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Stretchable Elastomer–PCM Composites with Bluetooth-Enabled Temperature Monitoring for Wearable Healthcare IoT DevicesBy A. Chandrashekhar, J. Samson Isaac, S.Ponni Alias Sathya, Velmurugan V, Chintureena Thingom, K.R. Prasanna Kumar, J. Ananth, A.Thilagavathy, Jayarama Pradeep
Abstract: The rapid advancement of wearable healthcare technologies has created a growing demand for multifunctional polymer composites capable of simultaneously providing mechanical flexibility, thermal energy management, electrical conductivity, sensing capability, and wireless communication. In this study, a stretchable elastomer-based polymer composite integrated with a phase-change material and a Bluetooth Low Energy temperature monitoring system was developed for wearable healthcare Internet-of-Things applications. The polymer composite was fabricated using an Ecoflex silicone elastomer …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 241–257 Read article →
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Smart Biopolymer–PCM Composite Modules with Embedded Wireless Thermal Sensing for Autonomous Energy Storage ApplicationsBy A. Chandrashekhar, K. Arun, Om Prakash Sharma, Rathinamala S., Mallikarjunarao Dandu, M. Premalatha, P. Joel Josephson, G. Nixon Samuel Vijayakumar, Rajendiran M.
Abstract: The development of multifunctional polymer composite systems for intelligent thermal energy storage has gained significant attention due to the increasing demand for sustainable and autonomous thermal management technologies. In the present study, a wireless-integrated biopolymer–phase change material (PCM) composite module embedded with thermal feedback sensors was successfully fabricated and experimentally investigated for advanced thermal energy storage applications. Polylactic acid (PLA) was employed as the biodegradable polymer matrix, while paraffin wax …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 193–205 Read article →