1. Graphene Based Composites For
Futre Applications

2. Outline
 Types
of graphene based
composites
 Useful
properties of graphene in
composites
 Potential
applications of various
types of graphhene composites

3. Graphene Based Composites (1)
 Polymer-Graphene
 Metal-Graphene
Composites
Composites
 Ceramic-Graphene
Composites

4. Graphene Based Composites (2)
 Coating/Film/Paper
 Sandwich
 Bulk
form
Form
Form

5. Useful Properties of Graphene in
Composites
 Functional
 Thermal
(e.g., Electrical) properties
properties
 Mechanical
properties
+ Lightweight, unique morphology,
chemical stability.

6. Functional Graphene Composites
(1)
Li-Ion Batteries:
1) Graphene-metal oxide (e.g., SnO2)
2) Graphene-CNT
3) Graphene-C60

7. Functional Graphene Composites
(2)
Supercapacitors:
1) Graphene-oxide (e.g., ZnO, SnO2, Co3O4,
MnO2)
2) Graphene-polymer
3) Graphene-CNT

9. Functional Graphene Composites
(3)
Solar Cells
1) Graphene-TiO2
2) Graphene-quantum dots
Photocatalysts
E.g., graphene-TiO2
Fuel Cells: Graphene-oxide

10. Thermal Conductive Graphene
Composites
 Intrinsic
thermal conductivity: 3000–5000
W/mK (>100 times >Cu)
 Graphene-metal
& Graphene-polymer
composites
 Potential
applications: Electronic circuit
boards, heat sink and light weight high
performance thermal management systems.

11. Graphene Reinforced Composites
 Mechanical
properties:
1) Stiffest (E > 1 Tpa),
2) Strength: >100-GPa tensile strength (40
times > steel).
 Morphology:
2D shape
 Ideal reinforcement phases to make
stronger and tougher composites for various
applications

12. Graphene Reinforced Composites:
Potential Applications
 Lightweight
composites for
aerospace & automotive
industries
 Lightweight
body/vehicle armours
 Biomaterials
(biocompatibility +
reinforcement)
 Composite
brake discs