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Polymer/Ceramic Composites, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2025 | Viewed by 1141

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Zoilo Gonzalez

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Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Department, University of Cordoba, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
Interests: colloidal processing; particles surface modification; coatings; photo-electroactive materials; cellulose nanofibers; bioengineering
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Prof. Dr. Begoña Ferrari

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Institute of Ceramic and Glass (ICV), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), 28049 Madrid, Spain
Interests: colloidal processing; coatings; ceramics; polymer/ceramic compounds; metal/ceramic compounds; additive manufacturing
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Dr. Ana Ferrandez-Montero

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Instituto de Cerámica y Vidrio, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Campus de Cantoblanco, c/Kelsen 5, 28049 Madrid, Spain
Interests: biomaterials; biodegradable; drug delivery; in vitro; polymer composites; additive manufacturing; colloidal processing
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The incorporation of inorganic phases in continuous polymeric matrices is considered a key technology for the future. Composite materials show differential characteristics, since dispersed phases improve the properties of the polymeric matrix and/or provide it with new functionalities, while the continuous phase provides versatility and support to inorganic materials. Some examples are the improvement in the mechanical properties of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers, bactericidal compounds that incorporate photocatalytic nanoparticles, or bioactive and biodegradable compounds with dispersed bioglasses or bioceramics.

The wide number of applications makes exploring new compositions incorporating dispersed ceramic and/or metal–ceramic phases challenging, as well as providing manufacturing processes that can overcome the intrinsic property mismatch of such different materials.

This Special Issue will cover innovations in processes, compositions, and applications of new polymer/ceramic composites, profiting from polymers’ benefits in the additive manufacturing of 3D pieces and coating processes, and the increasingly widespread use of bioresources for the development of biodegradable polymeric matrices.

Dr. Zoilo Gonzalez
Prof. Dr. Begoña Ferrari
Dr. Ana Ferrandez-Montero
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • functional composites
  • polymer/ceramic composites
  • reinforced polymers
  • biodegradable materials
  • bactericidal surfaces
  • biomaterials
  • catalytic composites
  • electroactive composites
  • bioresources
  • colloidal processing

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Tuning Biodegradation and Physicochemical Features of PLA/HAp Biomaterials by Incorporating Nanofibrillated Cellulose Through a Colloidal Processing Route
by Maria Eugenia Juan-Cano, Zoilo Gonzalez, Esther Rincón, Antonio Javier Sanchez-Herencia, Begoña Ferrari and Ana Ferrández-Montero
Polymers 2025, 17(12), 1595; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17121595 - 7 Jun 2025
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Biomaterials play a fundamental role in providing a porous structure that mimics the natural structure of human bone and serves as a support while tissue regenerates. With the use of biodegradable materials, it is possible to avoid unnecessary second surgeries for implant removal. [...] Read more.
Biomaterials play a fundamental role in providing a porous structure that mimics the natural structure of human bone and serves as a support while tissue regenerates. With the use of biodegradable materials, it is possible to avoid unnecessary second surgeries for implant removal. The main objective of this article has been focused on modifying the degradation rate of a biodegradable composite material based on polylactic acid (PLA) reinforced with hydroxyapatite (HAp) by incorporating nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC), capable of tuning the porosity within the matrix. To introduce NFC into the composite material, a colloidal processing approach was chosen to improve and ensure its compatibility with the polymeric matrix. The incorporation of different ratios of NFC generally decreases the mechanical properties, but by adjusting the ratio of HAp/NFC content, this parameter is normalized. The hydrophilicity of the composite is improved by HAp/NFC incorporation, and degradation tests confirm that an increase in the percentage of NFC in the matrix is directly proportional to an increase in the degradation rates of the material. These results represent a significant improvement in personalized medicine, where the design of biodegradable biomaterials with hierarchical and controlled porosity opens new paths in the development of therapies and treatments personalized for each patient. Full article
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Effect of Annealing on the Mechanical Properties of Composites of PLA Mixed with Mg and with HA
by Carmen Sánchez González, Aurora Pérez Jiménez, Mauro Malvé and Cristina Díaz Jiménez
Polymers 2025, 17(9), 1207; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17091207 - 28 Apr 2025
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Polylactic acid (PLA) is a bioresorbable and biocompatible material and is a promising alternative to the current materials used for permanent implants as it has osteosynthesis properties. However, this material has some drawbacks due to its low mechanical and thermal resistance after 3D [...] Read more.
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a bioresorbable and biocompatible material and is a promising alternative to the current materials used for permanent implants as it has osteosynthesis properties. However, this material has some drawbacks due to its low mechanical and thermal resistance after 3D printing. Extensive research has been conducted to improve the properties of this material, for example, with the addition of other compounds, such as magnesium (Mg) or Hydroxyapatite (HA). These reinforced materials have been shown to reduce the internal stress of the matrix of PLA, improving the thermal, optical and structural properties of the material, even though the performance achieved is lower than needed to be implanted. In addition, although it is known that the addition of Mg or HA affects the mechanical performance of the material, mechanical properties have not been studied in the literature. Thus, the aim of this study is to research the effect of thermal post-processing based on annealing of composites made of PLA with Mg and PLA with HA, manufactured by fused filament fabrication, with the goal of finding an improvement in the mechanical properties of these materials. As a result, different designs of annealing processes have been studied with different reinforced materials and their mechanical properties have been compared, studying axial traction and compression, radial compression as well as flexibility, among others. The comparative results achieved show the relevance of the design of the annealing process for the improvement of the mechanical properties of these materials. Full article
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