The superior effect of edge functionalization relative to basal plane functionalization of graphene in enhancing the thermal conductivity of polymer–graphene nanocomposites – a combined molecular dynamics and Green's functions study

Edge functionalization has better thermal transport than basal plane functionalization in polymer/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites. Inner layers of EFGNP actively participate in heat conduction in overall thermal transport with minimal damage to the graphene structure.