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Smart Biopolymer–PCM Composite Modules with Embedded Wireless Thermal Sensing for Autonomous Energy Storage ApplicationsBy 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 →
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IoT-Enabled Polymer–Gel PCM Composites for Intelligent Thermal Management in Solar Facade ApplicationsBy 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 →