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134 articles for “smart polymer”
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Commercialization of Smart Polymers in Advanced Composite Structures for Industrial Applications
Abstract: The commercialization of smart polymers in advanced composite structures represents a significant rise in material science, particularly for industrial applications. These smart polymers show unique properties such as self-healing, shape memory, & responsiveness to environmental disturbances, making them ideal for a wide range of applications. In this paper, the researcher explores the advancements in developing and applying smart polymers within composite structures, focusing on their potential. Revolutionize industries like atmosphere, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 6, 2024 · pp. 70–81 Read article
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Smart Polymer Composites with Multifunctional Capabilities Integrating Electroactive Polymers Conductive Nanofillers and Flexible Electronics for Advanced Sensing and Actuation Systems
Abstract: Smart polymer composites have gained significant attention to their ability to integrate polymer matrices with conductive nanofillers, offering tunable electrical, mechanical, and electroactive properties. These composites are highly responsive to external stimuli such as electrical fields, mechanical stress, and temperature variations, making them ideal for applications in flexible electronics, soft robotics, and adaptive sensing systems. This research investigates the effect of nanofiller dispersion on the performance of polymer composites, optimizing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 946–965 Read article
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Innovations in Polymer Chemistry for Smart Composite Materials in Building Applications
Abstract: Driven by the need to reduce maintenance costs and environmental impacts, researchers have developed smart polymers that not only sense damage but also autonomously respond to external stimuli such as temperature, mechanical stress, and light. In the built environment, these advanced polymers—particularly shape memory polymers (SMPs)—offer unique self-healing, self-sensing, and adaptive properties that enhance the durability, safety, and energy efficiency of structures. The emergence of smart polymers marks a significant …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 699–707 Read article
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Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Smart Polymer Nanocomposite Materials and Industrial Applications
Abstract: Protecting sensitive material data, manufacturing processes, and intelligent monitoring platforms is essential for the fast development of innovative polymer nanocomposite systems in fields such as aerospace, medicine, electronics, automobiles, and energy. In order to safeguard, consistently enhance, and optimize distributed industrial systems that consist of polymer nanocomposite materials, this study presents an AI-driven cybersecurity and cloud computing architecture. The suggested solution employs artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cloud computing, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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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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Thermosensitive and pH-Responsive Polymers for Smart Drug Delivery Systems
Abstract: Sensitive to temperature and pH, polymers are becoming a fascinating new class of material suitable for application in drug delivery systems. These polymers can be utilised in controlled release of medications as they change form depending on temperature and acidity. Thermosensitive polymers vary their formation and breakdown behaviour with temperature variations. They are therefore perfect for delivering pharmaceuticals to individuals as heat may be utilised to activate the medications at …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 479–491 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 Read article
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Polymer Chemistry in Biomedical Applications: Advances and Innovations
Abstract: Polymers have revolutionized biomedical sciences by playing a crucial role in medical devices, drug delivery systems, and tissue engineering. It is important to note that their unique combination of biocompatibility, mechanical strength, and chemical versatility makes them essential for applications such as implants, prosthetics, and diagnostic tools. Biomedical polymers are categorized into natural types (e.g., collagen, chitosan) and synthetic variants (e.g., polyethylene glycol, polylactic acid), each offering distinct benefits depending …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 Read article
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Novel Strategic Framework for AI-Driven Discovery and Development of Smart and Sustainable Polymers in Healthcare
Abstract: The development of new smart and sustainable polymers is emerging as a priority of new health care innovative development, but event before it may be actualized, the usual culprit is the delay and unproductive execution of the old-fashioned R&D efforts. The current paper proposes a strategic plan which will solve all these shortcomings and speed up the material discovery process by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1535–1550 Read article
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Machine Learning-Driven Polymer Composite Smart Skin for Integrated Sensing in Soft Robotic Systems
Abstract: Soft robotics has grown rapidly, but its progress is still constrained by the limitations of current sensing skins. Most polymer-based sensors provide either flexibility or sensitivity, yet they struggle to deliver real-time communication and adaptive intelligence when deployed in complex robotic environments. This disconnect between material performance and system-level responsiveness forms a critical bottleneck for practical deployment. Existing approaches often treat tactile sensing and wireless communication as separate problems. As …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 121–136 Read article
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CITIMAN: Sustainable Polymer-Driven Smart City Design to Monitor, Manage, and Mitigate
Abstract: The exponential growth of urbanization leads to a rise in the complexity of the city’s infrastructure, resources, and needs, thereby overshooting the boundaries of governance. Thus, the necessity of time is to find a smart solution to such problems and one such potential candidate is the smart city management system. Ideally, in the context of smart cities, the development of a complete system includes all city services which provide modular …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 250–263 Read article
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Polymer Chemistry in Dental Applications: Advances and Innovations
Abstract: Polymer chemistry has revolutionized dental materials, offering enhanced mechanical strength, durability, and biocompatibility. The integration of polymer-based materials in dentistry has led to significant advancements in restorative, prosthetic, and preventive treatments. This paper explores the role of polymers in dental applications, focusing on composite resins, denture bases, impression materials, and adhesive systems. The development and alteration of polymers have led to the creation of advanced materials with enhanced wear resistance, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Advances in Polymer Chemistry for Coronary Artery Disease
Abstract: Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, driving ongoing innovation in therapeutic materials and device design. Polymer chemistry has emerged as a cornerstone in the development of advanced cardiovascular interventions, offering versatile platforms to improve the safety, efficacy, and functionality of implantable devices. This review explores recent advances in the synthesis and application of biodegradable and biostable polymers, focusing on their roles in drug-eluting …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 710–716 Read article
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Design and Implementation of a Polymer-Integrated IoT-Based Smart Intravenous Fluid Monitoring System for Patient Safety
Abstract: The intelligent healthcare systems rely more and more on the advanced materials and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to improve patient safety, patient-centeredness, timeliness of care, clinical efficiency. This paper presents a polymer-enhanced IoT enabled automatic IV Fluid Level monitoring and notification system. The novel system is based on the use of polymer-encapsulated load-cell sensors and polymer-packaged electronic modules, which allow biocompatibility, long-term stability and easy sterilisation in medical environments. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 730–742 Read article
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Harnessing Polymer Chemistry for Pharmaceutical Technology
Abstract: Polymer chemistry has emerged as a cornerstone of modern pharmaceutical technology, offering unprecedented control over drug formulation, delivery, and therapeutic performance. This review highlights the pivotal role of polymers—both synthetic and natural—in revolutionizing drug delivery systems across various routes, including oral, parenteral, transdermal, ocular, nasal, and pulmonary administration. Special emphasis is placed on the structural and functional versatility of polymers, which allows for tailored drug release profiles, enhanced bioavailability, and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 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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Polymer Chemistry-Driven Approaches for Improved Therapeutic Delivery
Abstract: Polymer chemistry has revolutionized pharmaceutical technology by enabling the development of advanced drug delivery systems with improved precision, stability, and therapeutic outcomes. This review explores the role of polymer design, synthesis, and functionalization in the development of responsive and targeted drug carriers. Emphasis is placed on various types of polymers—biodegradable, synthetic, natural, and stimuli-responsive—and their suitability for drug delivery platforms such as nanoparticles, micelles, hydrogels, dendrimers, and implants. The physicochemical …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 Read article
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Biodegradable Polymer Nanocarriers Composites for Biomedical Applications
Abstract: Smart polymeric nanocarriers, or SPNs, have evolved into a fascinating means of delivering medications especially to cancer cells. By improving the efficacy of chemotherapeutic treatments while lowering their negative effects, they have achieved a significant progress in exact medicine. Made to respond to certain elements in the tumours microenvironment, such as enzymes, temperature, pH, and redox conditions, these nanocarriers this reaction to triggers guarantees the release of the medicine at …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 293–305 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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Material-Integrated Energy Management: Role of Advanced Polymers and Composites in Smart Homes
Abstract: The article discusses the possibility of improving the performance as well as the sustainability of smart-home-based energy management systems (EMS) by applying advanced polymeric and composite materials. Smart homes today are placing greater requirements on lightweight, thermally stable, high durability, and electrically conducting compounds in such important aspects of the devices as batteries, substrate layers in solar panels, thermally resistant enclosures, and high efficiency thermal insulation on intelligent appliances. Such …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1361–1374 Read article