Polymer-Based Acoustic Composite Materials for Urban Noise Mitigation: Design, Performance and Legal Integration

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | 03 | Page :
    By

    Vijayata Uikey,

  • Richa Kochar,

  • Shivani Khandate,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Maharashtra, India
  2. Assistant Professor (Visiting Faculty), Department of Law, Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
  3. Assistant Professor (Visiting Faculty), Department of Law, Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

This study explores the development and use of polymer-based acoustic composite materials for effective urban noise mitigation, wherein the performance of the materials is linked to legal compliance frameworks. Rapid urbanization has intensified noise pollution from transportation, industrial activity, and construction, posing a serious threat to public health and environmental quality. Although regulatory standards exist, their implementation is often limited due to inadequate technical interventions. This research focuses on advanced acoustic materials such as polyurethane foams, fiber-reinforced composites, and recycled plastic composites, and assesses their sound absorption, transmission loss, and damping properties. This material shows a significant ability to reduce the noise level by 10-25 decibels in the normal urban frequency range. Their lightweight design, durability and adaptability make them suitable for use in buildings, highways and metro systems. In addition to performance evaluation, this study highlights the importance of adapting content-based solutions to environmental regulations to ensure measurable compliance. The use of recycled polymers contributes more to sustainability by reducing material waste and environmental impact. An integrated legal-engineering framework integrating sound mapping, content selection and monitoring system has been proposed to enhance the efficiency of implementation. The findings suggest that polymer-based acoustic composites provide a cost-effective, sustainable and scalable solution to improve urban acoustic environments while supporting regulatory objectives and public health protection.

Keywords: Polymer composites, Acoustic materials, Noise mitigation, Sound absorption, Urban noise control, Environmental compliance

How to cite this article:
Vijayata Uikey, Richa Kochar, Shivani Khandate. Polymer-Based Acoustic Composite Materials for Urban Noise Mitigation: Design, Performance and Legal Integration. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(03):-.
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Vijayata Uikey, Richa Kochar, Shivani Khandate. Polymer-Based Acoustic Composite Materials for Urban Noise Mitigation: Design, Performance and Legal Integration. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(03):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2026/view=243523


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Volume 14
03
Received 30/03/2026
Accepted 07/04/2026
Published 12/05/2026
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