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UK funding (£88,336): Photo-responsive graphene for anti-corrosive and conductive strong, compliant silicone nanocomposites Ukri1 Oct 2015 UK Research and Innovation, United Kingdom
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Photo-responsive graphene for anti-corrosive and conductive strong, compliant silicone nanocomposites
| Abstract | Graphene is an ultra-thin carbon-based material that is constituted of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged into a two dimensional sheet. It displays exceptional heat and electron conduction properties. Graphene also has a high potential for anti-corrosion properties as it displays ultra-high resistance to the diffusion of gases and small molecules and due to its excellent stability towards oxidation. However, graphene suffers from the drawback of being poorly soluble/dispersible in polymer matrices and hard to process, unless stabilisers are used. Unfortunately, although the use of stabilisers leads to improve processability, it also decreases the performance of graphene based nanocomposites. This project aims to develop a novel approach for the stabilisation of graphene using a type of smart ultra-thin graphene surface functionalisation, termed polymer brush. In particular, we will design polymer brushes that can be cleaved from the graphene surface by irradiation with light, hence enabling their use to improve the processing of graphene without impairing its exceptional heat and electrical conduction and anti-corrosion properties. This technology could have a considerable impact on the application of graphene to a wide range of technologies. In collaboration with FormFormForm Ltd., the company behind the range of silicone-based resins called Sugru, we will explore the use of these materials to generate heat and electrically conductive silicone based matrices, as well as the application of such composites as anti-corrosion coatings. Achieving high performance for such flexible silicone-based composites, thanks to the exceptional properties of graphene, could open up a wide range of applications for such siliconebased materials. Hence we will explore the use of this new technology to address some of the current challenges in the manufacturing industry. |
| Category | Research Grant |
| Reference | EP/M507726/1 |
| Status | Closed |
| Funded period start | 01/10/2015 |
| Funded period end | 30/09/2016 |
| Funded value | £88,336.00 |
| Source | https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FM507726%2F1 |
Participating Organisations
| Queen Mary University of London |
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