2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 20 Jun 2026

  Machine Learning Based Optimization of Polymer Structure Property Relationships in Composite Material Systems

  By Prashant V. Thokal, P. William, Ganesh P. Dawange, Dharmendra Kumar Roy, Pravin B. Khatkale

  Abstract: In modern engineering applications, polymer-based composite materials have garnered a lot of attention because of their lightweight nature, high strength-to-weight ratio, and changing physical features. In order to maximize the relationships between polymer structure and properties in composite materials, this study suggests a strategy based on reinforcement learning (RL). The research utilized the Polymer Composite Properties Dataset, which contains 12,700 records associated with polymer matrices, reinforcement fillers, interfacial bonding characteristics, …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 242–255 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 10 Jun 2026

  High-Performance Polymer Composite Membranes for Selective Ion Transport in Advanced Energy Conversion Systems

  By Shanthi Kumaraguru, Prashant V. Thokal, P. William, Ganesh P. Dawange, Dharmendra Kumar Roy, Pravin B. Khatkale

  Abstract: The development of high-performance Polymer Composite Membranes (PCM) with enhanced ion transport is essential for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC). However, low-humidity conditions and filter agglomeration still limit long-term membrane stability. This research designs a functionalized PCM integrating cross-linked Poly (Vinyl Alcohol)/Poly (Ethylene Glycol) (PVA/PEG) matrix with sulfonic acid functional groups and Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) nanofillers to improve selective ion transport under low-humidity conditions. Two types of PCM were …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 724–736 Read article →