Surface Modification of Polymer Graphene Nanocomposites Issues, Routes, Quantification, and Emerging Applications: A Review

Abstract

Optimized surface properties of polymers are needed for the development of emerging applications. It consists of superhydrophobic and hydrophilic coating, abrasive surfaces, modern membranes, and engineering devices. The role of admix is crucial to explore the desired surface topography. We took a bird's eye view of various routes to alter the surface landscape of the polymer matrix. The interface of graphene allotrope with polymer host system demonstrated excellent surface properties co-related to the physio-chemical principle. Confirmation of altered surfaces was foreseen by novel microscopic techniques. We affiliate the different routes of polymer surface modification, micro-scale quantification of surfaces, and factors affected illustrated. Interface of functional polymer/GO matrix increased the surface wettability, phobic to phillic phase nature or vice versa, altering the surface roughness, and gradual increase in surface adhesion quantified. We consolidated a cohesive and comprehensive literature review on the surface modification of polymer graphene nanocomposites. It is the best remedy to develop surface-modified polymer for domestic applications.