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Graphene-philic surfactants for nanocomposites in latex technology

Mohamed, A; Ardyani, T; Abu Bakar, S; Brown, P; Hollamby, M; Sagisaka, M; Eastoe, J

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Authors

A Mohamed

T Ardyani

S Abu Bakar

P Brown

M Sagisaka

J Eastoe



Abstract

Graphene is the newest member of the carbon family, and has revolutionized materials science especially in the field of polymer nanocomposites. However, agglomeration and uniform dispersion remains an Achilles' heel (even an elephant in the room), hampering the optimization of this material for practical applications. Chemical functionalization of graphene can overcome these hurdles but is often rather disruptive to the extended pi-conjugation, altering the desired physical and electronic properties. Employing surfactants as stabilizing agents in latex technology circumvents the need for chemical modification allowing for the formation of nanocomposites with retained graphene properties. This article reviews the recent progress in the use of surfactants and polymers to prepare graphene/polymer nanocomposites via latex technology. Of special interest here are surfactant structure-performance relationships, as well as background on the roles surfactant–graphene interactions for promoting stabilization.

Citation

Mohamed, A., Ardyani, T., Abu Bakar, S., Brown, P., Hollamby, M., Sagisaka, M., & Eastoe, J. (2016). Graphene-philic surfactants for nanocomposites in latex technology. Advances in colloid and interface science, 230, 54-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2016.01.003

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jan 28, 2016
Online Publication Date Jan 28, 2016
Publication Date 2016-04
Journal Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
Print ISSN 0001-8686
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 230
Pages 54-69
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2016.01.003
Keywords graphene; nanocomposites; surfactants; stabilization; latex technology
Publisher URL https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2016.01.003

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