About the Editors<br>Contributors<br>Part 1. Synthetic Approaches<br>1. Polymer-Based Matrix Composites<br>2. Bio-nanoceramics and Bio-nanocomposites<br>3. Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Nanoceramics Based on Sol-Gel Chemistry<br>4. A Novel Approach for Facile Synthesis of Biocompatible PVA-Coated PLA Nanofibers as Composite Membrane Scaffolds for Enhanced Osteoblast Proliferation<br>5. Green Synthesis for Advanced Materials of Graphene Oxide (GO) with ZnO for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity at Room Temperature<br>6. Polyolefin/Graphene Nanocomposite Materials<br>7. UV-Curable Nanocomposite Coatings and Materials<br>8. Advancements in Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings<br>9. Vapor-Phase Synthesis of Free-Standing and Stable Colloidal Magnetoplasmonic Nanoparticles Encapsulated by an Amorphous Silicon Shell<br>10. Thermally Sprayed Nanoceramic and Nanocomposite Coatings<br>11. Microarc Oxidation: A Novel Process for Preparing Nanocrystallized Ceramic Metal Oxide Coating<br>12. Development of Nanostructured Composite Coatings on Metallic Surfaces<br>13. Plasma-Induction Spraying of Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite Coatings Obtained on Titanium Intraosseous Implants<br>Part 2. Analysis and Property Profiles<br>14. History of High-Performance Paints and Coatings of Unique Characteristics<br>15. Electrical Properties of Macro-, Micro-, and Nanoceramic and Nanocomposite Coatings and Materials<br>16. Selective Dispersion and Characterization of Fine Particle Mixture in Concentrated Suspensions for Advanced Particle Processing<br>17. Reinforcement Effects of Carbon Nanotubes in Polypropylene: Rheology, Structure, Thermal Stability, and Nano-, Micro-, and Macromechanical Properties<br>18. Effect of Nano-Additives (Al2O3 and NaF) on the Performance of Ceramic Coatings Formed by Microarc Oxidation on Magnesium Alloys<br>19. Chemical Composition, Structure, and Properties of the Surface of Titanium VT1-00 and Its Alloy VT16 after Induction Heat Treatment<br>Part 3. Application Fields<br>20. Bone Apposition on Nanoporous Titanium Implants<br>21. Biocomposite and Bioceramic Coatings and Materials<br>22. Biosafety of Nanomaterials Used in Nanoceramics and Nanocomposites<br>23. Nanocomposite Coating for Antibacterial Purposes<br>24. Recent Advances in Nanocomposite Coatings for Corrosion Protection Applications<br>25. Synthesis, Characterization, and Development of PZT-Based Composition for Power Harvesting and Sensors Application<br>Index