This paper reviews recent advances in polyamide 6(PA6) nanocomposites with graphene-based fillers including current works using graphite nanoplatelet fillers.Almost all of the latest important publications relating to the preparation, morphology and properties (such as thermal stability, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, mechanical property, flame retardant and gas barrier properties) of graphene/PA6 nanocomposites are summarized. An outlook of the current challenges in this field is provided for potential guide progress on the development of graphene/polymer nanocomposites too.
Abbreviations: G Graphene GT Graphite GO Graphene oxide FG Functional graphene RGO Reduced graphene oxide EG Exfoliated graphite GTO Graphite oxide GTPS Graphite nanoplatelets GIC Graphene intercalation compounds FGT Flake graphite EGTPS Exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets LTEGT Low-temperature expandable graphite SG Solar graphene CF Carbon fiber GNS Graphene nanosheets MWNT Multi walled carbon nanotubes SMA Styrene-maleic-anhydride MB Master batch THR Total heat release PHRR Peak heat release rate TSP Total smoke production MLG Multi-layer graphene FLG Few-layer graphene SLG Single-layer graphene 1 *Corresponding authors.