OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Polymer Degradation and Stability is 51. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
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A multifunctional integrated coating reinforced with exfoliated boron nitride towards superior decorative, antibacterial, durable, and flame-retardant performances	202
Experimental characterization of epoxy/quartz composite material exposed to PDs	171
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Synergistic effect of zinc borate and microencapsulated black phosphorus nanosheets for improved flame retardancy and smoke-suppression performance of epoxy resin	121
Highly efficient halogen-free flame-retardant ethylene vinyl acetate rubber via covalent grafting strategy	114
Insights into the effect of different macromolecular architectures on the charring ability of polyethylene	112
A facile technique to investigate the char strength and fire retardant performance towards intumescent epoxy nanocomposites containing different synergists	105
Corrigendum to ‘Synthesis of a vanillin-derived bisDOPO co-curing agent rendering epoxy thermosets simultaneously improved flame retardancy, mechanical strength and transparency’ [Polymer Degradation	99
Adhesion behaviors and kinetics at silicone foam/metal interfaces	97
Simultaneous optical clarity and fire protection in Novolac resin via in situ amorphous silica and a liquid DOPO derivative	94
An eco-friendly PVA/XG/AP nanocomposite multifunctional shield for wood with high flame retardancy and superior thermal insulation	94
Hygrothermal behavior of jute/PLA composites: assessment of hygroscopic internal stress and its impact on service life	86
A “layer by layer plus UV curing” strategy for low-smoke, flame retardant polyurethane foams	86
Simulation of the Chalking of Silicone Rubber Based on Tetramethylammonium-Hydroxide-Catalyzed Scission Reaction	85
Multi-functional solvent-free SiO2 nanofluid simultaneously improve major properties and fluidity of epoxy resin: A new strategy beyond nanofillers	84
Enhancing the performance of recyclable polyurea through coordination of rigid chain segments and graphene platelets	83
Mini-review on degradation mechanism of perfluorosulfonic acid membranes induced by carboxylic end-groups	81
Synthesis of two TiO2-based prodegradant additives and their efficiency in inducing the accelerated photo-oxidation of low-density polyethylene	78
Biodegradability of oxidized films of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymers containing 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyrate unit in seawater	77
A review of ceramizable EPDM composites: Current status and future perspectives	76
Flame-retardant single-component epoxy resin cured by benzimidazolyl-substituted cyclotriphosphazene: Storage stability, curing behaviors and flame retardancy	74

Hierarchical structural design of aramid nanofiber/expandable graphite composite films: A synergistic integration strategy for superior flame retardancy, rapid fire early warning and enhanced photothe	73
Experimental and simulation studies of the role of water on degradation of Polyetheretherketone under high pressure and high temperature conditions	73
Preparation and fire prevention performance analysis of MOF hydrogel from waste inspired by the natural flame-retardant properties of pineapple peel	72
Synergistic UV shielding and radical scavenging: Bifunctionalized ZnAl-LDH for enhanced photothermal oxidative stability of polypropylene	70
Bio-based supramolecular intumescent coatings for wood fire protection	70
Non-migrating multifunctional macromolecular antioxidants based on hyperbranched polyglycerol for thermooxidative and photooxidative stabilization of polyolefins	69
Biodegradation rate control with blends of poly(butylene succinate) and poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate)	68
Low temperature carbonization flame-retardant mechanism of cotton fabric catalyzed by the composite of keratin and in-situ generated calcium alginate	68
Enhancing the recyclability of ELV plastic bumpers: Characterization of molecular, morphological, rheological, mechanical properties and ageing degradation	62
New modification strategy for thermoplastic polyurethane with high hygrothermal ageing resistance and flame retardancy	62
Non-Arrhenius behavior: Influence of antioxidants on lifetime predictions for materials used in the cable and wire industries	62
Thermo-oxidative aging of semi-crystalline polyimide films: Experimental characterization and predictive modeling	60
Exploratory DSC investigation on the solvolytic depolymerization of PET in varied solvent systems and in the presence of model additives and contaminants	60
Time domain NMR evaluation of thermal and thermochemical aging of nitrile rubber on crosslinking and mechanical properties	59
A UV-curable coating constructed from bio-based phytic acid, D-sorbitol and glycine for flame retardant modification of rigid polyurethane foam	59
One-pot preparation of flame-retardant waterborne polyurethane by glycolysis of PET with ionic liquids	58
Novel phosphorous-containing epoxy thermosets with improved anti-flammability, smoke suppression, and dielectric properties	58
Water-induced failure in polymer coatings: Mechanisms, impacts and mitigation strategies—A comprehensive review	57
Synthesis of magnolol-derived bisphosphate for fabrication of bismaleimide resins with intrinsic anti-flammability and smoke suppression	57
A novel phosphorus/nitrogen-containing polyacrylonitrile fiber with excellent flame retardancy and mechanical properties	54
Durable flame-retardant cotton fabrics with tannic acid complexed by various metal ions	54
Controlled architecture of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-functionalized poly(glycidyl methacrylate)/polyester composites using surface-initiated ICAR ATRP Technique for High Flame Retardancy an	53
Assessing the effect of minimally invasive lipid extraction on parchment integrity by artificial ageing and integrated analytical techniques	53
Flame-retardation of thermoplastic polyesters via cyclotetramerization from phthalonitrile to phthalocyanine: Pyrolysis processes and fire behaviour	52
Analysis of liquid products and mechanism of thermal/catalytic pyrolysis of polypropylene	52
Epoxy-based reflective adhesive for lamination of single-sided metallized film over glass fabric destined for its use as reflective layer in fire proximity clothing	51