Polymeric Hybrid Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Energy Applications

Dear Academic and Industrial Colleagues,

At present, there is rapid growth regarding innovations in the field of biomedical engineering and energy technologies. During the last 35 years, numerous ground-breaking research outputs have been commercialized. High-quality, durable and efficient bioimplants, biocompatible nanomaterials, artificial organs, artificial skin, energy devices for the human body, flexible electronic, robust batteries, and high-performance supercapacitors  are some examples of the inventions which have been commercialized for use. At present, in-depth investigations and efforts are being made to develop smart materials and humanoid robots especially for the next generation of defense, space exploration, and medical utilities. The aforementioned inventions and developments fundamentally depend on the nature and physical characteristics of the materials being used. Thus, structural and electronic manipulation within the existing materials and their suitable applications are crucial, and we cannot cater to the needs of new technologies using only traditional materials.

This Special Issue will bring together original research, mini review, research prospect, and comprehensive state-of-the-art articles on polymeric hybrid nanomaterials for biomedical and energy-related applications. It will highlight new synthetic approaches, surface manipulation, and device fabrication for the applications linked to biomedical and energies. A key feature of this Special Issue is that it offers open-source rapid sharing of noteworthy research outcomes in the field of polymeric hybrid nanomaterials. We invite all researchers in this field to submit their work related to hybrid nanopolymeric materials that may be used for biomedical and energy applications.

Research areas of interest for this Special Issue include but are not restricted to the following:

• Organic–inorganic hybrid nanomaterials
• Molecules for energy and medical utilities
• Nanomaterials for biomedical engineering
• Biocompatible nanomaterials
• Biomedical materials
• Nanocarbons (graphene, graphene oxide, CNTs, nanoionics, fullerenes etc.) for biomedical and energy applications
• Polymeric nanohybrids: synthesis, surface manipulation, and device fabrication
• Applied energy nanosystems
• Nanomaterials for green energy
• Biopolymers for energy applications

Dr. Sumanta Sahoo
Dr. Santosh K Tiwari
Dr. Kunn Hadinoto Ong
Guest Editors

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