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pH-Responsive Smart Polymer Nanocomposites for Anti-Corrosive Coatings
Abstract: Metallic corrosion under adverse marine and industrial conditions imposes gigantic financial burdens and risks worldwide. Conventional waterproofing waterborne epoxy has passive barrier protection, but is also inherently microporous, lacking intrinsic repair ability against mechanical damage and thus rapidly decays. This is a critical gap that this work tries to bridge by designing a new pH-responsive hybrid polymer nanocomposite by using polyethyleneimine-tannic acid-cerium functionalized boron nitrate nanosheets with chitosan-capped mesoporous silica …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 201–213 Read article
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Catalytic Performance Improvement in Polymer Derived Nanostructures for Fuel Cell Applications
Abstract: The performance and operational lifetime of PEMFCs are closely linked to the catalytic activity and durability of cathode electrocatalysts. In this research, a polymer-derived cobalt–iron nitrogen-doped carbon (CoFe–N/C) nanostructured catalyst is developed to enhance the ORR performance for PEMFC applications. PAN and melamine serve as nitrogen-rich polymer precursors, while cobalt and iron salts generate highly dispersed metal–nitrogen active sites within a porous carbon matrix through thermal treatment at 900 °C. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 968–979 Read article
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Design and Evaluation of Thermo-Responsive Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-Based Polymeric Nanoparticles for Temperature-Triggered Intratumoral Release of Doxorubicin in Solid Tumors
Abstract: Thermo-responsive polymeric systems have emerged as promising platforms for targeted intratumoral drug delivery in cancer therapy. This study aimed to develop and evaluate poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM)-based polymeric nanoparticles as intelligent carriers for temperature-responsive delivery of doxorubicin (DOX) to solid tumors. Nanoparticles were synthesized via free radical polymerization using N-isopropylacrylamide as a thermoresponsive monomer and N,N′-methylenebisacrylamide as a crosslinker, forming a stable network with a tunable lower critical solution temperature (LCST).The optimized …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 159–168 Read article
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Polymeric Emulsion Composite System Enriched with Eggshell-Derived Biominerals for Dermal Delivery
Abstract: This study describes the development and characterization of a sustainable polymeric water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion composite designed for dermal delivery and skin repair applications. The formulation was prepared using a lipid-rich biopolymeric matrix containing glyceryl stearate, beeswax, and plant-derived ingredients, which acted as the continuous phase for stabilizing and dispersing inorganic mineral fillers. Eggshell waste was utilized as a natural calcium source and combined with magnesium and zinc oxide to create …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Polymer Composite-Based Protective Structures for Mitigating Crash-Induced Mechanical Abuse in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Abstract: The objective of this paper is to determine the effectiveness of using polymer composite protective structures to protect against the mechanical abuses associated with crash impacts that affect lithium-ion batteries in terms of their structural integrity and their overall safety. In addition to their use in electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries are also being increasingly used in renewable energy-based energy storage systems because they have high energy densities, long lifetimes, and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 113–132 Read article
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Recent Advances in Smart Polymer Composites for Plant Health Monitoring: A Strategic Integration of Sensing Mechanisms and Computational Intelligence
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 · pp. 1135–1144 Read article
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Effect of Surface Modification on Properties of Kevlar/Epoxy Polymer Composites
Abstract: In this study, a high-performance Kevlar/epoxy polymer composite was prepared using a hand lay-up technique. The Kevlar fiber was treated with calcium chloride/ethanol solution (CaCl2/EtOH) to enhance the interfacial interaction between the fiber and the epoxy matrix. The optimization of fiber surface treatment and fiber content for the best tensile strength (TS) of Kevlar/epoxy polymer composite was achieved using Box-Behnken design (BBD) through response surface methodology (RSM). Three parameters: CaCl2 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Crosslinked Starch Polymer for Coating on Fruit/Vegetable for Preservation Derived from Waste De-Oiled Soybean Cake
Abstract: Cross-linked starch films have been prepared by reacting starch extracted from de-oiled soybean cake (waste material from oil industry) with bio-based acids citric acid and tartaric acid. The obtained films were characterized by spectroscopic, thermal and surface morphological techniques. Thermal analysis showed that thin film has good thermal stability. The micrographs obtained from scanning electron microscopy showed the film surface has smooth and uniform morphology. Biological properties like cytocompatibility, antimicrobial …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Metal Oxide Based Thin Film Transistors for Transparent and Flexible Electronics: Critical Review
Abstract: AbstractTransparent and flexible electronics is new emerging research area. Various technologies are available for thin film transistors (TFT). Metal oxide semiconductors are suitable because of their high optical transparency, good electrical performance etc. These devices have advantages of a-Si and organic materials also. Advantages of these devices are low cost, low process complexity and temperature, and large-area scalability and large carrier mobility. In this paper research work is compared. This …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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Modeling and Simulation of Pentacene based Organic Thin Film Transistors with Organic Gate Dielectrics
Abstract: AbstractTwo structures of pentacene organic thin film transistors (OTFT) with organic dielectrics, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) have been numerically simulated with TCAD ATLAS tool. Output and transfer characteristics were simulated and mobility, threshold voltage, sub threshold swing (SS) and current on/off ratio that play a part in the increment of conductivity of device were extracted. The authors show that the semiconductor-insulator interface actively affects the performance of …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Beyond Conventional: Nanostructures as Key Enablers for Efficiency Enhancement in Thin Film Photovoltaics
Abstract: One of the key options for lowering the cost of photovoltaic production through the reduction ofactive material utilisation is thin-film solar cells. However, thin film solar cells' performance may beconstrained by low light absorption brought on by a low absorption coefficient or by an inadequatelythick active layer. Minimising expenses and increasing overall efficiency in thin-film solar cells needimproving light absorption that can be converted into electrical power. As a result, …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Comprehensive Evaluation of Abrasive Water Jet Machining of Fiber Reinforced Polymers
Abstract: The machining process of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers is significant and the researchers are continually working to achieve the better machining qualities. There are numerous issues with the machining abilities of traditional machining techniques for fiber reinforced polymers because of heterogeneous and anisotropic properties of FRP materials. Advanced manufacturing processes such as laser beam, ultrasonic, EDM, water jet and abrasive water jet machining are the alternatives to the conventional making …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 7–16 Read article
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Investigation of Inter Delamination Properties and Morphological Analysis of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites
Abstract: AbstractNatural fibers are strong, light weight, renewable, cheap, completely or partially recyclable, and biodegradable. The various types of natural fibers are flax, cotton, jute, sisal, kenaf pineapple, bamboo, banana, wood, etc. In this work, sisal fibers and banana fibers have been employed as the main reinforcing materials with epoxy resin as the matrix in order to increase the effectiveness of natural fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites. In this study, it is …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Ionic Conductivity of Chain Extension Supramolecular Polymer Material based on Reactive Hydrogen Bonding Motif
Abstract: AbstractSelf-assembly of low molecular weight oligomers possessing good mechanical properties at room temperature and having a low melt viscosity at elevated temperatures are of interest for many applications, such as hot melts and thermoplastic elastomers. Association between end groups can be based on a variety of secondary interactions, such as Vander Waals, hydrophobic, ionic interactions, or hydrogen bonding. A low molecular weight poly (ethylene glycol) (PEG) was functionalized with 2-Ureido-4[1H] …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Processing and Dielectric Properties of Bio-fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Using Brown Grass Flower Broom
Abstract: AbstractA novel low-cost polymer composite using brown grass flower broom reinforcement is prepared. From the physico-mechanical characterization, it is found that the prepared composite is lightweight and of high strength. Investigation of dielectric behavior of this polymer composite proves its efficiency as a high-value marketable product. As the composite is made using bio-materials from local resources, its cost is less as compared to other polymer composites available today. Keywords: polymer …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 28–32 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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A brief review on Fiber reinforced polymer made by Fused Deposition Modeling
Abstract: Rapid prototyping (RP) techniques are used to quickly fabricate prototypes directly from CAD data using 3D printing or additive manufacturing. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is one of the popular techniques of RP used to produce polymer parts, but due to limited mechanical properties of purely printed polymer using FDM there is a need developed to produce composites using FDM. The aim of this review article is to analyze the fiber …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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Effect of Thickness in Electroluminescence Spectra on 2-5 Dialoxy-PPV (ROPPV) Films
Abstract: The optical properties and electroluminescence (EL) of ROPPV (2-5-dialoxy-PPV) films of various thicknesses have been studied. The thickness of ROPPV layer on glass slide was measured by Fizeau fringes interferometric technique which varied from 200 to 400 nm. The absorption spectra show that the absorption occurred only in ultraviolet region. Thick films show only one peak at 310 nm, whereas by decreasing the thickness, the peaks are obtained at lower …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 4–9 Read article
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Educational Review on the Applications of Diamond-Like Carbon Films in Fluid Engineering
Abstract: In this present review paper, author has described the applications of diamond-like carbon (DLC) films in microfluidic devices from the point of view of materials-science. According to author’s earlier reports, the speed of surface-driven water flow is varied by the coating of DLC films in PMMA microfluidic devices. Also, according to author’s earlier reports, the speed of surface-driven water flow is varied by the coating of DLC films in SU-8 …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Preparation and Characterization of Aluminium Doped ZnO Thin Films by Spin Coating Technique
Abstract: In this work, the preparation of Al-doped ZnO (AZO) thin films by the sol-gel spin-coating method is reported. The structural properties and surface morphologies of film prepared at RT were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM). The XRD and SEM results disclosed that the crystallization quality and grain size of as-prepared films were highly influenced by Al doping. Laser Raman Spectrometer results indicated that …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 16–22 Read article