Journal of Polymer & Composites
Chemical Engineering ISSN 2321-2810 6 issues a year Hybrid open accessWhat does hybrid open access mean? This journal has two kinds of articles. Open access articles are free for anyone to read; the author pays an article processing charge for that. All other articles are for subscribers. Authors can also publish at no cost under the subscription-based option.
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About the journal
Journal of Polymer & Composites is a peer-reviewed Hybrid Open Access journal launched in 2013, serving the fields of reinforced plastics and polymer composites, including research, production, processing, and applications.
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- 1,831Articles published
- 596Published in 2026
- 6,458Authors
- 488Open access
Journal information
- Title
- Journal of Polymer & Composites
- Issues per year
- 6 issues
- P-ISSN
- 2321-8525
- E-ISSN
- 2321-2810
- Publisher
- STM Journals
- Starting year
- 2013
- Subject
- Chemical Engineering
- Publication format
- Hybrid open access
- Language
- English
- Copyright policy
- CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
- Type
- Peer-reviewed journal (refereed)
- Article processing charge
- ₹60,000 in India · $800 outside India
- Subscription-based publication
- No cost. Author copy, DOI and certificate are chargeable.
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Editorial board
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Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Susarla Venkata Ananta Rama Sastry
Chemical Engineering, Harcourt Butler Technical University, India
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Associate Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Anandhan Srinivasan
Metallurgical and Materials engineering, National Institute of Technology, India
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Associate Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Mohd Faizul Mohd Sabri
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
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Associate Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Sivasubramanian Palanisamy
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mohan Babu University, India
Latest articles
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Polymer and Composite Materials for Climate-Responsive Building Envelopes: PRISMA-Guided Evidence Mapping, Bibliometric Analysis, and a Structure-Property-Performance Framework
Abstract: The choice of matrix and reinforcement, filler adjustment, control of interface, porosity, processing methods, and multifunctional design is becoming more and more significant in constructing polymer/composite building envelopes. The resulting evidence, however, is scattered across the fields of polymer/composite science and building-performance research. This review thus charts the landscape keeping the material-science heart intact: composite design, processing/manufacturing, characterization, structure-property relationships, durability, and application performance. A PRISMA-guided title/abstract evidence map was …
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Flexural Performance of GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Beams with Shear Connectors and Web Stiffeners: Experimental and Numerical Assessment
Abstract: The The present study experimentally and numerically investigates the flexural performance of reinforced concrete beams incorporating Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) reinforcement, mechanical shear connectors, and web stiffeners. Five beam configurations, namely CB-0, GB-1, GBS-2, GBW-3, and GBSW-4, were evaluated to determine their effects on load-carrying capacity, displacement, cracking behavior, strain development, energy absorption, and ductility. The conventional reinforced concrete beam CB-0 was considered the reference specimen. The experimental results …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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A Review on Strengthening of RC Beam with GFRP Composite in Shear
Abstract: Glass fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites have emerged as an effective and lightweight technique for enhancing the shear performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams, particularly in strengthening and rehabilitation applications. This review examines the influence of GFRP configuration on the shear behaviour, strength, cracking response, deformation, and failure mechanisms of strengthened RC beams. The discussion covers side-bonded, vertical and inclined GFRP strips, U-shaped wrapping, and complete wrapping configurations, with emphasis on …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Neural Network Surrogate Model for Fast Prediction of Sheet Resistance and Transmittance in Polymer-Coated Silver Nanowire Electrodes
Abstract: Hybrid transparent electrodes that combine silver nanowire (AgNW) networks with conductive PEDOT:PSS overcoats are promising replacements for indium tin oxide in flexible solar cells, but their design requires balancing sheet resistance (Rs) against transmittance (T). Physics-based percolation simulations capture this trade-off but are too slow for large design searches. We present a neural-network surrogate trained on 3,000 Latin-hypercube designs from a Monte Carlo resistor-network simulator in which the polymer acts …
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Development and Characterization of Self-Healing Polyurethane Nanocomposite Coatings Incorporating Microencapsulated Corrosion Inhibitors for Marine Environments
Abstract: Chloride ions, dissolved oxygen, moisture and cyclic mechanical damage all infiltrate protective coatings and cause localized corrosion to occur in marine steel structures, resulting in continuous degradation. In this study, a self-healing polyurethane nanocomposite coating is developed by using microencapsulated corrosion inhibitors and the formulation effects are investigated using the Response Surface Methodology and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy techniques. Using a Box-Behnken design, loading of microcapsules and hexagonal boron nitride nanofiller, …
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Hybrid Nanoclay–Polymer Coatings with Embedded Corrosion-Sensing Microchips for Predictive Maintenance Systems
Abstract: Polymer-composite coatings provide a versatile route for combining corrosion protection, barrier reinforcement, and functional monitoring within a single material architecture. In this study, an epoxy-based polymer composite reinforced with organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT) was developed as a multifunctional protective coating and integrated with an embedded corrosion-sensing microchip. OMMT contents of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 wt.% were incorporated into the epoxy polymer-composite matrix through mechanical stirring and ultrasonication, while neat …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 6, 2026 Read article
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Dual Dynamic Covalent Microcapsule Shells for Autonomous and Triggered Self-Healing in Polymer Matrix Composites
Abstract: We present a self-healing polymer composite system in which the traditional passive microcapsules are replaced by a dual dynamic covalent vitrimer shell. The shell consists of three interlocked layers, one of which is a brittle silica layer used to fracture at high stresses, and another is a vitrimer network, which employs disulfide metathesis and transesterification chemistries for autonomous healing of sub-critical microcracks. The shell design allows the realization of two …
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BioPolymer Chemistry in Biomedicine: Structure–Property Relationships, Advanced Materials, Clinical Applications, and Future Perspectives
Abstract: The area of biomedical polymer chemistry is one of the most crucial research fields in biomedicine, which can be used for the creation of new biomaterials with improved biocompatibility, function and clinical performance. In the past decade, the synthesis, modification, and nanotechnology of polymers have advanced significantly and today they can be used in many biomedical applications including drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, wound healing applications, implantable medical …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Polymer and Composite Materials for Climate-Responsive Building Envelopes: PRISMA-Guided Evidence Mapping, Bibliometric Analysis, and a Structure-Property-Performance Framework
Abstract: The choice of matrix and reinforcement, filler adjustment, control of interface, porosity, processing methods, and multifunctional design is becoming more and more significant in constructing polymer/composite building envelopes. The resulting evidence, however, is scattered across the fields of polymer/composite science and building-performance research. This review thus charts the landscape keeping the material-science heart intact: composite design, processing/manufacturing, characterization, structure-property relationships, durability, and application performance. A PRISMA-guided title/abstract evidence map was …
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An experimental study on flexural behavior of RC beams of Alccofine-based engineered concrete infusing steel fibers
Abstract: The innovations in concrete being engineered to the specific requirements have found a new dimension under sustainability. Alccofine is a sustainable construction material derived from GGBS. The primary objective of the study is to explore the potential of Alccofine particles in varying proportions in combination with 0.5% steel fibers to uplift the flexural strength of the engineered concrete. As concrete is known to be a brittle material once hardened, exhibits …
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Fabrication and Drilling Characterization of Hemp & Grewia-Optiva Hybrid Composite and Comparison with ANN Model
Abstract: In recent days the use of natural fibers has increased over synthetic fibers due to various advantages. The alkali treatment for these natural fibers further improves the adhesion between fiber and matrix and greatly enhances the mechanical properties of the composite. The present study involves the fabrication of a hybrid composite using the alkali-treated (5% NaOH concentration) natural fibers – Hemp &Grewia-optiva as reinforcement material and epoxy as a matrix …
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