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389 articles for “Polymer-based materials”
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Recent Developments in Polymer Concrete: Considerations for Materials, Performance, and Sustainability
Abstract: In modern infrastructure Growing need of durability and environmental has driven interest in polymer concrete (PC) as an alternative to conventional cement-based materials. This review critically evaluates recent developments in polymer concrete with emphasis on material innovations, performance characteristics, and sustainability aspects. Demonstration of Advanced polymer binders (e.g. epoxy, polyester and vinyl ester resins) shown significant improvements in mechanical strength, adhesion and chemical resistance. Investigation indicates that use of nanomaterials …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 910–920 Read article
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Thermal Conductivity and Energy Storage Performance of Paraffin Wax-Based Composites Reinforced with Amine Functionalized Graphene as a Nanofiller
Abstract: In this study, amine-functionalized graphene (AFG) was employed as a nanofiller/nanomaterial to enhance the thermal and structural properties of a paraffin wax (PW)-based polymeric composite, formulated as a phase change material (PCM). The PW/AFG composite was synthesized with varying nanofiller volume fractions (0.20%, 0.40%, 0.80%, and 1.60%), and its thermal conductivity, stability, and energy storage performance were systematically analyzed. The incorporation of AFG into the polymer matrix significantly improved the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 355–374 Read article
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Polymer-Based Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
Abstract: Polymer-based nanocomposites have emerged as a highly promising class of materials, offering enhanced mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. By incorporating nanoscale fillers such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and metal oxides into polymer matrices, these composites exhibit superior strength, conductivity, and durability compared to conventional polymer materials. Their tunable properties make them highly versatile, with applications spanning multiple industries, including biomedical engineering, electronics, and automotive manufacturing. The synthesis of polymer nanocomposites …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 222–227 Read article
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Multi-Scale Analysis of Polymer Based Energy Storage Systems for High Performance Battery Applications
Abstract: The energy storage systems based on polymers are becoming promising materials for the next generation of high performance batteries because of their excellent mechanical flexibility, improved safety, and favorable electrochemical properties. Even with computational tools in Python, polymer-based energy storage systems remain plagued by poor ionic conductivity, complicated electrochemical reactions and potential thermal runaway. Therefore, a multi-scale model is proposed to improve battery performance, thermal stability, reliability, and large-scale deployment …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1035–1048 Read article
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AI-Driven Lightning Strike Prediction Using Polymer-Integrated Sensor Platforms for Climate-Resilient Energy Systems in India
Abstract: Lightning strikes are a major climate-related threat to India, resulting in severe human injuries as well as regular damages to the power transmission network and renewable energy infrastructure. This research aims to introduce the concept of an AI-based lightning strike prediction and mitigation system with the integration of polymers for making climate-resilient energy infrastructure. Multidata are collected based on satellite images, climate variables, as well as surface-based sensing modules, and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 234–242 Read article
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Polymer Nanocomposites: Cutting-Edge Material for The Aviation Sector
Abstract: Due to current market demands and a need to produce structural materials for use in both military and civilian aircraft more efficiently, the aerospace industry is always pushing for higher productivity. The design and manufacturing of aeronautical components in the present and the future are heavily reliant on materials of the polymer composite class. The building of many airplane components uses polymer composites, which are generally helpful. Based on their …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 227–234 Read article
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Review and Analysis of Biodegradable Polymer Composites for Sustainable Hotel Packaging Applications
Abstract: Given the fast expansion in the hospitality and tourism industry, the decline in single use packaging materials has greatly amplified the quantity of plastic wastes, as well as the destruction of the environment. The present review is dedicated to the design and use of biodegradable polymer composites (BPCs) as the sustainable solution to the hotel packaging. The paper will be a synthesis of recent developments in the field of natural …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 348–365 Read article
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Advanced Polymer Composites for Energy Storage: Accelerating the Electric Vehicle Revolution
Abstract: The automotive sectors are going through dynamic changes as electric vehicles EVs are being adopted as sustainable solutions to the ever-emerging transport and environmental issues. The underpinning changes that are attributed to the transition process are the advancement in the energy storage systems which are central in improving the viability of the EVs. Of the emergent materials, polymer matrix composites have attracted much interest because of their features as lightweight, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 540–549 Read article
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Determination of Compatibility of Polymer Systems and Study of Chemical Properties of their Mixtures
Abstract: We have obtained mechanical strength of materials as a result not by synthesizing new polymers, but by using industrial polymers. We have developed a technology for obtaining new composite materials based on industrial multi-tonnage polymers of high-strength polyethylene (HSPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer (DUTEP), butyl rubber (BR), chlorocarboxylate polyethylene (CCPE), ethylene propylene rubber (EPR). To obtain a composition from these polymers, their mixture compatibility was first determined using …
Published in International Journal of Cheminformatics · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Polymeric Nanocomposite Aided Bioaugmentation for Marine Oil Spills – A Review
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
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A Review on Evolution of Aircraft Fuselage Materials: From Wood to Composites & Functionally Graded Materials
Abstract: This article presents a comprehensive overview of the evolution of materials for construction of aircraft fuselages, with a focus on the expanding use of polymer composites and functionally graded materials (FGMs) in modern aerostructures. The baseline fuselage design is thought to be from wood, to be followed by metallic systems such as aluminum, titanium, and nickel alloys. All systems improved manufacturability, strength, and longevity, but there was a substantial revolution …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 447–455 Read article
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Harnessing Natural Materials for Enhanced Properties and Environmental Remediation in Biosorption of Polymer Composites
Abstract: Polymer mixtures are useful materials that are used in many fields because they have special qualities. But worries about how they affect the environment and the need for long-lasting options have made people interested in using natural materials to improve the qualities of composites and clean up the environment. This study looks into how biosorption, a natural process by which organic materials take in pollution from the environment, could be …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 87–101 Read article
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Development of Neuromorphic Polymer Composites Using IoT Sensing and Brain-Inspired Learning Algorithms
Abstract: This research aims to develop neuromorphic polymer composites by combining conductive sensing materials, IoT-based sensing data collection and brain-inspired learning models for adaptive response. Hybrid conductive polymer composites were developed by adding carbon nanofibers and graphene Nano platelets to a thermoplastic polymer. IoT sensors (strain, temperature) were employed to collect real-time sensing data that was combined with environmental data. A material-aware neuromorphic learning algorithm was created with event-driven spike coding …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 755–784 Read article
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Magnetorheological Composite Dampers for Railway Wagon Suspension: Modelling Validation and Performance Analysis
Abstract: Railway wagons encounter continuous vibrations due to track irregularities, resulting in reduced ride comfort and higher dynamic loads. Conventional suspension systems based on springs, hydraulic dampers, or air suspensions provide only limited vibration mitigation. This work investigates the application of magnetorheological (MR) fluid-based dampers, where a polymeric carrier oil (silicone oil) reinforced with carbonyl iron particles serves as a smart composite suspension medium. The MR fluid is synthesized and characterized …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 43–63 Read article
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IoT-Enabled Polymer–Gel PCM Composites for Intelligent Thermal Management in Solar Facade Applications
Abstract: The present study investigates the development of a multifunctional polymer–gel phase change composite designed for solar façade applications with integrated real-time thermal monitoring capability. A crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol–borax matrix was employed as a three-dimensional polymer scaffold to encapsulate paraffin-based phase change material, ensuring leakage-free operation and structural integrity under repeated thermal cycling. Graphite nanoplatelets were incorporated as thermally conductive nano-fillers to enhance heat transfer through the polymer composite via percolation-driven …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 99–111 Read article
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Polymer-Integrated Smart Biomedical Waste Management System Using AI and Sensor-Based Segregation
Abstract: Biomedical waste, which comes from healthcare facilities like hospitals, clinics, and labs, includes both infectious and non-infectious materials. This can range from sharps and pathological waste to pharmaceutical leftovers and general medical trash. If this waste isn't handled, sorted, and disposed of properly, it can pose serious contamination risks, leading to infections, workplace hazards, environmental damage, and public health emergencies. Traditional biomedical waste management often relies on manual sorting, which …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 172–184 Read article
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Cognitive AI-Based Quality Control and Operational Optimization of Polymer Composites for Healthcare Applications
Abstract: The use of polymer composite materials in healthcare is on the rise because of their adjustable mechanical characteristics, biocompatibility and structural flexibility. Yet, it is difficult to ensure stable quality of such composites due to process-related defects, heterogeneity of the material and the lack of real-time adaptive control. The proposed study suggests the use of cognitive AI-based framework of quality control and optimization of operation of polymer composite systems which …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 571–591 Read article
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Isolation and Characterization of Glucuronide Compound from Luffa Tuberosa (Roxb.) for Potential Applications in Polymer Chemistry
Abstract: This study explores the isolation process of glucuronide compounds from Luffa tuberosa (Roxb.) using an efficient and cost-effective method. The extracted compound, Gypsogenin-3β-O-β-D-Methyl glucuronide, is characterized using spectroscopic techniques such as IR, NMR, and Mass Spectrometry. The polymeric nature of glucuronide-based compounds and their potential applications in polymer and composite materials are discussed. The findings highlight the suitability of glucuronide derivatives in biomedical, pharmaceutical, and polymeric drug delivery systems. Additionally, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 566–572 Read article
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Advanced Solid-State Battery Technologies for Sustainable Energy Storage
Abstract: The increasing global demand for sustainable and high-performance energy storage systems has accelerated research in advanced battery technologies. Conventional lithium-ion batteries, while widely used in portable electronics, electric vehicles, and grid storage systems, face limitations such as safety risks, limited energy density, slow charging rates, and degradation over repeated cycles. To overcome these challenges, advanced solid-state battery technologies have emerged as a promising solution for next-generation energy storage applications. This …
Published in International Journal of Solid State Innovations & Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Enhanced Thermal Stability and Thermophysical Properties of High Density Polyethylene Based Polymer Composite Synthesized Through Compression Moulding Route
Abstract: Polymer composite materials attract researchers as polymers can be filled with different fillers to get desired properties. Thermophysical properties of HDPE-silicon composite is reported in the present study. HDPE-Si composite was synthesized by hot compression and molding technique for different silicon volumetric ratio. Thermal conductivity as well as thermal diffusivity was found to be enhanced significantly on increasing the filler volumetric ratio. Thermal conductivity value for 20 volume % composite …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 5, 2023 · pp. 1–16 Read article