Physical and Mechanical Properties of Advanced Micro-/Nano-Composite Materials

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to invite you to revisit and share your recent advances in functional and structural composite materials. When two distinct materials mix, novel behaviors beyond the rules of the mixture often emerge, especially when phase separation reaches the nano-scale. Interfaces play a crucial role in these systems; from electrical, thermal, and mechanical points of view, these regions are to be targeted and utilized for our benefit. This Special Issue welcomes contributions on the processing–structure–property relationships in composite materials for electronic, structural, and energy applications, highlighting the design power of matrix/filler chemistry, dimensionality, and surface treatments, as well as the capability of novel characterization methods and modelling efforts. Topics of interest include and are not limited to the following:

• Micro-/nano-material synthesis and processing techniques for improved compounding and structure–property relationships;
• Physical/mechanical characterization and modeling methods for functional and structural composite materials;
• Filler–matrix interactions and effects on mechanical, thermomechanical, dielectric, electrochemical, and optical properties;
• Interface electrical/thermal transport, absorption, friction, and energy generation/dissipation;
• Demonstration and performance prediction in electronics and industrial applications.

Original contributions in the forms of reviews, full papers, and communications are all welcome.

Dr. Jiaxiong Li
Dr. Dong An
Prof. Dr. Rong Zhang
Guest Editors

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