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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 7 Apr 2026

  Comparative Analysis of Processing-Property Relationships in Metal and Polymer Matrix Composites: A Unified Statistical Framework for Hardness Characterization

  By Charan Gopi Krishna Kondapalli, S. N. Padhi, Shaik Nagoor Baba

  Abstract: Composite materials, encompassing both metal matrix composites (MMCs) and polymer matrix composites (PMCs), exhibit complex processing-property relationships that fundamentally govern their mechanical performance across diverse applications. This study presents a unified statistical framework for analyzing hardness characteristics in composite systems, using aluminum-tungsten carbide (Al-WC) metal matrix composites as a representative model system while establishing connections to polymer matrix composite behavior. The investigation employed comprehensive processing parameter optimization, microstructural characterization, and …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 419–430 Read article →