Preparation and Application of Functional Nanocomposites

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue on “Preparation and Application for Functional Nanocomposites” is dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality original research articles or comprehensive reviews on cutting-edge developments in this interdisciplinary field. In the past few years, functional nanocomposites have received huge consideration and become hot issues. Different kinds of functional nanocomposites have been developed for various types of applications, and also to enhance the effectiveness and environmental friendliness of these materials. The increase in interest in these functional nanocomposite materials could be because of their properties, such as their ease of preparation, cost efficiency, multifunctionality, and wide ranges of applications. These novel properties make them a hot topic in different fields of study.

Thus, works that are relevant to the preparation and application of functional nanocomposites with in-depth understanding, development of new functional nanocomposites, enhancement of functionality, as well as work that can pave the way for both academic and real-world applications in the form of original papers or review articles are highly welcomed.

With an emphasis on the preparation and application of functional nanocomposites, the most recent research on these topics, covering all aspects concerning functional nanocomposites, is warmly welcomed in this Special Issue. Potential topics include but are not limited to the following: antibacterial; electrical and thermal conductivity/insulation; energy harvesting and storage; green flame-retardant; magnetic; optical; oil–water separation; phase change; photocatalytic; pyroelectric/thermoelectric; photothermal conversion; sensing and actuation; stimuli-responsiveness; self-cleaning; shape memory; self-healing; sewage treatment; and waste treatment

Dr. Chang Mou Wu
Dr. Kebena Gebeyehu Motora
Guest Editors

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