OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Fire and Materials is 3. 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
Numerical Simulation Study of Methane–Air Explosion Suppression by Nonpremixed Nitrogen in a Closed Tube	32
Experimental investigation on RP‐3 aviation kerosene large‐scale pool fires at high altitude	30
Preparation and Physicochemical Properties of Inorganic Solidified Foam for Forest Fire	25
The National Electrical Safety Code, powerline clearances, and wildfires	24
A Kind of Rare Earth Oxide Composited Superfine Dry Powder Extinguishant With Improved Fire Extinguishing Performance	24
Experimental and theoretical study on horizontal flame spread through arrays of wooden dowels	20
The evolution of reaction to fire classification of materials: A case study of Canada	19
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Exploratory Simulations on the Effectiveness of Sand Protection Strategies Against Firebrand Accumulation in Wildfires	18
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Thermal Analysis and Fire Property Quantification of Crumb Rubber and Plastic Eco‐Aggregates for Sustainable Construction	16
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
Enhancement of thermal stability and flame retardancy of ethylene vinyl acetate/magnesium hydroxide composite by carbon black	14
Experimental analysis of the wall deformation of masonry brick and gypsum‐sheathed stud walls during standardized fire resistance tests of steel doors	13
Fire research for timber structures	13
Wildfire and Its Impact on the Ecosystem in Guizhou Province	12
Improving the flame retardancy and smoke suppression of flexible PVC by incorporating zinc borate‐modified diantimony trioxide	12
Fire resistance of austenitic stainless steel beams with rectangular hollow sections	11
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Impact of core thickness and opening height on the combustion characteristics of polyethylene sandwich panels	10
A theoretical evaluation of the impact of the type of reaction on heat production and material losses in biomass piles	10
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Correction to “Cross‐comparison of screening tests for fire spalling of concrete”	10
Rigid polyurethane foam compounds with excellent fire performance modified by a piperazine pyrophosphate/expandable graphite synergistic system	10

Fire behavior of pressure‐sensitive adhesive tapes and bonded materials	9
Flame retardant and smoke suppression properties of 9,10‐dihydro‐9‐oxa‐10‐phosphaphenanthrene 10‐oxide derivative/zinc molybdate sepiolite modified acrylate emulsion	9
Residual mechanical resistance of concrete blocks and laying mortars after high temperatures	8
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Effect of fibre orientation and thermal exposure on the post‐fire mechanical behaviour of carbon fibre reinforced polymer material	8
Calibration problems with the ASTM E108 fire test	8
The effect of the presence of a macromolecular organophosphorus flame retardant, poly(N‐[3‐oxopropylmethylphosphinate]ethyleneimine), on the flammability, thermal stability, and mechanical properties	8
Soot sheet characteristics of turbulent diffusion fire using equivalent ellipse method	8
A probabilistic thermal radiation analysis of cooking hob separation distance in open plan kitchens	8
Reconstruction of the Grenfell tower fire—Part 6—Numerical simulation of the Grenfell tower disaster: Contribution to the understanding of the tenability conditions inside the common areas of the towe	7
Effect of immersion time on the combustion characteristics of oil‐impregnated transformer insulating paperboard	7
Flame‐Retarded Poly (Lactic Acid) Containing Phosphating Chitosan	7
Impact of ventilation on the fire dynamics of an open‐plan compartment with exposed timber ceiling and columns: CodeRed #02	7
Effects of inorganic fillers on the performance of the water‐based intumescent fire‐retardant coating	7
Hot‐Particle Ignition of Typical Fuels in the Wildland‐Urban Interface and Subsequent Fire Behaviors	7
Assessing school evacuation movement characteristics: Children and adolescents speed and flow over stairs and through exit doorways	6
Fire Risks in Using Paraffin as Neutron Radiation Shielding Material	6
Self‐ignition of forest soil samples demonstrated through hot storage tests	6
Study on the inhibitory effect of DL‐malic acid on the phase structure and combustion characteristics of coal	6
A numerical study on smoke back‐layering length in V‐shaped tunnels under natural ventilation	6
Fire risk assessment of Kashan's commercial and shopping centers using fire risk assessment method for engineering (FRAME)	6
Experimental and simulation study of the interaction characteristics of nano‐MgO and smoke in the fire of a ship engine room	6
Experimental Studies of the Effects of Recoating on Fire Protection Properties of Old and New Layers of Intumescent Coatings for Steel Elements	6
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A chaos theory view of accidental dwelling fire injuries	5
Bio‐modified pyrotechnic composite materials for firefighting application	5
Experimental study on the effect of dry water materials on the fire extinguishing efficiency and suppression mechanism of wood crib fire	5
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The utilization of phytic acid as a reactive flame retardant in the preparation of a fully waterborne biobased epoxy system	5
Fire Testing as a Tool in Fire Safety Engineering: A Norwegian Perspective	5
Effect of glass frits on ceramifiable properties of polyethylene composites	5
Synthesis and flame‐retardant analysis of a novel P/N containing flame retardant on epoxy resin composites	5
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Electrical fire risk assessment of high‐rise buildings based on hybrid decision model considering asymmetric proximity	5
Evolution of Multifunctional Cotton Fabric as the Flame Retardant/Crease Proof/Microbial Resistant Blended With Green Synthesised TiO₂ Nanoparticles Coatings	4
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The effects of radial cracks on the fire performance of heritage timber	4
A fire safety engineering approach to improving community resilience to the impacts of wildfire	4
Study of spatial temperature features of road tunnel fires under multiple factors	4
Influence of Sidewall Effects on Ejected Flame During Facade Calibration Tests: Experimental Analysis and Findings	4
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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	4
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Investigation into the overcurrent failure and combustion characteristics of copper‐clad aluminum conductors	4
Effects of under‐clothing airflow on thermal protective performance and thermal aging behaviors of flame‐retardant fabric	4
Effect of altitude on vertical temperature distribution and longitudinal smoke layer thickness in long tunnel fires	4
Statistical study on soot volume fractions of buoyant turbulent diffusion fires	4
Characteristics of Short Circuit and Combustion in Electrical Cables Under Various External Heat Fluxes	4
Analytical determination of compounds released during pyrolysis, smoldering, and combustion experiments with insulation materials from renewable resources	4
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Commentary on DHP concept	4
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The curious case of the second/end peak in the heat release rate of wood: A cone calorimeter investigation	4
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Fire dynamics inside a large and open‐plan compartment with exposed timber ceiling and columns: CodeRed #01	3
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Investigation of ammonium polyphosphate dilution with ground eggshells and lignin through the study of natural fibre composite flammability	3
An approach for developing probabilistic models for temperature‐dependent properties of construction materials from fire tests and small data	3
Investigation of the flame properties and fire behavior of carbon‐reinforced PEKK, BMI and phenolic composites impacted by Jet‐A1/air flames	3
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Small‐scale assessment method for the fire resistance of historic plaster system and timber structures	3
Synergistic flame‐retardant effects between silane coupling agents modified expanded graphite and Pt catalyst in silicone rubber composites	3
A cost‐effective building fire smoke spread prediction approach for risk mitigation based on data assimilation using Ensemble Kalman Filter	3
Effect of Fuel Structure and Species on Grassy Fuel Ignition: Insights From Bench Scale Experiments and Thermogravimetric Analysis	3
The Impact of Fire Safety Education on Fire Safety Perception Among Residential College Students in a Higher Learning Institution: A Case Study	3
Review of fire experiments in mass timber compartments: Current understanding, limitations, and research gaps	3
Fire reaction properties of bio‐based aggregates used in thermally insulated building components	3
Effect of Ammonium Polyphosphate/Silicate Content on the Postfire Mechanics of Epoxy Glass‐Fiber Composites Using Facile Chocolate Bar‐Inspired Structures	3
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Quenched‐and‐tempered high‐strength steels at elevated temperatures: Mechanical properties and effects of plate thickness	3
Effects of fuel distribution on thermal environment and fire hazard	3
Synthesis of a novel type of high‐efficiency boron‐containing Schiff base flame retardant for epoxy resin	3
Progress to Develop Globally Harmonized International Testing Standards for Large Outdoor Fires, Including Wildland‐Urban Interface Fires	3