Advanced Polymer Matrix Nanocomposite Materials

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will focus on polymer nanocomposites in the context  of comparing the properties of different types of graphene, graphene derivatives and other nanofillers (carbon nanotubes (CNT), montmorillonites (MMT), etc.) introduced into the polymer matrix. In particular, the aim is to present a comparison of various types of nanomodifiers and their influences on the properties of this group of polymer materials.

These new nanocomposites, based on the polymer matrix, exhibit special properties, including strong mechnical properties, thermal stability, and permeability, in comparison to non-modified polymers. This group of materials provides a wide range of application possibilities, being of particular importance in those applications which require materials with higher thermal or mechanical properties.

This Special Issue, entitled “Advanced Polymer Matrix Nanocomposite Materials”, will be focused on the most recent advances in nanocomposite polymer materials, from the synthesis of polymer nanocomposites and their characterization to the potential application of these materials.

In this Special Issue of Materials, I would like to invite authors to submit original papers and reviews on polymer nanocomposites.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Polymer /graphene nanocomposites;
• Polymer/CNT nanocomposites;
• Polymer/MMT nanocomposites;
• Thermal analysis of the polymer nanocomposite materials;
• Theory of polymer nanocomposite material characterization;
• Application of polymer nanocomposites.

Dr. Michał Strankowski
Prof. Józef Tadeusz Haponiuk
Guest Editors

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