Graphene-Based Nanocomposites
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Polycrystalline Ceramics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 214
Special Issue Editors
Interests: laser ablation technology; 3D printing and biomimetic structural engineering; CAE/FEA analysis; microfluidic biomedical systems; on-chip sensing device; surface engineering; functionalized films structure
Interests: biomedical detection chips; nanometer-scale structural devices; ultrafast laser processes; semiconductor device processes; smart opto-electro-mechanical integration; surface engineering; functionalized films structure
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Graphene-based nanocomposites are redefining performance limits across electronics, energy, catalysis, separation, and biointerfaces by coupling graphene’s exceptional carrier mobility, mechanical robustness, and interfacial area with the complementary functions of polymers, ceramics, metals, MXenes, and other 2D nanomaterials. This Special Issue invites contributions that elucidate structure–property performance relationships enabled by deliberate architecture and chemistry, e.g., covalent/π–π functionalization, defect and heteroatom engineering, hierarchical porosity, and 0D-to-3D hybridization. We particularly welcome advances in scalable, sustainable fabrication (solution processing, laser/photonic patterning, additive manufacturing, and green synthesis), and in situ/operando characterization and multiscale modeling that reveal charge/ion transport, thermal pathways, and mechanical reliability under realistic operating conditions. Target applications include high-rate energy storage, electrocatalysis and photocatalysis, selective membranes, flexible and wearable sensors, electromagnetic shielding, thermal management, and biomedical/antimicrobial coatings. Submissions should emphasize quantitative benchmarking, reproducibility, stability, and lifecycle considerations (EHS and recyclability). By assembling these advances, the Special Issue aims to chart actionable design rules for next-generation graphene nanocomposites that are manufacturable, durable, and ready for translation.
Dr. Zhao-Chi Chen
Prof. Dr. Tien-Li Chang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- graphene nanocomposites
- 2D materials
- functionalization and defect engineering
- laser/photonic processing
- additive manufacturing
- flexible/wearable sensors
- energy storage and conversion
- electro/photocatalysis
- in situ/operando characterization
- machine learning guided materials design
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