2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research 15 Jun 2026

  Smart Biopolymer–PCM Composite Modules with Embedded Wireless Thermal Sensing for Autonomous Energy Storage Applications

  By 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 →

• Published Subscription Original Research 23 Jan 2025

  Mechanical and Physicochemical Characteristics of Nano-Hydroxyapatite Polymer Composites

  By J. Lurdhumary, Ashwin Sailesh, DVSSSV Prasad, N. Krishnamoorthy, P. Sivabalan, S. Suresh, S. Philip Raja, G. Nixon Samuel Vijayakumar, K. Uma

  Abstract: This study focuses on the development and characterization of nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAp)-reinforced poly (lactic acid) (PLA) composites for biomedical applications. The composites, prepared with varying nHAp content (5–25 wt%), were evaluated for their mechanical and physicochemical properties, including tensile strength, Young’s modulus, elongation at break, thermal stability, hydrophilicity, and crystallinity. Results revealed that tensile strength increased significantly with the incorporation of nHAp, reaching a peak of 62 MPa at 15 wt%, …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 115–125 Read article →