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123 articles for “Fatigue”
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Bio-Inspired FGPCs for Biomedical and Structural Applications
Abstract: Bio-inspired functionally graded polymer composites (FGPCs) represent a new class of smart materials that use gradient material distributions to enhance mechanical and biological properties, mimicking natural systems like bones, shells, and plant stems. FGPCs exhibit smooth gradient distributions across interfaces, which improves biocompatibility and reduces the risk of failure under complex loading and environmental conditions. In this study, bio-inspired FGPCs were designed, fabricated, and validated using a combined experimental and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 456–481 Read article
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An IoT-Based Integrated Vehicle Safety System for Accident Detection and Driver Monitoring
Abstract: Driver fatigue, alcohol and slow response of emergency services are among a significant issue of road accidents. The paper will provide a real-life example of an IoT-based vehicle safety system, which will combine the accident detection, driver drowsiness and alcohol sensors with a cohesive system. The proposed system consists of use of accelerometer for sudden collision detection, infrared eye blink sensor for determining alertness of the driver and MQ-3 alcohol …
Published in International Journal of Electronics Automation · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Self-Healing Structural Polymer Composites Incorporating Bio-Inspired Nanofillers
Abstract: Self-healing polymer composites become an attractive family of intelligent materials that are capable of autonomously repairing damage, which will enhance their durability, reliability and service life in extreme engineering applications. The materials are based on the principles of nature, using the nanofillers that are derived from biological systems to improve mechanical properties and self-healing capabilities by utilizing hierarchical structures and multifunctional interface interactions. The recent developments on the formulation of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article