Fiber Reinforcement

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• Published Subscription Original Research 8 Jan 2026

  Bio-Derived TPS–Lignin Hybrid Composites Reinforced with Modified Coir and Plantain Fibers for Eco-Efficient Structural Applications

  By Nantha Kumar P, Nagasrisaihari Sunkara, Sachin S. Harak, A. Vijayalakshmi, DVSSSV Prasad, Karanam Suresh Babu, Kirubakaran D, S.Dhivya, Rajendiran M

  Abstract: This study develops bio-derived polymer composites using a thermoplastic starch–lignin (TPS–lignin) matrix reinforced with alkali-treated coir and plantain fibers for sustainable load-bearing applications. The TPS–lignin matrix was formulated using cassava starch, glycerol, and 10 wt% lignin, while coir and plantain fibers were surface-modified using 5 wt% NaOH to enhance interfacial compatibility. Composite laminates were fabricated with varying fiber loadings (10–40 wt%) through melt-mixing and hot-press compression. Tensile, thermal, morphological, and …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 136–145 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 18 Nov 2025

  Management of Green Composite for Clean and Green Energy Conversion with Thermal Analysis: Fiber Reinforcement Composites

  By Anita Singh, Bhupinder Singh

  Abstract: Using green composite materials helps people identify better, more environmentally responsible options to synthetic polymers. Depending on the state of the material and additions, green composites that are used for clean energy are lighter than ordinary metals that carry heat quickly. These methods test fiber-reinforced composites in diverse conditions using heat analysis and then do a thorough method analysis. The composites have a polymer matrix that is healthy for the …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 900–905 Read article →

• Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 8 Aug 2025

  Polymer Chemistry in Flexible Dental Assemblies: Designing a Polymer-Based Composite Arm for Bio-Fluid Extraction Tube Support

  By Wasim Ismail Kamate, Abhijeet Rajendra Sande

  Abstract: Polymer chemistry offers innovative solutions for designing flexible, durable assemblies in medical applications. This study explores an assembly for holding a bio-fluid extraction tube, featuring a flexible arm interpreted as a polymer composite, aimed at enhancing dental procedures. The assembly comprises a gooseneck-style arm—hypothesized as a rubber or fiber-reinforced polymer—connecting a first clamp (for anchoring to an object, e.g., dental chair) and a second clamp (securing the extraction tube). The …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 285–292 Read article →