High-performance nanocomposites are revolutionizing structural materials by offering significant improvements in strength, stiffness, toughness, and durability, while maintaining or reducing weight. By incorporating nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, or nanoclays into polymer, metal, or ceramic matrices, nanocomposites provide advanced properties that are critical for demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, construction, and defense industries.

At the Global Conference on Materials Science and Advanced Manufacturing (MSAM – 2026), this session focuses on the development, characterization, and application of high-performance nanocomposites designed for structural applications. We will explore how these materials are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in terms of mechanical performance, environmental resistance, and sustainability.

We invite submissions and expert talks on:

• Nanocomposites for Aerospace and Automotive Applications: Investigating the use of nanocomposites in lightweight, high-strength structural components for aerospace and automotive industries. These materials can reduce weight while improving fuel efficiency, safety, and performance in critical structural applications.

• Carbon Nanotube and Graphene Reinforced Polymers: Discussing the integration of carbon nanotubes and graphene into polymer matrices to enhance mechanical properties, such as tensile strength, impact resistance, and fatigue life, for use in structural materials like composites and coatings.

• Metal Matrix Nanocomposites: The development of metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs) that incorporate nanomaterials to improve thermal conductivity, wear resistance, and mechanical properties in high-performance structural applications, such as in aerospace components and heavy machinery.

• Nanoclay and Nanofiber Reinforced Composites: Exploring the incorporation of nanoclays and nanofibers in composites for improved mechanical performance, such as stiffness, fracture toughness, and dimensional stability, in industries like construction and marine.

• High-Temperature Nanocomposites for Extreme Environments: The role of nanocomposites in high-temperature applications, such as turbine blades, heat shields, and engine components. These materials can withstand extreme conditions, offering enhanced thermal resistance and durability in challenging environments.

• Tailoring Nanocomposite Properties for Specific Structural Needs: Customizing the properties of nanocomposites to meet the specific needs of various industries. Topics will cover how tailoring nanoparticle size, dispersion, and orientation can result in materials with superior performance for structural applications.

• Durability and Longevity of Nanocomposites in Harsh Environments: Addressing the challenges of ensuring the long-term performance of nanocomposites under mechanical stress, thermal cycling, corrosion, and environmental degradation. How can nanocomposites be made more durable for use in infrastructure, military, and offshore applications?

• Nanocomposite Coatings for Corrosion and Wear Protection: The development of nanocomposite coatings to protect critical structural components from wear, corrosion, and degradation in environments such as marine, chemical processing, and manufacturing industries.

• Sustainability of Nanocomposite Materials: Investigating how high-performance nanocomposites can contribute to the sustainability of industries by offering enhanced durability, reducing material waste, and improving energy efficiency, leading to more sustainable production processes.

• Manufacturing Techniques for Nanocomposites: Advances in processing techniques such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), injection molding, and resin transfer molding for producing high-performance nanocomposites at scale. How can these techniques improve material performance and reduce production costs?

• Nanocomposites for Infrastructure and Construction: Exploring the use of nanocomposites in construction materials such as concrete, cement, and steel reinforcement, offering higher strength-to-weight ratios, improved durability, and greater resistance to cracking, moisture, and weathering.

• Characterization and Testing of Nanocomposite Materials: Advanced characterization techniques for evaluating the properties and performance of nanocomposites, including mechanical testing, microscopy, and spectroscopy. Discussing standards for evaluating nanocomposites' suitability for specific structural applications.

• Smart Nanocomposites for Structural Health Monitoring: The integration of nanocomposites with sensing technology to monitor structural integrity in real-time. How can smart nanocomposites detect damage, stress, or fatigue in critical infrastructure like bridges, buildings, and aircraft?

This session serves as a platform for material scientists, engineers, and industry experts to present the latest breakthroughs in high-performance nanocomposites for structural applications, addressing both fundamental research and practical industry needs.

Join us at MSAM – 2026 in Rome to explore how nanocomposites are shaping the future of structural materials, offering innovative solutions for industries that demand the highest levels of performance, durability, and sustainability.