Preparation/Processing of Polymer–Carbon Composites by Different Techniques

Abstract

In this chapter, the discussion has been made on some important methodologies to prepare polymer/carbon composites. These procedures are solution mixing technique, melt mixing technique, in situ polymerization technique, dry mixing technique, powder mixing technique, and aqueous mixing technique. Solution mixing has been categorized into evaporative casting, vacuum filtration, 3D printing, and wet spinning. In the melt mixing process, the discussion has been focused on melt blending through internal mixer and melt spinning. Some diagrams have been drawn and discussed for better understanding of the composite preparation processes. The advantages and disadvantages associated with the composite preparation processes are mentioned herein where necessary.