A Review on Advances in Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites: Design, Applications, and Life Cycle Assessment

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 04 | Page : 244 251
    By

    Ankush Kumar Jain,

  • Ajay Singh Thakur,

  • Deepak Kumar Prajapat,

  1. Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Poornima University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Poornima University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Poornima University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

Materials based on polymer composites and nanocomposites have won the main status in several regions of industry by mare possessing excellent properties and broad range of application. This review focuses on the advancements in the design of fiber-reinforced polymers, structural composites, multifunctional composites, and biomimetic and eco-friendly composites. Emerging developments in biomedical composites, polymer foams, and smart composites are explored, highlighting their applications in medical, aerospace, automotive, and structural engineering. Particular emphasis is placed on nanocomposites, which calibrated nanoparticle reinforcements result in considerable improvements in mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of the parent polymer matrix. Furthermore, the review discusses the role of advanced modelling techniques for predicting the behavior of polymer composites and nanocomposites under various conditions. Additionally, self-healing mechanisms that improve the longevity of these materials and their potential to revolutionize composite design are evaluated. A critical analysis of the life cycle assessment of polymer composites and nanocomposites is also presented, focusing on sustainability, environmental impact, and recyclability. This review provides an in-depth understanding of the evolving landscape of polymer composites, emphasizing their potential for innovation in modern material science.

Keywords: Polymer, composites, Nano composites, fiber-reinforced polymers.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

How to cite this article:
Ankush Kumar Jain, Ajay Singh Thakur, Deepak Kumar Prajapat. A Review on Advances in Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites: Design, Applications, and Life Cycle Assessment. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(04):244-251.
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Ankush Kumar Jain, Ajay Singh Thakur, Deepak Kumar Prajapat. A Review on Advances in Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites: Design, Applications, and Life Cycle Assessment. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(04):244-251. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=212057


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Special Issue Subscription Review Article
Volume 13
Special Issue 04
Received 09/09/2024
Accepted 22/10/2024
Published 04/06/2025
Publication Time 268 Days
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