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Recent Advances in Smart Polymer Composites for Plant Health Monitoring: A Strategic Integration of Sensing Mechanisms and Computational IntelligenceBy Arvind Rehalia, Kajal Kaul, Surinder Kaur, Ruchi Sharma, Sanjeev Sanyal
Abstract: Plant health assessment is crucial for agricultural production and food security, as plant diseases significantly affect crop yields and quality. This paper reviews the applications of polymers and composite materials in the evaluation of plant health, focusing on both natural and artificial polymers, carbon materials, and polymeric–nanoparticle composite materials. Various types of sensing principles, such as colorimetry, fluorimetry, surface plasmon resonance (SPR), surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), and interferometry, are …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 Read article →
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Architectured Multiphase Polymeric Carriers with Microstructural Gradients: Synergistic Filler Effects for the Precision Delivery in Tuberous Plant SystemsBy Arvind Rehalia, Kajal Kaul*, Anil Kumar Bhardwaj, Surinder Kaur, Rohit Chawla
Abstract: In this paper, 50 papers were reviewed to analyse the design, techniques, and applications of polymer composite systems for delivering agrochemicals against major tuberous plant pathogens, including fungi, bacteria, and nematodes. Primary tuber plant pathogens affecting yield are studied, followed by a study of control strategies. This is followed by a study of the basic properties of polymer composites, including the significance of natural and synthetic polymers. Then, the study …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 940–949 Read article →
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AI-Driven Lightning Strike Prediction Using Polymer-Integrated Sensor Platforms for Climate-Resilient Energy Systems in IndiaBy Kusum Tharani, K. Sudha, Surinder Kaur, Manish Talwar, Neeraj Kumar
Abstract: Lightning strikes are a major climate-related threat to India, resulting in severe human injuries as well as regular damages to the power transmission network and renewable energy infrastructure. This research aims to introduce the concept of an AI-based lightning strike prediction and mitigation system with the integration of polymers for making climate-resilient energy infrastructure. Multidata are collected based on satellite images, climate variables, as well as surface-based sensing modules, and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 234–242 Read article →