Graphene Nanocomposites in Space Sector—Fundamentals and Advancements
Graphene is one of the most significant carbon nanomaterials, with a one-atom-thick two-dimensional nanostructure. Like other nanocarbons, graphene has been used as a polymer reinforcement. This review explores the impact of graphene and graphene-based nanocomposites on aerospace applications. The f...
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| description | Graphene is one of the most significant carbon nanomaterials, with a one-atom-thick two-dimensional nanostructure. Like other nanocarbons, graphene has been used as a polymer reinforcement. This review explores the impact of graphene and graphene-based nanocomposites on aerospace applications. The fabrication and indispensable features of graphene-derived nanocomposites have been considered. Numerous polymers and nanocomposites have been employed for aerospace systems such as reinforced thermosetting/thermoplastic polymers and epoxy/graphene nanocomposites. Moreover, graphene-modified carbon-fiber-based composites have been discussed for the space sector. Aerospace nanocomposites with graphene have been investigated for superior processability, structural features, morphology, heat stability, mechanical properties, flame resistance, electrical/thermal conductivity, radiation protection, and adhesion applications. Subsequently, epoxy and graphene-derived nanocomposites have been explored for heat/mechanically stable aerospace engineering structures, radiation-shielding materials, adhesives, coatings, etc. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-35d53e9dac334bc3b7ed2c2a65fea4e92023-11-17T10:09:27ZengMDPI AGC2311-56292023-03-01912910.3390/c9010029Graphene Nanocomposites in Space Sector—Fundamentals and AdvancementsAyesha Kausar0Ishaq Ahmad1M. H. Eisa2Malik Maaza3NPU-NCP Joint International Research Center on Advanced Nanomaterials and Defects Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi’an, Xi’an 710060, ChinaNPU-NCP Joint International Research Center on Advanced Nanomaterials and Defects Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi’an, Xi’an 710060, ChinaDepartment of Physics, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 13318, Saudi ArabiaUNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences/Nanotechnology, iThemba LABS, Somerset West 7129, South AfricaGraphene is one of the most significant carbon nanomaterials, with a one-atom-thick two-dimensional nanostructure. Like other nanocarbons, graphene has been used as a polymer reinforcement. This review explores the impact of graphene and graphene-based nanocomposites on aerospace applications. The fabrication and indispensable features of graphene-derived nanocomposites have been considered. Numerous polymers and nanocomposites have been employed for aerospace systems such as reinforced thermosetting/thermoplastic polymers and epoxy/graphene nanocomposites. Moreover, graphene-modified carbon-fiber-based composites have been discussed for the space sector. Aerospace nanocomposites with graphene have been investigated for superior processability, structural features, morphology, heat stability, mechanical properties, flame resistance, electrical/thermal conductivity, radiation protection, and adhesion applications. Subsequently, epoxy and graphene-derived nanocomposites have been explored for heat/mechanically stable aerospace engineering structures, radiation-shielding materials, adhesives, coatings, etc.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5629/9/1/29grapheneepoxynanocompositefabricationaerospacemechanical |
| spellingShingle | Ayesha Kausar Ishaq Ahmad M. H. Eisa Malik Maaza Graphene Nanocomposites in Space Sector—Fundamentals and Advancements C graphene epoxy nanocomposite fabrication aerospace mechanical |
| title | Graphene Nanocomposites in Space Sector—Fundamentals and Advancements |
| title_full | Graphene Nanocomposites in Space Sector—Fundamentals and Advancements |
| title_fullStr | Graphene Nanocomposites in Space Sector—Fundamentals and Advancements |
| title_full_unstemmed | Graphene Nanocomposites in Space Sector—Fundamentals and Advancements |
| title_short | Graphene Nanocomposites in Space Sector—Fundamentals and Advancements |
| title_sort | graphene nanocomposites in space sector fundamentals and advancements |
| topic | graphene epoxy nanocomposite fabrication aerospace mechanical |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5629/9/1/29 |
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