OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Polymer Bulletin is 39. 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
Two Co(II) coordination polymers: clinical application values on clinic infection by inhibiting the growth of Gram-positive bacteria	316
Electrospinning and electrospraying of polybutylene succinate/esterified cellulose nanofibril composites	125
Calcium alginate microspheres coated by bio-based UV-cured resin with high water retention performance	120
Sustainable agricultural solutions: biodegradable nutrient-release films made from Salix psammophila and wheat straw	107
Development of lignin biochar and its incorporation in cellulose hydrogels for water decontamination	103
Synthesis of unsaturated bio-based polypropylene fumarate/kaolinite nanocomposites via in situ polymerization	88
Fabrication of multifunctional polypyrrole hydrogel enhanced by polyvinyl alcohol	83
Thermal expansion predictions for graphene/short glass fiber/polymer hybrid nanocomposites using a two-phase micromechanical approach	83
Development of a local drug delivery system for promoting the regeneration of infective bone defects: composite films with controlled properties	78
Synthesis of bi-functional amphiphilic acrylamide copolymers based on polymerizable spans for prospective EOR	71
Harnessing magnetic polymeric composites for sustainable treatment of reactive Orange-122 dye and textile effluent: batch and column studies	65
Antibacterial activity induction into superabsorbent hydrogel via Schiff-base-metal coordination modification	63
Mechanical and dielectric properties of ECR-glass/polyimide-based composites	62
Preparation and characterization of polyaniline–dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid–cadmium oxide (PANI-DBSA-CdO) composites: as an electrode material for energy storage applications	61
Characterization of swelling behavior and elastomer properties of acrylate polymers containing 2-ethylhexyl and isobornyl esters	58
Biocompatible PVA–chitosan hydrogel enriched with collagen hydrolysate and Couroupita guianensis flower extract for enhanced wound-healing and antibacterial activity	58
Toward the reuse of styrene–butadiene (SBRr) waste from the shoes industry: production and compatibilization of BioPE/SBRr blends	56
Facile route for processing natural polymers for the formulation of new low-cost hydrophobic protective hybrid coatings for carbon steel in petroleum industry	54
Encapsulation of orange oil by colloidal carriers based on PCL/Pluronic F68 nanoparticles for controlled delivery	54
Recent developments and prospects for the use of carboxymethyl cellulose-based nanocomposites in wastewater dye removal	52
Plant-mediated synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles/ polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposite and exploring their potential adsorption properties against selected heavy metals	50
An all-biomass adsorbent: competitive removal and correlative mechanism of Cu2+, Pb2+, Cd2+ from multi-element aqueous solutions	49
A comprehensive review on nanocellulose-based membranes: methods, mechanism, and applications in wastewater treatment	47
Hydrophobic modification of cellulose nanocrystals refined via non-fuming process from Leucaena leucocephala	47
Development of a PVA-based biocomposite film reinforced with ginger-stalk microfibers and pumpkin-seed-husk cellulose, toughened with clove oil for antimicrobial packaging applications	47

Sustainable innovations in ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) technology	46
Multifunctional chitin, chitosan, and nano-chitosan composites for water purification, eco-friendly packaging, flexible electronics, clean energy, and biomedical solutions: A comprehensive review	46
Synthesis and characterization of polybenzoxazine–metal hybrids and evaluation of their thermal property	45
Development of eco-friendly flame retardant TPU composites with organic phosphinate and melamine phytate	44
Enhancing performance and reliability: investigating failure morphology and statistical analysis of reinforced polylactic acid for application of transtibial prosthetic socket	43
Morphology and mineral encrustations of density-separated tire- and road-wear particles collected in Charleston, South Carolina	43
Dynamic mechanical characteristics of aged silicone rubber blend	42
Self-healing carboxylic acid-cured epoxy networks driven by the cyclodextrin–cyclohexane host–guest interaction	42
Effects of monomer purity on AA-BB polycondensation: a Monte Carlo study	40
Impact of NaI/KI blending on structural, optical, and impedance properties of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose biopolymer films	40
Fabrication and investigation antibacterial properties of green cross-linked PVA/GO/L-Arg-Cu electrospun nanofiber	40
Exploring the potential use of natural polymers to enhance the performance of MXene/MOF-5 nanocarrier in loading and co-loading of doxorubicin and curcumin	39
Evaluation of physical, mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy composites filled with bio-fiber derived from Bambara nut shell filler	39
Infrared spectra of the main optical properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) thin films	39