Modeling, Characterization and Applications of Multifunctional Polymer Composites Based on Carbon Nanostructures

Dear Colleagues,

Polymer nanocomposites based on carbon nanostructures (carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, graphene, graphene oxides, either used as single fillers or in combination) are increasingly studied due to the possibility to achieve tailored and combined mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. This allows the production of multifunctional material that can be employed in different relevant industrial sectors, like aeronautics, automotive, electronics, etc. Despite the results achieved up to now, many notable issues remain yet unsolved. The overall performances of the nanocomposites are strongly dependent on multiple factors correlated to polymer properties, filler features, filler-polymer and filler-filler interactions, the processing condition, and so on. For this reason, experimental characterization together with theoretical studies and modeling are required for improving the knowledge of basic physical mechanisms and processing conditions leading to the optimization of the desired performances.

In light of this, the forthcoming Special Issue “Modeling, characterization, and applications of multifunctional polymer composites based on carbon nanostructures” intends to provide an opportune framework for presenting the latest scientific findings concerning different scientific issues associated to the development of these materials. It is my pleasure to invite you, as a renowned scientist in this field, to submit your recent work to this Special Issue of the journal.

Prof. Vincenzo Tucci
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. Materials 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 2600 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.

• Polymer nanocomposites
• Nanoparticles
• Carbon-carbon composites (CCCs)
• Characterization of nanocomposites
• Correlation among morphological, thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties