In this present review, the current status of the intrinsic mechanical properties of the
graphene-family of materials along with the preparation and properties of bulk graphene …

In the decade since the first isolation and identification of graphene, the scientific community
is still finding ways to utilize its unique properties. The present review deals with the …

Natural rubber (NR) is an eminent sustainable material and is the only agricultural product
among various rubbers. Use of nanofillers in NR matrix as a reinforcing agent has gained …

Graphene (GE) is a popular two-dimensional material in the area of material science and
has gained much interest in the polymer nanocomposites in the last few decades because of …

Subjected to multiaxial mechanical loading and hostile environment, rubber experiences
degradation over a period of time. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to prevent failure of …

Elastomeric materials are often used as components that undergo cyclic loading during
application, such as tires, seals, and hoses. For this reason, the long-term performance, or …

Obtaining a homogeneous dispersion of graphene in a rubber matrix by efficient melt
blending is a great challenge presently faced by the rubber industry. In this study, graphene …

Graphene has resulted in significant research effort to generate polymer nanocomposites
with improved mechanical, thermal as electrical properties as compared to pure polymers. A …

The influence of equivalent replacement of silica (SiO 2) by carbon nanotubes (CNT) or
graphene oxide (GO) on the microstructure, mechanical and fatigue behaviors of SiO …

This chapter introduces the mechanical properties of rubber nanocomposites containing
carbon nanofillers and their Payne and Mullins effects. It starts by presenting different …