Advances in Nanocomposites: Structure, Properties and Applications
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Hybrid and Composite Crystalline Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 63
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ceramics; nanoparticles; heterostructures; photodegradation; nanowires; transmission electron microscopy; functionalization; alloys; thermal oxidation; defect engineering; mechanical milling; phase transition; breast cancer; diagnostic systems; nanodrugs; artificial intelligence-based diagnostic systems
Interests: solid state; physical methods for growing crystals; photoluminescence; optics; spectroscopy; thin films; solar recovery materials
Interests: nanomaterials; sensing devices; phase evolution; functionalization; biocompatibility of nanomaterials; electron microscopy; chemical methods for synthesizing nanomaterials; nanocomposites; non-isotropic nanoparticles
2. N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia
Interests: catalysis; metal nanoparticles; bimetallic particles; supported metals; spectroscopy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleague,
The Special Issue titled ‘Advances in Nanocomposites: Structure, Properties, and Applications’ aims to bring together cutting-edge research in the rapidly evolving field of nanocomposites. Nanocomposites, which incorporate nanoparticles or nanostructured materials into matrices, have revolutionized various industries due to their superior mechanical, electrical, thermal, and chemical properties. This Special Issue will focus on the synthesis, characterization, and innovative applications of nanocomposites in areas such as energy storage, environmental remediation, electronics, biomedical applications, and more.
We invite contributions that explore the relationship between the structural properties of nanocomposites and their functional behaviors. Topics of interest include but are not limited to, novel fabrication techniques, advanced characterization methods, and the development of nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical strength, conductivity, catalytic performance, and other properties that push the boundaries of material science. We also encourage submissions that highlight the application potential of nanocomposites in real-world scenarios, such as drug delivery systems, sensors, photovoltaic devices, and composite coatings.
Authors are encouraged to submit original research articles, reviews, and short communications that present new insights, tackle existing challenges, or propose novel approaches in the field. Our goal is to offer a platform for the exchange of knowledge and the advancement of nanocomposite technology, fostering collaboration across disciplines and paving the way for future innovations. The articles should address (but are not limited to) the following topics:
- Synthesis and fabrication techniques for nanocomposites.
- Nanocomposite materials for energy storage and conversion.
- Mechanical properties and durability of nanocomposites.
- Functional nanocomposites for environmental remediation.
- Nanocomposites in biomedical applications: drug delivery and tissue engineering.
- Thermal and electrical conductivity in nanocomposites.
- Nanocomposite coatings for corrosion and wear resistance.
- Nanocomposites in flexible electronics and sensors.
- Catalytic applications of nanocomposites in chemical processes.
- Modeling and simulation of nanocomposite structures and properties.
Prof. Dr. Oscar Cigarroa-Mayorga
Dr. José Luis Casas-Espínola
Dr. Yazmin Mariela Hernández-Rodríguez
Prof. Dr. Leonid M. Kustov
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- electron microscopy
- nanostructured materials
- nanocrystals
- mechanical properties
- functionalization
- phase transition
- applied nanomaterials
- advanced characterization
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