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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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Metal-based composites represent a unique way of tailoring the properties of metals, through the selection of type, size, and amount of reinforcement. In this way, the properties of metallic matrices can be adjusted depending on end applications. In view of the dynamic capabilities they can exhibit, this Special Issue will cover all aspects of metal matrix composites: synthesis (including solid, liquid, two-phase and 3D printing); secondary processing; properties (tensile, compressive, fatigue, impact, creep, tribological, etc.); corrosion behavior; and joining techniques. The main objective is to share the latest results on metal matrix composites with the research community worldwide.

History of engineering & technology --- Mg-3Al-0.4Ce alloy --- nano ZnO particles --- uniform distribution --- strength --- titanium matrix composite --- constitutive model --- interfacial debonding --- high temperature --- elastoplastic properties --- nano-sized SiCp --- aluminum matrix composites --- mechanical properties --- microstructures --- Mg-Al-RE alloy --- magnesium alloy --- damping --- Al11La3 phase --- nanosize reinforcement --- spark plasma sintering --- Cu-TiC --- in-situ composites --- mechanical milling --- iron aluminum alloys --- cold/hot PM --- compressibility factor --- wear resistance --- Al-Zn-Cr alloys --- powder metallurgy --- strengthening --- extrusion --- dry sliding wear --- synthesis of core-shell metal nanoparticles --- Cu@Ag composite nanoparticle --- metal mesh --- screen printing --- touch screen panel --- tungsten composites --- tungsten-fibre-net reinforcement --- tensile strength --- metal matrix composites --- nickel --- aluminum --- carbon nanotubes --- ultrasonication --- microstructural characterization --- Magnesium --- Sm2O3 nanoparticles --- compression properties --- microstructure --- ignition --- carbon nanotube --- nanocomposite --- dispersion --- interfacial adhesion --- phase transformation --- physicomechanical properties --- nanoparticles --- metal matrix nanocomposite (MMNC) --- AlN --- magnesium alloy AM60 --- strengthening mechanisms --- in situ titanium composites --- microstructure analysis --- TiB precipitates --- 7075 Al alloy --- reduced graphene oxide --- strengthening mechanism --- metal matrix nanocomposite --- copper --- graphene --- thermal expansion coefficient --- thermal conductivity --- electrical resistance --- thixoforging --- magnesium-based composite --- fracture --- magnesium-alloy-based composite --- Halpin-Tsai-Kardos model --- deformation behavior --- composite strengthening --- fracture behavior --- magnesium --- high entropy alloy --- composite --- hardness --- compressive properties --- tricalcium phosphate --- compression --- corrosion --- Mg-3Al-0.4Ce alloy --- nano ZnO particles --- uniform distribution --- strength --- titanium matrix composite --- constitutive model --- interfacial debonding --- high temperature --- elastoplastic properties --- nano-sized SiCp --- aluminum matrix composites --- mechanical properties --- microstructures --- Mg-Al-RE alloy --- magnesium alloy --- damping --- Al11La3 phase --- nanosize reinforcement --- spark plasma sintering --- Cu-TiC --- in-situ composites --- mechanical milling --- iron aluminum alloys --- cold/hot PM --- compressibility factor --- wear resistance --- Al-Zn-Cr alloys --- powder metallurgy --- strengthening --- extrusion --- dry sliding wear --- synthesis of core-shell metal nanoparticles --- Cu@Ag composite nanoparticle --- metal mesh --- screen printing --- touch screen panel --- tungsten composites --- tungsten-fibre-net reinforcement --- tensile strength --- metal matrix composites --- nickel --- aluminum --- carbon nanotubes --- ultrasonication --- microstructural characterization --- Magnesium --- Sm2O3 nanoparticles --- compression properties --- microstructure --- ignition --- carbon nanotube --- nanocomposite --- dispersion --- interfacial adhesion --- phase transformation --- physicomechanical properties --- nanoparticles --- metal matrix nanocomposite (MMNC) --- AlN --- magnesium alloy AM60 --- strengthening mechanisms --- in situ titanium composites --- microstructure analysis --- TiB precipitates --- 7075 Al alloy --- reduced graphene oxide --- strengthening mechanism --- metal matrix nanocomposite --- copper --- graphene --- thermal expansion coefficient --- thermal conductivity --- electrical resistance --- thixoforging --- magnesium-based composite --- fracture --- magnesium-alloy-based composite --- Halpin-Tsai-Kardos model --- deformation behavior --- composite strengthening --- fracture behavior --- magnesium --- high entropy alloy --- composite --- hardness --- compressive properties --- tricalcium phosphate --- compression --- corrosion

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Metal-based composites represent a unique way of tailoring the properties of metals, through the selection of type, size, and amount of reinforcement. In this way, the properties of metallic matrices can be adjusted depending on end applications. In view of the dynamic capabilities they can exhibit, this Special Issue will cover all aspects of metal matrix composites: synthesis (including solid, liquid, two-phase and 3D printing); secondary processing; properties (tensile, compressive, fatigue, impact, creep, tribological, etc.); corrosion behavior; and joining techniques. The main objective is to share the latest results on metal matrix composites with the research community worldwide.

Mg-3Al-0.4Ce alloy --- nano ZnO particles --- uniform distribution --- strength --- titanium matrix composite --- constitutive model --- interfacial debonding --- high temperature --- elastoplastic properties --- nano-sized SiCp --- aluminum matrix composites --- mechanical properties --- microstructures --- Mg–Al–RE alloy --- magnesium alloy --- damping --- Al11La3 phase --- nanosize reinforcement --- spark plasma sintering --- Cu–TiC --- in-situ composites --- mechanical milling --- iron aluminum alloys --- cold/hot PM --- compressibility factor --- wear resistance --- Al-Zn-Cr alloys --- powder metallurgy --- strengthening --- extrusion --- dry sliding wear --- synthesis of core–shell metal nanoparticles --- Cu@Ag composite nanoparticle --- metal mesh --- screen printing --- touch screen panel --- tungsten composites --- tungsten-fibre-net reinforcement --- tensile strength --- metal matrix composites --- nickel --- aluminum --- carbon nanotubes --- ultrasonication --- microstructural characterization --- Magnesium --- Sm2O3 nanoparticles --- compression properties --- microstructure --- ignition --- carbon nanotube --- nanocomposite --- dispersion --- interfacial adhesion --- phase transformation --- physicomechanical properties --- nanoparticles --- metal matrix nanocomposite (MMNC) --- AlN --- magnesium alloy AM60 --- strengthening mechanisms --- in situ titanium composites --- microstructure analysis --- TiB precipitates --- 7075 Al alloy --- reduced graphene oxide --- strengthening mechanism --- metal matrix nanocomposite --- copper --- graphene --- thermal expansion coefficient --- thermal conductivity --- electrical resistance --- thixoforging --- magnesium-based composite --- fracture --- magnesium-alloy-based composite --- Halpin-Tsai-Kardos model --- deformation behavior --- composite strengthening --- fracture behavior --- magnesium --- high entropy alloy --- composite --- hardness --- compressive properties --- tricalcium phosphate --- compression --- corrosion --- n/a --- Mg-Al-RE alloy --- Cu-TiC --- synthesis of core-shell metal nanoparticles