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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Nonlinear activity and long-term stability of thin polymer films based on poly(3,5,7,3^′,4^′-pentahydroxyflavone-8-sulfonic acid) sodium salt	27
Agglomerated carbon nanotubes effects on buckling behavior of fiber metal laminated nanocomposite shells	26
Radiation synthesis and modification of biopolymers and polymeric composites for biomedical applications	23
Improvement of sound absorption coefficient of glass fiber fabric epoxy composite inherently without deterioration of main mechanical properties	23
Cross-sectional microanalysis for tracking the effect of solvent on the morphological evaluation of PLA/AgNWs bionanocomposties	20
Experimental studies of mechanical behavior and damage mechanisms of recycled flax/Elium thermoplastic composite	18
The synergistic effect of bulk-surface modification onto the wear resistance of the ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene	17
Synthesis and characterization of poly(butylene terephthalate) copolyesters derived from threitol	17
Optimisation of bonded and hybrid step lap joints of thick carbon fibre/epoxy panels used in aircraft structures	16
Review on nanogels and their applications on dermal therapy	13
New blends of acrylamide/chitosan and potato peel waste as improved water absorbing polymers for diaper applications	13
Correction factors for in-plane shear strength and stiffness testing of flat angle-ply composite laminates with high Poisson’s ratios	13
Effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles on critical buckling load of glass/epoxy composites exposed to sunlight irradiation	13
Synthesis and characterization of polyvinyl chloride/wood flour/organoclay ternary composites	12
Improved thermal conductivity of epoxy composites via linked boron nitride nanosheets with in-situ generated silver nanoparticles	12
Development of fiber-reinforced transparent composites	12
Exploration of mechanical and structural properties of bitumen modified with polyethylene glycol and ZnO-nano particles	12
Processing method, properties and application of functionally graded polymer materials based on the mixtures of poorly compatible epoxy resins	11
Synergistic effect of organic clay fillers based on cetyltrimethylammonium bromide in the synthesis of poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) nanocomposites	11
Green silver nanoparticle-embedded chitosan-alginate hydrogel: A novel antibacterial approach for potential wound healing	10
Development of bamboo polymer composites with improved impact resistance	10
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	10
Effect of hybridization of novel African teff and snake grass fibers reinforced epoxy composites with bio castor seed shell filler: Experimental investigation	10
Behaviour of PLA/POSS nanocomposites: Effects of filler content, functional group and copolymer compatibilization	10
Review of carbon fiber-reinforced sandwich structures	9

Micromechanical approach to viscoelastic stress analysis of a pin-loaded hole in unidirectional laminated PMC	9
Improvement of technological properties of wood plastic composites reinforced with glass and carbon fibre fabric	9
Thermally and organomodified montmorillonite as effective regulators of the structure formation process in polypropylene/polystyrene blends	9
Experimental and artificial neural network approach for prediction of dynamic mechanical behavior of sisal/glass hybrid composites	9
Effect of surface roughness of electroplating chromium coated steel on bonding strength of polymer coated steel	9
Revolutionizing packaging: Bioplastics for superior food and pharmaceutical solutions	9
Fabrication of chitosan/polycaprolactone/Myrtus communis L. extract nanofibrous mats with enhanced antibacterial activities	8
The effect of BN/Al₂O₃ in-situ self-assembling on thermal conductivity of polypropylene composites	8
Synthesis of thermally protective PET–PEG multiblock copolymers as food packaging materials	8
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	8
Technological aspects of the preparation of polymer composites of building materials and coatings	8
Biodegradation behaviour of green composite sandwich made of flax and agglomerated cork	8
Preparation and application of poly (hydroxyl ethyl methacrylate) nanocomposite hydrogels containing iron oxide nanoparticles as wound dressing	8
Comparative study on the properties of starch-based bioplastics incorporated with palm oil and epoxidized palm oil	8
Green composites and their contribution toward sustainability: A review	7
Synthesis and characterization of flame-retardant-wrapped carbon nanotubes and its flame retardancy in epoxy nanocomposites	7
Lightweight knitted fabric nap-core sandwich: A comprehensive comparison between single sided structure and double sided structure	7
Comprehensive review on polymer composites as electromagnetic interference shielding materials	7
The influence of polymer concentration on the morphology and mechanical properties of asymmetric polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) membrane for O₂/N₂ separation	7
Curing mechanism of resole phenolic resin based on variable temperature FTIR spectra and thermogravimetry-mass spectrometry	7
Study of methylene blue dye elimination from water using polyaniline (PANI) and PANI/SiO₂ composite	7
g-C₃N₄ based Chitosan Schiff base bio Nanocomposite for water purification	7
Morphological and thermal characterization of an immiscible catalyzed polymer blends (PC/PET)	7
3D printing of continuous fiber reinforced composites: A review of the processing, pre- and post-processing effects on mechanical properties	7
Physico-mechanical characterization and thermal property evaluation of polyester composites filled with walnut shell powder	7
Mechanical properties of polyester/corn husk fibre composite produced using vacuum infusion technique	7
Fabrication, characterization, and optimization selection of ceramic particulate reinforced dental restorative composite materials	7
The effect of modified titanium dioxide, silica, and zinc oxide on the self-cleaning property of an acrylic resin-based paint	7
High-performance family of polymeric particles prepared from poly(phenylene oxide)-poly(hexyl isocyanate) liquid crystal block copolymer: synthesis and properties study	6
Effects of aluminum and silicon carbide on morphological and mechanical properties of epoxy hybrid composites	6
Preparation and properties of 4-aminobenzoic acid-modified polyvinyl chloride/titanium dioxide and PVC/TiO₂ based nanocomposites membranes	6
Quantifying the role of nanocarbon fillers on dielectric properties of poly(vinylidene fluoride) matrix	6
Synthetic glass and jute fabric reinforced soy-based biocomposites: Development and characterization	6
Effect of mechanical activation of natural filler on the properties of elastomeric composites	6
Synergistic effect of montmorillonite and nano-Sb₂O₃/brominated polystyrene on the flame retardancy of polypropylene matrix composites	6
Preparation of n-type polyaniline/hexagonal boron nitride composites with a large thermoelectric power factor	6
Characterization of mechanical and thermal properties of esterified lignin modified polypropylene composites filled with chitosan fibers	6
Effect of surface sealant on surface roughness and bacterial adhesion of bulk-fill composites	6
A review on the enhancement of composite’s interface properties through biological treatment of natural fibre/lignocellulosic material	6
Epoxy tooling: Technologies, developments, sustainability and future interest to industry 4.0	6
Thermal behavior of N-Methylaniline modified phenolic friction composites	5
Synthesis of poly (n-butyl acrylate) with tempo by nitroxide mediated polymerization method	5
Epoxy-based composites with enhanced thermal properties through collective effect of different particle size fillers	5
Optimization of initiator contents in room temperature polymerization of methyl methacrylate	5
Prepreg age monitoring and qualitative prediction of mechanical performance of composite using dielectric state variables	5
Preparation and characterization of bio-film composite based on high density polyethylene and oil palm trunk fiber	5
Monitoring damage evolution with acoustic emission in two types of glass epoxy laminates	5
Evaluation of structural integrity of needle punched banana fiber reinforced industrial safety helmets	5
Investigating the influence of sugarcane bagasse ash volume variation in glass fiber reinforced with epoxy resin matrix composite material	5
Fabrication and properties of graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide reinforced Poly(Vinyl alcohol) nanocomposite films for packaging applications	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
Growth of complex crystal on biopolymer surface: Synthesis and characterization	5
The performance of carboxylated alginic acid derivatives via methyl orange and Congo red catalytic reduction	5
Investigation of mechanical properties and biodegradability of compatibilized thermoplastic starch/ high impact polystyrene blends reinforced by organophilic montmorillonite	5
Multi-scale finite element modeling of bending behavior of 3D multi-cell spacer weft-knitted composites with different structures	5
A mechanical, thermal and electrical properties study of novel vulcanised blends of poly(epichlorohydrin) elastomer with polyaniline dodecylbenzenesulfonate	5
Influence of graphene nanoplatelets (GnPs) and titanium dioxide (TiO₂) hybrid fillers on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological performance of polypropylene (PP) based hybrid composites	5
The exploration of the inverse vulcanization mechanism of tung oil by controlling the oxygen and moisture presence during reactions	5
Influence of fungal decay on mechanical properties of bio-based sheet molding compounds (SMC)	5
A hybrid optimization technique to control the machining performance of graphene/carbon/polymer (epoxy) nanocomposites	5
Preparation and characterization of polyurethane rubber/polypropylene-based thermoplastics vulcanizates nanocomposites with succinic anhydride intercalated layered double hydroxide	5
Synthesis and characterization of novel methacrylate copolymers having pendant piperonyl group: monomer reactivity ratio, thermal degradation kinetics, and biological activity	5
Synthesis, and antimicrobial activity of polyazomethine-pyrazole/multi-walled carbon nanotubes nanocomposite materials	5
Acrylate polymers of triazine containing chalcone moiety: Synthesis, characterization, reactivity ratio and photocrosslinking studies	5
Evaluation of mechanical performance and water absorption properties of modified sugarcane bagasse high-density polyethylene plastic bag green composites	4
Retraction notice: “Evaluation of intercalation and interaction in in-situ polymerized PLA-HNT bionanocomposites”	4
Combination of silk fabric and natural rubber for the development of green composites: Influence of curing on mechanical and thermal properties	4
Particle concentration and size effect on mechanical properties of natural-hydroxyapatite reinforced high-density polyethylene composite	4
Microencapsulation based fire retardant eco-friendly jute composite	4
Production of bacterial cellulose biopolymers in media containing rice and corn hydrolysate as carbon sources	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
Towards a green & ecological revolution: Review of natural reinforcing bio-composites and bio-hybrid composites	4
Thermomechanical postbuckling of higher order shear deformable CNT-reinforced composite plates with elastically restrained unloaded edges	4
Comparative study of flexural and physical properties of graphite-filled immiscible polypropylene/epoxy and high-density polyethylene/epoxy blends	4
Novel modification of styrene butadiene rubber/acrylic rubber blends to improve mechanical, dynamic mechanical, and swelling behavior for oil sealing applications	4
Development of poly (vinylidene fluoride)/silver nanoparticle electrospun nanofibre mats for energy harvesting	4
Sisal fiber reinforced polyethylene terephthalate composites; Fabrication, characterization and possible application	4
Fatigue and impact load: Experimental investigation on mechanical behavior of high modulus polyethylene yarns	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
Preparation and properties of silane cross-linked polyethylene nanocomposite foams: The effect of silane and nanoclay type and content	4
The effect of manufacturing parameters on various composite plates under ballistic impact	4
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	4
Probing thermal conductivity of interphase in epoxy alumina nanocomposites	4
Plasticizer effect on dielectric properties of poly(methyl methacrylate)/titanium dioxide composites	4
Improved ablation resistance and thermal insulation performances of polyimide composites by introducing albite/glass powder composition	4
Investigation of electrical resistance and dielectric constant of Boron Nitride and Banana fiber reinforced epoxy polymer matrix composite	4
The effect of nanocomposite synthesis and the drying procedure of graphene oxide dispersion on the polycaprolactone/graphene oxide nanocomposite properties	4
Odour characterisation of high-density polyethylene recycled with sepiolite by sensory evaluation	4
A comparative study of analytical and numerical models of mechanical properties of composites and hybrid composites reinforced with natural reinforcements	4