OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of International Polymer Processing is 1. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Multi-objective optimization of injection molding process parameters based on BO-RFR and NSGAⅡ methods	45
Mechanical and physical characterization of PLA composites reinforced with okra fiber and silica nanoparticles	31
Visualization analysis of temperature distribution in the cavity of conventional PPS and high-thermal-conductivity PPS during the filling stage of injection molding	30
Fabrication of expandable graphite and soybean oil-based synergistic modified polyurethane foam with improved thermal stability and flame retardant properties	25
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Investigation of erosion wear performance and mechanism of mold materials	17
Development and characterization of glass fiber composites impregnated with limestone powder and bagasse fiber	16
Mechanical and dielectric properties of Cissus Quadrangularis fiber-reinforced epoxy/TiB₂ hybrid composites	15
Flame retardant polyurethane foam prepared from compatible blends of ammonium ligninsulfonate-based and zinc alginate	15
Study on the thermal stability and combustion performance of polyurethane foams modified with manganese phytate	15
Polyvinylidene fluoride/maghnite nanocomposites: fabrication and study of structural, thermal and mechanical properties	14
Modelling of roller conveyor for the simulation of rubber tire tread extrusion	13
Synthesis of poly(methyl methacrylate) microspheres using poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid) as a suspending agent	12
Medical grade polypropylene after artificial aging in regard to the VOC emissions	12
Optimizing laser-based micro-cutting for PMMA microfluidic device fabrication: thermal analysis and parameter optimization	12
A comprehensive review on residence time distributions in co-rotating twin-screw extrusion	11
Modeling and experimental investigation of parameter regularity and morphological control in CO ₂ laser machining PMMA microchannels	11
2D dendritic thermal growth pulsations: diffusion field associated with the transport of heat for application in organic-based systems	11
Predicting part quality early during an injection molding cycle	10
Preparation, flame retardancy, and phase-change kinetics of OMMT/chitosan composite phase-change capsules	10
Recent advances on melt-spun fibers from biodegradable polymers and their composites	10
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Structuring step dependent characteristics in joining using pin-like structures in the vibration welding process	9
Strength and thermophysical properties of polylactide-few-layer graphene composites	9

The extrusion of EPDM using an external gear pump: experiments and simulations	8
Energy absorption and failure mechanisms of hat-shaped glass/carbon hybrid composites under axial and lateral crushing	8
Improvement of the thermal and mechanical behaviour of polystyrene (PS)-based nanocomposite films by modification of the composition and type of nanofiller	8
Non-isothermal simulation of a corner vortex within entry flow for a viscoelastic fluid	8
Time series data for process monitoring in injection molding: a quantitative study of the benefits of a high sampling rate	8
Simulation of polyurethane foaming process based on physical property parameters	8
An innovative multilayered material fabricated through additive manufacturing for structural applications: method and mechanical properties	8
Performance enhancement of ternary epoxy hybrid composites with rice husk bio-filler	8
Introduction of an Euler–Lagrange framework for a single screw extruder based on the extended discrete element method (XDEM)	8
Spectroscopic analysis of silicone intraocular lenses by optical transmission measurements and FTIR	7
Enhancing 3D printing with composite filaments incorporating electronic waste: a study on flexural and compression strength	7
Impact of domain knowledge on developing pumping models for single-screw extruders using symbolic regression	7
Analysis and optimization of FFF process parameters to enhance the mechanical properties of 3D printed PLA products	7
Synthesis and characterization of ethylenediamine-modified F-44 phenolic epoxy fiber	7
Highly electro-conductive PEDOT based thermoplastic composites: effect of filler form factor on electrical percolation threshold	7
The effect of extensional viscosity on the core structure of fiber orientation for injection-molded fiber composites	7
Study on the thermal stability and smoke suppressant effect of polyurethane foam modified by ammonium lignosulfonate	7
Local thermal activation for a combined thermoforming and 3D-printing process	7
Investigation of the mechanical, thermal and wear properties of eggshell/PLA composites	6
Optical and temperature dependent electrical properties of poly (vinyl chloride)/copper alumina nanocomposites for optoelectronic devices	6
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Toughened poly(butylene succinate)/polylactide/poly(vinyl acetate) ternary blend without sacrificing the strength	6
Amine-based deep eutectic plasticization opens a low-energy, high-flow processing window and improves ductility retention in banana fiber-reinforced thermoplastic starch composites	5
Probing the microstructural properties of metal-reinforced polymer composites	5
Multi-objective optimization of process parameters in (PC/TPU) dual-material injection molding	5
Applying network theory to the modeling of multilayer flows in slot dies: a use case for symbolic regression-based co-extrusion prediction models	5
Vibration damping properties of graphene nanoplatelets filled glass/carbon fiber hybrid composites	5
Thermally conductive, mechanically robust alumina-incorporated polyurethane films prepared by ultraviolet light curing	5
A critical review on the effect of binders on the properties of wood-plastic composites	4
Streamlining melt flow in single-screw extruders – a numerical analysis on the role of flight flanks on conveying efficiency and thermal profiles	4
Optimal performance of poly-hybrid nanocomposites promoted with carbon fibers and nano silicon carbide particles via compression associated with hot pressing: characterization study	4
PPS2024 Ferrol: advances and perspectives in polymer processing	4
Role of microstructural homogeneity on failure variability in environmental stress cracking test methods	4
Use of machine learning methods for modelling mechanical parameters of PLA and PLA/native potato starch compound using aging data	4
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Influence of the viscosity of polymer melts on the coextrusion process based on wall slip conditions	4
A review on the effect of fiber treatment and fillers on mechanical properties of kenaf fiber–reinforced composites	4
Enhancing the mechanical properties and impact resistance of epoxy resin by using 3D graphene oxide nanoparticles	4
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Impact of fiber diameter on mechanical and water absorption properties of short bamboo fiber-reinforced polyester composites	4
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Effect of sinusoidal pulsating speed enhancement on the mixing performance of plastics machinery	4
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A fused granule fabrication system utilizing thermoplastic powder for improved mechanical ductility	4
A color masterbatch assistance system for optimizing product color by masterbatch addition in injection molding of post-industrial recyclates	4
Development of enhanced co-continuous PVDF/PET nanocomposites via synergistic effects of graphite particle size, hybrid systems, and reduced graphene oxide	4
Influence of the process parameters on the mechanical strength of direct screw fastened SMC/BMC components	3
Effect of polyvinyl acetate on the properties of biodegradable thermoplastic starch/polyethylene glycol blends	3
Hybrid biocomposites based on PLA/pine fiber/CaCO ₃	3
Effects of polymeric microcapsules on self-healing composites reinforced with carbon fibers: a comparative study	3

Synergistic flame retardancy, thermal stability and reinforcing effects of silk fibroin/cobalt phytate on rigid polyurethane foam composites	3
Tuning melt viscoelastic properties of LDPE via reactive extrusion: a dual-agent strategy using TMPTMA and Polyhexene-1	3
Synergistic modification of hydrolyzed keratin-based rigid polyurethane foam with zinc stannate and aluminum hypophosphite to improve its thermal stability and flame retardant properties	3
Hemp-PEEK composites: surface treatment, processing, and performance	3
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Improving the rheology of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and processability of blown film extrusion using a new binary processing aid	2
Multi-layer co-extrusion blow molding	2
Comparison of fibre reorientation of short-and long-fibre reinforced polypropylene by injection molding with a rotating mold core	2
Effect of stacking sequence on mechanical, water absorption, and biodegradable properties of novel hybrid composites for structural applications	2
Feasibility assessment of injection molding online monitoring based on oil pressure/nozzle pressure/cavity pressure	2
Analyzing pellet agglomeration in underwater polymer extrusion pelletizers: a numerical simulation study	2
A review on graphene/rubber nanocomposites	2
Effects of blending poly(lactic acid) and thermoplastic polyester polyurethanes on the mechanical and adhesive properties in two-component injection molding	2
Tensile properties of sandwich-designed carbon fiber filled PLA prepared via multi-material additive layered manufacturing and post-annealing treatment	2
Tearing properties, crystallization behavior, microstructure, and morphology of LLDPE with different short branched chain distributions	2
Experimental studies on water absorption and mechanical properties of Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) and Urena lobata (Caesar weed) plant	2
Tribo-mechanical and structural characterizations of LLDPE matrix bio-composite reinforced with almond shell micro-particles: effects of the processing methodology	2
Exploration of the thermal and mechanical characteristics of polymethyl methacrylate-based copolymers: implications for wind turbine blades applications	2
Intelligent optimization strategy of process parameters for PET industrial fiber production based on data-driver	2
Integration of nanographene and action of fiber sequences on functional behaviour of composite laminates	2
A comparative analysis of the effect of post production treatments and layer thickness on tensile and impact properties of additively manufactured polymers	2
Numerical analysis of a new mound-shaped extensional mixing element designed based on a sine curve in single-screw extrusion	2
Vulcanization kinetics and mechanical properties of filled ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer rubber composites	2
Dual nozzle electrospinning based on piezoelectric-conductive composites preparation: simulation and experiment	2
Mechanical and morphological characterization of sisal/kenaf/pineapple mat reinforced hybrid composites	2
Electron beam processing of rubbers and their composites	2
Thermal, mechanical and dielectric properties of glass fiber reinforced epoxy-lanthanum manganite nanocomposites	2
Enhancement of mode I/II fracture toughness in basalt/Kevlar hybrid composites via multiwall carbon nanotube integration	2
A new recycling strategy for airbag waste	2
Design and manufacture of an additive manufacturing printer based on 3D melt electrospinning writing of polymer	2
Sustainability in rotational molding: a study on recycling and the influence of additives	2
Effect of molding history on molecular orientation relaxation during physical aging of polystyrene injection moldings	2
Fiber-matrix adhesion in glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite laminates and its effect on mechanical properties	2
Three-dimensional simulation of capillary rheometry for an estimation of extensional viscosity	1
Low methylated pectin: structure, sources, functional properties, and emerging role in gut health and industrial applications	1
Evaluation of the processing conditions on the production of expanded or plasticized wood plastic composite with cashew nutshell powder	1
A comparative study on adhesive properties of nanoparticle reinforced epoxy bonded single-strap repaired composites	1
Experimental investigation on the mechanical and wear behavior of epoxy/Indian almond/peepal hybrid composites	1
Investigation of the interface behavior of a viscous fluid under free surface shear flow using an eccentric transparent Couette cell	1
Design and simulation analysis of an extrusion structure based on screw extrusion 3D printing	1
Impact of filler type and proportion on the performance of rubberized coconut fiber-polystyrene composites	1
The effect of styrene isoprene diblock content on hot melt label pressure-sensitive adhesives properties	1
Effect mechanism of acidification and vulcanization on SBS-modified asphalt	1
Plasticized starch prepared by a mixture of 6-hydroxy-N-[2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethyl]hexanamide and glycerol: preparation, properties and plasticization mechanism	1
Chicken feather protein for the thermal stability and combustion performance of rigid polyurethane foam	1
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An experimental validation of diffusion-based devolatilization models in extruders using post-industrial and post-consumer plastic waste	1
Influence of stacking sequence and nano-silica fortification on the physical properties of veli karuvelam – peepal hybrid natural composites	1
Synergistic material extrusion 3D-printing using core–shell filaments containing polycarbonate-based material with different glass transition temperatures and viscosities	1
Statistical research on the mixing properties of wave based screws by numerical simulations	1
Assessing solids conveying in injection moulding machines using coupled numerical simulations based on the discrete element method (DEM) and multibody systems (MBS)	1
Experimental investigation on mechanical and tribological analysis of pineapple leaf (Ananas comosus) and sisal (Agave sisalana) fibers reinforced hybrid epoxy composites	1
Irradiation of PMMA intraocular lenses by a 365 nm UV lamp	1
Origin of cloudiness in PET bottles modified with chain extenders for mechanical recycling	1
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Effect of additives on degradation of poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) using ultrasound and microwave irradiation	1
Application of artificial intelligence techniques to select the objectives in the multi-objective optimization of injection molding	1
Optical, electrical, dielectric and mechanical properties of microcrystalline cellulose/starch based biocomposite films	1
The effect of clay reinforcement of pine pollen grains on the mechanical, anti-corrosion and anti-microbial properties of an epoxy coating	1
Fabrication of soybean oil-based polyol modified polyurethane foam from ammonium polyphosphate and its thermal stability and flame retardant properties	1
A comparative study on the mechanical properties of African teff and snake grass fiber-reinforced hybrid composites: effect of bio castor seed shell/glass/SiC fillers	1
Investigation of mechanical and tribological performance of wood dust reinforced epoxy composite under dry, wet and heated contact condition	1
Influence of different surface textures on wettability of UHMWPE and POM- an experimental study	1
Effects of ZnO nanoparticles, polyethylene glycol 400, and polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester Tween 80 on PLA films properties	1
Study on the performance of self-healing epoxy coatings prepared by the electrostatic spraying method	1
Investigation on the mechanical and moisture uptake properties of epoxy-Terminalia arjuna fiber natural composites containing nano-silica	1
Effect of processing conditions on the rheological and mechanical properties of composites based on a PBS matrix and enzymatically treated date palm fibers	1
Effect of graphene nanoplatelets (GnPs) on low velocity impact properties of hybrid kevlar/basalt fiber reinforced epoxy based composites	1
Influence of mold cavity thickness on electrical, morphological and thermal properties of polypropylene/carbon micromoldings	1