MXene-Infused Conductive Nano-Polymers for Edge-Computing Enabled Flexible Environmental Monitoring Devices

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | 04 | Page :
    By

    I Vijay Arasu,

  • Alokita Kashyap,

  • D.Shanthi,

  • N. Saikumari,

  • DVSSSV Prasad,

  • Paul Theophilus Rajakumar I,

  • Santhanakrishnan M,

  • Kirubakaran D,

  • Chitra Devi D,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.Ramakrishnan College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Motihari College of Engineering, Motihari, Bihar, India
  3. Professor, Department of Chemistry, Veltechmulti Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College, Avadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  4. Associate Professor, Department of S&H (Chemistry), R.M.K.College of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, India
  5. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aditya University, Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh, India
  6. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  7. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  8. Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  9. Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, R.M.D Engineering College, Kavaraipettai, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

MXene-infused conductive polymer composites have emerged as highly promising materials for next-generation flexible environmental monitoring devices because they combine electrical conductivity, mechanical flexibility, analyte sensitivity, and compatibility with low-power electronics. In this work, a Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene–TPU/PVA conductive nano-polymer composite was developed as a multifunctional sensing platform for edge-computing enabled environmental monitoring. The composite was fabricated by dispersing MXene nanosheets into a thermoplastic polyurethane/poly(vinyl alcohol) (TPU/PVA) matrix, coating the conductive precursor onto a PET substrate, and integrating the sensing film with conductive electrodes and an ESP32-based edge-processing module. Structural and morphological analysis confirmed the formation of a uniformly distributed MXene conductive network within the flexible polymer matrix, supported by strong polymer–filler interfacial interactions that promoted stable electrical transport and mechanical integrity. The optimized nanocomposite exhibited enhanced conductivity, a strong humidity-dependent resistance response, measurable NH₃ gas sensitivity, and good cyclic bending stability under repeated deformation. The sensing behavior was primarily governed by the synergistic interaction between the hydrophilic polymer matrix and the conductive MXene pathways, where analyte adsorption, polymer swelling, and interfacial charge transport collectively contributed to the electrical response. Furthermore, the integrated ESP32 platform enabled real-time signal acquisition, local edge-level data processing, and wireless environmental monitoring. The results demonstrate that MXene-infused conductive nano-polymers are highly suitable for lightweight, flexible, and intelligent sensing systems for wearable, portable, and distributed IoT-based environmental monitoring applications.

Keywords: MXene-infused conductive nano-polymers, polymer composites, analyte adsorption, polymer–filler interfacial interactions, thermoplastic polyurethane matrix.

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I Vijay Arasu, Alokita Kashyap, D.Shanthi, N. Saikumari, DVSSSV Prasad, Paul Theophilus Rajakumar I, Santhanakrishnan M, Kirubakaran D, Chitra Devi D. MXene-Infused Conductive Nano-Polymers for Edge-Computing Enabled Flexible Environmental Monitoring Devices. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(04):-.
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I Vijay Arasu, Alokita Kashyap, D.Shanthi, N. Saikumari, DVSSSV Prasad, Paul Theophilus Rajakumar I, Santhanakrishnan M, Kirubakaran D, Chitra Devi D. MXene-Infused Conductive Nano-Polymers for Edge-Computing Enabled Flexible Environmental Monitoring Devices. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(04):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2026/view=249960


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Volume 14
04
Received 02/07/2026
Accepted 09/07/2026
Published 16/07/2026
Publication Time 14 Days
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