Nanofiber and Nanomaterial Composites: Energy, Healthcare and Beyond

A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanocomposite Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026

Special Issue Editors

Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
Interests: nanocomposites manufacturing; applications; engineering nanomaterial design; biomaterials mechanics
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Materials Science and Engineering Area, Escuela Superior de Ciencias Experimentales y Tecnología, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Calle Tulipán s/n, Móstoles, 28933 Madrid, Spain
Interests: multifunctional composite materials; self-healing materials; 3D printed nanocomposites; structural health monitoring
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Nanofibers and nanomaterial composites, characterized by their unique structural, mechanical, electrical, optical, and magnetic properties, have emerged as a transformative class of materials at the convergence of materials science, engineering, and nanotechnology. Their multifunctional nature opens vast possibilities for applications across diverse domains, including energy storage, biomedical engineering, environmental remediation, and beyond. The purpose of this Special Issue, “Nanofiber and Nanomaterial Composites: Energy, Healthcare and Beyond,” is to highlight the latest advances, emerging challenges, and future directions in this rapidly expanding field. This issue seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for contributions that explore the design, fabrication, processing, characterization, and applications of nanofibers, nanomaterials, and their hybrid composites. We particularly welcome studies that reveal fundamental insights into interfacial interactions, property enhancement mechanisms, and structure–property relationships, as well as works employing computational modeling, multiscale simulations, and advanced experimental characterization. Both fundamental research and application-driven investigations are encouraged. This Special Issue invites original research articles, critical reviews, perspectives, and short communications related to nanofiber and nanomaterial composite research. By bringing together diverse contributions from multiple disciplines, this issue aims to inspire innovative directions, foster cross-sectoral collaborations, and accelerate the translation of these advanced materials into next-generation technologies for energy, healthcare, and environmental solutions.

Dr. Lihua Lou
Prof. Dr. Alberto Jiménez Suárez
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • nanofibers
  • nanomaterials
  • composites
  • nanotechnology
  • energy storage
  • biomedical engineering

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