Structure-Property-Function Relation 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 March 2021) | Viewed by 512
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Development of materials understanding, down to the atomic level has revived research activities using polymer-based nanocomposites leading to applications in the areas of health, water filtration, sensors, energy infrastructure, electronics, space and defense and many others. Polymers remain a primary choice of material as they offer several advantages such as ease of availability and processability, cost effectiveness, resistance to corrosion, etc. Furthermore, incorporation of multifunctional nanomaterials to the polymer improve several properties with modifications in structure and function, extending their use in several areas.
In this regard, the current Special Issue welcomes high-quality research articles as well as well review articles to create an interdisciplinary discussion on the advancement of polymer nanocomposites in wide area of applications. The focus of this Special Issue is to bring forward an understanding of the structure-property-function of such multifunctional nanocomposites holding various types of nanomaterials. This Issue will include topics, not limited to:
- Structure
- Synthesis
- Fabrication
- Characterization
- Nanocomposites
- Nanofibers
- Electrospinning
- 3D printing
- Processing
- Property
- Mechanical
- Thermal
- Electrical
- Piezoelectric
- Dielectric
- Rheological
- Tribological
- Function
- Functionalization
- Energy
- Transport
- Healthcare
- Point of care technology (POCT)
- Sensing
- Biomedical applications
Dr. Ashish N. Aphale
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- nanocomposites
- nanomaterials
- energy
- POCT
- functional polymers
- biopolymers
- synthesis
- fabrication and characterization
- mechanical and electrical properties
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices can be found here.
