OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Polymers & Polymer Composites is 5. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Progress in polymer nanocomposites for bone regeneration and engineering	77
Chemical, biological, and nanoclay treatments for natural plant fiber-reinforced polymer composites: A review	45
Development and characterization of polymer-based composites filled with micro-sized waste marble dust	30
Evaluation of properties of sulfur-based polymers obtained by inverse vulcanization: Techniques and challenges	25
Nondestructive health monitoring techniques for composite materials: A review	19
Characterization of mechanical and thermal properties of esterified lignin modified polypropylene composites filled with chitosan fibers	19
Experimental investigation of mechanical and erosion behavior of eggshell nanoparticulate epoxy biocomposite	19
Review of research on basalt fibers and basalt fiber-reinforced composites in China (I): Physicochemical and mechanical properties	19
Effects of defects and functional groups on graphene and nanotube thermoset epoxy-based nanocomposites mechanical properties using molecular dynamics simulation	18
Synthesis, characterization, and application of polypyrrole/TiO₂ composites in photocatalytic processes: A review	17
Mechanical, thermal and dynamic-mechanical studies of functionalized halloysite nanotubes reinforced polypropylene composites	17
Synthesis of polyvinyl alcohol/modified starch-based biodegradable nanocomposite films reinforced with starch nanocrystals for packaging applications	17
Effective removal of Basic Red 12 dye by novel antimicrobial trimellitic anhydride isothiocyanate-cross-linked chitosan hydrogels	16
Green composites and their contribution toward sustainability: A review	16
Thermal analysis of polymer blends and double layer by DSC	15
Polythiophene/graphene/zinc tungstate nanocomposite: Synthesis, characterization, DC electrical conductivity and cigarette smoke sensing application	15
Fabrication, characterization, and optimization selection of ceramic particulate reinforced dental restorative composite materials	14
Improving functional properties of PVA/starch-based films as active and intelligent food packaging by incorporating propolis and anthocyanin	14
Synergistic effect of carbon nanotubes and nano-hydroxyapatite on mechanical properties of polyetheretherketone based hybrid nanocomposites	14
Tuning the bandgap and absorption behaviour of the newly-fabricated Ultrahigh Molecular weight Polyethylene Oxide- Polyvinyl Alcohol/ Graphene Oxide hybrid nanocomposites	13
Effect of particle size, fiber content, and surface treatment on the mechanical properties of maple-reinforced LLDPE produced by rotational molding	13
3D printing of continuous fiber reinforced composites: A review of the processing, pre- and post-processing effects on mechanical properties	13
Characterization of antibacterial nanocomposites of polyethylene terephthalate filled with nanosilver-doped carbon black	13
Flax fiber reinforced polylactic acid composites for non-structural engineering applications: Effect of molding temperature and fiber volume fraction on its mechanical properties	13
Effects of silane coupling agent modifications of hollow glass microspheres on syntactic foams with epoxy matrix	13

Novel modification of styrene butadiene rubber/acrylic rubber blends to improve mechanical, dynamic mechanical, and swelling behavior for oil sealing applications	13
Characterization and in vitro cytotoxicity evaluation of fish scale and seashell derived nano-hydroxyapatite high-density polyethylene composite	13
Effect of fibre content on the mechanical properties of hemp fibre woven fabrics/polypropylene composite laminates	12
Effect of hydrothermal ageing on the mechanical behaviour of graphene nanoplatelets reinforced basalt fibre epoxy composite pipes	12
Preparation and characterization of green polymer by copolymerization of corn oil and sulphur at molten state	12
Studies on mechanical properties, dielectric behavior and DC conductivity of neodymium oxide/poly (butyl methacrylate) nanocomposites	12
Experimental investigation of linear low density polyethylene composites based on coir for rotational molding process	11
A comprehensive overview of dual-layer composite membrane for air (O₂/N₂) separation	11
Superabsorbent polymer composites derived from polyacrylic acid: Design and synthesis, characterization, and swelling capacities	11
Development and performance analysis of wear resistant polypropylene composites filled with micro sized Linz–Donawitz sludge particulates	10
Synthesis and characterization of polypyrrole/molybdenum oxide composite for ammonia vapour sensing at room temperature	10
A comparative study of mechanical and machining performance of polymer hybrid and carbon fiber epoxy composite materials	10
Investigations on thermo-mechanical properties of organically modified polymer clay nanocomposites for packaging application	10
Preclinical assessment of chitosan–polyvinyl alcohol–graphene oxide nanocomposite scaffolds as a wound dressing	10
Experimental investigation on the mechanical properties of aluminium sandwiched sisal/kenaf/aloevera/jute/flax natural fibre-reinforced epoxy LY556/GY250 composites	10
Influence of fibre pretreatments on characteristics of green fabric materials	10
Effect of maleic anhydride grafted polylactic acid concentration on mechanical and thermal properties of thermoplasticized starch filled polylactic acid blends	10
Dielectric properties of synthesized ternary hybrid nanocomposite embedded in poly (vinyl alcohol) matrix films	10
The effect of fiber orientation on mechanical properties and machinability of GFRP composites by end milling using cutting force analysis	10
Effect of fungal degradation on technological properties of carbon nanotubes reinforced polypropylene/rice straw composites	10
A study on the mechanical properties of graphene oxide/epoxy nanocomposites	10
Effects of recovered brown alumina filler loading on mechanical, hygrothermal and thermal properties of glass fiber–reinforced epoxy polymer composite	10
Eco-friendly synthesis of biodegradable and high strength ternary blend films of PVA/starch/pectin: Mechanical, thermal and biodegradation studies	10
Influence of filler hybridization on thermomechanical properties of hemp/silver epoxy composite	9
Highly stretchable, smooth, and biodegradable hydrogel films based on chitosan as safety food packaging	9
A study on the viscoelastic behavior of chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol-graphene oxide nanocomposite films as a wound dressing	9
Tensile, compression, and flexural characteristics of acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene at low strain rates: Experimental and numerical investigation	9
Efficiency of castor oil–based polyurethane foams for oil sorption S10 and S500: Influence of porous size and statistical analysis	9
Plasticizer effect on dielectric properties of poly(methyl methacrylate)/titanium dioxide composites	9
Characterization of textile-grade carbon fiber polypropylene composites	9
Mechanical and thermal characterisations of low-density polyethylene/nanoclay composites	9
Effects of functional intercalation and surface modification on the flame retardant performance of EVA/LDHs composites	9
Effect of hydric aging on the static and vibration behavior of 3D printed bio-based flax fiber reinforced poly-lactic acid composites	8
Comprehensive review on polymer composites as electromagnetic interference shielding materials	8
Green synthesis of chitosan/nanosilver hybrid bionanocomposites with promising antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticervical cancer activity	8
Experimental investigation on the effects of glass fiber hybridization on the low-velocity impact response of filament-wound carbon-based composite pipes	8
Structure and performance of poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate-co-L-lactate) blend reinforced with rice husk and coconut shell filler	8
Assessment of drilling-induced delamination and tool wear in carbon fibre reinforced laminates	8
Nanocomposites based on biocompatible polymers and graphene oxide for antibacterial coatings	8
Synthesis and characterization of a composite organic semiconductor (curcumin-paracetamol/TiO₂)	8
Thermal behaviour of benzoxazine blends based on epoxy and cyanate ester	8
TiO₂antifouling coating based on epoxy-modified tung oil waterborne resin	8
Thermal post buckling analysis of smart SMA hybrid sandwich composite plate	8
Physicochemical properties of chitosan–magnetite nanocomposites obtained with different pH	8
Stress–strain and burst failure analysis of fiber wound composite material high-pressure vessel	8
Characterization of the dynamic mechanical properties of sisal fiber reinforced PET composites; Effect of fiber loading and fiber surface modification	8
Study on theoretical model of burst pressure of fiber reinforced arc-shaped rubber hose with good balance performance	7
Plasma surface modification technique–induced gelatin grafting on bio-originated polyurethane porous matrix: Physicochemical and in vitro study	7
Fabrication and optimization of PCL/PVP nanofibers with Lawsonia inermis for antibacterial wound dressings	7
Effects of nanobarium titanate on physical and mechanical properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) denture base nanocomposites	7

Physico-mechanical characterization and thermal property evaluation of polyester composites filled with walnut shell powder	7
Effective utilization of recycled fine aggregate powder as reinforcement particles in polyethylene composite	7
Chemical synthesis of nanocomposites via in-situ polymerization of aniline and iodoaniline using exchanged montmorillonite	7
Cure kinetics and autoclave-pressure dependence on physical and mechanical properties of woven carbon/epoxy 8552S/AS4 composite laminates	7
Study on silica-based rubber composites with epoxidized natural rubber and solution styrene butadiene rubber	7
Development and characterization of sodium alginate/poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) composite films for release behavior of ciprofloxacin hydrogen chloride monohydrate	7
Synthesis and characterization of flame-retardant-wrapped carbon nanotubes and its flame retardancy in epoxy nanocomposites	7
Mechanical properties of multiwall carbon nanotubes/unidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy hybrid nanocomposites in transverse and longitudinal fiber directions	7
The effect of dispersed filler on mechanical and physicochemical properties of polymer composites	7
Static puncture resistance characteristics with various indenter nose shape geometry perforation of shear thickening fluid impregnated polypropylene fabric for soft armour application	7
A hybrid optimization technique to control the machining performance of graphene/carbon/polymer (epoxy) nanocomposites	7
Experimental and artificial neural network approach for prediction of dynamic mechanical behavior of sisal/glass hybrid composites	7
Synthesis of a multicomponent silica aerogel-containing nanocomposite for efficient sound absorption properties	6
The effect of montmorillonite modification and the use of coupling agent on mechanical properties of polypropylene–clay nanocomposites	6
Studies on thermal and degradation kinetics of cellulose micro/nanoparticle filled polylactic acid (PLA) based nanocomposites	6
Electrochemical and thermal properties of polymer-layered silicate nanocomposites for energy storage applications	6
Modeling the rheological properties of four commercially available composite core build-up materials	6
Comparative study of the crystallization behavior and morphologies of carbon and glass fiber reinforced poly(ether ether ketone) composites	6
Improved damping and mechanical properties of carbon fibrous laminates with tailored carbon nanotube/polyurethane hybrid membranes	6
Thermal and mechanical properties of glass fibre reinforced polyphenylene ether/polystyrene/nylon-6 ternary blends	6
RETRACTED: Evaluation of intercalation and interaction in in-situ polymerized PLA-HNT bionanocomposites	6
Interaction between siloxane-hydrogel contact lenses and eye cosmetics: Aluminum as a marker of adsorbed mascara deposits	6
High-density polyethylene/asphaltene composites: Thermal, mechanical and morphological properties	6
Numerical and statistical buckling analysis of laminated composite plates with functionally graded fiber orientation angles	6
Preparation and application of poly (hydroxyl ethyl methacrylate) nanocomposite hydrogels containing iron oxide nanoparticles as wound dressing	6
Copolymerization of palm oil with sulfur using inverse vulcanization to boost the palm oil industry	6
Viscoelastic and mechanical properties of CNT-reinforced polymer-based hybrid composite materials using hygrothermal creep	5
Impact and acoustic emission performance of polyvinylidene fluoride sensor embedded in glass fiber-reinforced polymer composite structure	5
An experimental study on quasi-static indentation, low-velocity impact and damage behaviors of laminated composites at high temperatures	5
Investigation of mechanical and thermal insulating properties of wool fibres in epoxy composites	5
Charge transport mechanism in dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid doped polyaniline/carbon black composites	5
Investigation of mechanical properties of jute epoxy composite with fruit waste (Citrullus vulgaris peel) filler for automotive applications	5
Effect of drop weight impact on the torsional-loading behavior of filament wound and prepreg-wrapped composite tubes	5
Study of methylene blue dye elimination from water using polyaniline (PANI) and PANI/SiO₂ composite	5
Development of fiber-reinforced transparent composites	5
Synthesis and characterization of polyvinyl chloride/wood flour/organoclay ternary composites	5
Dynamic mechanical analysis of nylon 6 fiber-reinforced acrylonitrile butadiene rubber composites	5
Vibration-based delamination evaluation in GFRP composite beams using ANN	5
Investigation of mechanical properties and free vibration behavior of graphene/basalt nano filler banana/sisal hybrid composite	5
Microencapsulated healing agents for an elevated-temperature cured epoxy: Influence of viscosity on healing efficiency	5
Porosity characterization and respective influence on short-beam strength of advanced composite processed by resin transfer molding and compression molding	5
Ageing of laser sintered glass-filled Polyamide 12 (PA12) parts at elevated temperature and humidity	5
Structure, stability, and properties of phenolic fibers modified by phenyl molybdate	5
Quantifying dielectric and microwave absorption properties of barium titanate and strontium ferrite filled polymer composites	5
Dielectric properties of polymer/clay nanocomposites	5
Comparative study on the properties of starch-based bioplastics incorporated with palm oil and epoxidized palm oil	5
Biotribological performance of medical-grade UHMW polyethylene-based hybrid composite for joint replacement	5
DC electrical conductivity retention and acetone/acetaldehyde sensing on polythiophene/molybdenum disulphide composites	5
Effect of electrospinning parameters on production of polyvinyl alcohol/polylactic acid nanofiber using a mutual solvent	5
Poly(methyl methacrylate)/SiO₂ nanocomposites: Effects of the molecular interaction strength on thermal properties	5
Fabrication and properties of polyaniline/ramie composite fabric based on in situ polymerization	5
Impact on Poly(Vinyl chloride) of trimethoprim schiff bases as stabilizers	5
Factors affecting the solid particle erosion of environment pollutant and natural particulate filled polymer composites—A review	5
Collagen polymer and magnetic collagen nanocomposite recycled from waste to reduce polluted water toxicity	5
Preparation and properties of 4-aminobenzoic acid-modified polyvinyl chloride/titanium dioxide and PVC/TiO₂ based nanocomposites membranes	5
Development of bamboo polymer composites with improved impact resistance	5
Preparation of a novel superabsorbent hydrogel based on polyacrylic acid/shellac using gamma irradiation for adsorption removal of malachite green dye	5