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Abstract : Polymer nanocompositespolymer nanocomposites, with carbon-based fillercarbon-based fillers such as carbon nanotubescarbon nanotubes, graphitegraphite, graphenegraphene, carbon blackcarbon black, graphene oxidegraphene oxide, nanostructured ferroelectric oxidesnanostructured ferroelectric oxides and metal oxidesmetal oxides show improved electrical/dielectric propertiesdielectric properties due to the effective use of surfactants. The chapter examines how different types of surfactants influence the improvement of carbon and metal oxide nanostructures’metal oxide nanostructures’ dispersion within polymer matrices. It also emphasizes how these surfactants enhance filler dispersion, form percolation networks and improve electrical conductivityconductivity, dielectric properties, and electromagnetic interference shieldingelectromagnetic interference shielding characteristics by optimizing and modifying interfacial interactions when conducting nanofillers,nanofillers incorporated in various polymer matrices. By reviewing recent research trends, this chapter provides detailed insights into current applications and emerging trends in using various types of surfactants, offering perspectives for advancing the development and application of polymer-carbon nanocomposites/hybrid nanocomposites.