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• Published Subscription Original Research 1 Oct 2026

  Multifunctional Lignin-Modified Jute/Bio-Epoxy Composites with MWCNT-Based Piezoresistive Self-Sensing for Sustainable Housing Applications

  By V. Ravi Raj, Deiveegan Ramasamy, Nishanth P, Ashokkumar P, Mary Zerlin. J, P. Uma, M M Nandakumar, A. Parvathi Priya, M. Saraswathi

  Abstract: This study develops a multifunctional natural-fibre-reinforced polymer composite based on alkali-treated jute fabric, bio-based epoxy, kraft lignin and a small amount of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), with particular emphasis on polymer-matrix modification, fibre–matrix interfacial behaviour and intrinsic damage sensing. Kraft lignin was incorporated at 0, 2, 4 and 6 wt.% to examine its influence on polymer-chain mobility, interfacial morphology, thermal stability and mechanical response, while 0.5 wt.% MWCNTs was introduced …

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