silver Nanoparticle Based Hybrid Nanocomposites for Anti-bacterial Applications 1 Introduction 1.1 Need for the Hybrid Nanocomposites with Ag-GO Nanoparticles 2 Fabrication Methods of the Graphene-AgNP Based Composites 2.1 Chemical Process 2.2 Sonochemical Process 2.3 Green Synthesis 2.4 Two-Step Synthesis 3 Antibacterial Tests 3.1 Bauer-Kirby Disk Diffusion Method 3.2 Fluorescent-Based Cell Wall/Membrane Integrity Assay 3.3 Reactive Oxygen Species Generation (ROS) 3.4 Turbidity Test 4 Bacterial Inhibition of the GO-Ag Based Nanocomposites 5 Bacterial Inhibition Mechanism 5.1 AgNP 5.2 Graphene and Their Byproducts 5.3 Synergistic Effect of Graphene and Their By-Products Along with AgNP 6 Conclusion References Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Gold Nanoparticles: From Preparation to Applications 1 Introduction 2 Synthesis 2.1 Synthesis of Graphene 2.2 Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles 2.3 Synthesis of Graphene/Gold Nanoparticle Hybrids 3 Electrochemical Applications 4 Conclusion References Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Titanium Dioxide for Wastewater Treatment 1 Introduction 2 Graphene 2.1 Structure and Morphology 2.2 Physico Chemical Properties 2.3 Adsorption Capacity and Mechanisms 3 TiO2 Photocatalyst 3.1 Structure and Properties 3.2 Basic Principles and Mechanism for Photocatalytic Pollutants Removal 4 TiO2/graphene Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Titanium Dioxide and Their Application on Water Purification Field 4.1 Synthesis Methods 4.2 TiO2/graphene Hybrid Nanocomposites Characterization 4.3 Application on Wastewater Treatment Field 5 Conclusion and Future Perspectives References Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Zinc Oxide Biosensor Applications 1 Introduction 2 Interaction between Graphene/GO/rGO and ZnO 3 Synthesis of Graphene and ZnO Composites 3.1 Hydrothermal/Solvothermal Synthesis 3.2 Graphene-Based ZnO Using Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis 3.3 Sol–Gel Synthesis 3.4 Electrochemical Growth 3.5 Biological Synthesis of the ZnO Nanoparticles 4 Enzyme-Immobilized Graphene/ZnO Based Biosensors 4.1 Glucose Oxidase 4.2 Cholesterol Oxidase 4.3 Urease 5 Nucleic Acid-Immobilized Graphene/ZnO Based Biosensors 6 Antibody-Immobilized Graphene/ZnO Based Biosensors 7 Other Types of Biosensor 7.1 Uric Acid, Ascorbic Acid and Dopamine Detection 8 Concluding Remarks References Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Its Derivatives: From Preparation to Applications 1 Introduction of Graphene and Its Derivatives 2 Graphene Based Hybrid Nanocomposites 3 Synthesis Method for Graphene and Its Derivatives 3.1 Exfoliation and Cleavage 3.2 Thermal Chemical Vapor Deposition Techniques 3.3 Epitaxial Method 3.4 Chemical Reduction of Graphene Oxide 4 Synthesis of Hybrid Graphene Nanocomposites 4.1 Solvothermal/Hydrothermal Method 4.2 Sol–Gel Method 4.3 In Situ Growth 5 Applications of Hybrid Graphene Nanocomposites 6 Conclusion and Perspective References Rheological Properties of Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Other Nanoparticles 1 Introduction 2 Graphene Nanocomposite Materials 2.1 Nanocomposite Materials 2.2 History and Presentation of Graphene 2.3 Properties of Graphene 2.4 Graphene Preparation Techniques 3 Graphene Hybrid Nanocomposite Materials 3.1 Methods of Synthesis of Hybrid Materials 3.2 Syntheses of Class II Hybrids 3.3 Type of Hybrid Material 4 Rheological Properties of Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Graphene 4.1 Nanocomposite Rheology 4.2 Rheology of Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Graphene 5 Conclusion References Graphene Based Aluminum Matrix Hybrid Nano Composites 1 Introduction 2 Potential Reinforcing Materials in Composites 3 Metal Matrix Composites and Nano Composites 4 Overview of Graphene 5 Aluminum Matrix Nano Composites 6 Aluminum/alloy Matrix Graphene Reinforced Hybrid Nano Composites 7 Fabrication of Graphene Based Aluminum Matrix Hybrid Nano Composites 8 Prospective Applications of Graphene Reinforced Hybrid Aluminum Matrix Nano Composites 9 Summary References Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Ferrite Nanoparticles: From Preparation to Application 1 Introduction 2 Synthesis of Graphene and Ferrite Nanocomposites 2.1 Co-precipitation 2.2 Sol–gel Method 2.3 Thermal Method 2.4 Solid-State Reaction 2.5 Ultra-Sonication Route 3 Applications of Graphene and Ferrite Nanocomposites 3.1 Biosensor Applications 3.2 Catalysis Application 3.3 Solar Cells and Photoelectrochemical Cells Applications 3.4 Application in Energy Storage Devices 4 Concluding Remarks References