Advances in Polymers Science and Technology: From Nano-Engineering to Multifunctional Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2024 | Viewed by 1347
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomaterials; nanocomposites; polymer composites; new materials and applications
Interests: nanomaterials; nanocomposites; fiber reinforced polymer composites; electrospun nanofibers; interlaminar toughening; fracture mechanics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer materials have a long track record of success. A lot of work is always being done to improve the use of polymer materials because they are now a significant concern for the scientific community on a global scale. Nanofillers, such as carbon-based nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, graphene, carbon nanotube fibers, and carbon nanofibers, fullerenes, graphite nanoparticles, etc.), ceramic nanoparticles such as SiC, ZrC, Al2O3, and SiO2, and two-dimentional nanomaterials such as nanoclay, h-BN, MXene, etc., characterized by their exceptional electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties, are integrated into various matrices to enhance the performance of the resulting polymers and polymer nanocomposites. This innovation opens the door to a plethora of applications, spanning from advanced electronics and aerospace materials to efficient energy storage solutions and ultra-sensitive sensors. Up to now, some nano-engineered polymers and polymer nanocomposites have been utilized in aerospace, renewable energy, sporting goods and recreation, biomedicine, and consumer electronics, to name but a few.
This Special Issue serves as an exclusive platform for researchers to comprehensively explore the diverse realm of nano-engineered polymers and polymer-based composites. Covering a wide spectrum of topics such as the utilization of nanomaterials to enhance mechanical properties such as strength, modulus, toughness, electrical conductivity, and thermal management of nanocomposites. We welcome the submission of original research articles and comprehensive reviews that shed light on the innovative structural applications of these polymers and polymer composites in industries. Researchers and experts are encouraged to contribute their cutting-edge research, insights, and the mechanics behind the senses, thus promoting advancements in polymer science and technology.
Prof. Dr. Dongsheng Mao
Dr. Yunfu Ou
Prof. Dr. Xudan Yao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymers
- nano-engineering
- nanocomposites
- nanofillers
- mechanical properties
- strength
- modulus
- toughness
- structural applications
- carbon nanotube
- graphene
- functional nanocomposites
- electrical properties
- thermal properties
- industrial application
Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: Constructing multifunctional composite single crystals via polymer gel incorporation
Authors: Jie Ren et al.
Affiliation: MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, International Research Center for X Polymers, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Abstract: (tentative): Non-uniformity of a single crystal can sometimes be found in biominerals, where surrounding biomacromolecules are incorporated into the growing crystals. This unique composite structure, combining heterogeneity and long-range ordering, enables functionalization of single crystals. Polymer Gel media are often used to prepare composite single crystals, in which the growing crystals incorporate gel-networks and form bi-continuous interpenetrating structure without any disruption to single-crystallinity. Moreover, dyes and many kinds of nanoparticles can be occluded into single crystals uniformly under the guidance of gel-incorporation. On this basis, this bio-inspired method has been applied in crystal morphology control, crystal dyeing, mechanical reinforcement and organic-bulk-heterojunction-based optoelectronics. In this paper, the composite structure, incorporation mechanisms and multiple functions of gel-incorporated single crystals are reviewed.