Nanocomposites of Polymers and Inorganic Particles

Dear Colleagues,

In the last few years, significant efforts have been devoted to design, fabricate and exploit nanocomposite materials based on inorganic nanoparticles incorporated in a polymer matrix. The extraordinary interest in such materials relies on the large range of properties that can arise from the synergic combination of the features of nanoparticles and host polymer. Indeed, the original size dependent physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials (semicondunting, metals, oxides and magnetic nanoparticles), joint with the high processability, the defined chemistry and the morphology of polymers and block copolymers, finally turn out in innovative materials, with high technological impact in a variety of advanced application in photonic, optoelectronics, sensing, environmental, energy conversion, biological and biomedical fields.

The aim of the Special Issue is to focus on recent developments, advancements and future prospectives of such a fascinating and largely multidisciplinar field. Topics will include preparative approaches, functionalization strategies of nanoparticles and polymers, integration of nanocomposites in devices, additive manufacturing materials and processes and nanocomposite advanced application. Authors are welcomed to provide their contribution on the aforementioned aspects and on other subjects relevant for the theme. Review articles will be also welcome.

Dr. Marinella Striccoli
Dr. Roberto Comparelli
Dr. Annamaria Panniello
Guest Editors

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