Themed collection Recycling of polymer-based nanocomposites


Impact of nanofillers on vitrimerization and recycling strategies: a review
Innovative recycling of polymer nanocomposites enabled by vitrimerization, highlighting the role of nanofillers in enhancing network dynamics, recyclability, mechanical strength, and sustainable material lifecycles.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NA00183H

A review on recent progress in polymer composites for effective electromagnetic interference shielding properties – structures, process, and sustainability approaches
The rapid proliferation and extensive use of electronic devices have resulted in a meteoric increase in electromagnetic interference (EMI), which causes electronic devices to malfunction.
Nanoscale Adv., 2024,6, 5773-5802
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA00572D

Development of sustainable carbon fiber composites using dual dynamic epoxy vitrimers: a synergy of stiffness, flexibility, and recyclability
Dual dynamic epoxy vitrimers enable self-healing, reprocessing, and recycling of carbon fiber composites with balanced stiffness, flexibility, and mechanical performance are reported.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NA00624D

Magnetically recoverable MFe12O19 nanoparticles as efficient and environmentally benign catalysts for gram-scale selective oxidation of olefins
Advanced characterizations of three magnetically recoverable MFe12O19 (M = Cu, Sn and Sr) MNPs revealed that SnFe12O19 and CuFe12O19 are not isostructural with SrFe12O19 M-type hexaferrite, due to confirmed coexistence of SnO2–Fe2O3 and CuFe2O4–Fe2O3.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025,7, 3358-3374
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NA00167F

‘Vitrimer nanocomposites’ derived from graphene oxide and post-consumer recycled polypropylene
Post-consumer recycled polypropylene (PCR PP) is promising for sustainable applications, yet its limitations in electrical conductivity and mechanical properties require modifications.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025,7, 2904-2915
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA00904E

Copper-anchored polysulfonamide-modified UiO-66-NH2/sodium alginate nanocatalyst for sustainable synthesis of 1,2,3-triazoles
An effective nanocomposite comprising a metal–organic framework and porous polysulfonamide-sodium alginate (SA-PS) was developed for phenyl triazole production.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025,7, 1937-1945
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA01055H

Revolutionizing green catalysis: a novel amla seed derived biochar modified g-C3N4·SO3H catalyst for sustainable and versatile synthesis of bis-indoles
Synthesis of a biochar-modified g-C3N4·SO3H catalyst for synthesizing a library of bis-indole derivatives efficiently.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025,7, 1603-1616
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA00891J

Optimization of CoFe2O4 nanoparticles and graphite fillers to endow thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites with superior electromagnetic interference shielding performance
TPU-based nanocomposites containing graphite and CoFe2O4 nanoparticles for EMI shielding application.
Nanoscale Adv., 2024,6, 2149-2165
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA01053H
About this collection
Guest Edited by Suryasarathi Bose (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India) this collection aims to provide a comprehensive platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and advancements in the field of recycling polymer-based nanocomposites, with a focus on sustainable strategies and technological innovations.