Synthesis and Properties of Nano-Based Composites

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue “Synthesis and Properties of Nano-Based Composites” is aimed at the preparation and characterization of high-performance composites containing different nano-additives. Nowadays, the study of various 0D, 1D, or 2D materials is in the forefront of world-wide research; however, the use of these materials in the final products is often problematic, not only because of the high prices of nanomaterials, but also because of their inconsiderable impact on the environment. On the other hand, the use of these materials in composites is reasonable, because usually, only a low content of nanomaterials can strongly influence the material properties.

This Special Issue will include composites containing 1D nanomaterials (CNTs), 2D layered nanomaterials (graphene, graphene oxides, etc.), nanostructured oxides, and others nanomaterials. Hence, proposed topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Graphene-based composites
• Graphene oxide-based composites
• CNT-based composites
• Cement-based materials with nano-additives
• High-temperature superconductors with nanoscale pinning centers
• Nano-based thermoelectrics
• Carbon-bonded alumina refractories with various nano-additives
• New trends in nano-based composites
• Environmental aspects of nano-based composites
• Construction materials with nano-additives
• Hygrothermal performance and durability of nano-based composites
• Application of nano-materials in the repair of culture heritage buildings and structures.

We believe that this topic is very real and interesting, and hence, we invite you to submit your contributions to this Special Issue with the best of your research activities.

Prof. Ondřej Jankovský
Prof. Zbyšek Pavlík
Guest Editors

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