Effect of π–π Stacking Interfacial Interaction on the Properties of Graphene/Poly(styrene-<i>b</i>-isoprene-<i>b</i>-styrene) Composites

Interfacial interaction is one of the most important factors in the construction of high-performance graphene-based elastomer composites. In this paper, graphene/poly (styrene-<i>b</i>-isoprene-<i>b</i>-styrene) (SIS) composites were prepared with solution mixing followed by...

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Main Authors: Xiaobing Han, Hao Kong, Tao Chen, Jie Gao, Yuan Zhao, Yanan Sang, Guowen Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Nanomaterials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/9/2158
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Summary:Interfacial interaction is one of the most important factors in the construction of high-performance graphene-based elastomer composites. In this paper, graphene/poly (styrene-<i>b</i>-isoprene-<i>b</i>-styrene) (SIS) composites were prepared with solution mixing followed by an evaporation-induced self-assembly process. Various techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, UV-vis absorption spectra, tensile testing, Shore A hardness, surface resistance, thermal conductivity, and thermogravimetric analysis were conducted to characterize the microstructure and properties of the obtained composites. The results showed that the π–π stacking interfacial interaction between phenyl groups of SIS and graphene play an important role in the properties’ improvement, and the effect of interfacial interaction on the properties was revealed.
ISSN:2079-4991