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This book presents an extensive discussion on fundamental chemistry, classifications, structure, unique properties, and applications of various 2D nanomaterials. The advent of graphene in 2004 has brought tremendous attention to two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials. Lately, this has prompted researchers to explore new 2D nanomaterials for cutting-edge research in diverse fields. Polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) represent a fascinating group of novel materials that exhibit intriguing properties. The unique combination of polymer and nanomaterial not only overcomes the limitations of polymer matrices, but also changes their structural, morphological, and physicochemical properties thereby broadening their application potential. The book, comprising 21 chapters, provides a unique and detailed study of the process involved in the synthesis of 2D nanomaterials, modification strategies of 2D nanomaterials, and numerous applications of 2D nanomaterials-based polymer nanocomposites. The book also emphasizes the existing challenges in the functionalization and exfoliation of 2D nanomaterials as well as the chemical, structural, electrical, thermal, mechanical, and biological properties of 2D nanomaterials-based polymer nanocomposites. The key features of this book are: Provides fundamental information and a clear understanding of synthesis, processing methods, structure and physicochemical properties of 2D materials-based polymer nanocomposites; Presents a comprehensive review of several recent accomplishments and key scientific and technological challenges in developing 2D materials-based polymer nanocomposites; Explores various processing and fabrication methods and emerging applications of 2D materials-based polymer nanocomposites. Audience. Engineers and polymer scientists in the electrical, coatings, and biomedical industries will find this book very useful. Advanced students in materials science and polymer science will find it a fount of information. Introduction to Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials: Discovery, Types and Classifications, Structure, Unique Properties, and Applications Synthesis Approaches, Designs, and Processing Methods of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials Enhancing 2D Nanomaterials via Surface Modifications Spectroscopic and Microscopic Investigations of 2D Nanomaterials Structural, Optical, and Electronic Properties of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials Electrical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial-Based Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing Methods, Properties, and Applications Structural, Morphological, and Electrical Properties of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial-Based Polymer Nanocomposites Thermal, Mechanical, and Viscoelastic Properties of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial-Based Polymer Nanocomposites Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Supercapacitor Applications Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial‑Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Solar Energy Applications Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Fuel Cell Applications High-k Dielectrics Based on Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials-Filled Polymer Nanocomposites Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Catalytic and Photocatalytic Applications Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering Applications Antibacterial and Drug Delivery Applications of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials-Based Polymer Nanocomposites Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials-Based Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes for Liquid and Gas Separation Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Gas and Volatile Organic Compound Sensing Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Protective Anticorrosive Coatings