Hybrid Advances

An International Open Access Journal Devoted to the Advancements in Design & Application of Hybrid Materials & Technologies



Hybrid Advances is an international and interdisciplinary scholarly open access journal. It publishes special content, either related to research presented at scientific events or invited contributions to thematic special issues.

Hybrid materials are assembled organic-inorganic materials at the nanometer or molecular level that may be chemically bonded or physically blended. Nanometer to micrometer scales make more homogeneous materials, exhibiting improved characteristics to the initial phases and even novel properties, not be confused with simply combining two new components; these may offer advantageous performances relative to either of the non-hybrid counterparts, and could bridge the gap between ceramics and polymers. On the other hand, Hybrid technologies use a combination of conventional and unconventional technologies (at least two, but of different types) having the goal of optimization - and thus achieving more efficient systems.

The research & review articles in the journal Hybrid Advances will cover the border-area of interests formed by integrating the nine companion journals, which represent cutting-edge topics contributing to a better understanding of intercalated bulk & stratified materials, phenomena at the interface, solid multicomponent materials at nanoscale, self-assembling nanostructures, solid blends & matrix inclusions, external & internal surfaces, homogeneity vs. heterogeneity consequences of functional materials and of their formed phases; also, the journal focuses on developing novel combined technologies necessary to the design, fabrication & employment of the emergent systems & devices.

The journal aims for publishing on the advancements in design & application of hybrid materials & technologies, thus accommodating the following topics:

Design of hybrid and composite materials, including: simulation, modelling and fabrication;

Novel hybrid materials & hybrid structures, multi-functionality and the study of the relation between structure, properties and applications;

Novel materials employed for advanced engineering applications, including: nanocomposites, green/eco-composites and energy hybrids such as supercapacitors, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, solar stills, thermal systems, wind power systems, etc.;

Synthesis and characterization of polymeric hybrid materials;

Polymer-based hybrid composites in electronics, energy and space applications;

Biomedical application of hybrid polymeric materials;

Transport properties and engineering the interfaces within nanocomposite assemblies;

Advanced hybrid methods for synthesis of hybrid materials for catalysis, electrocatalysis and photocatalysis; adsorption properties of porous media, clay minerals and (nano)composites;

Nanofluids and hybrid phase change materials (PCM): concepts, design & applications;

Materials with fillers and reinforcements at the nanoscale and microscale;

Physical and chemical deposition and growth of multi-layered thin films; hybrid coating technologies and surface functionalization;

2D and 3D assembly of hybrid materials;

Device fabrication, hybrid semiconductors and surface nanotechnology;

Building and fire retardant materials for construction industry;

Surface and interfaces of hybrid biomaterials, biocompatible and dental materials; stimuli-response mechanisms and novel health-monitoring techniques;

Advancements in the characterization and imaging techniques of hybrid materials;

Novel category of hybrid functional materials, with thrilling properties like: electrical and thermal conductivity/insulation, thermoelectric, magnetic, optical, shape memory, ferroelectric, energy capture and storage, phase modifications, lubricating, etc.;

Novel (hybrid) nanotechnologies including self-assembly, spinning, 3D printing, self-assembly and other emerging techniques are driving exciting developments in the field;

Hybrid technologies in chemical engineering, biotechnology, life & natural sciences;

Hybrid technologies in microelectronics, automation and renewable energy engineering;

Hybrid technologies in aeronautics and automotive industry.

Hybrid Advances is a companion title to a group of 9 respected journals from Surface Science, Solid State Science and Materials Science & Engineering, which naturally blend together into the concept of hybrid materials & technologies:

Surface Science
Progress in Surface Science
Surfaces and Interfaces
Applied Surface Science Advances

Solid State Science
Progress in Solid State Chemistry
Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids
Solid State Sciences

Materials Science & Engineering
Progress in Materials Science
Applied Materials Today
Composites Science and Technology