Multifunctional Nanocomposites: Facile Scalable Synthesis and Advanced Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Nanocomposites have been considered valuable podia for developing advanced applications in various fields with improved performance. Nanocomposites are a class of nanomaterials wherein one or more phases, present in nano-sized dimensions (zero dimension, one dimension, and two dimensions), are embedded in ceramic, metal, or polymer materials. Nanocomposites differ from conventional composite materials due to the nanoscale dimensions of the filler phase and the exceptionally high surface-to-volume ratio of this phase. It often results in unique mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, or catalytic properties controlled by factors such as local chemistry, mobility, morphology, or crystallinity. In addition, nanocomposites often offer a combination of several properties, making them even more attractive as multifunctional materials in the future, with potential applications in aerospace, healthcare, energy materials, sensors, and other systems.

This Special Issue, entitled Multifunctional Nanocomposites: Facile Scalable Synthesis and Advanced Applications, aims to present a collection of articles on recent developments in the field of the facile synthesis of nanocomposites using environmentally friendly and scalable methods along with novel and improved applications. This Special Issue will focus on the synthesis, processing, properties, modelling, and applications of various nanocomposites. Original research articles, reviews, letters to the editor, and short communications are welcome.

Dr. Saurabh Pathak
Dr. Vidya Nand Singh
Prof. Dr. Sang-Koog Kim
Prof. Dr. Xu Wang
Guest Editors

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