Sustainable and Functional Polymeric Nanocomposites

Dear Colleagues,

Increased sustainability and highly performing functionalities are two of the main driving factors that are leading the research towards the development of cutting-edge materials.

In recent decades, the scientific community has been focusing on the development of polymeric nanocomposites, highlighting how the inclusion of nanoparticles affects the chemo-physical properties and the mechanical performance of the resulting material.

Moreover, recent research has underlined the possibility of developing nanocomposites with completely new functionalities (e.g., self-healing, self-sensing, self-heating, flame resistance, pH responsiveness, electromagnetic shielding, etc.).

The developed technologies have been proven to be of great interest for different application fields, from the transport sector (e.g., aeronautical, automotive) to the civil engineering sector.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to highlight recent advancements in developing sustainable and/or functional polymeric nanocomposites (thermoplastic or thermosetting), focusing particularly on the development of functional properties given by the inclusion of nanofillers and the development of innovative sustainable polymeric matrices.

Dr. Raffaele Longo
Dr. Liberata Guadagno
Guest Editors

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