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- Large-area oxidized cellulose nanocrystal (OCNC)/graphene nanocomposites were created using a simple and cost-effective evaporation-induced self-assembly method followed by thermal curing.
- The resulting nanocomposites showcased well-aligned nano-sized graphene layers separated by OCNC, enhancing thermal connectivity in the material.
- These composites achieved an impressive thermal conductivity of 25.66 W/m K, with a remarkable thermal conductivity enhancement of 7235% using only 4.1 vol % graphene, making it the best-performing material of its kind under 70 wt % filler content to date.
Article Abstract
Large-area bulk oxidized cellulose nanocrystal (OCNC)/graphene nanocomposites with highly oriented structures were produced through a straightforward, cost-effective large-scale evaporation-induced self-assembly process followed by thermal curing. Well-aligned nano-sized graphene layers were evident and separated by the OCNC planar layers, which facilitate highly interconnected and continuous thermal transport parallel to the alignment. Hence, the laminated graphene-based nanocomposites possess an excellent in-plane thermal conductivity of 25.66 W/m K and a thermal conductivity enhancement (η) of 7235% with only a 4.1 vol % graphene loading. This value is the highest recorded among all laminated composite films with <70 wt % filler content reported to date. Using this design strategy, other large-area aligned composites with other functional nanomaterials, already in large-scale production, can be made for use in a wide range of applications.
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