The addition of nanoparticles (NPs) to a polymer matrix, forming a polymer nanocomposite
(PNC), is known to alter the microscopic dynamic processes of both species which leads to …

Operando characterization plays an important role in revealing the structure–property
relationships of organic mixed ionic/electronic conductors (OMIECs), enabling the direct …

The effect of dispersion state of graphene on mechanical properties of graphene/epoxy
composites was investigated. The graphene sheets were exfoliated from graphite oxide …

Thermally reduced graphene nanoplatelets were covalently functionalised via Bingel
reaction to improve their dispersion and interfacial bonding with an epoxy resin …

Monolithic epoxy, because of its brittleness, cannot prevent crack propagation and is
vulnerable to fracture. However, it is well established that when reinforced—especially by …

Polymer-based composites were heralded in the 1960s as a new paradigm for materials. By
dispersing strong, highly stiff fibres in a polymer matrix, high-performance lightweight …

Graphene, a single-atom-thick sheet of carbon in a 2-D network, has been the center of
attention owing to its high specific area and outstanding mechanical, electrical, and thermal …

The interaction between carbon nanotubes and polymers is critically reviewed. The
interfacial characteristics directly influence the efficiency of nanotube reinforcements in …

Cellular-structured graphene foam (GF)/epoxy composites are prepared based on a three-
step fabrication process involving infiltration of epoxy into the porous GF. The three …

With substantial progresses in reinforcement mechanism of nanoparticle filled polymers
(NPFPs) beyond the hydrodynamic limit, now is the time to reconsider this topic …