Smart Polymer‐Integrated IoT Systems: A Mathematical Framework for Real‐Time Sensing and Adaptive Material Behavior
Hemlata Parmar, Utsav Krishan Murari, Shishir Kumar Singh · Wiley · 2025
This research presents a mathematical framework for enhancing polymer materials with IoT for improved adaptability and real-time sensing.
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Why this matters
Key findings
- Development of a mathematical framework for IoT-integrated polymers.
- Improvement of dynamic properties like self-healing and shape memory.
- Use of machine learning and finite element analysis for predictive behavior.
- Real-time monitoring of mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties.
- Potential applications in biomedical engineering and structural health monitoring.
What's new
The integration of IoT with polymer materials for real-time sensing and adaptability is a new approach that enhances material intelligence.
Limitations
The abstract does not provide specific experimental results or practical demonstrations of the proposed framework.
Commercial context
The research is still in the conceptual stage and has not yet demonstrated practical applications.
Publication
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Publication date
- October 14, 2025
- Research type
- Paper
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