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Graphene and CNT‐based smart fiber‐reinforced composites: A review

Islam, Mohammad Hamidul; Afroj, Shaila; Uddin, Mohammad Abbas; Andreeva, Daria V.; Novoselov, Kostya S; Karim, Nazmul

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Authors

Mohammad Hamidul Islam

Shaila Afroj

Mohammad Abbas Uddin

Daria V. Andreeva

Kostya S Novoselov

Nazmul Karim



Abstract

Multifunctional fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites provide an ideal platform for next-generation smart composites applications including structural health monitoring, electrical and thermal conductivity, energy storage and harvesting, and electromagnetic interference shielding without compromising their mechanical properties. Recent progress in carbon-based nanomaterials such as graphene and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) has enabled the development of many novel multifunctional composites with excellent mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. However, the effective incorporation of such carbon nanomaterials into FRP composites using scalable, high-speed, and cost-effective manufacturing without compromising their performance is challenging. This review summarizes the recent progress on graphene and CNT-based FRP composites, their manufacturing techniques, and their applications in smart composites. Current technical challenges and future perspectives on smart FRP composites research to facilitate an essential step toward moving from research and development-based smart composites to industrial-scale mass production are also discussed.

Journal Article Type Review
Acceptance Date Jul 8, 2022
Online Publication Date Aug 23, 2022
Publication Date 2022-10
Deposit Date Aug 24, 2022
Publicly Available Date Aug 24, 2022
Journal Advanced Functional Materials
Print ISSN 1616-301X
Electronic ISSN 1616-3028
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 32
Issue 40
Pages 2205723
DOI https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202205723
Keywords carbon nanotubes, fiber reinforced composites, graphene, smart composites
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9903323
Publisher URL https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adfm.202205723

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