Polymer/Ceramic Composites, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

The incorporation of inorganic phases in continuous polymeric matrices is considered a key technology for the future. Composite materials show differential characteristics, since dispersed phases improve the properties of the polymeric matrix and/or provide it with new functionalities, while the continuous phase provides versatility and support to inorganic materials. Some examples are the improvement in the mechanical properties of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers, bactericidal compounds that incorporate photocatalytic nanoparticles, or bioactive and biodegradable compounds with dispersed bioglasses or bioceramics.

The wide number of applications makes exploring new compositions incorporating dispersed ceramic and/or metal–ceramic phases challenging, as well as providing manufacturing processes that can overcome the intrinsic property mismatch of such different materials.

This Special Issue will cover innovations in processes, compositions, and applications of new polymer/ceramic composites, profiting from polymers’ benefits in the additive manufacturing of 3D pieces and coating processes, and the increasingly widespread use of bioresources for the development of biodegradable polymeric matrices.

Dr. Zoilo Gonzalez
Prof. Dr. Begoña Ferrari
Dr. Ana Ferrandez-Montero
Guest Editors

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• functional composites
• polymer/ceramic composites
• reinforced polymers
• biodegradable materials
• bactericidal surfaces
• biomaterials
• catalytic composites
• electroactive composites
• bioresources
• colloidal processing

• Polymer/Ceramics Composites in Polymers (11 articles)