Multifunctional Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the advancements in the development of multifunctional nanocomposites, particularly in the realm of carbon-based fillers. These nanocomposites are multifunctional because they exhibit a diverse range of properties, including mechanical, electrical, thermal, and chemical characteristics, due to their complex compositions and structures.

In recent years, there has been significant progress in the development of "Multifunctional Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites", expanding the concept of the nanocomposites used in various domains including telecommunication, in the form of EMI shielding applications; construction, in form of cement reinforcements; and the energy sector, as conductive nanocomposite electrodes.

This Special Issue welcomes contributions that explore various aspects of carbon-based nanocomposites, including their design, composition, fabrication, microstructure, characterization, analysis, application, service behavior, recycling, and beyond. A particular emphasis is placed on the multifunctionality that could be achieved by combining carbon nanoparticles such as graphene nanoplatelets, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, and other nanoparticles that enhance the functional properties of nanocomposites.

Manuscripts addressing topics including thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers, biopolymers, nanocomposite foams, processing techniques for manufacturing nanocomposites, recycling, biodegradability, flame retardancy, and thermal and electrical conductivity are welcome in this Special Issue, as are new their applications, which may span electronics, batteries, catalysis, separation and filtration, EMI shielding, and tissue engineering, among others.

Prof. Dr. José Ignacio Velasco
Dr. Marcelo Antunes
Dr. Hooman Abbasi
Guest Editors

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• carbon-based nanocomposites
• carbon nanotubes
• carbon nanofibers
• carbon-based fillers