2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 21 May 2026

  Polymers and Composites in the Design and Construction of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A Comprehensive Technical Review

  By Neeraj Kumar, Sandeep Banerjee, Ojas Bochare, Honey Yadav, Bharat Singh

  Abstract: The emergence of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) over the last few years has mostly been made possible by breakthroughs in material science. This review is concerned with an overview of some of the polymers and composites that are being commonly used in drone manufacturing in recent times, especially in relation to the influence of material choice on drone performance and capability. It sheds light on the drastic change in the …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 874–882 Read article →

• 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 →