Advances in Polymer Nanocomposite Films II

Dear Colleagues,

Following the tremendous success of the first edition of the Special Issue “Advances in Polymer Nanocomposite Films”, in which a total of 10 papers were published, (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/special_issues/Nanocomposites_Films_Polymer), a second edition is being launched.

We are currently witnessing remarkable developments in the field of polymer nanocomposites. The possibility of modifying polymer matrix systems by including organic, inorganic and/or hybrid fillers, consisting of individual 1D, 2D or/and 3D nano-entities that may re-assemble within the matrix, has allowed us to explore uncharted scientific effects, as well as to launch innovative domestic and industrial applications. Polymer nanocomposite films enable the development of enhanced batteries and fuel cells for cleaner energy production and storage, nanogenerators that are capable of harvesting energy, novel membranes or coatings for biomedical devices with both diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, membranes for water purification; these technologies are are biodegradable and sustainable, and thus compatible with the implementation of a circular economy. This Special Issue aims to highlight the relevance of the polymer matrix structure in polymer–filler and filler–filler interactions at different structural levels, ranging from the atomic to the nano/micro scale, and their impact on the resulting properties of the polymer nanocomposites. Special attention should be paid to their interface and surface effects and the induction of their modification via external actuation.

We are pleased to invite you to present your research related to the characterization, synergistic effects, synthesis routes and high-level performance of polymer nanocomposite films. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Teresa Cuberes
Guest Editor

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• biodegradable polymer nanocomposites
• stimuli-responsive polymer nanocomposites
• fractal organization in polymer nanocomposites
• surface/interface modification in polymer nanocomposites
• graphene-based polymer nanocomposites
• luminescence, optical, electric, dielectric, magnetic, thermal and mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites
• microscopy on polymer nanocomposites

• 3D printed polymer nanocomposite films

•  integration of machine learning for the study of polymer nanocomposite films.

•  Multiscale properties of polymer nanocomposite films.