2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research 14 Sep 2026

  Multifunctional Corn Husk Fibre/PLA–PBAT Hybrid Composites with Carbon-Black Percolation for Structural Self-Sensing Applications

  By Prerna, M Meena, Priyanka Jha, Neha Choudhary, Ashish Kumar Pathak, Vamsi Krishna Mamidi, Apparao Thota, Kirubakaran D, Prathiba R

  Abstract: This study developed multifunctional polymer composites based on a PLA/PBAT (Polylactic Acid/ Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)) thermoplastic matrix reinforced with 20 wt.% corn husk fibre (CHF) and functionalized with conductive carbon black (CB) for smart consumer-electronics casings. Alkali treatment modified the lignocellulosic fibre surface, improving fibre–matrix interfacial adhesion and stress transfer within the polymer composite. Thermal characterization showed that the PLA cold-crystallization temperature decreased from 112.5 °C for the unfilled blend to …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 1 Sep 2026

  Electrically Conductive Micro-Aluminum Reinforced Polymer Composites for IoT-Enabled Lightweight Antenna Housings

  By B. Uma Maheswari, G.Jeyaram, Neha Choudhary, Soundararajan Muthumani, D. Sudha, K.Venugopal Rao, Muthurajan Subramoniam, Akash Deep Kushwaha, R.Ashok Gandhi

  Abstract: Electrically conductive polymer composites have emerged as promising multifunctional materials for lightweight antenna housings by integrating structural strength, electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and electromagnetic interference shielding. In this study, micro-aluminum reinforced Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) polymer composites were fabricated using twin-screw melt compounding followed by compression molding for IoT-enabled lightweight antenna housing applications. The influence of micro-aluminum loading on microstructure, mechanical performance, electrical conductivity, EMI shielding, thermal stability, and wireless …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article →