2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research 29 Jul 2026

  Layered Metal–Polymer Hybrid Laminates with Embedded Impact Sensors for Connected Automotive Panels

  By Anil S Pol, Sivakumar Balu, Gaurao S. Dharme, S.K. Ashok, C. Karthikeyan, K. Anguraj, P. Sukania, Chitra Devi D, K. Nithya

  Abstract: The increasing demand for lightweight, intelligent, and structurally reliable automotive components has accelerated the development of multifunctional hybrid materials capable of simultaneously providing superior mechanical performance and real-time structural health monitoring. In this study, a novel layered metal-polymer hybrid laminate incorporating an embedded flexible impact sensor was developed for connected automotive panel applications. The laminate was fabricated using AA6061-T6 aluminum alloy face sheets and a thermoplastic polyurethane interlayer through hot-press …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 20 May 2026

  Digitally Tunable Dual-Phase Polymer–PCM Composites for IoT-Based Adaptive Thermal Management in Smart Buildings

  By J. Lurdhumary, S.K. Ashok, Y. Suganya, S. Lakshminarasimhan, A. Jagadesan, Sivakumar Karthikeyan, Varadharajan.S, Chitra Devi D, K. Nithya

  Abstract: This study presents the design and development of digitally tunable dual-phase polymer–phase change material (PCM) composites for advanced thermal management in smart building applications. The composite is based on a hybrid polymer matrix comprising thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and a crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) gel, reinforced with paraffin microencapsulated PCM and hydrated salt PCM to achieve multi-stage thermal energy storage. The polymer composite architecture enables enhanced structural integrity, high encapsulation efficiency …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 147–157 Read article →