OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Fire and Materials is 4. 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
The National Electrical Safety Code, powerline clearances, and wildfires	44
Exploratory Simulations on the Effectiveness of Sand Protection Strategies Against Firebrand Accumulation in Wildfires	42
Preparation and Physicochemical Properties of Inorganic Solidified Foam for Forest Fire	27
The evolution of reaction to fire classification of materials: A case study of Canada	26
A Kind of Rare Earth Oxide Composited Superfine Dry Powder Extinguishant With Improved Fire Extinguishing Performance	26
Experimental and theoretical study on horizontal flame spread through arrays of wooden dowels	23
Numerical Simulation Study of Methane–Air Explosion Suppression by Nonpremixed Nitrogen in a Closed Tube	21
Enhancement of thermal stability and flame retardancy of ethylene vinyl acetate/magnesium hydroxide composite by carbon black	19
Experimental investigation on RP‐3 aviation kerosene large‐scale pool fires at high altitude	19
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Experimental and Numerical Study of Fire Spread on a Wooden Facade	19
Thermal Analysis and Fire Property Quantification of Crumb Rubber and Plastic Eco‐Aggregates for Sustainable Construction	18
Adoption of Heat Insulation Materials for Lithium‐Ion Battery Fire Blanket Coating and Earlier Fire Alarming	16
Effect of prepared barium phytate on thermal stability and combustion properties of flexible polyurethane foams	15
Improving the flame retardancy and smoke suppression of flexible PVC by incorporating zinc borate‐modified diantimony trioxide	14
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Residual mechanical resistance of concrete blocks and laying mortars after high temperatures	12
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A theoretical evaluation of the impact of the type of reaction on heat production and material losses in biomass piles	12
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The effect of the presence of a macromolecular organophosphorus flame retardant, poly(N‐[3‐oxopropylmethylphosphinate]ethyleneimine), on the flammability, thermal stability, and mechanical properties	11
Correction to “Cross‐comparison of screening tests for fire spalling of concrete”	11
Flame retardant and smoke suppression properties of 9,10‐dihydro‐9‐oxa‐10‐phosphaphenanthrene 10‐oxide derivative/zinc molybdate sepiolite modified acrylate emulsion	11
Fire behavior of pressure‐sensitive adhesive tapes and bonded materials	11
Wildfire and Its Impact on the Ecosystem in Guizhou Province	10

Rigid polyurethane foam compounds with excellent fire performance modified by a piperazine pyrophosphate/expandable graphite synergistic system	10
Experimental analysis of the wall deformation of masonry brick and gypsum‐sheathed stud walls during standardized fire resistance tests of steel doors	10
Assessing the Efficacy of Open‐State Cavity Barriers With Improper Installation Through Intermediate‐Scale Testing	10
Fire resistance of austenitic stainless steel beams with rectangular hollow sections	10
Impact of core thickness and opening height on the combustion characteristics of polyethylene sandwich panels	10
Fire research for timber structures	9
Soot sheet characteristics of turbulent diffusion fire using equivalent ellipse method	9
Effect of fibre orientation and thermal exposure on the post‐fire mechanical behaviour of carbon fibre reinforced polymer material	9
Effect of immersion time on the combustion characteristics of oil‐impregnated transformer insulating paperboard	9
Fire risk assessment of Kashan's commercial and shopping centers using fire risk assessment method for engineering (FRAME)	8
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Impact of ventilation on the fire dynamics of an open‐plan compartment with exposed timber ceiling and columns: CodeRed #02	8
Hot‐Particle Ignition of Typical Fuels in the Wildland‐Urban Interface and Subsequent Fire Behaviors	8
Flame‐Retarded Poly (Lactic Acid) Containing Phosphating Chitosan	8
A probabilistic thermal radiation analysis of cooking hob separation distance in open plan kitchens	8
Self‐ignition of forest soil samples demonstrated through hot storage tests	7
Study on the inhibitory effect of DL‐malic acid on the phase structure and combustion characteristics of coal	7
Fire Risks in Using Paraffin as Neutron Radiation Shielding Material	7
Synthesis and flame‐retardant analysis of a novel P/N containing flame retardant on epoxy resin composites	6
The utilization of phytic acid as a reactive flame retardant in the preparation of a fully waterborne biobased epoxy system	6
A chaos theory view of accidental dwelling fire injuries	6
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Fire Testing as a Tool in Fire Safety Engineering: A Norwegian Perspective	6
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Experimental study on the effect of dry water materials on the fire extinguishing efficiency and suppression mechanism of wood crib fire	6
Effect of glass frits on ceramifiable properties of polyethylene composites	6
Experimental Studies of the Effects of Recoating on Fire Protection Properties of Old and New Layers of Intumescent Coatings for Steel Elements	6
Electrical fire risk assessment of high‐rise buildings based on hybrid decision model considering asymmetric proximity	6
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Assessing school evacuation movement characteristics: Children and adolescents speed and flow over stairs and through exit doorways	6
Commentary on DHP concept	5
Synthesis of a novel type of high‐efficiency boron‐containing Schiff base flame retardant for epoxy resin	5
Study of spatial temperature features of road tunnel fires under multiple factors	5
Characteristics of Short Circuit and Combustion in Electrical Cables Under Various External Heat Fluxes	5
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Investigation of the flame properties and fire behavior of carbon‐reinforced PEKK, BMI and phenolic composites impacted by Jet‐A1/air flames	5
Solvent‐Free Strategy for Preparation of Carbon Dots From PA66 Waste and Its Application in Flame Retardant Modification of	5
Incipient Fires—Definition, Detection and Extinguishment by Laypersons	5
Investigation of the synergistic effect of red phosphorus and magnesium hydroxide on the thermal degradation behavior and flame resistance of the intumescent fire‐retardant polypropylene system	5
Effect of Ignitor Position and Orientation on Vertical Cone Calorimeter Tests	5
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Investigation into the overcurrent failure and combustion characteristics of copper‐clad aluminum conductors	5
A fire safety engineering approach to improving community resilience to the impacts of wildfire	5
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The curious case of the second/end peak in the heat release rate of wood: A cone calorimeter investigation	5
Influence of Sidewall Effects on Ejected Flame During Facade Calibration Tests: Experimental Analysis and Findings	5
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Effects of under‐clothing airflow on thermal protective performance and thermal aging behaviors of flame‐retardant fabric	4
An approach for developing probabilistic models for temperature‐dependent properties of construction materials from fire tests and small data	4

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Quenched‐and‐tempered high‐strength steels at elevated temperatures: Mechanical properties and effects of plate thickness	4
The Impact of Fire Safety Education on Fire Safety Perception Among Residential College Students in a Higher Learning Institution: A Case Study	4
A Numerical Study of the Relationship Between Compartment Fire Evolution and External Fire Exposure Conditions	4
Effect of Ammonium Polyphosphate/Silicate Content on the Postfire Mechanics of Epoxy Glass‐Fiber Composites Using Facile Chocolate Bar‐Inspired Structures	4
The effects of radial cracks on the fire performance of heritage timber	4
Prediction of Flame‐Spread on Horizontal Combustibles	4
Thermal Decomposition Characteristics of In‐Service Road Asphalt Mixtures Under Air/Nitrogen Atmosphere	4
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Effects of fuel distribution on thermal environment and fire hazard	4
Small‐scale assessment method for the fire resistance of historic plaster system and timber structures	4
Fire reaction properties of bio‐based aggregates used in thermally insulated building components	4
Review of fire experiments in mass timber compartments: Current understanding, limitations, and research gaps	4
The Reaction‐to‐Fire Performance of Intumescent Coating After Ageing by Thermal and Moisture Exposure	4
Evolution of Multifunctional Cotton Fabric as the Flame Retardant/Crease Proof/Microbial Resistant Blended With Green Synthesised TiO₂ Nanoparticles Coatings	4
Progress to Develop Globally Harmonized International Testing Standards for Large Outdoor Fires, Including Wildland‐Urban Interface Fires	4
Curing Regimes and Fly Ash Effects on UHPCM Properties Post High‐Temperature Exposure	4
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Retrospective Study of the Impact of the 2021 Forest Fires on Land Areas in Algeria: The Case of Khenchela Forests	4
Effect of Fuel Structure and Species on Grassy Fuel Ignition: Insights From Bench Scale Experiments and Thermogravimetric Analysis	4
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