Functional Metal-Polymer Composites: Formation, Properties and Applications II

Dear Colleagues,

Multifunctional composites based on polymers and metals are widely demanded materials, the use of which gives a significant economic effect in such priority areas as the environment, human health, energy, chemistry, biology, medicine, auto and aircraft construction, computer technology and others. Various combinations of metal and polymer make it possible to obtain composite materials with new functional properties. Composites based on polymer-modified metal have increased corrosion resistance, good protective and antifriction properties, lightweight of products, and other useful properties. Another type includes composites in which the matrix is a polymer material with a metal filler. Of particular interest are nanocomposites with nano and micro particles of metals or metal oxides distributed over the volume of the polymer. The polymer matrix mechanically stabilizes these particles, reduces surface passivation, and maintains the high activity of nanoparticles. Such nanocomposites are promising as photo- and electrocatalysts, capacitors and super capacitors, sensors, selective electrodes, materials with biocidal and antiseptic properties.

This special issue of the open-access journal Polymers aims at collecting cutting-edge original research papers and reviews on the topic “Functional Metal-Polymer Composites: Formation, Properties and Applications”. The main purpose of this special issue is to show new research advances in the forming technology of composites and nanocomposites based on polymers and metals; creation of composite materials with new functional properties; expansion the range of their practical use (but not limited to).

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Lidiia G. Kolzunova
Prof. Dr. Elena V. Shchitovskaya
Guest Editors

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