

The list of materials covered in this Section includes: protective nanocomposite coatings, self-healing nanocomposites shape memory and shape switching nanocomposite layers piezoelectric, magnetocaloric, magnetoelectric, or halochromic nanocomposites metamaterials multifunctional core-shell nanoparticles, etc.). This Section of Nanomaterials deals with all aspects of the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of nanocomposites suitable for a widespread range of applications, such as health (drug delivery, biosensors), electronics and optoelectronics (sensors/actuators, recording media, MEMS/NEMS), environment, energy (supercapacitors, batteries, fuel cells), automotive and aerospace (ultra-hard coatings, radiation shields), Internet of Things, etc. According to an ancient Chinese proverb by Lao Tzu, the importance of porosity in materials can be understood with the famous quote: The jar is made by kneading clay, but its usefulness consists in its capacity to hold. With the coated Y2O3 nanoparticles also viruses can be filtered electrostatically. Nanocomposite bulky materials hybrid films, patterned structures, and core-shell particles are emerging as interesting functional materials with properties that go beyond the current state of the art in many different technological areas. Porous ceramic used as water filter for bacteria. Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation (Energy, Environment, and Sustainability) Singh, Swatantra P., Rathinam, Karthik, Gupta, Tarun.
