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• Published Subscription Review Article 5 Jan 2026

  Polymeric Hybrid Systems Engineered with Multiple-Stage Energy Absorption for Temperature Control

  By G. Sunil, Selvaraju, T.S. Senthil, N. Saikumari, S. Nooray Sashmi, Sivakumar A., Zakir Hussain, J. Sharmila, Shailendra Kumar Bohidar

  Abstract: Polymer–composite based phase change systems offer an effective strategy for adaptive thermal management; however, most existing systems exhibit single-stage latent heat transitions, limiting their applicability in environments with fluctuating thermal loads. In this study, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) polymer matrix was reinforced with two microencapsulated paraffin-based phase change materials (PCM-A and PCM-B) to achieve multi-level latent heat storage behavior. The fabricated TPU/PCM-A10–B20 polymer–composite demonstrated two distinct endothermic transitions at approximately …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 146–155 Read article →