Dear Colleagues,

It is well-known that polymers or matrix polymers have been used for different purposes in order to meet the most recurrent needs of society in all areas so as to improve living standards. The use of organic and inorganic nanoparticles added to polymers has been intensively investigated in the last decade due to improvements in the physicochemical properties possessed by polymers. One advantage of using natural or functionalized polymers in the synthesis of in situ nanoparticles is the control of their composition, size and shape. This Special Issue will explore the synthesis of new nanocomposites with synthetic or natural polymers and with organic and inorganic nanoparticles, and the in situ synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles, as well as the synthesis and biosynthesis of nanoparticles with antimicrobial, conductive and thermal properties. This Special Issue will allow readers to optimize and learn about new nanocomposites design and new functionalized nanoparticles, which will lead to a new perspective in research aimed at specific applications. Original full articles, reviews and communications are welcome.

The topics covered by this Special Issue include:

• Synthesis of nanoparticles through natural polymers in situ;
• Synthesis of nanoparticles through functionalized polymers in situ;
• Synthesis of nanocomposites with antimicrobial, conductive and thermal properties;
• Synthesis of nanocomposites by different processes (molten-blown, molten extrusion, solution extrusion, etc.) and their possible application;
• Synthesis of inorganic and organic nanoparticles with antimicrobial, optical, and conductive properties;
• Characterization of nanocomposites (Polymer-nanoparticle) with application potentials.

Dr. Marissa Pérez-Alvarez
Dr. Gregorio Cadenas-Pliego
Guest Editors

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• engineering polymer
• metal nanoparticles (copper, titanium oxide, zirconium oxide, selenium, silver, copper oxide, zinc oxide nanoparticles, etc.)
• carbon nanoparticles (carbon black, graphene, MWCN nanoparticles, etc.)
• antimicrobial properties
• natural polymers
• nanocomposites