2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research 14 Aug 2026

  Self-Powered Piezoelectric Nano-Polymer Networks with Embedded Wireless Nodes for Distributed IoT Sensor Platforms

  By R.Nathiya, Deobarat Kumar Chandan, S. Duraisivam, K.Kannan, J. B Veeramalini, B. Parvathi Sangeetha, Ashok Kumar Chaudhary, Jayarama Pradeep, Rajendiran M

  Abstract: Self-powered sensing systems are emerging as a promising solution for next-generation distributed Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, where lightweight, flexible, and low-maintenance devices are required for continuous monitoring. In this work, a self-powered piezoelectric nano-polymer network based on poly-vinylidene fluoride (PVDF) reinforced with BaTiO₃ nanoparticles and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was developed for flexible wireless sensing applications. The composite was designed to combine mechanical flexibility, enhanced piezoelectric response, and real-time …

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

• Published Subscription Original Research 7 Nov 2025

  Solar-Responsive Photo-Thermal Polymer Composites with Carbon Nanostructures for On-Demand Water Purification

  By M. Dhanalakshmi, Weiwei Jiang, S. UmaMaheswara Reddy, S. Arun Kumar, Deobarat Kumar Chandan, T. Venkatamuni, S. Nooray Sashmi, Yagya Dutta Dwivedi, Arun Chokkalingam

  Abstract: The development of solar-responsive polymer nanocomposites offers a sustainable pathway for water purification. In this work, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were fabricated and systematically investigated for their mechanical, thermal, viscoelastic, and thermal transport properties. Neat PVA displayed moderate tensile strength (~38 MPa) and high elongation (~165%), whereas 1.0 wt% nanofiller loading enhanced tensile strength to ~52 MPa and modulus to …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 199–209 Read article →