Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites
A section of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360).
Section Information
The Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites of Polymers aims to rapidly publish high quality contributions on fundamental and applied science of polymer composite materials. Understanding the processing–structure–properties relationship is crucial for the development of advanced materials. Thus, we encourage the submission of manuscripts that provide novel insights and reviews that report significant advances in the field. Manuscripts addressing key challenges faced by the multiple application areas of composites, such as transport, energy, infrastructure, maritime, health care technology, and recreational products, are welcomed.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Design of polymer composites and nanocomposites
- Fiber-reinforced polymers
- Biomedical composites
- Structural composites
- Multifunctional composites
- Biomimetic and eco composites
- Polymer foams
- Smart composites
- Modelling of polymer composites and nanocomposites
- Self-healing of polymer composites and nanocomposites
- Life cycle assessment of polymer composites and nanocomposites
Keywords
composites; nanocomposites; micro-nanoparticles; fiber; structure–property relationship; physical characterization; mechanical characterization; morphological characterization; applications; modelling; self-healing; smart; biocomposites
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Advances in High-Performance Resins and Composites (Deadline: 15 August 2022)
- Micro- and Nanoparticles Synthesis Using Microfluidic Approaches (Deadline: 20 August 2022)
- Multifunctional Polymer Composites Reinforced with Carbon Materials—Structure, Properties and Application (Deadline: 20 August 2022)
- Multifunctional Polymer Composites Based on 2D Graphene Related Materials (Deadline: 25 August 2022)
- Advances in Multifunctional Polymer-Based Nanocomposites (Deadline: 30 August 2022)
- Wood Polymer Composites: Modification, Processing and Characterization (Deadline: 31 August 2022)
- Polymer Nanocomposites for the Removal of Pollutants from Contaminated Water (Deadline: 31 August 2022)
- Flame-Retardant Polymer Composites (Deadline: 31 August 2022)
- Properties and Characterization of Polymers in Nanomaterials (Deadline: 31 August 2022)
- Reinforced Polymer Composites III (Deadline: 10 September 2022)
- Synthesis and Applications of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites (Deadline: 15 September 2022)
- Sustainable Polymer Composites: Properties, Characterizations and Applications (Deadline: 15 September 2022)
- Fabrication and Application of Biopolymer-Based Advanced Functional Materials (Deadline: 15 September 2022)
- Advanced Polymers for Pavement Application (Deadline: 15 September 2022)
- Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Manufacturing and Performance (Deadline: 20 September 2022)
- High-Performance Polymer-Based 3D Printing Composites (Deadline: 20 September 2022)
- Polymer-Based Nanoparticles: Fabrication and Medical Applications (Deadline: 20 September 2022)
- Development in Geopolymers (Deadline: 20 September 2022)
- Development in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (Deadline: 20 September 2022)
- Polyurethane Composites for Multifunctional Applications (Deadline: 25 September 2022)
- Polymer Blends and Synthesis for the Fabrication of Nanocomposites (Deadline: 25 September 2022)
- Polymer Matrix Composites for Electronic Components (Deadline: 25 September 2022)
- Preparation, Structure and Characterization of Polymer/Cement Composites (Deadline: 25 September 2022)
- Epoxy Resin and Epoxy Resin Based Polymer Materials (Deadline: 25 September 2022)
- Polymer Nanocomposites and Their Applications in Device and Construction (Deadline: 25 September 2022)
- Frontiers in Wood-Based Materials and Wood Polymer Composites (Deadline: 25 September 2022)
- High-Performance Thermally Conductive Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2022)
- High-Performance Energetic Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2022)
- Mechanical Properties and Durability of Advanced Polymers and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2022)
- Dynamic Behavior of Polymer Composite Materials and Structures (Deadline: 30 September 2022)
- New Horizons in Nanofillers Based Polymer Composites II (Deadline: 30 September 2022)
- Effect of Fillers in Polymer Blends (Deadline: 30 September 2022)
- Multifunctional Polymer (Nano)Composites: Structure-Property Relationships (Deadline: 5 October 2022)
- Graphene-Polymer Composites III (Deadline: 5 October 2022)
- Flame Retardant Polymeric Materials: Synthesis and Application (Deadline: 10 October 2022)
- Properties and Applications of Natural Polymers (Deadline: 15 October 2022)
- Structural Applications of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 15 October 2022)
- Recent Advances in Stimuli-Responsive Polymers for Drug Delivery (Deadline: 15 October 2022)
- Polymers Composites for Dental Applications (Deadline: 20 October 2022)
- Advanced Polymer Nanocomposites II (Deadline: 20 October 2022)
- Additive Manufacturing of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (Deadline: 20 October 2022)
- Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Polymers and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 20 October 2022)
- Nanostructured Polymers for Energy and Environmental Applications (Deadline: 25 October 2022)
- Polymer-Based Hybrid Composites (Deadline: 25 October 2022)
- Polymer and Hybrid Materials for Protective and Smart Coating Applications (Deadline: 25 October 2022)
- Polymer Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Applications (Deadline: 25 October 2022)
- Polymer-Metal Hybrid Materials (Deadline: 25 October 2022)
- Multi-Scale and Multi-Level Design of Advanced Composites and Structures (Deadline: 30 October 2022)
- Advanced Joining Technologies for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics (CFRTPs) (Deadline: 30 October 2022)
- Carbonaceous Fillers-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite for Multi-Functional Applications II (Deadline: 31 October 2022)
- Structural Integrity Assessment on Polymers and Composites (Deadline: 31 October 2022)
- Advanced Thermo-Conductive Polymers and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 5 November 2022)
- Polyurethane Composites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (Deadline: 5 November 2022)
- Development of Inorganic Polymers and Geopolymers (Deadline: 5 November 2022)
- Polymer/Particle Composites: New Advances and Applications (Deadline: 5 November 2022)
- Recent Advances in Thermosetting Materials and Composites (Deadline: 10 November 2022)
- Polymer Concrete and Composites (Deadline: 15 November 2022)
- Polymer Composites for Construction Application (Deadline: 15 November 2022)
- Cement-Based Composites: Design, Synthesis and Properties (Deadline: 18 November 2022)
- Advances in Polymer Matrix Composites: Synthesis, Characterization and Simulation (Deadline: 20 November 2022)
- Hydrogel Polymer Composites (Deadline: 20 November 2022)
- Characterizations, Properties, and Applications of Polymers with Graphene (Deadline: 20 November 2022)
- Functional Polymer Composites: Design, Preparation and Applications (Deadline: 25 November 2022)
- Dielectric Polymer Nanocomposites (Deadline: 25 November 2022)
- Advanced Polymer-Based Composites as Smart Materials (Deadline: 29 November 2022)
- Recent Developments in Geopolymer Composites (Deadline: 30 November 2022)
- Polymer Applications in Cell Cultures, Cell Behavior, and Tissue Engineering (Deadline: 30 November 2022)
- Advances in Functional Rubber and Elastomer Composites (Deadline: 30 November 2022)
- Synthesis and Application of Cellulose-Based Composites (Deadline: 30 November 2022)
- Polymeric Nanocomposite Foam (Deadline: 30 November 2022)
- Polymers and Polymer Composites for Food Packaging (Deadline: 30 November 2022)
- Advanced Polymer Composites: Structure-Property-Processing Relationships (Deadline: 5 December 2022)
- Advanced Polymer-Inorganic Composites (Deadline: 5 December 2022)
- Advanced Functional Polymer Composites: Preparation, Processing and Properties II (Deadline: 5 December 2022)
- Recent Advances in Cellulose-Polymer Composites (Deadline: 5 December 2022)
- Rubber Reinforced Polymer Composites (Deadline: 5 December 2022)
- Development of Functional Polymer Composites (Deadline: 10 December 2022)
- Advances and Innovations in Polymer Composite Nanofibers (Deadline: 10 December 2022)
- Advances in Functional Polymer Matrix Composites (Deadline: 10 December 2022)
- Carbon-Based Polymer Composites (Deadline: 15 December 2022)
- Composite Hydrogels Towards Next-Generation Functional Materials and Devices (Deadline: 15 December 2022)
- Polymers/Metal-Organic Framework Composites for Environmental Applications (Deadline: 15 December 2022)
- Polymer-Based Composites/Nanocomposites for Agriculture, Industry, Environmental and Medical (Deadline: 15 December 2022)
- Development in Carbon Based Polymer Materials: Structure, Processing, Properties and Applications (Deadline: 20 December 2022)
- Polymer Composites for Advanced Water Treatment Applications (Deadline: 20 December 2022)
- Advanced Thermoplastic Polymers and Composites (Deadline: 20 December 2022)
- Advanced Polymer Composites for Medical Applications (Deadline: 20 December 2022)
- Smart and Intelligent Composite Structures for Innovative Industrial and Space Applications: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (Deadline: 20 December 2022)
- Thermal Spraying of Polymers and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 25 December 2022)
- Graphene Reinforced Polymers and Composites (Deadline: 25 December 2022)
- Frontiers in 3D and 4D Printing for Polymers and Polymeric Composites (Deadline: 30 December 2022)
- Advanced Textile Based Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (Deadline: 30 December 2022)
- Advanced Polymer-Based Insulating Materials (Deadline: 30 December 2022)
- Polymers and Hybrid Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage (Deadline: 31 December 2022)
- Polymers (or Adhesives) and Polymer Composites for Construction Application (Deadline: 31 December 2022)
- Advanced FFF-Printed Polymeric Composites: Characterization, Modification, and Application (Deadline: 31 December 2022)
- Metal Nanoparticles–Polymers Hybrid Materials III (Deadline: 31 December 2022)
- Polymer-Metal Composites (Deadline: 5 January 2023)
- Recent Advances in Polyurethane Materials (Deadline: 5 January 2023)
- Resin-Based Polymers and Composite Materials (Deadline: 10 January 2023)
- Polymer Additives: Synthesis and Applications (Deadline: 10 January 2023)
- Cellulose Nanofibers and Cellulose Nanofiber Polymer Composites (Deadline: 10 January 2023)
- Polymer Nanocomposites and Their Applications (Deadline: 10 January 2023)
- Latest Research and Applications of Cellulose and Nanocellulose (Deadline: 10 January 2023)
- New Developments in Fiber Reinforced Polymer Materials (Deadline: 20 January 2023)
- Advanced Research on Thermal Properties and Flame Retardancy of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 20 January 2023)
- Carbon/Polymer Composite Materials (Deadline: 20 January 2023)
- Progress in Polymer Composites for Different Applications (Deadline: 20 January 2023)
- Preparation and Application of Wood Composite (Deadline: 25 January 2023)
- Next-Generation Advanced Polymeric Nanosystems (Deadline: 25 January 2023)
- Preparation and Application of Silica Polymer-Based Composite Coatings (Deadline: 25 January 2023)
- Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites in Structural Applications (Deadline: 25 January 2023)
- Polymer Matrix Composite: Functional Needs and Environmental Challenges (Deadline: 31 January 2023)
- Polymer-Modified Particles and Fibers—Improving the Functionality of Nanostructures (Deadline: 31 January 2023)
- Research on Protein Structure in Drug Design and Drug Delivery (Deadline: 31 January 2023)
- Graphene–Based Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites (Deadline: 31 January 2023)
- Polymer Blends and Composites (Deadline: 31 January 2023)
- Cellulose Based Composites (Deadline: 1 February 2023)
- Trends and Developments of Polymer Nanocomposites toward Multifunctional Applications (Deadline: 10 February 2023)
- Advanced Multi-Functional Polymer Composites (Deadline: 20 February 2023)
- Current Novelty of Polymer Based-Composites Used for Dental Applications (Deadline: 20 February 2023)
- Synthesis, Processing, Structure and Properties of Polymer Materials II (Deadline: 23 February 2023)
- Polymer Composites for Structural Strengthening (Deadline: 28 February 2023)
- Advanced Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites (Deadline: 28 February 2023)
- Advanced Polymer Hybrid Materials (Deadline: 10 March 2023)
- Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Mechanical Properties and Applications (Deadline: 10 March 2023)
- Conjugated Polymer: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications (Deadline: 15 March 2023)
- Polymer Composite Materials for Energy Storage (Deadline: 15 March 2023)
- Advances in Bio-Based and Biodegradable Polymeric Composites II (Deadline: 15 March 2023)
- Polymer-Based Composite Nanomaterials: Structure, Properties and Applications (Deadline: 3 July 2025)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Advances in Polymer Blends and Composites: Chemistry and Technology
- Advances in Polymeric Composites
- Functionalized Polymeric Composites for Energy Conversion Systems, Optoelectronic and Biomedical Applications
- Mechanics of Polymer Composites
- Polymer Nanocomposites
- Progress in Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites
- Reinforced Polymer Composites
