OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Polymer Processing 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
Factors determining the flow erosion/part deformation of film insert molded thermoplastic products	43
Multi-objective optimization of injection molding process parameters based on BO-RFR and NSGAⅡ methods	28
Mechanical and physical characterization of PLA composites reinforced with okra fiber and silica nanoparticles	28
Visualization analysis of temperature distribution in the cavity of conventional PPS and high-thermal-conductivity PPS during the filling stage of injection molding	24
Influence of ammonium octamolybdate on flame retardancy and smoke suppression of PVC matrix flame retardant composites	20
Fabrication of expandable graphite and soybean oil-based synergistic modified polyurethane foam with improved thermal stability and flame retardant properties	19
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Calendering of thermoplastics: models and computations	15
Investigation of erosion wear performance and mechanism of mold materials	14
Flame retardant polyurethane foam prepared from compatible blends of ammonium ligninsulfonate-based and zinc alginate	13
Development and characterization of glass fiber composites impregnated with limestone powder and bagasse fiber	13
Mechanical and dielectric properties of Cissus Quadrangularis fiber-reinforced epoxy/TiB₂ hybrid composites	12
Synthesis of poly(methyl methacrylate) microspheres using poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid) as a suspending agent	11
Modelling of roller conveyor for the simulation of rubber tire tread extrusion	11
Optimizing laser-based micro-cutting for PMMA microfluidic device fabrication: thermal analysis and parameter optimization	11
Medical grade polypropylene after artificial aging in regard to the VOC emissions	11
Polyvinylidene fluoride/maghnite nanocomposites: fabrication and study of structural, thermal and mechanical properties	10
Study on the thermal stability and combustion performance of polyurethane foams modified with manganese phytate	10
Effect of mixing conditions and polymer particle size on the properties of polypropylene/graphite nanoplatelets micromoldings	10
2D dendritic thermal growth pulsations: diffusion field associated with the transport of heat for application in organic-based systems	10
A comprehensive review on residence time distributions in co-rotating twin-screw extrusion	9
Modeling and experimental investigation of parameter regularity and morphological control in CO ₂ laser machining PMMA microchannels	9
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Preparation, flame retardancy, and phase-change kinetics of OMMT/chitosan composite phase-change capsules	8
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Predicting part quality early during an injection molding cycle	8
Structuring step dependent characteristics in joining using pin-like structures in the vibration welding process	8
Recent advances on melt-spun fibers from biodegradable polymers and their composites	8
The extrusion of EPDM using an external gear pump: experiments and simulations	7
Highly electro-conductive PEDOT based thermoplastic composites: effect of filler form factor on electrical percolation threshold	7
Improvement of the thermal and mechanical behaviour of polystyrene (PS)-based nanocomposite films by modification of the composition and type of nanofiller	7
An innovative multilayered material fabricated through additive manufacturing for structural applications: method and mechanical properties	7
Non-isothermal simulation of a corner vortex within entry flow for a viscoelastic fluid	7
Simulation of polyurethane foaming process based on physical property parameters	7
Strength and thermophysical properties of polylactide-few-layer graphene composites	7
Performance enhancement of ternary epoxy hybrid composites with rice husk bio-filler	7
Time series data for process monitoring in injection molding: a quantitative study of the benefits of a high sampling rate	7
The effect of extensional viscosity on the core structure of fiber orientation for injection-molded fiber composites	6
Local thermal activation for a combined thermoforming and 3D-printing process	6
Introduction of an Euler–Lagrange framework for a single screw extruder based on the extended discrete element method (XDEM)	6
Enhancing 3D printing with composite filaments incorporating electronic waste: a study on flexural and compression strength	6
Impact of domain knowledge on developing pumping models for single-screw extruders using symbolic regression	6
Synthesis and characterization of ethylenediamine-modified F-44 phenolic epoxy fiber	6
Mung bean protein films incorporated with cumin essential oil: development and characterization	6
Analysis and optimization of FFF process parameters to enhance the mechanical properties of 3D printed PLA products	5
Study on the thermal stability and smoke suppressant effect of polyurethane foam modified by ammonium lignosulfonate	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
Toughened poly(butylene succinate)/polylactide/poly(vinyl acetate) ternary blend without sacrificing the strength	5
Spectroscopic analysis of silicone intraocular lenses by optical transmission measurements and FTIR	5
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
Optical and temperature dependent electrical properties of poly (vinyl chloride)/copper alumina nanocomposites for optoelectronic devices	5
Thermally conductive, mechanically robust alumina-incorporated polyurethane films prepared by ultraviolet light curing	5
Probing the microstructural properties of metal-reinforced polymer composites	5
Investigation of the mechanical, thermal and wear properties of eggshell/PLA composites	4
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Influence of the viscosity of polymer melts on the coextrusion process based on wall slip conditions	4
PPS2024 Ferrol: advances and perspectives in polymer processing	4
Development of enhanced co-continuous PVDF/PET nanocomposites via synergistic effects of graphite particle size, hybrid systems, and reduced graphene oxide	4
Effect of polyvinyl acetate on the properties of biodegradable thermoplastic starch/polyethylene glycol blends	4
Vibration damping properties of graphene nanoplatelets filled glass/carbon fiber hybrid composites	4
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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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Multi-objective optimization of process parameters in (PC/TPU) dual-material injection molding	4
Effect of sinusoidal pulsating speed enhancement on the mixing performance of plastics machinery	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
Streamlining melt flow in single-screw extruders – a numerical analysis on the role of flight flanks on conveying efficiency and thermal profiles	4
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Thermal, morphological, rheological and deformation under mechanical loading analyses of recycled polyethylene terephthalates	4
A color masterbatch assistance system for optimizing product color by masterbatch addition in injection molding of post-industrial recyclates	4