3 publications
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Corn Husk Fiber–Reinforced PLA Biocomposites: Mechanical, Thermal, and Biodegradation PerformanceBy Kedri Janardhana, K. Arun, S. Titus, Sultanuddin SJ, P. S. Latha Mageshwari, A.Shanmugam, Sekar K, Pawan Kumar Jaiswal, J. Revathi
Abstract: The increasing environmental burden caused by conventional petroleum-based plastics has driven significant interest in the development of sustainable polymer composites reinforced with renewable natural fibers. In the present work, corn husk fiber (CHF), an agricultural waste by-product, was utilized as a reinforcing phase in a polylactic acid (PLA) matrix to fabricate eco-friendly biocomposites. Composite samples with varying fiber loadings (0–40 wt.%) were produced through twin-screw melt blending followed by compression …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 312–327 Read article →
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Stretchable Elastomer–Phase Change Composites for Passive Thermal Management in Wearable ElectronicsBy M. Chennakesavulu, S. John Leon, P Joel Josephson, V.Parimala, DVSSSV Prasad, D. Priya Matharasi, Hirald Dwaraka Praveena, Sekar K, S. Sheik Mydeen
Abstract: Elastomer-embedded phase change material (EPCM) composites are developed as stretchable, leakage-free, and electrically insulating thermal regulation layers for wearable electronics operating under stringent skin-safety requirements. The EPCM architecture comprises microencapsulated organic phase change materials (μPCM, 30–70 wt%) uniformly dispersed within soft elastomer matrices based on PDMS or SEBS-type thermoplastic elastomers, together with low loadings (1–8 wt%) of electrically insulating hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) fillers to enhance lateral heat transport. Differential …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 30–41 Read article →
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Magnetic Metal–Polymer Composites with Ferromagnetic Particle Networks for EMI Shielding in Flexible ElectronicsBy Kedri Janardhana, P. Suresh Kumar, Santhi M George, B Karthik, P.Duraipandy, Kode Jaya Prakash, Gadhamsetty Gurumahesh, Sathish Rengarajan, Sekar K
Abstract: The rapid expansion of flexible and wearable electronic systems has intensified the demand for lightweight, mechanically compliant materials capable of effective electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. In this study, magnetic metal–polymer composites with magnetically aligned ferromagnetic particle networks were developed and systematically investigated for EMI shielding in flexible electronics. Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) was employed as an elastomeric polymer matrix due to its excellent flexibility, dielectric characteristics, and compatibility with particulate fillers. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–39 Read article →