Shakeel Ahmed is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Higher Education Department, for the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, in India. He is also an Assistant Professor in the Postgraduate Department of Chemistry, at the Government Postgraduate College Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He obtained his master’s and doctoral degrees in chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, a central university, situated in New Delhi, India. He gained his post-doctoral experience in biocomposite materials from the Indian Institute of Technology. He has published several research papers in the field of green nanomaterials and biopolymers for various applications including biomedical, packaging, and water treatment.M. Shanmuka Srinivas is a doctoral research scholar in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. He received his M. Tech in Advanced Manufacturing from SASTRA University in 2019. His academic background includes research on polymer nanocomposites, additive manufacturing, and nano lubricants, with a specific focus on the post-processing of metal additive manufactured components. His research interests revolve around the development and characterization of polymer nanocomposites and their applications in various engineering fields. To date he has published more than 10 peer-reviewed journal publications and 2 conference papers. He has also authored 2 book chapters. One of his papers was awarded the best paper award at the conference organized by IITRAM and ISRO, at Ahmedabad, in India. He was also the recipient of the summer research fellow program funded by the Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian National Science Academy and the National Academy of Sciences, via the Government of India. He is also currently working as a reviewer for seven prestigious journals. Shanmuka’s scholastic works are recognized locally and internationally.

• 1. Introduction to Polymer Nanocomposites2. Polymer Matrices in Nanocomposites3. Nanofillers and Their Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites4. Synthesis and Fabrication of Polymer Nanocomposites5. Characterization Techniques of Polymer Nanocomposites6. Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites7. Thermal Properties and Stability of Polymer Nanocomposites8. Electrical and Optical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites9. Processing and Manufacturing Challenges of Polymer Nanocomposites10. Applications in Key Industries of Polymer Nanocomposites11. Environmental and Sustainability Aspects of Polymer Nanocomposites12. Health and Safety Aspects of Polymer Nanocomposites13. Regulations, Standards, And Certifications for Sustainable Polymer Nanocomposites14. Future Trends and Emerging Technologies of Polymer Nanocomposites