Graphene Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications provides the latest information on synthesis approaches, mechanisms of action, and major application developments in graphene-based hydrogels. In addition, the book also presents directions for future research, particularly with regard to achieving sustainability. Graphene, with its unique features, blends well with various organic and inorganic molecules, and is utilized in various fields such as electronics, sensors, environment, agriculture, and biomedicine. This book covers recent progress in the field, along with associated challenges and future perspectives.
Contemporary applications of graphene hydrogels are discussed in extensive detail, making this book of particular interest to researchers and industrialists working in nanotechnology, polymer science, and materials science.
1. Section I: General introduction to graphene hydrogels - p. S1 2. 1. Fundamental aspects of graphene - p. 3 3. 2. Introduction to graphene hydrogels - p. 19 4. 3. Prospective routes for the synthesis of graphene-based hydrogels - p. 49 5. Section II: Enhanced properties of graphene hydrogels - p. S75 6. 4. Functionalization and surface modification of graphene hydrogels - p. 77 7. 5. Novel strategies for improving mechanical and thermal properties of graphene hydrogel - p. 107 8. 6. Strategies for enhancing electrical conductivity in graphene hydrogels - p. 137 9. 7. Graphene hydrogels with self-healing and antifreezing attributes - p. 171 10. 8. Synergistic effects of graphene–inorganic composite hydrogels - p. 195 11. Section III: Applications and perspectives of graphene hydrogels - p. S213 12. 9. Recent advances in graphene hydrogels for biomedical applications - p. 215 13. 10. Recent progress in graphene hydrogels for energy storage applications - p. 255 14. 11. Graphene-based hydrogels for environmental protection and detection: recent advances and future perspectives - p. 305 15. 12. Biofabrication of graphene hydrogels for environmental protection and remediation - p. 329 16. 13. Electrically conducting graphene hydrogels in healthcare applications - p. 381 17. 14. Advanced graphene hydrogels in flexible electronics and sensor applications - p. 407 18. 15. Emerging trends of graphene based hydrogels in agriculture applications - p. 435 19. 16. Graphene-based hydrogels in catalysis process and drug delivery systems - p. 451 20. 17. Green microbial engineering: harnessing graphene-based technologies for sustainable marine environmental remediation - p. 475 21. 18. Toxicology and critical assessment of graphene hydrogels - p. 497 22. 19. Current challenges and future strategies in enhancing graphene hydrogel properties - p. 529 23. 20. Emerging trends in the application of graphene hydrogels in photocatalysis - p. 561 24. Index - p. 597
Graphene Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications provides the latest information on synthesis approaches, mechanisms of action, and major application developments in graphene-based hydrogels. In addition, the book also presents directions for future research, particularly with regard to achieving sustainability. Graphene, with its unique features, blends well with various organic and inorganic molecules, and is utilized in various fields such as electronics, sensors, environment, agriculture, and biomedicine. This book covers recent progress in the field, along with associated challenges and future perspectives.
Contemporary applications of graphene hydrogels are discussed in extensive detail, making this book of particular interest to researchers and industrialists working in nanotechnology, polymer science, and materials science.
1. Section I: General introduction to graphene hydrogels - p. S1 2. 1. Fundamental aspects of graphene - p. 3 3. 2. Introduction to graphene hydrogels - p. 19 4. 3. Prospective routes for the synthesis of graphene-based hydrogels - p. 49 5. Section II: Enhanced properties of graphene hydrogels - p. S75 6. 4. Functionalization and surface modification of graphene hydrogels - p. 77 7. 5. Novel strategies for improving mechanical and thermal properties of graphene hydrogel - p. 107 8. 6. Strategies for enhancing electrical conductivity in graphene hydrogels - p. 137 9. 7. Graphene hydrogels with self-healing and antifreezing attributes - p. 171 10. 8. Synergistic effects of graphene–inorganic composite hydrogels - p. 195 11. Section III: Applications and perspectives of graphene hydrogels - p. S213 12. 9. Recent advances in graphene hydrogels for biomedical applications - p. 215 13. 10. Recent progress in graphene hydrogels for energy storage applications - p. 255 14. 11. Graphene-based hydrogels for environmental protection and detection: recent advances and future perspectives - p. 305 15. 12. Biofabrication of graphene hydrogels for environmental protection and remediation - p. 329 16. 13. Electrically conducting graphene hydrogels in healthcare applications - p. 381 17. 14. Advanced graphene hydrogels in flexible electronics and sensor applications - p. 407 18. 15. Emerging trends of graphene based hydrogels in agriculture applications - p. 435 19. 16. Graphene-based hydrogels in catalysis process and drug delivery systems - p. 451 20. 17. Green microbial engineering: harnessing graphene-based technologies for sustainable marine environmental remediation - p. 475 21. 18. Toxicology and critical assessment of graphene hydrogels - p. 497 22. 19. Current challenges and future strategies in enhancing graphene hydrogel properties - p. 529 23. 20. Emerging trends in the application of graphene hydrogels in photocatalysis - p. 561 24. Index - p. 597
