2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 8 Apr 2026

  AI-Accelerated Development of Gradient Polymer Nanocomposite Thin Films

  By M. Nithin Srinivas, S.N. Padhi

  Abstract: Gradient polymer nanocomposite thin films are an active field of materials research due to the fact that it enables scientists to de-facto regulate the optical, electrical, and mechanical properties of a film by merely altering its composition on a layer-by-layer basis. This type of control opens the gate to the improved flexible electronics, long lasting protective coats, and the new smart gadgets. The problem is, though, that it is a …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 456–469 Read article →

• Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 8 Apr 2026

  A Review on Evolution of Aircraft Fuselage Materials: From Wood to Composites & Functionally Graded Materials

  By A. Bala Yaswanth Sai Reddy, S.N. Padhi, P. Kasi Visweswara Rao, Shaik. Nagoor Baba

  Abstract: This article presents a comprehensive overview of the evolution of materials for construction of aircraft fuselages, with a focus on the expanding use of polymer composites and functionally graded materials (FGMs) in modern aerostructures. The baseline fuselage design is thought to be from wood, to be followed by metallic systems such as aluminum, titanium, and nickel alloys. All systems improved manufacturability, strength, and longevity, but there was a substantial revolution …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 447–455 Read article →