Background: CuFe2O4 nanoparticles possess good electrochemical properties apart from their inadequate electronic conductivity and large volume variation. The resulting performance lag can be modified by the addition of conductive materials to form a composite. Hence, the properties of CuFe2O4/rGO nanohybrid are presented for application as anode material for lithium-ion batteries. </P><P> Methods: The composites are synthesized through a facile one-step method of thermochemical reaction. The samples are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Dielectric behavior and Galvanostatic charge-discharge test. </P><P> Result & Conclusion: The XRD analysis confirmed the reduction of GO and formation of CuFe₂O₄/rGO composite, whereas FTIR results showed two major vibrational bands that correspond to spinel structure formation and attachment of rGO to CuFe₂O₄. The SEM images confirmed tethering of CuFe₂O₄ nanoparticles with rGO sheets. It was also observed that the formation of the nanohybrid of CuFe₂O₄ with rGO resulted in expected enhancement of the dielectric properties; dielectric constant and AC conductivity. At 100 Hz frequency, the dielectric constant of the composite with 15 wt. % of GO was 1.27×10⁵, which is higher than that of pure CuFe₂O₄ (3.57&#215;10⁴). The parameters such as charge storage capacity and rate capability, which are reminiscent of battery performance were also enhanced with the increase of rGO content in the composite. Hence, a substantial enhancement of battery performance was depicted that projects the composite as a promising candidate for applications in electrode material for lithium-ion batteries.

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Applications of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy-based composites have been highly restricted due to their high cost in the manufacturing process. Cellulose, a cheap and abundant material from nature, shows excellent mechanical property and structural stability. It shows huge potentials in substituting carbon fiber/epoxy with cellulose/epoxy composites to fulfill the great demands for composites with good performance and a reasonable price. This paper first reviews works about the preparation and regulation of cellulose materials based on the very basic concepts of top-down and bottom-up. Then research about the interfacial regulation between cellulose and epoxy has been discussed in two broad classes of covalent and non-covalent modification. Finally, the enhancement effect of cellulose reinforcement has been discussed in two broad classes of dispersive reinforcement and continuous phase reinforcement. The latter can be further divided into three classes according to the dimension feature (1D, 2D, and 3D). The results show that the nanolization of cellulose is necessary for guaranteeing the strength of composites, while the formation of macroscopic and continuous structures can ensure Young’s modulus of composites.

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