Polymer Nanocomposites: State of the Art and Future Prospects
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025 | Viewed by 1582
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanocomposites; material characterization; polymer composites; natural pol; polymers; materials science; biocomposites; biopolymers
Interests: nanocomposite; polymers; natural rubber; material characterization; materials science
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recently, a revolutionary new class of materials, known as polymer nanocomposites, has emerged. These combine the desirable properties of polymers with the exceptional properties of nanomaterials. Significant advances have been made in synthesizing and modifying nanomaterials, as well as a deeper understanding of how polymers and nanofillers interact. Polymeric nanocomposites are hybrid materials in which a polymer matrix is reinforced with nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanofibers, or other nanomaterials. In addition to improving the mechanical, thermal, electrical, and barrier properties of polymers, these nanofillers can also overcome conventional composites' limitations. Due to their unique characteristics, nanofillers can manipulate material properties on a molecular level, resulting in materials with superior performance and innovative features. The purpose of this Special Issue, Polymer Nanocomposites: State of the Art and Future Prospects, is to provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art polymer nanocomposites research and development, addressing scientific advancements and prospects. A wide range of topics will be discussed, including nanocomposite synthesis and characterization and their applications in packaging, electronics, sensors, biomedicine, energy, and others.
Dr. Michael Jones Silva
Dr. Renivaldo José Dos Santos
Prof. Dr. Leonardo Paim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer nanocomposites
- synthesis and characterization
- properties
- applications
- technological innovations
- sustainability and environmental impact
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