2 publications
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Published Subscription Review Article
Hybrid Polymer Composites Reinforced with Coconut Shell Fillers and Silica Fume: Synergistic Effects of Industrial By-Products: A Comprehensive ReviewBy Manju. K., Kalyana Chakravarthy P.R.
Abstract: The increasing requirement of sustainable and high-performance engineering materials has led to increased research in hybrid polymer composites comprising sustainable fillers in the form of renewable biomass or industrial by-products. Among the various bio-fillers that exist, coconut shell filler is gaining much prominence due to its low density, high content of lignin, hardness, and abundance as agricultural waste. Another industrial by-product that is rich in amorphous silica and possesses high …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1296–1307 Read article →
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Published Subscription Review Article Special issue
A Review on Integrated Acoustic Emission and Piezoelectric Sensing for Real-Time Damage Characterization of Polymer Composite-Enhanced Concrete: Advances, Challenges, and Future PerspectiveBy Anand Muthusamy, Kalyana Chakravarthy P.R.
Abstract: Polymer composite reinforced concrete has been identified as an efficient material system that can enhance the mechanical properties, durability, and service life of modern structures. The combination of fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs), polymer modifiers, and hybrid composite reinforcements increases structural effectiveness. However, these systems are still vulnerable to damage processes, including matrix cracking, fiber breaking, interfacial debonding, and delamination. Thus, there is a need for structural health monitoring (SHM) strategies …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 930–939 Read article →