Recent Trends in Functional Nanocomposites: Synthesis and Performance

Dear Colleagues,

Functional nanocomposites normally consist of nanocomponent and matrix. The nanocomponent could be organic, inorganic, or metallic materials with various nanostructures e.g., nanoparticles, nanofibers and nanosheets, etc. and the matrix could be polymers, ceramics, and metals. Functional nanocomposites possess outstanding properties and multi-functions from nanocomponent with intrinsic performance and the nano-synergistic effect of nanocomponent and matrix. This Special Issue is proposed to cover the recent developments and future opportunities in the design, synthesis and manufacturing of nanocomposites and also the unique performance in optics, thermal, electrics, wettability and stimuli-responsive behaviors. In this regard, original research papers, short communications, and review articles are welcome in this Special Issue. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Synthesis technics of nanocomposites
• Advanced manufacturing of nanocomposites (additive manufacturing, 3D printing, laser processing, photolithography, etc.)
• Nanocomposites for optical application (smart windows, structure colors, emitting material)
• Nanocomposites for thermal management (high thermal conductivity materials, thermal insulation materials, thermal emission, etc.)
• Functional coating (Superhydrophobic coating, anti-icing coating, surface hardening, friction resistance, etc.)
• Stimuli-responsive materials (mechano-optical materials, electronic sensors, dynamic deformation, shape-memory materials, etc.)

Prof. Dr. Dengteng Ge
Prof. Dr. Xiaoming Yang
Dr. Zhenyu Li
Dr. Jian Liu
Guest Editors

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Prof. Dr. Dengteng Ge
Prof. Dr. Xiaoming Yang
Dr. Zhenyu Li
Dr. Jian Liu
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Materials is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.