Functional Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Nanocomposites: From Synthesis to Applications
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanocomposite Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 13 February 2026 | Viewed by 1
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Dear Colleagues,
In the cutting-edge research field of contemporary materials science, functional organic/inorganic hybrid nanocomposites are emerging as an important research direction due to their unique properties and broad application potential. These composites ingeniously combine the flexibility and functionality of organic materials with the high strength and stability of inorganic materials, offering new opportunities for technological innovation in numerous fields.
This Special Issue focuses on functional organic/inorganic hybrid nanocomposites, aiming to comprehensively present the latest research achievements and progress in this field, ranging from fundamental synthesis methods to practical application explorations. In terms of synthesis, we will delve into various innovative preparation techniques, including in situ synthesis, the sol–gel method, and self-assembly technology, and a variety of other relevant areas. These methods not only enable precise control over the composition, structure, and morphology of the materials, but also provide a strong guarantee for achieving specific functional properties. Through in-depth research on the chemical reaction mechanisms, interfacial interactions, and process parameter optimization during the synthesis process, it is possible to develop hybrid nanocomposites with higher performance and more stable quality.
Functional organic/inorganic hybrid nanocomposites demonstrate extremely broad application prospects. In the energy field, they can be used as efficient electrode materials for batteries, supercapacitors, and other energy storage devices, significantly improving energy storage and conversion efficiency; in environmental science, they can be used for the adsorption, degradation and catalytic reactions of pollutants, providing new approaches to solving environmental problems; in biomedicine, with their good biocompatibility and unique physicochemical properties, they can be applied in drug carriers, biological imaging, tissue engineering, and other fields, bringing new hope for improving human health. In addition, in many other fields such as electronics, optics and catalysis, these composite materials are gradually coming to play an irreplaceable role.
We are pleased to invite researchers engaged in the study of functional organic/inorganic hybrid nanocomposites to contribute their latest research. Whether it is a report about new synthetic strategies, the in-depth analysis of material properties, or explorations and breakthroughs in practical application scenarios, your cutting-edge contributions are welcome. The aim of this publication is to present global knowledge, promote academic exchanges and cooperation in this field, and rapidly advance functional organic/inorganic hybrid nanocomposites, from laboratory research to practical industrial applications, injecting new vitality and impetus into the development of industry.
Dr. Shuilai Qiu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- organic/inorganic
- hybrid
- nanocomposites
- interface
- performance
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