Nanocomposites: Structure and Properties -- Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymers: a State of the Art Review -- Application of Non-Layered Nanoparticles in Polymer Modification -- Reinforcement of Thermosetting Polymers by the Incorporation of Micro- and Nanoparticles -- Polyimides Reinforced by a Sol-Gel Derived Organosilicon Nanophase: Synthesis and Structure-Property Relationships -- Layered Silicate/Rubber Nanocomposites via Latex and Solution Intercalations -- Property Improvements of an Epoxy Resin by Nanosilica Particle Reinforcement -- Special Characterization Methods and Modeling -- Micro-Scratch Testing and Finite Element Simulation of Wear Mechanisms of Polymer Composites -- Determination of the Interface Strength of Polymer-Polymer Joints by a Curved Interface Tensile Test -- Manufacturing and Characterization of Microfibrillar Reinforced Composites from Polymer Blends -- Tribological Characteristics of Micro- and Nanoparticle Filled Polymer Composites -- Macrocomposites: Processing and Application -- Production of Thermoplastic Towpregs and Towpreg-Based Composites -- Manufacturing of Tailored Reinforcement for Liquid Composite Molding Processes -- Deconsolidation and Reconsolidation of Thermoplastic Composites During Processing -- Long Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites in Automotive Applications -- Mechanical Performance of Macrocomposites -- Deformation Mechanisms in Knitted Fabric Composites -- Impact Damage in Composite Laminates -- Discontinuous Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composites -- Accelerated Testing Methodology for Polymer Composite Durability.