OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Polymer International is 6. 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
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Cationic bottlebrush brush polymers via sequential SI‐ROMP and SI‐ARGET‐ATRP	130
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Achieving bottle‐grade poly(ethylene terephthalate)‐like properties from blends of bottle‐grade and thermoform‐grade poly(ethylene terephthalate)	56
Vinylene‐linked conjugated polymeric frameworks derived from 2,2′‐bipyridine for visible‐light‐driven H ₂	49
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Recent progress of elastomer–silica nanocomposites toward green tires: simulation and experiment	38
Effect of sodium 2‐acrylamido‐2‐methylpropanesulfonate on the structure and properties of thermoplastic polyvinyl alcohol copolymers	32
Conjugated microporous polymers for task‐specific photocatalysis	31
Tribological and mechanical endowments of polyoxymethylene by liquid‐phase exfoliated graphene nanofiller	31
Photothermal superhydrophobic anti‐icing coatings based on modified polypyrrole for cement concrete	28
Photocurable antibacterial bioadhesives derived from itaconated polyhydroxyurethane prepolymer and partially methacrylated tannic acid	28
Overview of the challenges and current solutions in organic and hybrid coatings for historical monuments and architecture	27
Thermo‐mechanical properties of epoxy composites filled with inorganic particulate fillers for robust solder mask application	26
Synthetic copolymers with natural product side‐chain pendents	25
Use of a Luffa cylindrica/polypyrrole composite for removing dyes from aqueous media	23
Molecularly imprinted two‐dimensional photonic crystal hydrogel sensor for the detection of gatifloxacin	22
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Styrene‐ethylene‐butylene‐styrene grafted maleic anhydride modified polyamide‐12: Printability and impact performance in fused granulate 3D printing	21
Synergistic HNT / GNP reinforcement in compatibilized RPET	21
Synthesis of functional homo‐ and co‐oligomers of vinylpyrrole fused tetramethylpiperidine	20
Super‐tough and excellent heat‐resistant poly( l ‐lactide) reinforced by silane‐functionalized MXene	19
Biodegradable polymer films: processability, technological properties and their viability for flexible packaging applications	19
In situ‐induced epiphytic crystallization of MC PA6 by self‐assembled nucleator and reinforcing effect	19

Acrylic–CeO₂ nanocomposite coatings for dual protection: enhancing weathering and corrosion resistance on metal and cement substrates	18
Biocompatible Pluronic F127 ‐coated nickel titanate nanoparticles: toward effective antimicrobial and antioxidant therapies	18
Enhanced linear and nonlinear optical properties of poly(vinyl alcohol) films with manganese( III ) tetraphenylporphyrin chloride additive for optoel	18
Experimental evaluation of physicomechanical, tribological and optimality circumstances for Corchorus olitorius particle‐based composites	17
Enhancing flame retardancy of poly(lactic acid) with a novel fully biobased flame retardant synthesized from phytic acid and cytosine	16
A multifunctional phase‐change composite with high thermal conductivity, high electromagnetic interference and leakage‐free capability enabled by a hyperbolic‐like skeleton encapsulation and polymer b	16
Electrospun conducting polymers: recent trends and the transition towards a sustainable future	16
Improved electrical actuation and dielectric strength of rubber composites with polydopamine noncovalent and silane covalent modification of carbon nanotube	15
The conformational statistics of amphiphilic polymers with distinct topological structures at the interface between two phases	15
Mechanical and biodegradation analysis under various environmental conditions of the waste vetiver root fiber reinforced soy composite	15
Synthesis and characterization of perfluorocyclopentene‐thioether polymers	14
Preparation, characterization and pork preservation of antibacterial chitosan composite film based on ethyl p ‐methoxycinnamate isolated from	14
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Optimal integration of phase‐change microcapsules and nano‐silica for improving the strength of phase‐change concrete	13
Investigating the relationship between natural frequency and residual strength and stiffness of cross‐ply laminate under cyclic loading	13
Reaction‐induced morphology control in block copolymers	13
Photoinduced cationic polymerization of β‐pinene: understanding the origin of chain transfer reaction	13
Layer‐by‐layer preparation of electromagnetic NH₂‐SiO₂/polypyrrole/Ni nanocomposites, characterization and their electrochemical properties	13
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Robust β‐myrcene block copolymer elastomeric vitrimers	12
Natural polymers for emerging technological applications: cellulose, lignin, shellac and silk	12
Poly(ether ketone ketone)/hollow silica filler substrates and application for sixth generation communication	12
Can C–H nitrene functionalization of polyethylene be the future of ski racing?	11
Role of curing kinetics and thermodynamics in the thermal and mechanical properties of DGEBA / PEG	11
Improving the characteristics, optical and electrical features of a biopolymer blend via silver– multiwalled carbon nanotu	11
Halloysite nanoclay incorporated gelatine electrospun fibre for bio‐separations: synthesis, characterization and biological studies	11
Biodegradable composite from discarded hair keratin and graphene oxide with improved mechanical, thermal and barrier properties: an eco‐friendly solution to waste materials	11
Design, synthesis and characterization of novel fluorinated polyimide membranes with bulky pendant for gas transport	11
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Integration of multifunctional properties in polyester textiles through graphene‐derivative coating	11
Models for molecular weight estimation using diffusion‐ordered NMR on poly(γ‐benzyl‐ l ‐glutamate) with low degrees of polymerization	11
Plasticizing effect of 1‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazolium bromide content on poly(vinyl alcohol)	11
Chemically and biochemically responsive liquid crystal polymer networks and elastomers	10
Plastic pollution knows no bounds: polymers in outer space	10
A toughening indole‐based epoxy film with efficient anti‐counterfeiting properties driven by cation–π interaction	10
Synthesis, kinetic study and characterization of C5‐dienes/styrene copolymers via living anionic polymerization in cyclopentyl methyl ether solvent	10
Special issue. Antimicrobial biopolymers: from synthesis to application	10
Synthesis and application of alginate@ CuFe ₂ O ₄	10
Effects of ε‐polylysine or ε‐polylysine hydrochloride on the pH responsive ι‐carrageenan gel	10
Ternary nanocomposite of RAFT‐polymerized DMAEMA‐functionalized graphene oxide, manganese dioxide and polyaniline as active electrode material for supercapacitor	10
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Preparation of a water‐absorbent mesoporous material and film to simulate the infrared spectrum of plants	10
Polymer type effect on microparticle blend of ethyl cellulose, poly(lactic‐co‐glycolic acid) and poly(ε‐caprolactone) for controlled drug delivery with varying solubility	10
Functional and physicochemical characterization of marine exopolysaccharide derived from the novel bacterium Algoriphagus sp. K5R and its application towards biomineraliza	10
Study of polycarbonate–polystyrene interfaces using scanning transmission electron microscopy spectrum imaging (STEM‐SI)	10
Rheological and tribological behavior of new 3D ‐printed poly(lactic acid) modified by ionic liquid	9
Influence of fibre loading on the density, voids, dimensional resilience, tensile characteristics and thermomechanical behaviour of bamboo fibre and bio‐epoxy composites	9
Study of dielectric properties of Si‐B‐Zr/SiO₂/FPI composites	9

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LiNO ₃ ‐induced ionic conductivity and band gap modulation in alginate polymer electrolytes	9
Fabrication of piezoelectric nanogenerator based on heterogeneous multilayer polyvinylidene fluoride/ BaTiO ₃	9
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Design and characterization of self‐healing waterborne acrylic coatings with CNT ‐enhanced microcapsules	9
Physicomechanical, water absorption and thermal properties and morphology of Paederia foetida fibe	9
Advancements in elastomeric materials for sustainable and high‐performance applications: a review	9
Uniaxial tensile‐induced deformation of spherulite: combining experimental and simulation methods	9
Polymeric sensors for blood analysis: current and future scope of research	9
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Fabrication of polylactide composites with silver nanoparticles by sputtering deposition and their antimicrobial and antiviral applications	8
Multilayer biopolymer‐based flexible packaging films via layer‐by‐layer assembly: a comprehensive review	8
Stimuli‐accelerated polymeric drug delivery systems	8
Identification and mitigation of antioxidant induced rheological and ballistic anomalies in composite solid propellant processing and performance	8
Study on crystallization behavior and microstructure regulation of liquid crystal polymer films fabricated by rotational film blowing	8
Synthesis and properties of biomass‐based polymethacrylate comprising chitin‐derived 2‐acetamide‐2‐deoxyisosorbide as a repeat unit	8
Ordered nanoassemblies from self‐assembly of amphiphilic molecule containing pillar[5]arene and azobenzene groups	8
Dual‐emission ratiometric fluorescence sensors based on silica, molecularly imprinted polymers and carbon quantum dots for high‐sensitivity and high‐selectivity detection of sulfadiazine	8
Enantio‐separation of (±)‐ibuprofen racemic mixture using functionalized molecularly imprinted resorcinol formaldehyde resin	8
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Correction to “Surface molecular imprinting of nylonfibers for chiral recognition of D‐phenyllactic acid”	8
Performance improvement of carbon fiber‐reinforced ABS composites by introducing fullerene nanoparticles	8
Comparative analysis of sisal fiber treatments, CMC degree of substitution and nanoclay in corn thermoplastic starch	8
Dynamics and morphology of self‐assembly behavior of polymer‐grafted nanoparticles: a dissipative particle dynamics simulation study	7
Behavior of melt electrospinning/blowing for polypropylene fiber fabrication	7
A highly stretchable and conductive polydimethylsiloxane/nickel‐coated graphite composite prepared by a facile sedimentation method by adjusting interface effects	7
Enhanced electrical properties of cellulose–polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposites reinforced with BaFe _0.67 Ti _0.33	7
Water‐in‐oil emulsion templating of isocyanates: end‐capping, foaming, porous structures and cell growth	7
In situ alkali‐free growth of octahedral Ag₂O nanoparticles by bacterial cellulose for efficient antibacterial application	7
Dental composites: a comprehensive review on formulation, properties and recent developments	7
Polymers in direct air capture: a mini review	7
Active biodegradable food packaging: effects of garlic essential oil incorporation on the degradation of cellulose acetate films in soil	7
Engineering casein nanocarriers: Innovative formulation tactics for precision cancer drug delivery: A mini review	7
Influence of crosslinker on the properties of terpene‐based poly(high internal phase emulsion)s	7
Designing magnetic catalysts based on gold nanoparticles supported by ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid functionalized amino‐modified poly(	7
Fine‐tuning in‐plane interdomain spacing of polystyrene‐b‐poly(ethene‐co‐butadiene)‐b‐polystyrene triblock copolymer adding monodisperse polystyrene	7
Transport of penetrants in polymeric materials	7
Experimental study on the mechanical evolution for waste tire rubber powder‐modified asphalt and its mixture considering the temperature characteristics in seasonal freezing regions	7
Organic photovoltaics: 30 years of the bulk heterojunction	7
Designing acrylic latexes for pressure‐sensitive adhesives: a review	7
An all‐polymer blend for photovoltaic applications: A combined photoabsorption, photoemission and ab initio	7
Insights into electrospun polymeric nanofiber mats: an innovative dressing for wound healing applications	7
Synthesis of castor oil‐based polyols applicable in acrylated polyurethane coating with improved mechanical properties	7
Nurturing a global choir of perspective	7
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Evaluation and prediction of the tribological behavior of graphene nanoplatelet‐ and jute microfiller‐based bio‐epoxy hybrid composites	7
Biobased alginate– PBAT blend films for sustainable packaging: overcoming the performance trade‐offs of ionic crosslinking	7
Cationic polyelectrolytes for fluoride remediation	6
Direct extraction of functional whitened lignocellulose from wood via isocyanate modification in water–ethanol mixture	6
High‐strength composites by thiocracking of high‐polypropylene‐content mixed waste	6
Polylactic acid (PLA) as a tolerant on the thermomechanical and compostability behaviour of poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PBAT)/thermoplastic starch (TPS) blend	6
Dielectric relaxation studies of poly(ethylene oxide) with the addition of salt or nanofiller	6
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Chlorinated plastics offer unique opportunities and challenges in upcycling	6
Influence of aramid fibers modified by glycidyl polyhedral silsesquioxane assisted with supercritical carbon dioxide on the properties of aramid fiber‐reinforced styrene butadiene rubber composites	6
Synthesis of silver‐nanoparticle‐embedded polyphosphazene/polypyrrole nanocomposites and study of their morpho‐mechanical, flame‐retardant and conductivity behavior	6
Quercetin allylation and thiol–ene click photopolymerization to produce biobased polymer thermosets with robust thermomechanical properties	6
Nonlinear kinetics and isotherm study of acid red 183 removal using chitosan and chitosan‐enhanced urea–formaldehyde resin	6
Effects of microstructures of liquid polyisoprene on the properties of styrene–butadiene rubber/butadiene rubber compounds	6
The evaluation of the effect of metal oxide and ferroelectric ceramic additives on the structural and dielectric properties of epoxy matrix	6
Production of Flexible Piezoresistive Biomimetic Sensor from Cyprinus Carpio Scales	6
Upcycling waste plastics into 3D printing filaments for a circular and sustainable future	6
Cellulose nanocomposite tough hydrogels: synergistic self‐healing, adhesive and strain‐sensitive properties	6
Definitive screening design coupled with entropy‐weighted grey relational analysis for optimizing wear and strength of FDM PLA	6
Characterization of fluorescent poly(diallyldimethylammonium ion)–sulfonated rhodamine dye complexes and their interactions with chloride and carboxylate ions	6
Iota‐carrageenan ( ???? C) hydrogel oscillations under constant electric field and stability diagrams	6
Photochromic carbazole photoinitiators for precision visible‐light photopolymerization	6
Self‐healing waterborne fluorinated polyurethane‐acrylate based on photoreversible reaction and hydrogen bonds	6
Prof. Kai Zhang memorial	6
Comprehensive analysis of fish collagen from Black Sea salmon (Salmo labrax) and Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar): isolation and comparative characterization for biome	6
Development of a high‐pressure infiltration process for phenol–formaldehyde matrix composites	6
Synergistic effect of polymer‐modified rejuvenator and fresh asphalt on road performance of hot in‐place recycling styrene–butadiene–styrene‐modified asphalt mixtures	6
Direct hydrogenation of nitrile butadiene rubber latex using M41 catalyst	6
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Structural design and simulation of a high‐performance P( VDF ‐ TrFE )‐based piezoelectric hydroac	6