Fiber Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites

Dear Colleagues,

The continuous development and appearance on the market of new high-performance reinforcing nanomaterials in polymer composites has constituted a strong challenge for researchers to design and adapt new functional composites for numerous applications. Of these, fiber reinforced polymer nanocomposites have been the subject of investigation in recent years. The aim of this Special Issue is to gain deep insights into the reinforcing effects of various nanofillers on the mechanical and physical properties of polymer nanocomposites.

Nanofillers can be classified into natural and synthetic-based. Nanocellulose, nanoclay, graphene and MXene, carbon nanofibers and nanotubes, silica nanoparticles, and ZnO quantum dots are examples of common nanofillers used in polymer composites. Most have several interesting features, such as large specific surface area, renewability, high crystallinity, and surface functionalization capability.

Interestingly, the research in the field of fiber reinforced polymer nanocomposites has generated many findings which have positively contributed in terms of their many applications, such in packaging, biomedical science, automotives, electronics, structural materials, aerospace, textile, the military, and more. Despite the great achievements, the overall performance of fiber reinforced polymer composites is sometimes insufficient for emerging industrial applications. Thus, more studies on properties such as their electrical, thermal, fire-resistant, and electromagnetic shielding properties are urgently needed.

In this Special Issue, recent advances on the three basic aspects of processing, characterization and properties will be covered. Submissions describing both synthetic and natural nanofiller-based composites are welcome. Moreover, several important aspects, such as the production of nanofillers, characterization of surface and interfacial properties, as well as economic feasibility and future perspectives are welcomed.

Considering the great importance of this fascinating area of research, the goal of this Special Issue is to present a selection of reference papers, reviews, or communications representing the latest results in the field of polymer nanocomposites, which will enrich current and future literature data.

Dr. R.A. Ilyas
Guest Editor

Dr. N. M. Nurazzi
Dr. M. N. F. Norrrahim
Guest Editor Assistants

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