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76 articles for “Biomedical Polymer Composites”
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AI-Driven Framework for Accelerating Polymer Nanocomposite Commercialization in Computational Materials Engineering
Abstract: The remarkable mechanical strength increased functional qualities, lightweight structure, and thermal stability of polymer nanocomposites have prompted modern materials research to prioritize their rapid commercialization. Advanced materials can be created by adding nanoscale fillers such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, silica, and metal oxides to polymer matrices. These materials have applications in biomedical engineering, aerospace, electronics, packaging, and automobile manufacture. Research and development of polymer nanocomposites has traditionally relied on costly …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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The Convergence of AI and Composites - A Review Anchored in Patent Trends
Abstract: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques is revolutionizing the design, analysis, and optimization of polymer (PC/FRP), metal (MC), and ceramic matrix composites (CC). Techniques such as artificial neural networks (ANN), deep learning (DL), genetic algorithms (GA), and physics-informed machine learning (PIML) are employed to enhance property estimation, process optimization, and predictive modeling. These AI-driven frameworks enable virtual testing, application-specific material design, and real-time decision-making, while …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 182–198 Read article
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3D Printing of Polymer-Based Functionally Graded Materials: Recent Developments and Challenges
Abstract: Additive manufacturing (AM), specifically 3D printing, has become a useful technique for fabricating functionally graded materials (FGMs) because it can facilitate the spatial distribution of materials. Polymer FGMs (P-FGMs) have gained a great deal of interest due to their lightweight, customizable, multifunctional properties. In comparison to conventional fabrication, 3D printing allows better control of composition and microstructure, which results in materials with controlled mechanical, thermal, and biological properties. This review …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 338–347 Read article
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Electrospun Antibacterial Polymer Composite Scaffolds Incorporating Silver Nanoparticles for Enhanced Wound Healing
Abstract: The present study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL)/chitosan nanofiber scaffolds incorporated with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to enhance antibacterial activity and biological performance. Uniform nanofibers with controlled morphology were fabricated using electrospinning, and different AgNP concentrations were introduced to investigate their influence on fiber structure, antimicrobial response, and cellular interactions. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed that increasing AgNP content resulted in well-distributed fibers with reduced diameters, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1025–1051 Read article
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Artificial Intelligence-Based Optimization of Mechanical and Biocompatible Properties in Polymer Composite Implants
Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already become a ground-breaking tool of streamlining polymer composite implants to enhance both mechanical strength and biocompatibility simultaneously. This paper recommend an AI-based multi-objective optimization model, which integrates the selection of materials, structural modelling, and biological evaluation. The in vitro biocompatibility indicators, including cytotoxicity and cell adhesion, can be used to model mechanical behavior, e.g. stress-strain behavior and fatigue behavior. To arrive at an optimal material …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Investigation of Mechanical Characteristics of 3D Printed Composite Materials (Poly Ethylene Terephthalate Glycol and Nylon PA6)
Abstract: It has been widely employed in various industries, including the biomedical, manufacturing, aerospace, car, industrial, and building sectors. In order to gather information on various printing temperatures and rates, the composite's goal is to describe the nylon and polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) materials of FDM under loading circumstances (tension, compression, and bending). According to the findings, PETG and nylon both demonstrate a clear tensile and compression asymmetry. Higher printing temperatures …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 77–88 Read article
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Leveraging Industrial Waste for Green Sustainable Nanobiopolymer Synthesis: Polymer, Environmental, Legal and Global Arbitration Perspectives
Abstract: Nanobiopolymers can be synthesized from industrial waste using innovative methods, marking a forward-looking and ecologically sound step in production methods address to his Home State Industrial waste has been used conventionally either through incineration, landfilling or stabilization. It results in large environmental risks, including air, water and soil pollution and often involves costly stabilization and disposal. With the help of polymer and composite substance recovering value means life for current …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 705–711 Read article
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ML-Driven Defect Detection in Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites Using Thermal Imaging
Abstract: Polymer-based flexible biosensors have emerged as a pivotal technology in continuous health monitoring, yet their deployment in real-world settings is often hindered by undetected micro-defects and signal distortion caused during fabrication or usage. Existing diagnostic frameworks typically rely on post-hoc processing or bulky instrumentation, failing to offer scalable, real-time detection during additive manufacturing workflows. This study introduces an end-to-end, thermographic imaging-integrated framework for in-situ defect identification during the additive manufacturing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 201–215 Read article
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Innovative Polymer Nanocomposites: Bridging Sustainability and Advanced Material Performance
Abstract: This study examines the evolution of bio-based polymer nanocomposites using eco-friendly synthesis methods to improve mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties. It involves the combination of sustainable synthetic polymers with natural polymers in the presence of nanofillers in a green and compatible fashion to generate durable nanocomposites. Optimal alignment of nanofillers with the polymer matrices can be achieved using solvent casting, melt blending, and in-situ polymerization as fabrication methods. Consequently, the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1671–1679 Read article
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High-Performance Biodegradable Films from Bamboo Derived Cellulose Nanofibers and Silk Fibroin: Engineering Sustainable Polymer Composites
Abstract: This research presents the advancement of biodegradable composite films from cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) extracted from bamboo and silk fibroin (SF) derived from Bombyx mori cocoons. CNF/SF composites were fabricated in three different compositions—CS10, CS30, and CS50—via aqueous blending and solution casting, followed by ethanol-induced β-sheet stabilization. Mechanical testing confirmed a considerable enhancement in tensile strength from 72 MPa (CS10) to 112 MPa (CS50), while Young’s modulus improved from 2.4 GPa …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 256–265 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Piezoelectric Composites for Energy Harvesting and Sensing
Abstract: The capacity of piezoelectric composites to transform mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa has drawn a lot of interest recently. This property makes them very appealing for use in energy harvesting and sensing applications. These materials combine the high piezoelectric performance of ceramics with the mechanical flexibility and processability of polymers or other matrices, enabling a wide range of practical uses in flexible electronics, wearable systems, and embedded …
Published in International Journal of Electro-Mechanics and Material Behaviour · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Evaluation of Novel Canola Oil-Based Poly-(Citrate/Succinate)-amide Incorporated with Zn (II) and Ni (II) Metal Ions
Abstract: This present research study is to fabricate efficient metal-incorporated Canola oil (CO) polymers synthesised using dicarboxylic acids – Citric acid (CA) and Succinic acid (SA). The research mainly highlights the fabrication of polymeric materials using CO via a safer chemical synthesis route with less toxic reactants and minimal solvent/diluent to accomplish sustainability, adopting the green chemistry principle. Divalent Zinc (Zn) and Nickel (Ni) were incorporated in the poly-(Citrate/Succinate)-amide matrix, Ni …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 6, 2024 · pp. 45–69 Read article
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Generative Design of Bioactive Orthopedic Composites for Fracture Repair Using an Integrated Conditional GAN–Transformer Framework: A Multi-Objective Approach
Abstract: Orthopedic composite implants for fracture repair must simultaneously satisfy conflicting mechanical and biological demands: high fracture toughness, sufficient compressive stiffness, and bioactive surface chemistry enabling osteoblast adhesion and mineralization. Existing design approaches rely on trial-and-error experimentation, yielding sub-optimal trade-offs between these objectives. This paper presents an integrated conditional Generative Adversarial Network–Transformer (cGAN-T) framework for fully computational, multi-objective generative design of hydroxyapatite (HA)-reinforced polymer composite microstructures targeting Orthopedic fracture repair. A …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 21–35 Read article
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Recent Advances in Polymer Analysis and Characterization Techniques for High-Performance Materials
Abstract: Polymers play a vital role in various fields, from biomedical engineering to energy storage. Developing high-performance polymers requires a deep understanding of their structure, properties, and behavior. This review paper delves into recent advancements in polymer analysis and characterization techniques. This paper is a comprehensive bibliometric analysis which investigates the research landscape of geopolymer concrete incorporating construction and demolition waste (CDW) by analyzing 389 publications from the Web of Science …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 76–93 Read article
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Acalypha Indica Root Fibre in Polymer Composite: Mechanical Characterization
Abstract: The mechanical characteristics of Acalypha Indica root fibre reinforced epoxy resin composites, including tensile strength, tensile modulus, percentage of elongation, flexural strength, and impact strength, were studied. Composites were fabricated using epoxy glue and randomly oriented fibres of 3 mm length in varying weight ratios of 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%. The hand layup method was followed by compression moulding to construct the composites. The study aimed to determine the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 512–522 Read article
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Biopolymer-Based 3D Composite Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering: Photothermal-Responsive Systems with Controlled Pt (IV) Prodrug Release
Abstract: Biopolymer-based composite scaffolds have attracted significant attention as multifunctional platforms at the intersection of polymer science, regenerative medicine, and cancer nanotherapy. In this study, a dual-functional scaffold was developed for simultaneous osteosarcoma treatment and bone regeneration using poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA) reinforced with bioactive glass (BG) and integrated with a glutathione-responsive platinum (IV) prodrug system (PDA@Pt). To improve interfacial adhesion, photothermal conversion efficiency, and tumor-specific activation, the Pt (IV) prodrug …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 351–361 Read article