OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Polymers & Polymer Composites 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Micromechanical approach to viscoelastic stress analysis of a pin-loaded hole in unidirectional laminated PMC	25
Revolutionizing packaging: Bioplastics for superior food and pharmaceutical solutions	23
Synthetic glass and jute fabric reinforced soy-based biocomposites: Development and characterization	23
Exploration of mechanical and structural properties of bitumen modified with polyethylene glycol and ZnO-nano particles	21
Lightweight knitted fabric nap-core sandwich: A comprehensive comparison between single sided structure and double sided structure	19
3D printing of continuous fiber reinforced composites: A review of the processing, pre- and post-processing effects on mechanical properties	18
Cross-sectional microanalysis for tracking the effect of solvent on the morphological evaluation of PLA/AgNWs bionanocomposties	17
Synthesis and characterization of polyvinyl chloride/wood flour/organoclay ternary composites	17
Green composites and their contribution toward sustainability: A review	16
Improved thermal conductivity of epoxy composites via linked boron nitride nanosheets with in-situ generated silver nanoparticles	16
Processing method, properties and application of functionally graded polymer materials based on the mixtures of poorly compatible epoxy resins	15
Effect of surface roughness of electroplating chromium coated steel on bonding strength of polymer coated steel	14
Nonlinear activity and long-term stability of thin polymer films based on poly(3,5,7,3^′,4^′-pentahydroxyflavone-8-sulfonic acid) sodium salt	13
Synthesis and characterization of flame-retardant-wrapped carbon nanotubes and its flame retardancy in epoxy nanocomposites	13
In situ suspension polymerization of vinyl chloride/3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate (MPTMS) intercalated Mg-Al-layered double hydroxide: II. Morphological, thermal properties and diffusion beh	13
Morphological and thermal characterization of an immiscible catalyzed polymer blends (PC/PET)	12
Experimental damping ratio evaluation using Hilbert transform in filament-wound composite plates	12
Preparation and properties of 4-aminobenzoic acid-modified polyvinyl chloride/titanium dioxide and PVC/TiO₂ based nanocomposites membranes	11
A novel practical approach for monitoring the crosslink density of an ethylene propylene diene monomer compound: Complementary scanning acoustic microscopy and FIB-SEM-EDS analyses	11
Biodegradation behaviour of green composite sandwich made of flax and agglomerated cork	10
Improvement of technological properties of wood plastic composites reinforced with glass and carbon fibre fabric	10
Correction factors for in-plane shear strength and stiffness testing of flat angle-ply composite laminates with high Poisson’s ratios	10
The effect of modified titanium dioxide, silica, and zinc oxide on the self-cleaning property of an acrylic resin-based paint	10
Fabrication, characterization, and optimization selection of ceramic particulate reinforced dental restorative composite materials	10
The synergistic effect of bulk-surface modification onto the wear resistance of the ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene	9

Experimental studies of mechanical behavior and damage mechanisms of recycled flax/Elium thermoplastic composite	9
Optimisation of bonded and hybrid step lap joints of thick carbon fibre/epoxy panels used in aircraft structures	9
Radiation synthesis and modification of biopolymers and polymeric composites for biomedical applications	9
Agglomerated carbon nanotubes effects on buckling behavior of fiber metal laminated nanocomposite shells	9
Thermal post buckling analysis of smart SMA hybrid sandwich composite plate	9
Physico-mechanical characterization and thermal property evaluation of polyester composites filled with walnut shell powder	9
Synthesis and characterization of poly(butylene terephthalate) copolyesters derived from threitol	9
Development of fiber-reinforced transparent composites	9
Technological aspects of the preparation of polymer composites of building materials and coatings	9
Effects of aluminum and silicon carbide on morphological and mechanical properties of epoxy hybrid composites	8
Effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles on critical buckling load of glass/epoxy composites exposed to sunlight irradiation	8
Review on nanogels and their applications on dermal therapy	8
Experimental and artificial neural network approach for prediction of dynamic mechanical behavior of sisal/glass hybrid composites	7
Development of bamboo polymer composites with improved impact resistance	7
Review of carbon fiber-reinforced sandwich structures	7
Thermally and organomodified montmorillonite as effective regulators of the structure formation process in polypropylene/polystyrene blends	7
Synergistic effect of organic clay fillers based on cetyltrimethylammonium bromide in the synthesis of poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) nanocomposites	7
Fabrication of chitosan/polycaprolactone/Myrtus communis L. extract nanofibrous mats with enhanced antibacterial activities	7
Study of methylene blue dye elimination from water using polyaniline (PANI) and PANI/SiO₂ composite	7
Bio-sourced vinyl ester resin reinforced with microfibrillar cellulose: Mechanical and thermal properties	7
The influence of polymer concentration on the morphology and mechanical properties of asymmetric polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) membrane for O₂/N₂ separation	7
Improvement of sound absorption coefficient of glass fiber fabric epoxy composite inherently without deterioration of main mechanical properties	7
Preparation and application of poly (hydroxyl ethyl methacrylate) nanocomposite hydrogels containing iron oxide nanoparticles as wound dressing	7
Curing mechanism of resole phenolic resin based on variable temperature FTIR spectra and thermogravimetry-mass spectrometry	7
Effect of hybridization of novel African teff and snake grass fibers reinforced epoxy composites with bio castor seed shell filler: Experimental investigation	7
Behaviour of PLA/POSS nanocomposites: Effects of filler content, functional group and copolymer compatibilization	7
Comprehensive review on polymer composites as electromagnetic interference shielding materials	7
Preparation and applications of fluoroalkyl end-capped vinyltrimethoxysilane oligomeric silica/chemically modified cellulose fibers composites	7
Mechanical properties of polyester/corn husk fibre composite produced using vacuum infusion technique	6
New blends of acrylamide/chitosan and potato peel waste as improved water absorbing polymers for diaper applications	6
Synthesis and characterization of novel methacrylate copolymers having pendant piperonyl group: monomer reactivity ratio, thermal degradation kinetics, and biological activity	6
Influence of fungal decay on mechanical properties of bio-based sheet molding compounds (SMC)	6
A hybrid optimization technique to control the machining performance of graphene/carbon/polymer (epoxy) nanocomposites	6
A mechanical, thermal and electrical properties study of novel vulcanised blends of poly(epichlorohydrin) elastomer with polyaniline dodecylbenzenesulfonate	6
g-C₃N₄ based Chitosan Schiff base bio Nanocomposite for water purification	6
The effect of BN/Al₂O₃ in-situ self-assembling on thermal conductivity of polypropylene composites	6
Preparation and characterization of bio-film composite based on high density polyethylene and oil palm trunk fiber	6
Investigation of electrical resistance and dielectric constant of Boron Nitride and Banana fiber reinforced epoxy polymer matrix composite	6
The performance of carboxylated alginic acid derivatives via methyl orange and Congo red catalytic reduction	6
Improved ablation resistance and thermal insulation performances of polyimide composites by introducing albite/glass powder composition	6
Synthesis of thermally protective PET–PEG multiblock copolymers as food packaging materials	6
Comparative study on the properties of starch-based bioplastics incorporated with palm oil and epoxidized palm oil	6
Characterization of mechanical and thermal properties of esterified lignin modified polypropylene composites filled with chitosan fibers	6
Multi-scale finite element modeling of bending behavior of 3D multi-cell spacer weft-knitted composites with different structures	6
Synthesis, and antimicrobial activity of polyazomethine-pyrazole/multi-walled carbon nanotubes nanocomposite materials	6
Combination of silk fabric and natural rubber for the development of green composites: Influence of curing on mechanical and thermal properties	6
Thermomechanical postbuckling of higher order shear deformable CNT-reinforced composite plates with elastically restrained unloaded edges	5
The effect of nanocomposite synthesis and the drying procedure of graphene oxide dispersion on the polycaprolactone/graphene oxide nanocomposite properties	5
Preparation of inexpensive modified polystyrene with adipoyl chloride and N-benzimidazole iminoesther for the removal of Ni²⁺ and study of the impedance and conductivity of the obtained com	5
Prepreg age monitoring and qualitative prediction of mechanical performance of composite using dielectric state variables	5

Flax fiber reinforced polylactic acid composites for non-structural engineering applications: Effect of molding temperature and fiber volume fraction on its mechanical properties	5
Acrylate polymers of triazine containing chalcone moiety: Synthesis, characterization, reactivity ratio and photocrosslinking studies	5
Particle concentration and size effect on mechanical properties of natural-hydroxyapatite reinforced high-density polyethylene composite	5
The exploration of the inverse vulcanization mechanism of tung oil by controlling the oxygen and moisture presence during reactions	5
Effect of surface sealant on surface roughness and bacterial adhesion of bulk-fill composites	5
Towards a green & ecological revolution: Review of natural reinforcing bio-composites and bio-hybrid composites	5
Effect of layer thickness on residual monomer release in polymerization of bulk-fill composites	5
Mechanical behavior of polymer-based composites using fused filament fabrication under monotonic and fatigue loadings	5
Epoxy tooling: Technologies, developments, sustainability and future interest to industry 4.0	5
Effect of mechanical activation of natural filler on the properties of elastomeric composites	5
A comparative study of analytical and numerical models of mechanical properties of composites and hybrid composites reinforced with natural reinforcements	5
Optimization of initiator contents in room temperature polymerization of methyl methacrylate	5
Odour characterisation of high-density polyethylene recycled with sepiolite by sensory evaluation	5
Production of bacterial cellulose biopolymers in media containing rice and corn hydrolysate as carbon sources	5
Evaluation of mechanical performance and water absorption properties of modified sugarcane bagasse high-density polyethylene plastic bag green composites	4
Fabrication and properties of graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide reinforced Poly(Vinyl alcohol) nanocomposite films for packaging applications	4
Retraction notice: “Evaluation of intercalation and interaction in in-situ polymerized PLA-HNT bionanocomposites”	4
Extraction, characterization, and kinetics of N-deacetylation of chitin obtained from mud crab shells	4
Investigating the influence of sugarcane bagasse ash volume variation in glass fiber reinforced with epoxy resin matrix composite material	4
Development of poly (vinylidene fluoride)/silver nanoparticle electrospun nanofibre mats for energy harvesting	4
A silica/epoxy resin nanocomposite exhibiting high thermal stability and low thermal expansion based on the uniform dispersion of hydrophilic colloidal silica nanospheres	4
Investigation of mechanical properties and biodegradability of compatibilized thermoplastic starch/ high impact polystyrene blends reinforced by organophilic montmorillonite	4
Fatigue and impact load: Experimental investigation on mechanical behavior of high modulus polyethylene yarns	4
Thermal behavior of N-Methylaniline modified phenolic friction composites	4
Sisal fiber reinforced polyethylene terephthalate composites; Fabrication, characterization and possible application	4
Influence of graphene nanoplatelets (GnPs) and titanium dioxide (TiO₂) hybrid fillers on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological performance of polypropylene (PP) based hybrid composites	4
Mechanical, thermal and ablative behavior of organo nanoclay added carbon fiber/cyanate ester resin composites and effect of heat flux on its ablative performance	4
Quantifying the role of nanocarbon fillers on dielectric properties of poly(vinylidene fluoride) matrix	4
Plasticizer effect on dielectric properties of poly(methyl methacrylate)/titanium dioxide composites	4
A review on the enhancement of composite’s interface properties through biological treatment of natural fibre/lignocellulosic material	4
Novel modification of styrene butadiene rubber/acrylic rubber blends to improve mechanical, dynamic mechanical, and swelling behavior for oil sealing applications	4
Microencapsulation based fire retardant eco-friendly jute composite	4
High-performance family of polymeric particles prepared from poly(phenylene oxide)-poly(hexyl isocyanate) liquid crystal block copolymer: synthesis and properties study	4
Epoxy-based composites with enhanced thermal properties through collective effect of different particle size fillers	4
The effect of manufacturing parameters on various composite plates under ballistic impact	4
Preparation of n-type polyaniline/hexagonal boron nitride composites with a large thermoelectric power factor	4
Development and characterization of sodium alginate/poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) composite films for release behavior of ciprofloxacin hydrogen chloride monohydrate	4
Effect of alkaline treatment on mechanical properties of composites: Unsaturated polyester reinforced ZrO₂/jute and sisal	4
Processing, thermal and mechanical properties of composite laminates with natural fibers prepregs	4
Synergistic effect of montmorillonite and nano-Sb₂O₃/brominated polystyrene on the flame retardancy of polypropylene matrix composites	4
Synthesis of poly (n-butyl acrylate) with tempo by nitroxide mediated polymerization method	4