Mechanically Flexible and Multifunctional Polymer‐Based Graphene Foams for Elastic Conductors and Oil‐Water Separators

Advanced MaterialsVolume 25, Issue 39 p. 5658-5662 Communication Mechanically Flexible and Multifunctional Polymer-Based Graphene Foams for Elastic Conductors and Oil-Water Separators Chao Wu, Chao Wu Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 P. R. ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorXingyi Huang, Corresponding Author Xingyi Huang Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 P. R. China Shanghai Engineering Center for Material Safety of Nuclear Power Equipment, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 P. R. ChinaE-mail: [email protected], [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorXinfeng Wu, Xinfeng Wu Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 P. R. ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorRong Qian, Rong Qian Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 P. R. ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorPingkai Jiang, Corresponding Author Pingkai Jiang Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 P. R. China Shanghai Engineering Center for Material Safety of Nuclear Power Equipment, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 P. R. ChinaE-mail: [email protected], [email protected]Search for more papers by this author Chao Wu, Chao Wu Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 P. R. ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorXingyi Huang, Corresponding Author Xingyi Huang Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 P. R. China Shanghai Engineering Center for Material Safety of Nuclear Power Equipment, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 P. R. ChinaE-mail: [email protected], [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorXinfeng Wu, Xinfeng Wu Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 P. R. ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorRong Qian, Rong Qian Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 P. R. ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorPingkai Jiang, Corresponding Author Pingkai Jiang Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 P. R. China Shanghai Engineering Center for Material Safety of Nuclear Power Equipment, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 P. R. ChinaE-mail: [email protected], [email protected]Search for more papers by this author First published: 02 August 2013 https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201302406Citations: 343Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Graphical Abstract We present a novel strategy for the fabrication of ordered and flexible polymer-based graphene foams by self-assembly of graphene sheets on a 3D polymer skeleton. 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