OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Polymer Engineering 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 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Polysulfone nanofiltration membranes enriched with functionalized graphene oxide for dye removal from wastewater	41
Multi-objective optimization of injection-molded plastic parts using entropy weight, random forest, and genetic algorithm methods	39
Research progress of low dielectric constant polymer materials	38
Research and application progress of lignin-based composite membrane	31
A review on 3D printing in tissue engineering applications	26
Adhesive properties of bio-based epoxy resin reinforced by cellulose nanocrystal additives	23
Swelling behavior and mechanical properties of Chitosan-Poly(N-vinyl-pyrrolidone) hydrogels	23
Antimicrobial magnetic poly(GMA) microparticles: synthesis, characterization and lysozyme immobilization	23
Removal of 17β-estradiol from aqueous systems with hydrophobic microspheres	22
Development and characterization of ethyl cellulose nanosponges for sustained release of brigatinib for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer	22
Effect of blending procedures and reactive compatibilizers on the properties of biodegradable poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/poly(lactic acid) blends	20
Effectiveness assessment of TiO₂-Al₂O₃ nano-mixture as a filler material for improvement of packaging performance of PLA nanocomposite films	20
Investigating the relationship between tack and degree of conversion in DGEBA-based epoxy resin cured with dicyandiamide and diuron	20
Simvastatin-loaded graphene oxide embedded in polycaprolactone-polyurethane nanofibers for bone tissue engineering applications	18
Effects of talc, kaolin and calcium carbonate as fillers in biopolymer packaging materials	16
A review on tribo-mechanical properties of micro- and nanoparticulate-filled nylon composites	16
Roll-over-web coating analysis of micropolar-Casson fluid: a theoretical investigation	15
Advancement in hemp fibre polymer composites: a comprehensive review	15
Use of virgin/recycled polyethylene blends in rotational moulding	15
Mathematical analysis of a non-Newtonian polymer in the forward roll coating process	14
Fabrication and charge storage capacitance of PPY/TiO₂/PPY jacket nanotube array	14
Recent developments on polymeric membranes for CO₂ capture from flue gas	13
Graphene oxide modified carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites	13
Water-soluble polymeric particle embedded cryogels: Synthesis, characterisation and adsorption of haemoglobin	11
Non-isothermal blade coating analysis of viscous fluid with temperature-dependent viscosity using lubrication approximation theory	11

Effect of infill density and pattern on the specific load capacity of FDM 3D-printed PLA multi-layer sandwich	10
Effect of nanodiamond particles on the structure, mechanical, and thermal properties of polymer embedded ND/PMMA composites	10
Asphalt concrete based on a polymer–bitumen binder nanomodified with carbon nanotubes for road and airfield construction	10
Elaboration and characterization of multilayer polymeric membranes: effect of the chemical nature of polymers	9
Determination of mechanical properties of two-phase and hybrid nanocomposites: experimental determination and multiscale modeling	9
Simultaneous improvement of mechanical and conductive properties of poly(amide-imide) composites using carbon nano-materials with different morphologies	9
Thermal and mechanical behavior of SBR/devulcanized waste tire rubber blends using mechano–chemical and microwave methods	8
Green composites based on Atriplex halimus fibers and PLA matrix	8
A review of the thermal storage of phase change material, morphology, synthesis methods, characterization, and applications of microencapsulated phase change material	8
Effect of gamma radiation on the structural, thermal and optical properties of PMMA/Sn_0.75Fe_0.25S₂ nanocomposite	8
Preparation and characterization of chitosan grafted poly(lactic acid) films for biomedical composites	8
Synthesis of Ag@PANI nanocomposites by complexation method and their application as label-free chemo-probe for detection of mercury ions	8
Effects of infill pattern and density on wear performance of FDM-printed acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene parts	7
Preparation and characterization of polyvinylpyrrolidone/cobalt ferrite functionalized chitosan graphene oxide (CoFe₂O₄@CS@GO-PVP) nanocomposite	7
Changes in the morphology, mechanical strength and biocompatibility of polymer and metal/polymer fabricated hydroxyapatite for orthopaedic implants: a review	7
PVA coating of ferrite nanoparticles triggers pH-responsive release of 5-fluorouracil in cancer cells	7
Approach to quantify the resistance of polymeric foams against thermal load under compression	7
The effect of cooling rate on crystallization behavior and tensile properties of CF/PEEK composites	6
Polypropylene hybrid composites: Effect of reinforcement of sisal and carbon fibre on mechanical, thermal and morphological properties	6
Computational prediction of electrical percolation threshold in polymer/graphene-based nanocomposites with finite element method	6
The effects of ZnO nanoparticle reinforcement on thermostability, mechanical, and optical properties of the biodegradable PBAT film	6
A functionalized tannin-chitosan bentonite composite with superior adsorption capacity for Cr(VI)	6
Assessment of processibility and properties of raw post-consumer waste polyethylene in the rotational moulding process	6
Formulating calcium carbonate masterbatches	6
Boron nitride nanoplatelets as two-dimensional thermal fillers in epoxy composites: new scenarios at very low filler loadings	6
Invertase adsorption with polymers functionalized by aspartic acid	6
Novel alginate immobilized TiO₂ reusable functional hydrogel beads with high photocatalytic removal of dye pollutions	6
Rheological and thermal stability of interpenetrating polymer network hydrogel based on polyacrylamide/hydroxypropyl guar reinforced with graphene oxide for application in oil recovery	6
Clay/(PEG-CMC) biocomposites as a novel delivery system for ibuprofen	6
Microcellular foaming behavior of ether- and ester-based TPUs blown with supercritical CO₂	6
Effect of new metal–organic framework (zeolitic imidazolate framework [ZIF-12]) in mixed matrix membranes on structure, morphology, and gas separation properties	6
Enhancing performances of hemp fiber/natural rubber composites via polyhydric hyperbranched polyester	6
Continuous reactors of frontal polymerization in flow for the synthesis of polyacrylamide hydrogels with prescribed properties	6
Influences of interface structure on tribological properties of engineering polymer blends: a review	6
Mechanical and wear behaviour of PEEK, PTFE and PU: review and experimental study	5
Flexible silicone rubber/carbon fiber/nano-diamond composites with enhanced thermal conductivity via reducing the interface thermal resistance	5
Polyurethane modified epoxy vitrimer and its stress relaxation behavior	5
Improving the rheological properties of water-based calcium bentonite drilling fluids using water-soluble polymers in high temperature applications	5
Comparative study of conventional and microwave heating of polyacrylonitrile-based fibres	5
Effect of interfacial modification on the thermo-mechanical properties of flax reinforced polylactide stereocomplex composites	5
An environmentally sustainable isosorbide-based plasticizer for biodegradable poly(butylene succinate)	5
Effects and mechanism of filler content on thermal conductivity of composites: a case study on plasticized polyvinyl chloride/graphite composites	5
Design criteria for the pin-foot ratio for joining adhesion-incompatible polymers using pin-like structures in vibration welding process	5
Preparation and characteristics of sepiolite-waterborne polyurethane composites	5
Additive manufactured parts produced by selective laser sintering technology: porosity formation mechanisms	5
Mechanical and antibacterial properties of ZnO/chitosan bio-composite films	5
Thermal stability, mechanical properties, and gamma radiation shielding performance of polyvinyl chloride/Pb(NO₃)₂ composites	5
Water purification performance enhancement of PVC ultrafiltration membrane modified with tourmaline particles	4
Nano-SiO₂/hydroxyethyl cellulose nanocomposite used for 210 °C sedimentation control of petroleum drilling fluid	4
Recent progress on improving the mechanical, thermal and electrical conductivity properties of polyimide matrix composites from nanofillers perspective for technological applications	4

Effects of gas-assisted extrusion on slip in the cable coating process	4
Investigations of the characteristics and performance of modified polyethersulfones (PES) as membrane oxygenator	4
Kinetic study of the pyrolysis of polypropylene over natural clay	4
Design and characterization of ramie fiber-reinforced composites with flame retardant surface layer including iron oxide and expandable graphite	4
Fire-retardant wood coating based on natural rubber bearing methacrylic functionality	4
Study on the thermal insulation performance of the core–shell skeleton graphene oxide/carbon composite aerogel	4
Tribological properties of organotin compound modified UHMWPE	4
Maghnite: an innovative inorganic reinforcement utilized in the synthesis of polyamide 12 nanocomposites with optimized thermal and mechanical properties	4
Bilayer PMMA antireflective coatings via microphase separation and MAPLE	4
In situ prepared composite of polypyrrole and multi-walled carbon nanotubes grafted with sodium polystyrenesulfonate as ammonia gas sensor with wide detection range	4
Variation in final sheet thickness in case of Sutterby fluid during the calendering process	4
Preparation and swelling behavior of end-linked hydrogels prepared from linear poly(ethylene glycol) and dendrimer-star polymers	3
Quality prediction and control of thin-walled shell injection molding based on GWO-PSO, ACO-BP, and NSGA-II	3
Fabrication and evaluation of polylactic acid/pectin composite scaffold via freeze extraction for tissue engineering	3
Investigation of optical and biocompatible properties of polyethylene glycol-aspirin loaded commercial pure titanium for cardiovascular device applications	3
Study on bubble morphology at interface of laser direct joint between carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) and titanium alloy	3
Pyrolysis and combustion of polystyrene composites based on graphene oxide functionalized with 3-(methacryloyloxy)-propyltrimethoxysilane	3
Experimental investigations on compressive, impact and prediction of stress-strain of fly ash-geopolymer and portland cement concrete	3
Study on the interface morphology in the induction welding joint of PEEK plate at low power	3
A quantitative study on using digital photoelasticity for characterising the effect of the stretching speed on the necking phenomenon	3
In vitro biocompatibility study of microwave absorbing conducting polymer blend films for biomedical applications	3
Production of elastomer-based highly conductive hybrid nanocomposites and treatment with sulfuric acid	3
Fabrication of poly (1, 8-octanediol-co-Pluronic F127 citrate)/chitin nanofibril/bioactive glass (POFC/ChiNF/BG) porous scaffold via directional-freeze-casting	3
Investigation of morphology and transport properties of Na⁺ ion conducting PMMA:PEO hybrid polymer electrolyte	3
Influence of extrusion screw speed on the properties of halloysite nanotube impregnated polylactic acid nanocomposites	3
Effect of antiblock and slip additives on the properties of tubular quenched polypropylene film	3
Morphology optimization of poly(ethylene terephthalate)/polyamide blends compatibilized via extension-dominated twin-screw extrusion	3
Miscible blend polyethersulfone/polyimide asymmetric membrane crosslinked with 1,3-diaminopropane for hydrogen separation	3
Characterisation of melamine formaldehyde microspheres synthesised with prolonged microencapsulated reaction time	3
Development and characterization of eco-friendly biopolymer gellan gum based electrolyte for electrochemical application	3
An environment friendly hemp fiber modified with phytic acid for enhancing fire safety of automobile parts	3
Study of effect of wood-flour content on mechanical, thermal, rheological properties and thermoformability of wood-polypropylene composites	3
Characterization of polymeric biomedical balloon: physical and mechanical properties	3
Preparation of hydrophilic modified polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) ultrafiltration membranes by polymer/non-solvent co-induced phase separation: effect of coagulation bath temperature	3
The effects of morphological variation and polymer/polymer interface on the tensile modulus of binary polymer blends: a modeling approach	3
Effect of pro-oxidant concentration on characteristics of packaging films of cobalt stearate filled polypropylene	3
Ramie fiber reinforced composites with flame retardant structure design: flammability, smoke suppression, and mechanical properties	3
The effect of fibre surface treatment and coupling agents to improve the performance of natural fibres in PLA composites	3
Doubly modified MWCNTs embedded in polyethersulfone (PES) ultrafiltration membrane and its anti-fouling performance	3
Improving dispersive mixing in compatibilized polystyrene/polyamide-6 blends via extension-dominated reactive single-screw extrusion	3
Numerical investigation of tubular expansion and swelling elastomers in oil wells	3
Fabrication of ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene porous implant for bone application	3
Mechanical and flammability properties of a polyamide 6,6 nanocomposite for nonstructural marine engine components	3
Lignin reinforced, water resistant, and biodegradable cassava starch/PBAT sandwich composite pieces	3
Influence of fabrication parameters on the elastic modulus and characteristic stresses in 3D printed PLA samples produced via fused deposition modelling technique	3
Application of the polycaprolactone polymer for the encapsulation of geraniol: evaluation of the efficiency and stability	3
Network structural hardening of polypropylene matrix using hybrid of 0D, 1D and 2D carbon-ceramic nanoparticles with enhanced mechanical and thermomechanical properties	3