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• Published Subscription Original Research 4 Jul 2026

  Performance Evaluation of Kevlar-Sisal-S-Glass Hybrid Composites with Ceramic Fillers for Structural Applications

  By V Ravi Raj, G Ashwin Prabhu, R Sanjeevi, P Ranjith Kumar, N Sivashanmugam, D Philip Selvaraj, H M Anil Kumar, S. Anandha Prabhavathy

  Abstract: This study examines the mechanical properties of hybrid composite laminates reinforced with Kevlar, sisal, and S-glass fibers, and incorporating ceramic fillers—silicon carbide (SiC) and aluminum oxide (Al2O3)—within an epoxy matrix. The hand lay-up method was utilized to produce the laminates, ensuring a uniform fiber stacking sequence and including 10% filler material. Two composite variations were synthesized: one incorporating SiC and the other Al₂O₃, and both underwent tensile, flexural, hardness, and …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 9 Apr 2026

  Metaheuristic Design of Epoxy-Based Polymer Composites

  By Vishwadeepak, M. Achudhan

  Abstract: This research investigates the optimization of epoxy resin based polymer compositions in composite materials to enhance their mechanical and tribological properties for industrial applications. We examined the properties of composite materials by running experiments and optimizing these results using Firefly and five optimization algorithms to find the best steel and epoxy ratios. Our tests confirmed that higher dosages of steel powder increased materials' resistance to breaking and impacts yet lowered …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 769–791 Read article →