Fullerene Influenced Polymers

Dear Colleagues,

Fullerenes are novel forms of super carbonaceous materials consisting of hollow molecular cages, balls or tubes of strongly bonded carbon atoms. Over the past two decades, they have been the subject of significant and impactful research for their utilisation in an increasing number of thermoplastic and thermoset polymeric systems. In particular, carbon nanotubes and graphene are being intensively explored as they impart unique combinations of superlative chemical, physical and mechanical properties when mixed with thermoplastic and thermoset polymers and their composites (i.e., multiscale hybrids). Such composites have already demonstrated their extraordinary characteristics, both for structural, as well as functional applications. 

This Special Issue will focus on the preparation, development, characterisation and application of various fullerene-filled or fullerene-influenced polymeric materials. The open access issue intends to cover the radical step-change in the understanding of fullerene-filled or fullerene-influenced composites (micro, nano and hybrids), brought about by advances in fullerenes and the related hybridisation/composite processing technologies. Original articles and reviews are welcome. However, research articles, which include practical experimental results and critical theory, are particularly encouraged, as are papers which set novel polymeric materials in the wider context of, for example, society, economics, energy and environment.

Prof. Dr. Fawad Inam
Guest Editor

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• Carbon nanotubes–polymer composites
• Fullerene–polymer composites
• Graphene–polymer composites
• Mechanical properties
• Smart materials and devices
• Functional materials
• Electrical properties
• Dispersion
• Homogenisation
• Engineering applications