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• Published Subscription Review Article 8 Jan 2026

  Nano-Silica Reinforced Crosslinked Biopolymer–PCM Composites for Improved Thermal Cycling Durability

  By Narendra Pothula, R. Sundar, S. Shalini, Karanam Suresh Babu, K. Hema Latha, A. Parvathi Priya, Kurmana Premakumar, S. Savitha, Rajendiran M

  Abstract: Crosslinked biopolymer–PCM composites reinforced with nano-silica were developed to enhance thermal cycling durability, leakage resistance, and structural stability for advanced thermal energy storage applications. A starch-based biopolymer was chemically crosslinked using citric acid to create a stable polymer network, while paraffin was employed as the phase-change medium and nano-silica (1–4 wt%) served as a multifunctional inorganic reinforcement. FTIR analysis confirmed successful esterification between citric acid and the polymer backbone, indicated …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article →