Advances in Functionalized Polymer Nanocomposites

Dear Colleagues,

Advances in functionalized polymer nanocomposites is a relevant topic in various fields concerning industry and academic research. The main focus is how to improve the performance of polymeric nanocomposite materials through advanced techniques such as functionalization, grafting and structural change of the nanomaterials. Several interesting properties such as optical and magnetic behaviors, electrical/thermal conductivity, toughness, stiffness and mechanical strength etc. can be changed with advancements in the polymeric nanocomposite material. There are generally two constituents of advanced polymer composites—the matrix material or polymer (which is generally the low-strength and low-modulus component) and the fiber (generally a relatively high-strength and high-modulus component).

This Special Issue, “Advances in Functionalized Polymer Nanocomposites”, will collect innovative original research and review papers focusing on the scientific discussion and practical applications in the field of advances in polymer nanocomposites. Authors are encouraged to submit their research in the following areas: recent structural developments in polymeric materials, their manufacturing and processing technologies, polymer product design considering their economic and environmental impacts, and the use of functionalization towards improving the polymeric nanocomposite materials’ applicability for energy and environment and other industrial applications (e.g., green energy, biomedical materials, opto-electronics and sensing, coating, carbon, and magnetic materials). Topics of special interest include but are not limited to the preparation, chemical synthesis, structural design, material selection, characterization, morphology and applications of advanced polymer nanocomposites. This Special Issue will help researchers, academicians and those in industry to gain advanced knowledge in this vast field.

Dr. Mudassir Hasan
Dr. Muhammad M. Hossain
Dr. Muhammad Abdul Qyyum
Guest Editors

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• advances in polymer matrixes
• polymer nanocomposites
• functionalization of polymer nanocomposites
• polymer applications