OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Polymer Degradation and Stability is 50. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Biodegradability of oxidized films of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymers containing 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyrate unit in seawater	241
A novel phosphorus/nitrogen-containing polyacrylonitrile fiber with excellent flame retardancy and mechanical properties	225
Synergistic effect of zinc borate and microencapsulated black phosphorus nanosheets for improved flame retardancy and smoke-suppression performance of epoxy resin	167
Enhancing the recyclability of ELV plastic bumpers: Characterization of molecular, morphological, rheological, mechanical properties and ageing degradation	153
Corrigendum to ‘Synthesis of a vanillin-derived bisDOPO co-curing agent rendering epoxy thermosets simultaneously improved flame retardancy, mechanical strength and transparency’ [Polymer Degradation	151
Synthesis of two TiO2-based prodegradant additives and their efficiency in inducing the accelerated photo-oxidation of low-density polyethylene	127
Preparation and fire prevention performance analysis of MOF hydrogel from waste inspired by the natural flame-retardant properties of pineapple peel	112
Non-Arrhenius behavior: Influence of antioxidants on lifetime predictions for materials used in the cable and wire industries	109
Time domain NMR evaluation of thermal and thermochemical aging of nitrile rubber on crosslinking and mechanical properties	109
Composition-controlled degradation behavior of macroporous scaffolds from three-armed biodegradable macromers	95
Synthesis of magnolol-derived bisphosphate for fabrication of bismaleimide resins with intrinsic anti-flammability and smoke suppression	94
Simulation of the Chalking of Silicone Rubber Based on Tetramethylammonium-Hydroxide-Catalyzed Scission Reaction	80
A review of ceramizable EPDM composites: Current status and future perspectives	77
Exploratory DSC investigation on the solvolytic depolymerization of PET in varied solvent systems and in the presence of model additives and contaminants	74
ZIF-8@Co-doped boronate ester polymer core-shell particles: Catalytically enhancing the nonflammability and smoke suppression of epoxy resin	74
A UV-curable coating constructed from bio-based phytic acid, D-sorbitol and glycine for flame retardant modification of rigid polyurethane foam	74
Editorial Board	73
Insights into the effect of different macromolecular architectures on the charring ability of polyethylene	73
Editorial Board	69
Novel poly(azoamide triazole)s containing twin azobenzene units in the backbone. Synthesis, characterization, and in vitro degradation studies	69
Editorial Board	66
Adhesion behaviors and kinetics at silicone foam/metal interfaces	66
A multifunctional integrated coating reinforced with exfoliated boron nitride towards superior decorative, antibacterial, durable, and flame-retardant performances	66
Biodegradation rate control with blends of poly(butylene succinate) and poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate)	66
Editorial Board	65

Editorial Board	65
Controlled architecture of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-functionalized poly(glycidyl methacrylate)/polyester composites using surface-initiated ICAR ATRP Technique for High Flame Retardancy an	64
New modification strategy for thermoplastic polyurethane with high hygrothermal ageing resistance and flame retardancy	63
Super toughed poly (lactic acid)/poly (ethylene vinyl acetate) blends compatibilized by ethylene-methyl acrylate-glycidyl methacrylate copolymer	61
Water-induced failure in polymer coatings: Mechanisms, impacts and mitigation strategies—A comprehensive review	61
One-pot preparation of flame-retardant waterborne polyurethane by glycolysis of PET with ionic liquids	59
Mini-review on degradation mechanism of perfluorosulfonic acid membranes induced by carboxylic end-groups	59
Novel phosphorous-containing epoxy thermosets with improved anti-flammability, smoke suppression, and dielectric properties	59
Experimental characterization of epoxy/quartz composite material exposed to PDs	59
Flame-retardant single-component epoxy resin cured by benzimidazolyl-substituted cyclotriphosphazene: Storage stability, curing behaviors and flame retardancy	58
Multi-functional solvent-free SiO2 nanofluid simultaneously improve major properties and fluidity of epoxy resin: A new strategy beyond nanofillers	58
A facile technique to investigate the char strength and fire retardant performance towards intumescent epoxy nanocomposites containing different synergists	58
Enhancing the performance of recyclable polyurea through coordination of rigid chain segments and graphene platelets	58
Construction phosphorus/nitrogen-containing flame-retardant and hydrophobic coating toward cotton fabric via layer-by-layer assembly	56
Durable flame-retardant cotton fabrics with tannic acid complexed by various metal ions	55
Catalyst-free sustainable epoxy vitrimers with fire safety offered by phosphorus-containing compounds	54
Assessing the effect of minimally invasive lipid extraction on parchment integrity by artificial ageing and integrated analytical techniques	54
Simultaneously-enhanced flame retardancy, mechanical property and acid/alkali corrosion resistance of ethylene vinyl acetate/aluminum trihydrate composite induced by crosslinking and microencapsulated	54
Robust water diffusion modeling in a structural polymer joint based on experimental X-ray tomographic data at the micrometer scale	53
Analysis of liquid products and mechanism of thermal/catalytic pyrolysis of polypropylene	53
Flame retardant behavior of bio-based epoxy resin bearing pyridazinone and dynamic ester bond via self-blow-out and vesicular carbon formation	53
Cyclization of L-(-)-arabitol as a cyclic building block in poly(butylene succinate) copolymer	53
Study of UV ageing effects in modern artists’ paints with MeV-SIMS	52
Effect of the crystal orientation on the enzymatic degradation rate of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBH) fibers	51
Investigation on the heat resistance mechanism of phosphate containing formulations using the pyrolysis GC-MS system	51
Systematic study of the condensed phase of phosphorus-based flame retarded foams	50
The pyrolysis of polyvinyl chloride: Kinetic study and product evolution	50