Synthesis–Processing–Structure–Property Interrelationship of Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Physics and Theory".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2019) | Viewed by 44027
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomaterials synthesis; carbon nanotube; graphene; metal-organic framework; MXene; polymer processing; multifunctional polymer nanocomposites; gas sensors; additive manufacturing/3D printing; wastewater treatment; electromagnetic interference shielding
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Interests: multifunctional polymer nanocomposites; additive manufacturing; bioproducts; smart materials and structures; advanced polymer-based foams; mechanics of materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymers offer remarkable physical properties such as their light weight, low cost, easy processability, corrosion resistance, improved design options, etc. These properties distinguish polymers from their traditional rivals such as ceramics and metals. Nonetheless, in order to employ polymers as the next generation of advanced materials, their physical properties must be significantly improved. This can be carried out via incorporating multifunctional nanomaterials into the polymer matrices.
Despite the outstanding physical properties of different types of nanomaterials, the full exploitation of their physical properties toward the development of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites is still a challenge, due to their synthesis challenges, agglomeration, poor affinity toward polymers, nanofiller-polymer processing challenges, etc. This Special Issue aims to address partial or full coverage of the diamond of Synthesis–Processing–Structure–Property toward the development of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites containing various types of nanomaterials. Covering the diamond will generate a platform to achieve a better understanding of the physical properties of polymer nanocomposites and their relationship with nanofiller synthesis, nanofiller structure, nanofiller–polymer processing, and nanocomposite morphology.
In this regard, this Special Issue aims to create an interdisciplinary forum of discussion on applications and advancements in the area of the development of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites holding various types of nanomaterials. This Issue accepts high-quality research articles as well as review articles that will illustrate and stimulate the continuing effort to understand the area of multifunctional nanomaterial/polymer nanocomposites.
Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:
- Design and Engineering of Various Types of Multifunctional Nanomaterials
- Synthesis;
- Surface modification and functionalization;
- Characterization of physical and structural properties.
- Fabrication of Nanocomposites
- Melt mixing and solution mixing;
- Injection molding;
- Extrusion;
- Compression molding;
- Electrospinning;
- Foaming;
- 3D Printing.
- Structure of Nanocomposites
- Characterization (microscopy, spectroscopy, etc.);
- Hybrid nanocomposites and blends;
- Nanofiller localization.
- Properties of Nanocomposites
- Electrical conductivity;
- Electromagnetic interference shielding;
- Dielectric;
- Thermoelectric;
- Piezoresistive and piezoelectric;
- Thermal;
- Mechanical;
- Rheological;
- Tribological;
- Barrier.
Dr. Mohammad Arjmand
Dr. Amir Ameli
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Multifunctional nanomaterials
- Synthesis
- Polymer processing
- Structure
- Polymer nanocomposites
- Electrical conductivity
- Electromagnetic interference shielding
- Mechanical properties
- Thermal properties
- Dielectric properties
- Thermoelectric
- Piezoelectric
- Piezoresistive
- Tribological properties
- Barrier
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