Polymer Composites Modified with Carbon Nanomaterials
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 August 2023) | Viewed by 247
Special Issue Editors
Interests: graphene and 2D materials; polymer nanocomposites; structure–property relationships; advanced functional materials; plastics recycling
Interests: resin-based materials; optoelectronic materials; nanocomposites; electronic packaging materials; carbon footprint; life cycle assessment
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Dear Colleagues,
Carbon-based nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, nanodiamonds, graphene oxide, as well as graphene and its derivatives, have found significant applications in the field of polymer-nanocomposites because of their unique geometries (high aspect ratio and surface area) and excellent mechanical/electrical/thermal/barrier properties, among others. The tailored dispersion and distribution of the nanofillers, as well as good interaction at the interface between the polymer matrix and nanofillers, are key factors in controlling the performance of carbon-based polymer composites. With recent progress in the large scale and sustainable production of some carbon-based nanofillers such as graphene nanoplatelets, the potential of carbon-based polymer composites has been extended further in key applications such as automotives and electric vehicles, energy storage, packaging, pipes and geomembranes. With respect to the current context of the transition toward a circular economy, carbon-based nanofillers—particularly those produced by sustainable technologies—can effectively contribute to the objectives of reducing prime plastics use and increasing recycled plastics use, through the improved performance and durability of plastic matrices.
This Special Issue is devoted to the most recent advances in carbon-based nanomaterials-enriched polymer composites, with a focus on sustainability, recycling and circular economy aspects. Research articles, reviews and communications are welcomed.
Dr. Emna Helal
Prof. Dr. Huey Ling Chang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer composites
- carbon-based nanomaterials
- functional properties
- the processing and characterization of polymer composites
- sustainability
- circular economy
- recycled plastics
