A review on the electrical and electrochemical behavior of composites based on carbon nanotube, graphene and their derivatives

Abstract

Today, we stand at the edge of exploring carbon nanotube (CNT) and graphene based polymer composites and supercapacitors as next generation multifunctional materials. Supercapacitor materials have been alternative energy source in modern electronics era. Due to their excellent electrical, mechanical and thermal properties, CNTs, graphene and their derivatives have been most promising nanofillers in different fieldsof applications. Inthis review, we have focused electrical conductivity of the polymer composites as well as supercapacitor behavior of composites based on CNTs, graphene and their derivatives. To enhance the electrical and supercapacitor properties of the composites, nanofillers are functionalized or chemically modified through different techniques. Here, we have discussed the structure, preparation,electrical and supercapacitor properties of different composites based on CNTs, graphene and their derivatives along with detailed reported scientific literature.Copyright © 2018VBRI Press