2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research 8 May 2026

  IoT-Enabled Polymer–Gel PCM Composites for Intelligent Thermal Management in Solar Facade Applications

  By Radhey Shyam Meena, K. Arun, Sivaramakrishnan Subbaram, S. Ponni Alias Sathya, DVSSSV Prasad, P. Vidhushini, K.R. Prasanna Kumar, K. Amudha, Rajendiran M.

  Abstract: The present study investigates the development of a multifunctional polymer–gel phase change composite designed for solar façade applications with integrated real-time thermal monitoring capability. A crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol–borax matrix was employed as a three-dimensional polymer scaffold to encapsulate paraffin-based phase change material, ensuring leakage-free operation and structural integrity under repeated thermal cycling. Graphite nanoplatelets were incorporated as thermally conductive nano-fillers to enhance heat transfer through the polymer composite via percolation-driven …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 99–111 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 9 Mar 2026

  Multi-Layer Aluminum–Polymer Hybrid Structures for Improved Automotive Impact Performance

  By Nantha Kumar P, K. Arun, Sachin S. Harak, M.Suresh Kumar, DVSSSV Prasad, K. Amudha, Jayarenjini N, V. Kavimani, A. Vijayalakshmi

  Abstract: Layered metal–polymer hybrid laminates have emerged as promising candidates for lightweight automotive structures requiring high impact resistance and structural reliability. In this study, aluminum/glass–epoxy hybrid laminates were fabricated using a symmetric stacking sequence through hot compression molding to evaluate their mechanical and energy absorption performance. Density analysis revealed an average measured density of 2.34 g/cm³, closely matching the theoretical value of 2.36 g/cm³, with a deviation of approximately 1.02%, indicating …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 42–53 Read article →