Recent Advances in Nano-Hybrid Composite Systems: Toward Smart and Sustainable Functional Materials
摘要
A rapidly developing class of multifunctional materials known as nano-hybrid composites incorporates nanoscale fillers, including metal oxides, graphene, carbon nanotubes, and biogenic reinforcements, into polymeric or inorganic matrices to produce mechanical, thermal, electrical, and environmental performance that works in concert. Recent advancements in their classification, fabrication techniques, and application areas are examined in this chapter. Innovative green synthesis methods that support sustainability objectives, such as solvent-free approaches, biomineralization, and aqueous sol–gel processing, are highlighted. Along with particular performance results like improved tensile strength, thermal conductivity, and adjustable electrical behavior, the contribution of interfacial engineering to improving composite properties is examined. Energy storage, wearable electronics, biomedical devices, and environmental remediation are among the real-world applications that are discussed. Additionally, eco-friendly sol–gel chemistry, bio-based hybrid films, and natural fiber reinforcement are promoted as essential steps toward environmentally conscious material systems through sustainable design techniques. The review as a whole highlights how multifunctionality and green innovation in nano-hybrid composites can help them satisfy new ecological and technological demands.