OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Polymer Testing is 43. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
A comparative study of the crystallinity of polyetheretherketone by using density, DSC, XRD, and Raman spectroscopy techniques	195
The mechanical testing and performance analysis of polymer-fibre composites prepared through the additive manufacturing	195
Enhanced structural, electrical, mechanical properties and antibacterial activity of Cs/PEO doped mixed nanoparticles (Ag/TiO2) for food packaging applications	135
Superabsorbent polymers used for agricultural water retention	124
A review of microphase separation of polyurethane: Characterization and applications	107
Synthesis and properties of Poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels with high strength and toughness	100
A review on plant fiber reinforced thermoset polymers for structural and frictional composites	96
The effect of water immersion and fibre content on properties of corn husk fibres reinforced thermoset polyester composite	87
Structural, thermal, optical and conductivity studies of Co/ZnO nanoparticles doped CMC polymer for solid state battery applications	86
Biodegradable nano composite film based on modified starch-albumin/MgO; antibacterial, antioxidant and structural properties	86
Surface treatment to improve water repellence and compatibility of natural fiber with polymer matrix: Recent advancement	85
Recyclable and reformable epoxy resins based on dynamic covalent bonds – Present, past, and future	77
Effects of crystallinity control on mechanical properties of 3D-printed short-carbon-fiber-reinforced polyether ether ketone composites	75
A review on polymer-based materials for underwater sound absorption	75
Damping and sound absorption properties of polymer matrix composites: A review	73
Effect of plasma treatment on the surface properties of polylactic acid films	71
Bioactive electrospun scaffolds for wound healing applications: A comprehensive review	70
Improving the ductility and heat deflection temperature of injection molded Poly(lactic acid) products: A comprehensive review	68
Highly toughened blends of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and natural rubber (NR) for FDM-based 3D printing applications: The effect of composition and infill pattern	66
Challenges and advancement in water absorption of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites	65
Challenges in the search for nanoplastics in the environment—A critical review from the polymer science perspective	65
Structural, ion transport parameter and electrochemical properties of plasticized polymer composite electrolyte based on PVA: A novel approach to fabricate high performance EDLC devices	65
Structural performance of 3D-printed composites under various loads and environmental conditions	65
A review of electrical and thermal conductivities of epoxy resin systems reinforced with carbon nanotubes and graphene-based nanoparticles	64
Molecular dynamics simulation and thermo-mechanical characterization for optimization of three-phase epoxy/TiO2/SiO2 nano-composites	63

Flower buds like PVA/ZnO composite nanofibers assembly: Antibacterial, in vivo wound healing, cytotoxicity and histological studies	63
Biodegradable film based on lemon peel powder containing xanthan gum and TiO2–Ag nanoparticles: Investigation of physicochemical and antibacterial properties	59
The effect of weathering environments on microplastic chemical identification with Raman and IR spectroscopy: Part I. polyethylene and polypropylene	59
Effect of FDM infill patterns on mechanical properties	58
EMI shielding and dynamic mechanical analysis of graphene oxide-carbon nanotube-acrylonitrile butadiene styrene hybrid composites	57
3D printing and post-curing optimization of photopolymerized structures: Basic concepts and effective tools for improved thermomechanical properties	51
Mechanical properties and drop-weight impact performance of injection-molded HDPE/birch fiber composites	50
Structural integrity of adhesively bonded 3D-printed joints	50
Highly toughened poly(lactic acid) (PLA) prepared through melt blending with ethylene-co-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer and simultaneous addition of hydrophilic silica nanoparticles and block copolymer	48
A review of sustainable and environment-friendly flame retardants used in plastics	48
Recycling possibilities of bioplastics based on PLA/PHB blends	48
Epoxidized cardanol-based prepolymer as promising biobased compatibilizing agent for PLA/PBAT blends	47
Testing of fast dissolution of ibuprofen from its electrospun hydrophilic polymer nanocomposites	47
The curing kinetics and mechanical properties of epoxy resin composites reinforced by PEEK microparticles	47
Manufacturing of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics and its recovery of carbon fiber: A review	47
Experimental study of physical, chemical and mechanical properties of enset and sisal fibers	45
Significantly enhanced electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness of montmorillonite nanoclay and copper oxide nanoparticles based polyvinylchloride nanocomposites	44
Structural, optical, mechanical, and dielectric properties studies of carboxymethyl cellulose/polyacrylamide/lithium titanate nanocomposites films as an application in energy storage devices	43
Mechanically robust, highly sensitive and superior cycling performance nanocomposite strain sensors using 3-nm thick graphene platelets	43