Multifunctional Polymers and Their Composites: Design, Processing and Properties

Dear Colleagues,

Polymer nanocomposites combine the unique physical and chemical properties of nanofillers with the flexibility of polymers, playing an important role in many functional applications, including stealth, electromagnetic shielding, and thermal and conductive materials. Advanced polymer nanocomposites with superior performance have attracted more and more attention in the fields of aerospace, vehicles and ships, and civil engineering, especially in terms of the intelligent manufacturing and health monitoring of composite structures. This Special Issue, entitled "Multifunctional Polymers and Their Composites: Design, Processing and Properties", not only discusses the field of multifunctional nanocomposites, which has become a hot topic recently, but also introduces the intelligent manufacturing and health monitoring of composite materials. The scope of the Special Issue includes the design and preparation of nanocomposites, as well as health monitoring during the manufacturing and service of nanocomposites. We are eager to receive original contributions that focus on the following related topics:

  Surface modification and dispersion of nanomaterials;
  Interface design and control of multiscale composites;
  Forming principle of functional nanocomposites;
  Functional verification of composite materials;
  Sensor design and controllable standby;
  Sensor response mechanism;
  Manufacturing monitoring and process optimization of composite components;
  Structural health monitoring and fault early warning technology for composite components.

Dr. Lu Zhang
Prof. Dr. Shaowei Lu
Dr. Xiaoqiang Wang
Guest Editors

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