Preparation, Characterization, Properties, Simulation, and Applications of Nanostructured Materials
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanocomposite Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2024 | Viewed by 4984
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Interests: nanomaterials; magnetic nanocomposites; sol-gel synthesis; ferrite preparations and characterization techniques; food thermal behavior; flavor analysis; volatile profile; applications
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Dear Colleagues,
Developing composite materials is a frontier research field with applications in tissue engineering scaffolds, drug delivery, supercapacitors, food packaging, water remediation and decontamination, energy conversion, sensing, storage filters, lithium-ion batteries, nanoelectronics, sensors, energy-storage devices, supercapacitors, food packaging, etc. Functional nanocomposites with specific functionalities such as drag reduction, anti-wear, self-healing, anti-fouling, and stimulus response have emerged as highly attractive materials. In this regard, inorganic quantum dots/nanoparticles, nanorods/nanotubes, and 2D materials (i.e., graphene-based nanosheets, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanospheres, bentonites, nano-sized silica particles, and zeolites) can be decorated in the inorganic/organic matrix via chemical synthesis or physical blending for improved characteristics. These include heightened thermal stability, water and chemical resistance, transparency, thermal conductivity, and tensile strength. A particular interest has been acknowledged in the hybridization of SiO2 with appropriate materials since ferrite/SiO2 composites can be tailored to meet the needs of new cutting-edge technologies. These nanomaterial systems have remarkable properties for removing harmful contaminants such as heavy metals, organic pollutants, and pharmaceuticals from various water sources.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of original research articles, communications, or reviews focusing on the development, preparation, chemical synthesis, structural design, material selection, characterization, and application of advanced nanocomposites. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel synthesis strategies and design principles for nanocomposites (clays, nanoparticles, ferrite embedded in SiO2/PVA matrix, catalysts, dyes, drugs, etc.);
- Mechanism of formation, physicochemical and morphological properties, and applications of nanocomposites embedded in SiO2;
- Advances in characterizing the structure and properties of nanocomposites;
- Processing and simulation of damage and failure in nanocomposites;
- New applications of functional nanocomposites in medicine, healthcare, green energy, coating, magnetic materials, optoelectronics, and sensing;
- Industrial implementations and technological innovations utilizing nanocomposites;
- Design, synthesis, and characterization of composite adsorbent nanomaterials;
- Nanocomposites for biomedical and dental applications.
Dr. Thomas Dippong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanocomposites
- graphene-based composites
- organic coatings/films
- thermal or magnetic properties
- semiconducting nanoparticles
- dental gels, adhesives, resins, and composites
- water treatment
- pollutant removal by nanocomposites
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