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    Machine Learning Based Optimization of Polymer Structure Property Relationships in Composite Material Systems

    By Prashant V. Thokal, P. William, Ganesh P. Dawange, Dharmendra Kumar Roy, Pravin B. Khatkale

    Abstract: In modern engineering applications, polymer-based composite materials have garnered a lot of attention because of their lightweight nature, high strength-to-weight ratio, and changing physical features. In order to maximize the relationships between polymer structure and properties in composite materials, this study suggests a strategy based on reinforcement learning (RL). The research utilized the Polymer Composite Properties Dataset, which contains 12,700 records associated with polymer matrices, reinforcement fillers, interfacial bonding characteristics, …

    Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 242–255 Read article

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    Catalytic Performance Improvement in Polymer Derived Nanostructures for Fuel Cell Applications

    By Prasad M. Patare, Ganesh P. Dawange, P. William, Dharmendra Kumar Roy, Pravin B. Khatkale

    Abstract: The performance and operational lifetime of PEMFCs are closely linked to the catalytic activity and durability of cathode electrocatalysts. In this research, a polymer-derived cobalt–iron nitrogen-doped carbon (CoFe–N/C) nanostructured catalyst is developed to enhance the ORR performance for PEMFC applications. PAN and melamine serve as nitrogen-rich polymer precursors, while cobalt and iron salts generate highly dispersed metal–nitrogen active sites within a porous carbon matrix through thermal treatment at 900 °C. …

    Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 968–979 Read article

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    High-Performance Polymer Composite Membranes for Selective Ion Transport in Advanced Energy Conversion Systems

    By Shanthi Kumaraguru, Prashant V. Thokal, P. William, Ganesh P. Dawange, Dharmendra Kumar Roy, Pravin B. Khatkale

    Abstract: The development of high-performance Polymer Composite Membranes (PCM) with enhanced ion transport is essential for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC). However, low-humidity conditions and filter agglomeration still limit long-term membrane stability. This research designs a functionalized PCM integrating cross-linked Poly (Vinyl Alcohol)/Poly (Ethylene Glycol) (PVA/PEG) matrix with sulfonic acid functional groups and Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) nanofillers to improve selective ion transport under low-humidity conditions. Two types of PCM were …

    Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 724–736 Read article

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