Multifunctional Polymeric Nanocomposites

Dear Colleagues,

The multifunctionality of polymeric nanocomposites is of great interest to the scientific and technological community. The enhancement of their properties (e.g., electrical and thermal conductivity, thermoelectricity, mechanical resistance, flame resistance, electromagnetic barrier, charge dissipation) needs to improve the interaction, at the nanoscopic level, between polymer chains and different types of nanoparticles. This condition has been possible by improving the distribution and dispersion of nanoparticles and increasing compatibility between both phases, either through surface modification of nanoparticles or polymer chains. Several processes, such as ultrasound-assisted technology, have been of great help to reach this goal. Furthermore, new trends for developing materials, such as reverse design, could be used to discover new multifunctional polymeric nanocomposites.

This Special Issue aims to present full research papers, communications, and review articles based on the latest advances in the synthesis, characterization, processing, and applications of multifunctional polymeric nanocomposites. Fields that will be covered include but are not limited to:

·        Synthesis or development of new polymeric nanocomposites;

·        Enhancement in polymer/nanoparticle interfaces by green chemistry methodologies;

·        Structure–property relationships of multifunctional polymeric nanocomposites;

·        Advanced polymeric nanocomposite characterization and applications;

·        Simulation and inverse design of polymeric nanocomposites;

·        New processing technologies (e.g., microinjection, 3D print, ultrasound-assisted process) of polymeric nanocomposites.

Dr. José M. Mata-Padilla
Guest Editor