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22 articles for “Polyvinyl alcohol”

• Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 19 Jun 2026

  Polymeric Nanocomposite Aided Bioaugmentation for Marine Oil Spills – A Review

  By A. Sheela Devi, V. Chithambaram, M. Mary Jaculine, N Saravanan, A. Lokeshbabu, J. Balakrishnan

  Abstract: Bioaugmentation is a promising, cost-effective bioremediation technique that enhances the degradation of marine pollutants by introducing hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms. This review explores recent advancements in the use of bioaugmentation for petroleum biodegradation in marine environments, emphasizing the integration of microbial systems with polymeric and composite materials. Innovative methods, such as the immobilization of microbial cells within biodegradable polymeric matrices (e.g., alginate, chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol), have significantly improved microbial viability, metabolic efficiency, …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1049–1061 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 20 May 2026

  Digitally Tunable Dual-Phase Polymer–PCM Composites for IoT-Based Adaptive Thermal Management in Smart Buildings

  By J. Lurdhumary, S.K. Ashok, Y. Suganya, S. Lakshminarasimhan, A. Jagadesan, Sivakumar Karthikeyan, Varadharajan.S, Chitra Devi D, K. Nithya

  Abstract: This study presents the design and development of digitally tunable dual-phase polymer–phase change material (PCM) composites for advanced thermal management in smart building applications. The composite is based on a hybrid polymer matrix comprising thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and a crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) gel, reinforced with paraffin microencapsulated PCM and hydrated salt PCM to achieve multi-stage thermal energy storage. The polymer composite architecture enables enhanced structural integrity, high encapsulation efficiency …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 147–157 Read article →