2 publications

• Published Subscription Review Article 5 Jan 2026

  Polymeric Hybrid Systems Engineered with Multiple-Stage Energy Absorption for Temperature Control

  By G. Sunil, Selvaraju, T.S. Senthil, N. Saikumari, S. Nooray Sashmi, Sivakumar A., Zakir Hussain, J. Sharmila, Shailendra Kumar Bohidar

  Abstract: Polymer–composite based phase change systems offer an effective strategy for adaptive thermal management; however, most existing systems exhibit single-stage latent heat transitions, limiting their applicability in environments with fluctuating thermal loads. In this study, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) polymer matrix was reinforced with two microencapsulated paraffin-based phase change materials (PCM-A and PCM-B) to achieve multi-level latent heat storage behavior. The fabricated TPU/PCM-A10–B20 polymer–composite demonstrated two distinct endothermic transitions at approximately …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 146–155 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 18 Sep 2025

  Development of Polymer–Micro-Aluminum Composites for Lightweight Engineering Applications

  By P. Saravana Kumar, D. Sudha, Nantha Kumar P, N. Rajesh, T. Venkatamuni, Sivakumar A., J. Sharmila, Shailendra Kumar Bohidar, Zakir Hussain

  Abstract: This research focuses on the systematic development of polymer–micro aluminum composites, with polypropylene (PP) and epoxy selected as representative polymer matrices. Micro aluminum fillers in the range of 5–25 wt.% were incorporated through melt blending (PP) and casting (epoxy), and the resulting composites were evaluated in terms of mechanical performance, microstructural integrity, and crystalline characteristics. Tensile strength of the composites increased significantly, from 31 MPa in neat PP to 44 …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1–12 Read article →