Development and Characterisation of Novel Polymeric Materials and Composites

Dear Colleagues, 

Molecular are the fundamental units of materials. Molecular sciences are unraveling the wide variety of phenomena relevant to materials. Based on the foundation of molecular science, the intersection between molecular science and materials, and life science, as well as the promotion of molecular science to sustainable development, frontier research in molecular science includes precise synthesis and preparation of molecular systems, controllable assembly of molecules, construction and application of molecular functional systems, etc. In particular, with advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology, different varieties of novel polymeric materials and composites are being developed with unique acoustic, electric, magnetic, optical, catalytic, thermal and mechanical properties. These are instrumental in achieving progress in the areas of Energy, Materials, Life, Environment, etc. Therefore, this is a fitting time to present a summary of the progress made in the field of novel polymeric materials and composites. We welcome submissions either in the form of reviews on a particular topic or recent original research results. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Novel polymeric materials and composites Functional nanoparticles;
• Nanocoatings and nanocomposites;
• Surface and Interface Science;
• Self-Assembly;
• Energy storage material;
• Catalytic materials;
• Adverse effects of nanomaterials;
• Future perspectives for novel polymeric materials and composites;
• Role of nanomaterials in medicine.

Dr. Qingwei Liao
Dr. Kunn Hadinoto Ong
Guest Editors

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