Preparation, properties, and applications of graphene-based hydrogels

Guochao Liao, Junfeng Hu, Zhou Chen, Ruiqian Zhang, Guanchun Wang, Tairong Kuang

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Abstract

As a new carbon-based nanomaterial, graphene has exhibited unique advantages in significantly improving the combination properties of traditional polymer hydrogels. The specific properties of graphene, such as high electrical conductivity, high thermal conductivity and excellent mechanical properties, have made graphene not only a gelator to self-assemble into the graphene-based hydrogels (GBH) with extraordinary electromechanical performance, but also a filler to blend with small molecules and macromolecules for the preparation of multifunctional GBH. It fully exploits the practical applications of traditional hydrogels. This review summarizes the preparation methods, properties, and the applications of GBH. Further developments and challenges of GBH are also prospected.

Original languageEnglish
Article number450
JournalFrontiers in Chemistry
Volume6
Issue numberSEP
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2018

Keywords

  • Applications
  • Graphene
  • Graphene oxide
  • Hydrogels
  • Preparation

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