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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Characterization of mechanical and thermal properties of esterified lignin modified polypropylene composites filled with chitosan fibers	23
Green composites and their contribution toward sustainability: A review	21
Review of research on basalt fibers and basalt fiber-reinforced composites in China (I): Physicochemical and mechanical properties	19
Tuning the bandgap and absorption behaviour of the newly-fabricated Ultrahigh Molecular weight Polyethylene Oxide- Polyvinyl Alcohol/ Graphene Oxide hybrid nanocomposites	19
Thermal analysis of polymer blends and double layer by DSC	18
A study on the mechanical properties of graphene oxide/epoxy nanocomposites	17
Improving functional properties of PVA/starch-based films as active and intelligent food packaging by incorporating propolis and anthocyanin	17
Development and performance analysis of wear resistant polypropylene composites filled with micro sized Linz–Donawitz sludge particulates	17
Fabrication, characterization, and optimization selection of ceramic particulate reinforced dental restorative composite materials	17
Effects of silane coupling agent modifications of hollow glass microspheres on syntactic foams with epoxy matrix	16
Green synthesis of chitosan/nanosilver hybrid bionanocomposites with promising antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticervical cancer activity	16
Novel modification of styrene butadiene rubber/acrylic rubber blends to improve mechanical, dynamic mechanical, and swelling behavior for oil sealing applications	15
3D printing of continuous fiber reinforced composites: A review of the processing, pre- and post-processing effects on mechanical properties	15
Synergistic effect of carbon nanotubes and nano-hydroxyapatite on mechanical properties of polyetheretherketone based hybrid nanocomposites	14
Effect of hydrothermal ageing on the mechanical behaviour of graphene nanoplatelets reinforced basalt fibre epoxy composite pipes	14
Eco-friendly synthesis of biodegradable and high strength ternary blend films of PVA/starch/pectin: Mechanical, thermal and biodegradation studies	14
Flax fiber reinforced polylactic acid composites for non-structural engineering applications: Effect of molding temperature and fiber volume fraction on its mechanical properties	13
Influence of filler hybridization on thermomechanical properties of hemp/silver epoxy composite	13
Characterization and in vitro cytotoxicity evaluation of fish scale and seashell derived nano-hydroxyapatite high-density polyethylene composite	13
Studies on thermal and degradation kinetics of cellulose micro/nanoparticle filled polylactic acid (PLA) based nanocomposites	12
Effective removal of Basic Red 12 dye by novel antimicrobial trimellitic anhydride isothiocyanate-cross-linked chitosan hydrogels	12
A comprehensive overview of dual-layer composite membrane for air (O₂/N₂) separation	12
Comprehensive review on polymer composites as electromagnetic interference shielding materials	11
Effect of fibre content on the mechanical properties of hemp fibre woven fabrics/polypropylene composite laminates	11
Investigation of mechanical properties and free vibration behavior of graphene/basalt nano filler banana/sisal hybrid composite	11

Physico-mechanical characterization and thermal property evaluation of polyester composites filled with walnut shell powder	10
Preclinical assessment of chitosan–polyvinyl alcohol–graphene oxide nanocomposite scaffolds as a wound dressing	10
A comparative study of mechanical and machining performance of polymer hybrid and carbon fiber epoxy composite materials	10
High-density polyethylene/asphaltene composites: Thermal, mechanical and morphological properties	9
Physicochemical properties of chitosan–magnetite nanocomposites obtained with different pH	9
Experimental investigation on the mechanical properties of aluminium sandwiched sisal/kenaf/aloevera/jute/flax natural fibre-reinforced epoxy LY556/GY250 composites	9
Thermal behaviour of benzoxazine blends based on epoxy and cyanate ester	9
The effect of fiber orientation on mechanical properties and machinability of GFRP composites by end milling using cutting force analysis	9
Synthesis and characterization of polypyrrole/molybdenum oxide composite for ammonia vapour sensing at room temperature	9
Effects of recovered brown alumina filler loading on mechanical, hygrothermal and thermal properties of glass fiber–reinforced epoxy polymer composite	9
Efficiency of castor oil–based polyurethane foams for oil sorption S10 and S500: Influence of porous size and statistical analysis	9
Characterization of the dynamic mechanical properties of sisal fiber reinforced PET composites; Effect of fiber loading and fiber surface modification	9
Effect of hydric aging on the static and vibration behavior of 3D printed bio-based flax fiber reinforced poly-lactic acid composites	8
Nanocomposites based on biocompatible polymers and graphene oxide for antibacterial coatings	8
Plasticizer effect on dielectric properties of poly(methyl methacrylate)/titanium dioxide composites	8
Assessment of drilling-induced delamination and tool wear in carbon fibre reinforced laminates	8
Experimental and artificial neural network approach for prediction of dynamic mechanical behavior of sisal/glass hybrid composites	8
Polyurethane and its composites derived from bio-sources: Synthesis, characterization and adsorption studies	7
Vibration-based delamination evaluation in GFRP composite beams using ANN	7
DC electrical conductivity retention and acetone/acetaldehyde sensing on polythiophene/molybdenum disulphide composites	7
Porosity characterization and respective influence on short-beam strength of advanced composite processed by resin transfer molding and compression molding	7
A review on the enhancement of composite’s interface properties through biological treatment of natural fibre/lignocellulosic material	7
Thermal post buckling analysis of smart SMA hybrid sandwich composite plate	7
Electrochemical and thermal properties of polymer-layered silicate nanocomposites for energy storage applications	7
Study on silica-based rubber composites with epoxidized natural rubber and solution styrene butadiene rubber	7
Static puncture resistance characteristics with various indenter nose shape geometry perforation of shear thickening fluid impregnated polypropylene fabric for soft armour application	7
Effect of maleic anhydride grafted polylactic acid concentration on mechanical and thermal properties of thermoplasticized starch filled polylactic acid blends	7
Curing mechanism of resole phenolic resin based on variable temperature FTIR spectra and thermogravimetry-mass spectrometry	7
Comparison of the mechanical properties of chopped glass, carbon, and aramid fiber reinforced polypropylene	7
Mechanical properties of multiwall carbon nanotubes/unidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy hybrid nanocomposites in transverse and longitudinal fiber directions	7
An experimental study on quasi-static indentation, low-velocity impact and damage behaviors of laminated composites at high temperatures	7
Fabrication and optimization of PCL/PVP nanofibers with Lawsonia inermis for antibacterial wound dressings	7
Poly(methyl methacrylate)/SiO₂ nanocomposites: Effects of the molecular interaction strength on thermal properties	7
Study of methylene blue dye elimination from water using polyaniline (PANI) and PANI/SiO₂ composite	7
Synthesis and characterization of polyvinyl chloride/wood flour/organoclay ternary composites	6
An insight into the mechanical and tribological behavior of carbon-flax reinforced bioepoxy hybrid composite bone plates for orthopedic applications	6
TiO₂ antifouling coating based on epoxy-modified tung oil waterborne resin	6
Development and characterization of sodium alginate/poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) composite films for release behavior of ciprofloxacin hydrogen chloride monohydrate	6
A hybrid optimization technique to control the machining performance of graphene/carbon/polymer (epoxy) nanocomposites	6
Synthesis and characterization of flame-retardant-wrapped carbon nanotubes and its flame retardancy in epoxy nanocomposites	6
Copolymerization of palm oil with sulfur using inverse vulcanization to boost the palm oil industry	6
Synthesis of a multicomponent silica aerogel-containing nanocomposite for efficient sound absorption properties	6
Investigation of mechanical properties of jute epoxy composite with fruit waste (Citrullus vulgaris peel) filler for automotive applications	6
Preparation and application of poly (hydroxyl ethyl methacrylate) nanocomposite hydrogels containing iron oxide nanoparticles as wound dressing	6
Radiation synthesis of poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone\chitosan\itaconic acid\ZnO) nanocomposite hydrogel for antimicrobial activity and controlled release of amoxicillin	6
Free vibration analysis of industry-driven woven fiber laminated carbon/epoxy composite beams by experimental and numerical approach	6
Investigation of mechanical and thermal insulating properties of wool fibres in epoxy composites	6
Quantifying dielectric and microwave absorption properties of barium titanate and strontium ferrite filled polymer composites	6
Rice waste–based polymer composites for packaging applications: A review	5
Impact response of E-glass/epoxy composite bi-directional corrugated core sandwich panels	5

Mechanical behavior of polymer-based composites using fused filament fabrication under monotonic and fatigue loadings	5
Enhancement of oil recovery by surfactant-polymer synergy flooding: A review	5
Comparative study on the properties of starch-based bioplastics incorporated with palm oil and epoxidized palm oil	5
Morphology and physico-mechanical properties of poly (methyl methacrylate)/polystyrene/polypropylene ternary polymer blend and its nanocomposites with organoclay: The effect of nature of organoclay an	5
Development of fiber-reinforced transparent composites	5
Flexural Properties of 3D-printed hierarchical-sinusoidal corrugated core sandwich panels with natural fiber reinforced skins	5
Physico-mechanical properties of polylactic acid bio-nanocomposites filled by hybrid nanoparticles	5
Effect of electrospinning parameters on production of polyvinyl alcohol/polylactic acid nanofiber using a mutual solvent	5
Charge transport mechanism in dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid doped polyaniline/carbon black composites	5
Cumulative acoustic emission energy for damage detection in composites reinforced by carbon fibers within low-cycle fatigue regime at various displacement amplitudes and rates	5
Preparation of a novel superabsorbent hydrogel based on polyacrylic acid/shellac using gamma irradiation for adsorption removal of malachite green dye	5
Preparation and properties of 4-aminobenzoic acid-modified polyvinyl chloride/titanium dioxide and PVC/TiO₂ based nanocomposites membranes	5
Dynamic mechanical analysis of nylon 6 fiber-reinforced acrylonitrile butadiene rubber composites	5
Development of bamboo polymer composites with improved impact resistance	5
Effects of natural hard shell particles on physical, chemical, mechanical and thermal properties of composites	5
The effect of nanoparticle additive on surface milling in glass fiber reinforced composite structures	5
Cure kinetics and autoclave-pressure dependence on physical and mechanical properties of woven carbon/epoxy 8552S/AS4 composite laminates	5
Impact on Poly(Vinyl chloride) of trimethoprim schiff bases as stabilizers	5
Fabrication and properties of polyaniline/ramie composite fabric based on in situ polymerization	5
Synergistic effect of organic clay fillers based on cetyltrimethylammonium bromide in the synthesis of poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) nanocomposites	5
Physico-mechanical characterization of poly (butylene succinate) and date palm fiber-based biodegradable composites	5
Experimental studies of mechanical behavior and damage mechanisms of recycled flax/Elium thermoplastic composite	5
Free vibration characteristics of multi-core sandwich composite beams: Experimental and numerical investigation	5
Viscoelastic and mechanical properties of CNT-reinforced polymer-based hybrid composite materials using hygrothermal creep	5
Fabrication and properties of graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide reinforced Poly(Vinyl alcohol) nanocomposite films for packaging applications	4
Collagen polymer and magnetic collagen nanocomposite recycled from waste to reduce polluted water toxicity	4
Mechanical and thermomechanical properties of vinyl ester/polyurethane IPN based nano-composites	4
Synthesis of chitosan graft poly (acrylic acid-co-2-acrylamide-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid)/graphite oxide composite hydrogel and the study of its adsorption	4
Experimental damping ratio evaluation using Hilbert transform in filament-wound composite plates	4
Comparison of the effects of nano date seed as reinforcement material for medium-density polyethylene (MDPE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) using multilevel factorial design	4
An insight into thermal stability and decomposition kinetics of polybenzoxazine plasma treated graphene nanocomposites	4
Study of heat and sound insulation for polymeric composites reinforced with nano clay	4
Microencapsulated healing agents for an elevated-temperature cured epoxy: Influence of viscosity on healing efficiency	4
The effect of silica and copper nanoparticles in polyimide on the friction and wear of polyethersulfone/polyimide mixture	4
Potential applications of granite waste powder as an add-value polymer composite product	4
Development of poly (vinylidene fluoride)/silver nanoparticle electrospun nanofibre mats for energy harvesting	4
Extraction, characterization, and kinetics of N-deacetylation of chitin obtained from mud crab shells	4
A numerical study of the influence of Z-pin parameters on the elastic properties of laminates	4
Review of carbon fiber-reinforced sandwich structures	4
The effects of drilling parameters on thrust force, temperature and hole quality of glass fiber reinforced polymer composites	4
Synthesis of thermally protective PET–PEG multiblock copolymers as food packaging materials	4
Hindered phenolic antioxidants as heat-oxygen stabilizers for HDPE	4
Preparation and characterization of electrospun nanofiber membrane from polyvinyl alcohol loaded with Glycyrrhiza glabra extract	4
Formulation, optimization, and characterization of amlodipine besylate loaded polymeric nanoparticles	4
Chemical and biological characterization of sulfated chitosan oligomer as heparin mimics	4
Ageing of laser sintered glass-filled Polyamide 12 (PA12) parts at elevated temperature and humidity	4
Mechanical and dynamic responses of unidirectional/woven carbon fiber reinforced thermoset and thermoplastic composites after low velocity impact	4
Evaluation of mechanical performance and water absorption properties of modified sugarcane bagasse high-density polyethylene plastic bag green composites	4
Factors affecting the solid particle erosion of environment pollutant and natural particulate filled polymer composites—A review	4
Radiation synthesis and modification of biopolymers and polymeric composites for biomedical applications	4
Mechanical properties and morphology of HDPE/PA12 blends compatibilized with HDPE-alt-MAH	4
Behaviour of PLA/POSS nanocomposites: Effects of filler content, functional group and copolymer compatibilization	4
Biotribological performance of medical-grade UHMW polyethylene-based hybrid composite for joint replacement	4
Processing method, properties and application of functionally graded polymer materials based on the mixtures of poorly compatible epoxy resins	4
Effect of size and shape of nanofillers on electrostatic and thermal behavior of epoxy-based composites	4
Assessment of physical and thermal behaviour of chitosan-based biocomposites reinforced with leaf and stem extract of Tectona grandis	4
Melt rheological behaviour of high-density polyethylene/montmorillonite nanocomposites	4
Fabrication of thiolated chitosan based biodegradable nanoparticles of ticagrelor and their pharmacokinetics	4
Properties of styrene-ethylene-butylene styrene block copolymer/exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets nanocomposites	4
Combination of silk fabric and natural rubber for the development of green composites: Influence of curing on mechanical and thermal properties	4