2 publications

• Published Subscription Review Article 27 Jun 2026

  Experimental Investigation of Polymer Composite-Based Protective Structures for Mitigating Crash-Induced Mechanical Abuse in Lithium-Ion Batteries

  By Kamlesh S. Mahajan, Nitish Kumar Gautam, Ravikant K. Nanwatkar, Pranali S. Mali, Yogesh P. Gawale

  Abstract: The objective of this paper is to determine the effectiveness of using polymer composite protective structures to protect against the mechanical abuses associated with crash impacts that affect lithium ion batteries in terms of their structural integrity and their overall safety. In addition to their use in electric vehicles, lithium ion batteries are also being increasingly used in renewable energy based energy storage systems because they have high energy densities, …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 8 Mar 2026

  Eco-Sustainable Walnut–Hemp Reinforced Composites for Automotive Brake Applications

  By Mitali B. Gore, Ajit A. Bhosale, Deepak S. Watvisave, Ravikant K. Nanwatkar

  Abstract: The search for natural fiber-reinforced composites that can be used instead of manmade materials has been sparked by the growing need for eco-friendly materials in car brake systems. The study looks at three types of Walnut–Hemp Reinforced Friction Composites (WFRCs): WFRC-1, which is 10% walnut and 20% hemp; WFRC-2, which is 15% walnut and 15% hemp; and WFRC-3, which is 20% walnut and 10% hemp. Aspects like tensile strength, compressive …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 439–448 Read article →