OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Polymer Processing is 2. 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
Effects of Hydrothermal Seawater Aging on the Mechanical Properties and Water Absorption of Glass/Aramid/Epoxy Hybrid Composites	24
Enhanced Dispersive Mixing in Twin-Screw Extrusion via Extension-Dominated Static Mixing Elements of Varying Contraction Ratios	23
Extraction, Treatment and Applications of Natural Fibers for Bio-Composites – A Critical Review	22
Effect of a Novel Chemical Treatment on the Physico-Thermal Properties of Sugarcane Nanocellulose Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Nanocomposites	18
Mechanical and morphological characterization of sisal/kenaf/pineapple mat reinforced hybrid composites	17
Sansevieria TrifasciataFibre and Composites: A Review of Recent Developments	15
Effect of stacking sequence on mechanical, water absorption, and biodegradable properties of novel hybrid composites for structural applications	15
Mechanical, Interfacial and Thermal Properties of Silica Aerogel-Infused Flax/Epoxy Composites	13
The Effects of Nanosilica and Nanoclay Particles Inclusions on Mode II Delamination, Thermal and Water Absorption of Intraply Woven Carbon/Aramid Hybrid Composites	10
Influence of ABS Type and Compatibilizer on the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of PC/ABS Blends	10
Enhancing the Thermal and Mechanical Characteristics of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)-Hemp Protein Particles (HPP) Composites	9
Effect of Basalt Intraply Fiber Hybridization on the Compression Behavior of Filament Wound Composite Pipes	8
The Effect of Top Surface Lubrication on the Friction Stir Welding of Polycarbonate Sheets	8
Utilisation of Waste Plantain (Musa Paradisiaca) Peels and Waste Polystyrene in the Development of Reinforced Polymer Composites	8
Process parameter optimization for Fused Filament Fabrication additive manufacturing of PLA/PHA biodegradable polymer blend	7
Predicting the Non-Linear Conveying Behavior in Single-Screw Extrusion: A Comparison of Various Data-Based Modeling Approaches used with CFD Simulations	7
Morphological and Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastic Elastomers Based on Recycled High Density Polyethylene and Recycled Natural Rubber	7
Simulation of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Pyrolysis and Optimisation of Pyro-Oil Yield	7
An experimental study on the role of manufacturing parameters on the dry sliding wear performance of additively manufactured PETG	7
Enhanced Infrared Heating of Thermoplastic Composite Sheets for Thermoforming Processes	7
A Comparison of CO₂ and N₂ Foaming Behaviors of PP in a Visualization System	6
A molecular dynamics study on the mechanical properties of defective CNT/epoxy nanocomposites using static and dynamic deformation approaches	6
Numerical visualization of extensional flows in injection molding of polymer melts	6
Micro-Injection Molding of Polymer Nanocomposites Composition-Process-Properties Relationship	6
Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Indentation of Orthotropic Microplates with Finite Thickness	6

Mechanical and dielectric properties of Cissus Quadrangularis fiber-reinforced epoxy/TiB₂ hybrid composites	6
Using Symbolic Regression Models to Predict the Pressure Loss of Non-Newtonian Polymer-Melt Flows through Melt-Filtration Systems with Woven Screens	6
Global Modeling for Single Screw Extrusion of Viscoplastics	6
Enhanced Dispersion and Mechanical Behavior of Polypropylene Composites Compounded Using Extension-Dominated Extrusion	6
Investigation of Microstructures and Air Permeability of Aerogel-Coated Textile Fabric Materials	5
Poly(lactic acid)/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Nanocomposites with Hybrid Graphene Nanoplatelet/Organomontmorillonite: Effect of Processing Temperatures	5
Effect of Poly(phenylene sulfide) (PPS) as Functional Additive on the Physical Properties of Poly(phenylene ether) (PPE)/PPS Blends	5
Film Blowing of PHB-Based Systems for Home Compostable Food Packaging	5
Multi-Layer Counter-Pressure Injection Molding for Thick-Walled Optical Lens	5
Optimization and Scale-Up of Twin-Screw Reactive Extrusion: The Case of EVA Transesterification	5
A comparative analysis of the effect of post production treatments and layer thickness on tensile and impact properties of additively manufactured polymers	4
The Polymer Film Casting Process – An Overview	4
TPU-based porous heterostructures by combined techniques	4
The Effect of Nanosilicates on the Performance of Polyethylene Terephthalate Films Prepared by Twin-Screw Extrusion	4
Three-dimensional simulation of capillary rheometry for an estimation of extensional viscosity	4
Influence of Preload Type on the Low Velocity Impact Response of Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites	4
Analysis of Superimposed Influence of Double Layer Gas Flow on Gas-Assisted Extrusion of Plastic Micro-Tube	3
Modification of self-reinforced composites (SRCs) via film stacking process	3
Fiber Length Distribution in Twin-Screw Extrusion of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: A Comparison between Shear and Extensional Mixing	3
Effect of stacking sequence and thickness variation on the thermo-mechanical properties of flax-kenaf laminated biocomposites and prediction of the optimal configuration using a decision-making framew	3
A Surfactant-Free Microfluidic Process for Fabrication of Multi-Hollow Polyimide Aerogel Particles	3
Investigation on the sealing performance of polymers at ultra high pressures	3
Analysis and optimization of FFF process parameters to enhance the mechanical properties of 3D printed PLA products	3
Fabrication of flame-retardant and smoke-suppressant rigid polyurethane foam modified by hydrolyzed keratin	3
Numerical Simulation and Process Optimization of a 3D Thin-Walled Polymeric Part Using Injection Compression Molding	3
The Effect of Silica Nanofiller on the Physical and Thermal Characteristics of Rubber-Based Composites	3
Mechanical and Vibrational Behavior of Twill Woven Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites	3
The Influence of Melt-Mixing Conditions and State of Dispersion on Crystallisation, Rheology and Mechanical Properties of PCL/Sepiolite Nanocomposites	3
Processing and Characterization of Polyphenylene Ether/Polystyrene/Nylon-6 Ternary Blends	3
Exploring the applicability of a simplified fully coupled flow/orientation algorithm developed for polymer composites extrusion deposition additive manufacturing	3
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	3
Effect mechanism of acidification and vulcanization on SBS-modified asphalt	3
Microstructural, functional groups and textural analysis of expanded polyethylene reinforced polystyrene composites with recycled aluminium as ternary component	3
Mechanical and tribological properties of snake grass fibers reinforced epoxy composites: effect of Java plum seed filler weight fraction	3
Preparation and Characterization of Reduced Graphene Oxide Based Natural Rubber Nanocomposites	3
Three-dimensional simulation of vortex growth within entry flow of a polymer melt	3
Utilizing Pyrolytic Biomass Products for Rubber Reinforcement: Effect of the Silica Content in Biomass Feed Stocks	3
Modeling Short-Range Interactions in Concentrated Newtonian Fiber Bundle Suspensions	3
Effects of Expanded Graphite, Aluminum Hydroxide, and Kaolin on Flame Retardancy and Smoke Suppression of Polyurethane Composites	3
The Effect of Physical Aging on the Mechanical Properties of Raw, Treated and Compatibilized Coir Fibers-Based Polyisoprene Bio-Composites	2
Nanoclay Migration and the Rheological Response of PBAT/LDPE Blends	2
Effect of rubber reinforcement with filler on extrusion flow and extrudate swell	2
A Statistical Study of Surface Roughness for Polyamide 12 Parts Produced Using Selective Laser Sintering	2
Effect of processing conditions on the rheological and mechanical properties of composites based on a PBS matrix and enzymatically treated date palm fibers	2
Experimental investigation and simulation of 3D printed sandwich structures with novel core topologies under bending loads	2
Process Influences in the Combined Compacting and Back-Injection Process to Produce Back-Injected Self-Reinforced Composites (SRCs) – Analysis via Multiple Regression Modelling	2
Control Strategies for Reactive Extrusion of Polypropylene by Peroxide Degradation A Brief Review and an Experimental Study	2
Preparation and Properties of Polyaminosiloxane Modified Polyester Waterborne Polyurethane	2
Statistical research on the mixing properties of wave based screws by numerical simulations	2
Non-isothermal viscoelastic melt spinning with stress-induced crystallization: numerical simulation and parametric analysis	2

Study on the thermal stability and combustion performance of polyurethane foams modified with manganese phytate	2
Time series data for process monitoring in injection molding: a quantitative study of the benefits of a high sampling rate	2
A review on graphene/rubber nanocomposites	2
In Situ Visualization for Control of Nano-Fibrillation Based on Spunbond Processing Using a Polypropylene/Polyethylene Terephthalate System	2
Process Simulation-Based Design, Mold Construction and Mechanical Performance Evaluation of an Insert-Injection Molded Thermoplastic Polyurethane Part	2
Modeling and Estimation of the Pressure and Temperature dependent Bulk Density of Polymers	2
Predicting the replication fidelity of injection molded solid polymer microneedles	2
Relationship between Molecular Orientation Relaxation during Physical Aging and Heat Resistance of Polystyrene Injection Moldings	2
Pulsed IR Heating of Thermoplastic Sheets for Thermoforming Applications	2
Tensile, rheological and morphological characterizations of multi-walled carbon nanotube/polypropylene composites prepared by microinjection and compression molding	2
Electron beam processing of rubbers and their composites	2
Preparation, Characterization and Processing of PCL/PHO Blends by 3D Bioplotting	2
Understanding softening of amorphous materials for FFF applications	2
Basic Study of Extensional Flow Mixing for the Dispersion of Carbon Nanotubes in Polypropylene by Using Capillary Extrusion	2
Experimental investigation on mechanical and tribological characteristics of snake grass/sisal fiber reinforced hybrid composites	2
Preparation and application of carbon black-filled rubber composite modified with a multi-functional silane coupling agent	2
Surfactant-free oil-in-oil emulsion-templating of polyimide aerogel foams	2
Calendering of thermoplastics: models and computations	2
Chicken feather protein for the thermal stability and combustion performance of rigid polyurethane foam	2
Inverse Rheological Methods for the Determination of Polymer Structures, Diffusion of Small Molecules and Nanofiber Lengths	2
Synthesis and characterization of wood flour modified by graphene oxide for reinforcement applications	2
Thermal, morphological, rheological and deformation under mechanical loading analyses of recycled polyethylene terephthalates	2
Tensile properties of sandwich-designed carbon fiber filled PLA prepared via multi-material additive layered manufacturing and post-annealing treatment	2
Joining of Contact Pins and Conductive Compounds via Injection Molding – Influence of the Flow Situation on the Electrical Contact Resistance	2
A Surfactant-Free Microfluidic Process for Fabrication of Multi-Hollow Polyimide Aerogel Particles	2
Recycling of Bagasse as an Agricultural Waste and its Effect as Filler on Some Mechanical and Physical Properties of SBR Composites	2
Synergistic material extrusion 3D-printing using core–shell filaments containing polycarbonate-based material with different glass transition temperatures and viscosities	2