Dear Colleagues,

The scope of the Special Issue covers aspects of synthesis, processing, structural and functional properties and applications of nanocomposites and multi-functional organic-inorganic hybrid materials. The Special Issue is aimed to be multi-disciplinary, yet with an overarching theme of achieving, understanding, and taking full advantages of these emerging materials, which often possess unsurpassed properties due to “nano-scale” and "hybrid" phenomena. Original contributions and reviews in the relevant topics are called for in the following specific topics and their related fields.

Materials

• Synthesis and processing methodology
• Dispersion of nanoparticles
• Hierarchical nanocomposites and porous nanocomposites/foams
• Organic/inorganic hybrid materials
• Nano-inks or coatings for and 2D/3D printing technology
• New and emerging nano-fillers, e.g., 2D materials, quantum dots, cellulosic nanofibers, carbon dots, metal-organic frameworks

Properties

• Nano-toughening, nano-reinforcement and nano-confinement
• Abrasion and fire resistant properties
• Mechanical and rheological properties
• Electrical, thermal, optical, electronic and magnetic properties
• Biological properties, e.g., antimicrobial and anti-fouling properties, biomimmicry

Applications

• Nanocomposites for environmental protection and water treatment, e.g., membranes
• Applications in electronics, optoelectronics, energy storage and conversion
• Applications in biomedicine, personal care, food packaging, defense, and sports

Emerging topics

• “Green” nanocomposites
• Perception and misperception of nanocomposites toxicity
• Industrial perspective: low hanging fruits in nanocomposites

Prof. Dr. Xiao ‘Matthew’ Hu
Guest Editor

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• organic-inorganic hybrid
• nanocomposites
• multi-functionality
• nano-particles
• surfaces and interfaces
• properties and applications
• emerging challenges