Influence of Graphene Derivative on the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites

Amit Kumar; V. K. Senthil Ragavan; Thamodharan Arumugam; I. Athal; Deekshant Varshney

doi:10.5750/ijme.v168iA4(S).1870

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Published: Oct 10, 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5750/ijme.v168iA4(S).1870

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Graphene derivatives Polymer nanocomposites Nanofiller reinforcement Mechanical properties

Amit Kumar

Department of Mechanical Engineering, GLA University, Mathura 281406, India

V. K. Senthil Ragavan

Department of CSE, Sri Shanmuga College of Engineering and Technology, Sankari, Salem (D.T.) 637304, Tamil Nadu, India

Thamodharan Arumugam

Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Educational Foundation (KLEF), Vijayawada 520002, Andhra Pradesh, India

Athal I.

Department of Mathematics, G.T.N College of Technology, Dindigul 624005, Tamilnadu, India

Deekshant Varshney

Division of Research and Development, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140417, Punjab, India

Abstract

Graphene derivatives, including graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO), and graphene quantum dots
(GQDs), have been found to be extremely promising materials for advanced polymer composites because of their superior multifunctional characteristics. The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive outlook on the application of graphene derivatives in polymer composites, with a special emphasis on the structure-property relationship. Moreover, this review also critically discussed the dispersion as well as interfacial interactions, and load transfer efficiency in the polymer matrix of graphene derivatives. Various processing methods employed to improve the properties of composites are also discussed, with a special emphasis on recent advancements in the improvement of mechanical properties.

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