Glass Transition Temperature

Published Subscription Original Research 7 May 2026

Interfacial Engineering of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Laminates Using Functionalized Graphene Nanoplatelets: Experimental and Numerical Study

By Sandip K. Kadu, Palash Soni, Shripad R. Nimbalkar

Abstract: Current research work studies the influence of amines(–NH₂) and carboxyl(–COOH) functionalized graphene nanoplatelets on the mechanical and thermomechanical behavior of unidirectional hybrid composite. Composites having different graphene concentration from 0 to 0.7 wt% were fabricated, characterized and analyzed for multiple testing - tensile testing, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Tensile testing indicates better elastic modulus and tensile strength due to efficient load transfer between nanoparticles …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 61–77 Read article

Published Subscription Original Research 7 Nov 2025

Solar-Responsive Photo-Thermal Polymer Composites with Carbon Nanostructures for On-Demand Water Purification

By M. Dhanalakshmi, Weiwei Jiang, S. UmaMaheswara Reddy, S. Arun Kumar, Deobarat Kumar Chandan, T. Venkatamuni, S. Nooray Sashmi, Yagya Dutta Dwivedi, Arun Chokkalingam

Abstract: The development of solar-responsive polymer nanocomposites offers a sustainable pathway for water purification. In this work, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were fabricated and systematically investigated for their mechanical, thermal, viscoelastic, and thermal transport properties. Neat PVA displayed moderate tensile strength (~38 MPa) and high elongation (~165%), whereas 1.0 wt% nanofiller loading enhanced tensile strength to ~52 MPa and modulus to …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 199–209 Read article

Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 27 Sep 2025

Kinetic Analysis of Structural Acrylic Curing by DSC: Polymerization and Phase Transition Optimization

By Ganesan S., Laxmanan, Sravanth Chandaka, Jayavelu S., Chandra Bose G.

Abstract: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) was used to analyse the thermal properties and curing behaviour of a structural acrylic adhesive at heating rates of 5, 10, and 15 °C/min. The study focused on the curing kinetics, glass transition temperature (Tg), specific rate (k), and activation energy (Ea) of the polymerization reaction. The material is tested according to ASTM 3418 standards. Results showed that increasing the heating rate shifted the endothermic curing …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 726–733 Read article

Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 23 Jul 2025

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

By G Ashwin Prabhu, Rajesh Sudhakar, R Sathishkumar, G M Lionus Leo, Aarsath Crisple B, Abdul Rahman A H

Abstract: This study investigates the thermal decomposition and mechanical properties of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (FRPCs) using Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA). The research focuses on improving the recycling and recovery process of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (CFRPs), addressing environmental concerns regarding their disposal. By analyzing the effects of different heating rates (5°C and 10°C per minute) and atmospheric conditions (nitrogen, oxygen, and a combination of both), the study identifies optimal parameters for maximizing …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 386–393 Read article