2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 17 Apr 2026

  AI-Designed Functionally Graded Polymer Composites for Multifunctional Thin Films

  By D. Sai Ganesh, S.N. Padhi, Mamata Choudhury, K. Vikas, K. Anudeep

  Abstract: The design of multifunctional polymer composite thin films requires simultaneous optimization of mechanical, optical, barrier, and thermal properties—objectives often in conflict when using conventional homogeneous materials. This study presents an artificial intelligence-driven framework for designing functionally graded material (FGM) architectures in polymer nanocomposite thin films. We integrated machine learning with physics-based modeling to optimize compositional gradients across film thickness, achieving superior performance compared to homogeneous and discrete multilayer alternatives. A …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1026–1041 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 7 Apr 2026

  Damage Evolution and Delamination Resistance in Polymer Matrix Functionally Graded Laminates

  By S.N. Padhi, Mamata Choudhury, M.B.S. Sreekara Reddy, K.S. Raghuram, K. Suresh

  Abstract: Functionally graded laminates (FGLs) in polymer-matrix systems represent a promising pathway to enhance damage tolerance and delay delamination in advanced structural composites. In this study, we explore the mechanisms of damage initiation, propagation, and delamination resistance in polymer matrix functionally graded laminates (PM-FGLs) through a combined experimental–computational approach. Laminates with linear, exponential, and bio-inspired gradation profiles were fabricated using vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) and additive manufacturing techniques. Comprehensive mechanical …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 321–337 Read article →