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Marine Algal Fiber-Reinforced Bio-Composites with Embedded Humidity Sensors for Coastal Smart Infrastructure
Abstract: The development of sustainable structural materials with integrated sensing capabilities has emerged as an effective strategy for improving the durability and resilience of coastal infrastructure exposed to aggressive marine environments. In this study, a multifunctional marine algal fiber reinforced bio-composite incorporating an embedded flexible humidity sensor was developed for real-time structural health monitoring applications. Marine macroalgae (Ulva lactuca) fibers were chemically functionalized using 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) to enhance fiber–matrix interfacial adhesion …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 90–100 Read article
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Invisible Watermarking on RGB Image with the Combination of 7-DWT and SVD
Abstract: In this study, we present a powerful watermarking system based on seven level discrete wavelet transform and singular value decomposition for RGB picture where R signifies red color, G indicates green color and B means blue color. It provides improved security and performance in terms of mean square error, peak signal noise ratio, structural similarity matrix, normalized cross correlation and execution time. During the experiment, we increase peak signal noise …
Published in Journal of Open Source Developments · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Effect of Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Silver Nanoparticles Embedded in Phosphate Glasses
Abstract: AbstractSilver nanoparticles have been embedded in CaO-P2O5 and CaO-CaF2-P2O5 glasses using melt quenching technique and heat treatment process. The growth of silver nanoparticles in the glass matrix appeared to be time dependent. Mechanical properties such as Vickers hardness, fracture toughness and brittleness for the glass samples were evaluated using a Vickers Indentation technique. Variation in Vickers hardness, Fracture toughness, and brittleness was observed with an increase in the size of …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Real-Time Air Quality Prediction Using IoT-Integrated Polymer Sensors and Recurrent Neural Networks
Abstract: Real-time air quality monitoring remains a critical challenge in urban environments, where traditional sensor infrastructures often suffer from limited responsiveness, poor scalability, and high deployment costs. The increasing prevalence of NO₂ pollution, a key contributor to respiratory and cardiovascular ailments, demands advanced sensing platforms capable of both accurate detection and predictive inference. Existing methods either rely on rigid electronic sensors lacking adaptability or on statistical forecasting models that fail to …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 332–347 Read article
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Structural and Optical Properties of Nanocomposites of Polyethylene Oxide Embedded with Nano-ZNO
Abstract: Polymer nanocomposites have attracted significant attention in recent years owing to their unique properties and potential applications in a variety of fields. In this study, PEO-ZnO nanocomposites were prepared with different wt.% (5, 10 and 15) nano-ZnO particles incorporated into PEO matrix by a solution casting method. Structural and Optical properties of PEO-ZnO nanocomposites were studied. X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies suggest the incorporation of ZnO NPs into PEO matrix. The …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 586–600 Read article
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Study and Comparison of Mechanical and Thermal Resisting Property of Composite Materials Reinforced Using Natural Fibers and Filler Material as Ash
Abstract: Composite in composite material means, two or more materials combined on a macroscopic scale to form a useful material. The advantage of composite is, they exhibit the best qualities of their constituents and also some qualities that neither constituent possesses. These properties make advanced composites extremely attractive and purposeful in situations where component weight is critical. Fibers from natural and man-made sources are used to make composites. The following experiment …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 32–38 Read article
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Polymeric Hybrid Systems Engineered with Multiple-Stage Energy Absorption for Temperature Control
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
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ML-Enhanced Self-Healing Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites with Embedded IoT Sensors for Damage Prediction
Abstract: Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are widely used in aerospace and structural systems; nevertheless, the potential for microcracking and fatigue-induced performance degradation remains an obstacle with respect to improved service life. Traditional self-healing methods, while performing well on a chemical level, often lack real-time diagnostic awareness and adaptive control. To circumvent this, we developed a machine-learning augmented self-healing FRP composite, in which a DCPD–Grubbs catalytic matrix was combined with IoT sensor …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 188–208 Read article
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Spectroscopic and Electrical Studies of Conducting Polyaniline Composites Embedded Nanostructure Zinc Sulfide
Abstract: Simple and low-cost chemical precipitation method was used for the synthesis of ZnS nanoparticles using zinc precursor and DMF as a stabilizing agent. Na2S was used as the source of sulphur ions. Composites of polyaniline and ZnS nanoparticles have been synthesized by in-situ chemical oxidation method by varying weight percentage of synthesized ZnS nanoparticles with aniline monomer. Optical studies in terms of UV-Vis and fluorescence show the positive effect of …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Autonomous 6G Physical Layer Architectures for Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks
Abstract: The emergence of sixth generation (6G) wireless systems calls for a significant shift away from conventional deterministic communication models. As communication infrastructures evolve into Space- Air-Ground Integrated Networks (SAGIN), traditional physical layer (PHY) techniques struggle to operate effectively under the severe Doppler effects and long propagation delays associated with space environments. This paper examines the role of artificial intelligence embedded directly within the 6G transceiver architecture to enable ultra-reliable and …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 21–31 Read article
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Effect of Zr, Fe Mono, Bimetallic Nanoparticles on the Electronic Properties of PVA/PVP Polymer blend
Abstract: AbstractThis paper describes the environmentally friendly production of polymer blend nanocomposites (PBNCs) made of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and embedded with Zirconium(ZrO2), Iron (Fe2O3), and Zirconium-Iron (Zr-Fe), mono and bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs). FTIR spectroscopy was used to investigate the blend's development, interaction between polymers and nanoparticles, interactions between polymers and one another, and the impact of nanoparticles on interactions within PVA/PVP blend nanocomposites. With the addition of nanoparticles …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 72–80 Read article
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Role of Bimetallic (Ag-Cu) Nanoparticles on the Structural Properties of PVA/PVP Blend Green Nanocomposites
Abstract: This study reports the green synthesis of polymer blend nanocomposites of Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and Poly vinylpyrrolidone (PVP) embedded with Silver (Ag), Copper (Cu) mono metallic and Silver-Copper (Ag-Cu) bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs), generated using plant mediated solution casting method. The formation of blend, polymer-polymer interactions, interaction between polymer and nanoparticles and role of the nanoparticles on the interactions among PVA/PVP blend nanocomposites were studies by FTIR spectroscopy. The crystallinity of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Secure Forge: Deepfake Image Detection Using Vision Transformers
Abstract: Deepfake technologies have become a major risk to the credibility and trustworthiness of digital visual information. Using powerful generative models like GANs and autoencoders, deepfakes can generate highly realistic fake videos and images, resulting in misinformation, identity theft, and public loss of trust in digital media. Classic Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) while being highly effective in initial-stage, deepfake detection tend to be limited by their local receptive fields and dependency …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 32–45 Read article
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Performance and Degradation Analysis of PolyCrystalline PV Modules Installed in Tropical Conditions
Abstract: In this paper, practical field performance of poly-crystalline solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, which were installed at rooftop of the department of electrical engineering BVRIT, has been studied and the correlation between efficiency, temperature and degradation rate of modules as per STC conditions has been presented. The nominal output power of the PV module considered for the study is 240 Wp and the panel is compressed of 60 cells in a …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Digital Twin Assisted Intelligent Prediction of Polymer Composite Degradation Under Environmental Exposure
Abstract: Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) deployed in aerospace, marine, automotive, and renewable-energy structures are continuously subjected to coupled environmental stressors — ultraviolet (UV) radiation, moisture ingress, thermal cycling, and mechanical loading — that progressively degrade their mechanical performance. Conventional accelerated ageing tests and empirical lifetime models are time-consuming, destructive, and poorly suited to in-service, asset-specific degradation forecasting. This paper proposes a Digital Twin (DT) assisted intelligent prediction framework that fuses a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article