Exfoliating montmorillonite (Mt) to nanolayers is a crucial step during producing clay/polymer
nanocomposites (CPN). Only well-exfoliated and well-dispersed Mt. nanolayers in the …

Cellulose is one of the most interesting bioresources owing to its abundance, renewability,
and biodegradability. Nanocellulose (NC), which can be isolated from natural cellulosic …

Realizing a homogeneous distribution of two-dimensional nanosheets in polymer matrix,
avoiding their agglomeration, has been a key scientific challenge in fabricating high …

Remarkable advancements in material technologies have accelerated the use of many new
materials and their hybrids and composites in diverse applications. Among such available …

The poor robustness and durability of superhydrophobic surfaces under various externally
imposed stresses have become a challenging issue for practical applications. Here, an …

Bioinspired fabrication of high thermal conductivity phase change composites has great
prospects for efficient thermal management. However, the direct and partial imitations of …

Ultra‐wideband microwave absorbing (MA) materials covering the low‐frequency range (2–
6 GHz) are highly desirable in civil and military fields. These materials can be fabricated …

The structural characteristics of two-dimensional (2-D) materials result in unique physical,
electronic, chemical, and optical properties, making them potentially useful in a wide range …

Incorporation of nanoparticles in polymeric matrices to develop polymer nanocomposite with
an idea to maximize the “nano-effect” derived out of the nanoparticles and to minimize the …

For carbon nanofiber/poly (vinylidene fluoride)(CNF/PVDF) nanocomposite materials, the
strong interactions between nanofillers would induce agglomeration and hence significantly …