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• Published Subscription Original Research 13 Jul 2026

  Analyzing Thermal Expansion in Polymer Composites Through Heat Transfer Simulations

  By Prashant Kadam, Kiran Jadhav, Pramod Rahate, Rakeyshh Byakuday, Siddhanth Pandey

  Abstract: Although lightweight and strong, polymer composites require careful handling in environments where temperatures shift. Their usefulness in fields like aviation, vehicle manufacturing, and electronic devices comes from customizable heat behavior alongside favorable mechanical traits. Yet variation in size due to heating or cooling remains a concern hard to dismiss. As conditions change, expansion occurs - sometimes enough to disrupt fit, alignment, or function within complex systems. This response to warmth …

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