While magnetic separation techniques have long been in use, intensive research into
superparamagnetic nanomaterials has accelerated the development of magnetically …

Interest in stimuli-responsive polymers has persisted over many decades, and a great deal
of work has been dedicated to developing environmentally sensitive macromolecules that …

The structure of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is similar to that of graphite before
functionalization and exfoliation. For applications in polymer nanocomposites, chemical …

A recurring challenge in the field of nanocomposites is to control the spatial distribution of
nanoparticles (NPs) in a polymer matrix. This issue is of critical importance since it is now …

In order to obtain homogeneous dispersion and strong filler-matrix interface in epoxy resin,
graphene oxide was functionalized via surface modification by …

Polymer‐based magnetoelectric (ME) materials are an interesting, challenging and
innovative research field, that will bridge the gap between fundamental research and …

The work-up of chemical reactions by standard techniques is often time consuming and
energy demanding, especially when chemists have to guarantee low levels of metal …

Magnetic nanoparticles have emerged recently as an alternative for the easy separation of
nanosized catalysts from reaction mixtures by employing an external magnetic field. These …

The huge diversity of hierarchical micro-/nano-rigid structures existing in biological systems
is increasingly becoming a source of inspiration of materials scientists and engineers to …

The incorporation of nanoscopic particles into ordered nanostructures afforded by block
copolymers can provide control over particle distribution and orientation. This could enable …