Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composite

Dear Colleagues,

Advanced high-performance polymer nanocomposites are receiving tremendous attention for their breadth of applications, as large strides have been made in designing, processing, synthesis, characterization, and high-end user applications. Many applications require polymer nanocomposites to be lighter, stronger, and more durable with tunable properties.  Great progress has been made in the design and synthesis of smarter and versatile nanocomposites to promote human welfare. High-performance polymer nanocomposites reinforced by fibers and other fillers have been successful in aerospace and automotive applications owing to their superior strength. Nonetheless, further strides are needed to develop nanocomposites for self-healing, biocompatible, and high-energy storage applications. The intention of this Special Issue is to collect recent articles in the field of fiber-reinforced polymer nanocomposites and their applications. This Special Issue will cover topics such as functional polymer nanocomposites, carbon nanotubes and nanofibers, graphene, polymer–fiber interphase, degradation and stability, smart and self-healing polymer nanocomposites, shape–memory polymers, and their MD simulations.

Dr. Dilip Depan
Dr. William Chirdon
Dr. Ahmed Khattab
Guest Editors

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