Interface Structures and Properties in Nanocomposites
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editors
Interests: preparation and performance research of composite materials; solid-phase welding; processing and simulation
Interests: preparation and performance research of composite materials; solid-phase additive manufacturing and simulation
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Dear Colleagues,
The performance of nanocomposites is fundamentally governed by the structure and behavior of interfaces between the nanoscale fillers and the matrix. These interfacial regions dictate critical properties including mechanical strength, electrical and thermal conductivity, catalytic activity, and chemical stability. With recent advances in nanomaterial synthesis and interface engineering, there is growing potential to tailor interfacial architectures at the atomic scale in order to achieve unprecedented multifunctional performance.
This Special Issue aims to present cutting-edge research and reviews on the design, characterization, modeling, and application of interfaces in nanocomposites. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Atomic-scale interfacial engineering and functionalization;
- Advanced characterization techniques (e.g., in situ TEM, spectroscopy, scattering methods);
- Theoretical and computational studies of interface phenomena;
- Role of interfaces in mechanical, electrical, thermal, and electrochemical properties;
- Applications in energy storage, catalysis, sensors, structural materials, and electronic devices.
We welcome contributions that explore both fundamental mechanisms and practical applications, highlighting how interface control can break conventional property trade-offs. This Special Issue invites original research articles and reviews from leading researchers in the field, offering a platform to share insights and foster collaboration in the rapidly evolving domain of nanocomposite materials. Manuscripts should be submitted online through the Nanomaterials submission system. All submissions will undergo rigorous peer review. We look forward to your valuable contributions.
Dr. Shuai Zhang
Dr. Ruishan Xie
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanocomposites
- interface engineering
- mechanical properties
- interfacial characterization
- multifunctional materials
- interfaces
- structure–property relationship
- thermal and electrical properties
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