Reinforced Polymer Composites with Natural and Nano Fillers
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2026 | Viewed by 650
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Interests: electrically conductive adhesives (ECAs); resin-based composite materials; conductive polymers; corrosion-resistant materials and coatings
Interests: electrochromic energy storage device; bioelectronics; hydrogel electronics
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Dear Colleagues,
Polymer composites reinforced with natural and nano fillers have attracted significant attention due to their potential to combine high performance with sustainability. Natural fibers and bio-based fillers offer low density, renewability, and cost-effectiveness, while nanomaterials such as nano-clays, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and metal oxides contribute to enhanced mechanical, thermal, barrier, and functional properties. The synergy between natural and nano fillers opens new avenues for designing advanced composite systems suitable for structural and multifunctional applications across automotive, aerospace, marine, packaging, and biomedical fields.
This Special Issue aims to present the latest developments in the synthesis, processing, characterization, and application of reinforced polymer composites using natural and/or nano fillers. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and communications on topics including, but not limited to, interface engineering, hybrid filler systems, biodegradable composites, surface modification of fillers, and performance optimization. Contributions that explore green processing methods and promote environmental sustainability are particularly encouraged.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Ge Cao
Dr. He Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- conductive polymers
- natural fiber composites
- nanofiller reinforcement
- biodegradable composites
- interface engineering
- hybrid filler systems
- surface modification of fillers
- green processing technologies
- sustainable polymer materials
- multifunctional nanocomposites
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