Abstract: Disclosed is a reinforced biodegradable polymer nanocomposite. The reinforced biodegradable polymer nanocomposite comprises a polymer matrix and functionalised graphene nanoplatelets or graphene-like material dispersed in the polymer matrix. The graphene nanoplatelets or graphene-like material are functionalized with functional groups in a manner that planar structure of the graphene nanoplatelets or graphene-like material is retained. Disclosed further is a method of manufacturing the aforementioned reinforced biodegradable polymer nanocomposite. The method comprises functionalizing graphene nanoplatelets or graphene-like material with functional groups in a manner that planar structure of the graphene nanoplatelets or graphene-like material is retained; and dispersing functionalized graphene nanoplatelets or graphene-like material in the polymer matrix to form the reinforced biodegradable polymer nanocomposite.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biodegradable container comprising a biodegradable material and a reinforced barrier film coated onto the biodegradable material, wherein the reinforced barrier film comprises graphene nanoplatelets dispersed in a biodegradable polymeric substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing biodegradable polymer nanocomposite, the method comprising dispersing a plurality of graphene nanoplatelets into a matrix of biodegradable polymer and extruding the matrix of biodegradable polymer containing the plurality of graphene nanoplatelets to obtain the biodegradable polymer nanocomposite.

Abstract: A synthetic barrier material includes a light-cured polymer and graphene nanoplatelets in parallel alignment in the polymer. Disclosed further is a method for manufacturing the synthetic barrier material. The graphene nanoplatelets are dispersed in a photocurable resin and polarically aligned by an electric field. Furthermore, disclosed is a synthetic barrier film manufactured from the aforementioned synthetic barrier material or the aforementioned method.

Abstract: A heat spreader. The heat spreader includes a copper substrate layer, and at least one layer of graphene deposited on the copper substrate layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat spreader. The heat spreader comprises a copper substrate layer, and at least one layer of graphene deposited on the copper substrate layer.