Synthesis and Structure of Nanocomposites

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue brings together cutting-edge research focused on the synthesis methods, structural design, and application-driven development of nanocomposites across diverse material platforms. By integrating insights from chemistry, materials science, and engineering, the collected works highlight novel strategies for achieving precise control over nanocomposite architecture and function.

The Issue spans a broad spectrum of nanocomposite types, with emphasis on three key areas:

• Polymer Nanocomposites: This section features studies that explore the incorporation of nanofillers into polymer matrices.
• Metal Matrix Nanocomposites (MMNCs): This section features research on incorporating ceramic nanoparticles into metallic matrices.
• Biomedical Nanocomposites: Contributions in this area focus on the development of nanocomposites for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and antimicrobial surfaces.

Across all areas, a wide range of synthesis routes is employed, including in situ polymerization, sol-gel processing, solution casting, melt blending, powder metallurgy, spark plasma sintering, electrospinning, and layer-by-layer assembly. These methods are selected based on their ability to control filler dispersion, interfacial bonding, phase distribution, and nanoscale morphology, key factors that determine the overall performance of the nanocomposites.

Complementing these synthesis techniques, advanced characterization tools such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM/TEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) are employed to investigate the relationship between structure and function at the molecular and nanoscale levels.

Together, the contributions in this Issue offer a comprehensive view of current trends and future directions in nanocomposite research, serving as a valuable resource for scientists and engineers aiming to design materials with multifunctional and application-specific properties.

Dr. Sonia Letichevsky
Dr. Zahra Heydari
Guest Editors

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