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Graphene-polymer nanocomposites continue to gain interest in diverse scientific and technological fields. Graphene-based nanomaterials present the advantages of other carbon nanofillers, like electrical and thermal conductivity, while having significantly lower production costs when compared to materials such as carbon nanotubes, for instance. In addition, in the oxidized forms of graphene, the large specific area combined with a large quantity of functionalizable chemical groups available for physical or chemical interaction with polymers, allow for good dispersion and tunable binding with the surrounding matrix. Other features are noteworthy in graphene-based nanomaterials, like their generally good biocompatibility and the ability to absorb near-infrared radiation, allowing for the use in biomedical applications, such as drug delivery and photothermal therapy.This Special Issue provides an encompassing view on the state of the art of graphene-polymer composites, showing how current research is dealing with new and exciting challenges. The published papers cover topics ranging from novel production methods and insights on mechanisms of mechanical reinforcement of composites, to applications as diverse as automotive and aeronautics, cancer treatment, anticorrosive coatings, thermally conductive fabrics and foams, and oil-adsorbent aerogels.

Technology: general issues --- graphene oxide --- polymer composite fiber --- interfacial bonding --- polypropylene --- thermal stability --- graphene --- unsaturated polyester resins --- tung oil --- biobased polymer nanocomposites --- in situ melt polycondensation --- graphene polymer matrix composite --- polyamide 66 --- elongational flow --- hydrogen bond --- poly(trimethylene terephthalate) --- electrospinning --- composite fiber --- morphology --- crystallization --- electrical conductivity --- mechanical property --- elastic recovery --- cellulose nanofibers --- polyvinyl alcohol --- directional freeze-drying --- oil absorption --- graphene oxide–platinum nanoparticles nanocomposites --- prostate cancer --- cytotoxicity --- oxidative stress --- mitochondrial membrane potential --- DNA damage --- conducting polymer --- PANI --- LEIS --- corrosion --- fabric --- cellulose nanocrystal --- thermal conductivity --- adhesives --- cohesive zone model --- finite element method --- graphene-polymer nanocomposite --- graphene/polymer interface --- molecular dynamics --- regressive softening law --- polysulfone foams --- tortuosity --- water vapor induced phase separation --- scCO2 --- toughening mechanisms --- graphene nanoplatelets --- recycled rubber --- Halpin–Tsai --- SEM --- light emitting diode --- phototherapy --- polyethylene glycol --- thermal reduction --- n/a --- graphene oxide-platinum nanoparticles nanocomposites --- Halpin-Tsai

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This Special Issue deals with the fascinating material class of nanocomposites consisting of extremely small particles (nanoparticles) which are embedded in polymers. Such materials are of paramount interest in various disciplines, especially chemistry, physics, biomedicine and materials science. Due to the diversity of the components of nanocomposites, they provide a broad spectrum of material properties and applications. The versatility of nanocomposites is indeed reflected by the research covered in this Special Issue. The field of nanocomposites includes innovative science and a source of inspiration for currently relevant economic topics as well as for envisaged technologies of the future. Indeed, this volume alludes to strategies for the preparation of nanocomposites and possibilities for a variety of applications, such as catalytic reactions, gas barriers, high refractive index materials, corrosion protection, electromagnetic inference (EMI) shielding, lithium ion batteries, tissue engineering and plastic surgery.

Research & information: general --- broadband dielectric spectroscopy --- dielectric strength --- loss factor --- magnesium oxide --- nanocomposite --- relative permittivity --- surface functionalization --- voltage response --- lithium-ion battery --- ionic-liquid-based separator --- hot-pressing --- inorganic nanoparticle --- fractal cluster --- nanostructures --- polymer matrix composites (PMCs) --- mechanical properties --- thermal properties --- elastomeric foam --- plastic reconstruction --- hydroxyapatite/polyurethane --- nanosized dispersion --- viscoelasticity --- biocompatibility --- nanoreactor --- catalyst confinement --- Flash Nanoprecipitation --- diffusion --- poly(vinyl alcohol) --- nanofiller --- film --- catalytic durability --- nanoparticle --- supported catalyst --- radical reactions --- platinum (Pt) --- H2O2 decomposition --- contact lens cleaning --- polymer brushes --- nanoparticles --- SPION --- thin magnetic films --- ATRP --- hybrid polymer/inorganic composites --- titanium oxide --- hybrid material --- anatase --- organic-inorganic hybrid --- high refractive index material --- MXene --- oxidized carbon nanotube (CNTO) --- nanoparticle decoration --- functionalization --- electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding --- anti-corrosion --- tin sulfide (SnS) --- molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) --- electrochemical test --- composite coating --- nanocomposites --- surface-functionalization --- secondary dispersion --- hot-stretching --- metal–polymer interface --- multilayer --- structure–function correlation --- indirect band gap --- GISAXS --- GIWAXS --- UV-Vis

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Graphene-polymer nanocomposites continue to gain interest in diverse scientific and technological fields. Graphene-based nanomaterials present the advantages of other carbon nanofillers, like electrical and thermal conductivity, while having significantly lower production costs when compared to materials such as carbon nanotubes, for instance. In addition, in the oxidized forms of graphene, the large specific area combined with a large quantity of functionalizable chemical groups available for physical or chemical interaction with polymers, allow for good dispersion and tunable binding with the surrounding matrix. Other features are noteworthy in graphene-based nanomaterials, like their generally good biocompatibility and the ability to absorb near-infrared radiation, allowing for the use in biomedical applications, such as drug delivery and photothermal therapy.This Special Issue provides an encompassing view on the state of the art of graphene-polymer composites, showing how current research is dealing with new and exciting challenges. The published papers cover topics ranging from novel production methods and insights on mechanisms of mechanical reinforcement of composites, to applications as diverse as automotive and aeronautics, cancer treatment, anticorrosive coatings, thermally conductive fabrics and foams, and oil-adsorbent aerogels.

graphene oxide --- polymer composite fiber --- interfacial bonding --- polypropylene --- thermal stability --- graphene --- unsaturated polyester resins --- tung oil --- biobased polymer nanocomposites --- in situ melt polycondensation --- graphene polymer matrix composite --- polyamide 66 --- elongational flow --- hydrogen bond --- poly(trimethylene terephthalate) --- electrospinning --- composite fiber --- morphology --- crystallization --- electrical conductivity --- mechanical property --- elastic recovery --- cellulose nanofibers --- polyvinyl alcohol --- directional freeze-drying --- oil absorption --- graphene oxide–platinum nanoparticles nanocomposites --- prostate cancer --- cytotoxicity --- oxidative stress --- mitochondrial membrane potential --- DNA damage --- conducting polymer --- PANI --- LEIS --- corrosion --- fabric --- cellulose nanocrystal --- thermal conductivity --- adhesives --- cohesive zone model --- finite element method --- graphene-polymer nanocomposite --- graphene/polymer interface --- molecular dynamics --- regressive softening law --- polysulfone foams --- tortuosity --- water vapor induced phase separation --- scCO2 --- toughening mechanisms --- graphene nanoplatelets --- recycled rubber --- Halpin–Tsai --- SEM --- light emitting diode --- phototherapy --- polyethylene glycol --- thermal reduction --- n/a --- graphene oxide-platinum nanoparticles nanocomposites --- Halpin-Tsai

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This Special Issue deals with the fascinating material class of nanocomposites consisting of extremely small particles (nanoparticles) which are embedded in polymers. Such materials are of paramount interest in various disciplines, especially chemistry, physics, biomedicine and materials science. Due to the diversity of the components of nanocomposites, they provide a broad spectrum of material properties and applications. The versatility of nanocomposites is indeed reflected by the research covered in this Special Issue. The field of nanocomposites includes innovative science and a source of inspiration for currently relevant economic topics as well as for envisaged technologies of the future. Indeed, this volume alludes to strategies for the preparation of nanocomposites and possibilities for a variety of applications, such as catalytic reactions, gas barriers, high refractive index materials, corrosion protection, electromagnetic inference (EMI) shielding, lithium ion batteries, tissue engineering and plastic surgery.

Research & information: general --- broadband dielectric spectroscopy --- dielectric strength --- loss factor --- magnesium oxide --- nanocomposite --- relative permittivity --- surface functionalization --- voltage response --- lithium-ion battery --- ionic-liquid-based separator --- hot-pressing --- inorganic nanoparticle --- fractal cluster --- nanostructures --- polymer matrix composites (PMCs) --- mechanical properties --- thermal properties --- elastomeric foam --- plastic reconstruction --- hydroxyapatite/polyurethane --- nanosized dispersion --- viscoelasticity --- biocompatibility --- nanoreactor --- catalyst confinement --- Flash Nanoprecipitation --- diffusion --- poly(vinyl alcohol) --- nanofiller --- film --- catalytic durability --- nanoparticle --- supported catalyst --- radical reactions --- platinum (Pt) --- H2O2 decomposition --- contact lens cleaning --- polymer brushes --- nanoparticles --- SPION --- thin magnetic films --- ATRP --- hybrid polymer/inorganic composites --- titanium oxide --- hybrid material --- anatase --- organic-inorganic hybrid --- high refractive index material --- MXene --- oxidized carbon nanotube (CNTO) --- nanoparticle decoration --- functionalization --- electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding --- anti-corrosion --- tin sulfide (SnS) --- molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) --- electrochemical test --- composite coating --- nanocomposites --- surface-functionalization --- secondary dispersion --- hot-stretching --- metal–polymer interface --- multilayer --- structure–function correlation --- indirect band gap --- GISAXS --- GIWAXS --- UV-Vis

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Graphene-polymer nanocomposites continue to gain interest in diverse scientific and technological fields. Graphene-based nanomaterials present the advantages of other carbon nanofillers, like electrical and thermal conductivity, while having significantly lower production costs when compared to materials such as carbon nanotubes, for instance. In addition, in the oxidized forms of graphene, the large specific area combined with a large quantity of functionalizable chemical groups available for physical or chemical interaction with polymers, allow for good dispersion and tunable binding with the surrounding matrix. Other features are noteworthy in graphene-based nanomaterials, like their generally good biocompatibility and the ability to absorb near-infrared radiation, allowing for the use in biomedical applications, such as drug delivery and photothermal therapy.This Special Issue provides an encompassing view on the state of the art of graphene-polymer composites, showing how current research is dealing with new and exciting challenges. The published papers cover topics ranging from novel production methods and insights on mechanisms of mechanical reinforcement of composites, to applications as diverse as automotive and aeronautics, cancer treatment, anticorrosive coatings, thermally conductive fabrics and foams, and oil-adsorbent aerogels.

Technology: general issues --- graphene oxide --- polymer composite fiber --- interfacial bonding --- polypropylene --- thermal stability --- graphene --- unsaturated polyester resins --- tung oil --- biobased polymer nanocomposites --- in situ melt polycondensation --- graphene polymer matrix composite --- polyamide 66 --- elongational flow --- hydrogen bond --- poly(trimethylene terephthalate) --- electrospinning --- composite fiber --- morphology --- crystallization --- electrical conductivity --- mechanical property --- elastic recovery --- cellulose nanofibers --- polyvinyl alcohol --- directional freeze-drying --- oil absorption --- graphene oxide-platinum nanoparticles nanocomposites --- prostate cancer --- cytotoxicity --- oxidative stress --- mitochondrial membrane potential --- DNA damage --- conducting polymer --- PANI --- LEIS --- corrosion --- fabric --- cellulose nanocrystal --- thermal conductivity --- adhesives --- cohesive zone model --- finite element method --- graphene-polymer nanocomposite --- graphene/polymer interface --- molecular dynamics --- regressive softening law --- polysulfone foams --- tortuosity --- water vapor induced phase separation --- scCO2 --- toughening mechanisms --- graphene nanoplatelets --- recycled rubber --- Halpin-Tsai --- SEM --- light emitting diode --- phototherapy --- polyethylene glycol --- thermal reduction