Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 2668
Special Issue Editor
Interests: conducting polymers; polymer nanocomposites; synthesis of polymers for energy applications; functional polymer fibers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the preparation and characterization of carbon-based polymer nanocomposites, aiming to improve the mechanical and functional properties of polymer materials. This Special Issue deals with the fabrication techniques employed to incorporate carbon materials into polymer matrices, exploring various methods like solution blending, melt processing, and chemical vapor deposition. Each method offers distinct advantages and challenges, affecting the dispersion and alignment of carbon materials within the polymer matrix. Understanding these fabrication techniques is crucial to achieving optimal composite properties. The characterization process employs a range of sophisticated analytical techniques, which provide valuable insights into the composite's microstructure, mechanical behavior, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity.
This Special Issue entitled “Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications, 2nd Edition”, aims to form a collection of high-quality original/review papers focusing on recent progress and new preparations in the application of carbon-based polymer nanocomposites, including (a) the synthesis and surface modification of carbon materials; (b) the tailored control of carbon materials’ size, concentration, and orientation in a polymer matrix; (c) interfacial property control between carbon materials and the polymer matrix; (d) the evaluation of carbon materials’ dispersion state in the polymer matrix; (e) and the development of new applications using carbon-based polymer nanocomposites and various nanocomposites.
Prof. Dr. Jea Uk Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- carbon materials
- polymers
- nanocomposites
- preparation
- characterization
- applications
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