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• 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 →