2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 3 Apr 2026

  AI-Driven Lightning Strike Prediction Using Polymer-Integrated Sensor Platforms for Climate-Resilient Energy Systems in India

  By Kusum Tharani, K. Sudha, Surinder Kaur, Manish Talwar, Neeraj Kumar

  Abstract: Lightning strikes are a major climate-related threat to India, resulting in severe human injuries as well as regular damages to the power transmission network and renewable energy infrastructure. This research aims to introduce the concept of an AI-based lightning strike prediction and mitigation system with the integration of polymers for making climate-resilient energy infrastructure. Multidata are collected based on satellite images, climate variables, as well as surface-based sensing modules, and …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 234–242 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 3 Apr 2026

  Development and Performance Evaluation of GO–ZnO/PU Hybrid Nanocomposite Coatings for Improved Optical Transmission, Cooling, and Self-Cleaning in PV Systems

  By Sandeep Sharma, K. Sudha, Nidhi Gupta, Bharat Singh, G. Sivagurunathan

  Abstract: The performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules with time is affected by thermal heating, dust buildup, and exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light; as a result, the power loss increases rapidly during the use condition. In this study, a polyurethane (PU) nanocomposite, fabricated with graphene oxide and zinc oxide (GO–ZnO), is invented and examined. Improvements in heat management, light transmission, and dirt resistance are planned for PV glass surfaces. The nanocomposite …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 243–249 Read article →