OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Iranian Polymer Journal 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Greener tannin–resorcinol–formaldehyde adhesive derived from Acacia mangium for the manufacture of multiply bamboo panel products	57
Evaluation of polysaccharide-based nanofibrous membranes as intra-abdominal adhesion barriers	52
Fast solvent evaporation by experimental optimization using central composite design for one-step fabrication of superhydrophobic polypropylene surface	42
Preparation and properties of polyamide microsphere/nitrile butadiene rubber composites	31
Tunable alignment and properties of Fe3O4/natural rubber nanocomposites	28
pH-responsive nanoparticles based on sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate and polyamine-modified cyclodextrins for controlled release of metformin hydrochloride	24
Fabrication of chemiresistive nanosensor using molecularly imprinted polymers for acetone detection in gaseous state	23
Grafting of poly(lactic acid) by cyclodextrin extrusion reaction and its foaming properties	21
Conductive bio-epoxy/boron nitride nanocomposites: effect of combination of nanotubes and epichlorohydrin surface-modified nanosheets	21
Abrasion resistance of cenosphere-reinforced thermoplastic composite for tribological applications	20
Polycarbonate ultrafiltration membrane modified with Mg–Al-layered double hydroxide nanoparticles for treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater	20
Carboxylated graphene oxide-reinforced polyvinyl alcohol/soy protein composite fibers: thermal and mechanical study	20
Poly(N-isopropyacrylamide-co-maleic acid )/acylated chitosan thermosensitive hydrogels: preparation and properties	20
Ionic conductivity and mechanical properties of semi-interpenetrating networks based on poly(ethylene oxide)/polyvinyl alcohol/graphene oxide: a response surface methodology study	20
Kinetics study of catalytic pyrolysis of polystyrene polymer using response surface method	20
Synthesis and characterization of bio-based epoxy thermosets using rosin-based epoxy monomer	19
Optimizing drilling parameters for unidirectional glass fiber/nanoclay-epoxy matrix composites using gray relational analysis and response surface methodology	19
Copolyamides of poly(terephthaloyl hexylenediamine) synthesis: a comparative study of mechanical and thermal properties	19
Iranian Polymer Journal 30th anniversary issue	18
Preparation and characterization of durable flame retardant cotton fabrics using phosphorylation reaction of cellulose with ammonium etidronate	18
Variation of coating thickness in blade coating process of an upper-convected Jeffery’s fluid model	16
Supercapacitor performances of titanium–polymeric nanocomposites: a review study	16
Tuning adhesion/cohesion properties of water-borne pressure-sensitive adhesives through rigid core–soft shell structured particles design: effect of amino resins cross-linkers type	15
Synthesis of poly(4-aminosalicylic acid) through enzymatic and oxidative polycondensation by H2O2 oxidant	15
Mechanisms contributing to the axial stiffness of rubberized coil spring: a finite element analysis on effective parameters	15

Novel expandable graphite/dimethyl methyl phosphonate/bio-based rigid polyurethane foam composites: flame retardancy and physicomechanical properties	15
Effect of NBR and organoclay contents on physical gelation of the uncured EVA/NBR/OMMT nanocomposites	15
A study on the synergetic effects of self/induced crystallization and nanoparticles on the mechanical properties of semi-crystalline polymer nanocomposites: experimental and analytical approaches	15
Application of ultrasonic radiation for the development of polypropylene/multi-walled carbon nanotubes nanocomposites and its effect on the PP chemical degradation	15
Agro-byproduct-based hydrophobic polyurethane films/coatings: synthesis, characterization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopic analysis	15
Isothermal crystallization kinetics of bio-based semi-aromatic high-temperature polyamide PA5T/56	14
Addition of carboxylated styrene–butadiene rubber in cellulose nanofibrils composite films: effect on film production and its performance	14
Natural environment aging of virgin and recycled poly(lactic acid): a comparative study on outdoor weathering, seawater and river water	14
Lignins of various taxonomical origins: structural features, adsorption and antioxidant properties	14
Lignin-based anti-UV functional materials: recent advances in preparation and application	13
Fabrication of a novel latex-based membrane for oily wastewater filtration: effect of degassing on the properties of membrane	13
Effective oil spill cleaned up with environmentally friendly foams filled with eucalyptus charcoal residue	13
Charge transfer interactions. Part I. Studying new systems of polymers with different partners in solution and solid state	13
Synthesis of azobenzene liquid crystal elastomers with photo-thermo synergistic response and reversible bidirectional shape memory	12
Biodegradable, biocompatible, and self-healing, injectable hydrogel based on oxidized Azadirachta indica gum and carboxymethyl chitosan through dynamic imine-linkage for biomedical application	12
Enhancing the electromagnetic induction shielding property in resole resin composites using modified graphite compounds and shielding analysis	12
Biopolymers: a comprehensive review of sustainability, environmental impact, and lifecycle analysis	12
Hybrid silica–sodium lignosulfonate nanoparticles for the controlled release of azadirachtin	12
Efficient adsorption of heavy metal ions chromium (III) by modified corn starch/GO composite aerogel	12
Immobilization of chitosan on polyether ether ketone surface modified with acrylic acid by UV-induced graft polymerization	12
Renewable resources based on tetrafunctional epoxy resin: synthesis, characterization and application in carbon fiber composites	12
Enhancing electrical conductivity of gum ghatti-grafted poly(N-isopropyl acryl amide-co-acrylic acid) using CoFe2O4 nanoparticles	12
Investigating the thickness of patterned polyethylene layers by changing the line speed and temperature in the embossing machine	12
Competitive effects of centrifugal force and electric field force on centrifugal electrospinning	11
Sustainable hybrid nanoparticle reinforced low-density polyethylene: emerging materials for engineering applications	11
Effect of transfer film morphology on the wear rate of SiC/PTFE composite	11
Films made of potato starch from industrial potato stragglers and polyethylene: physicochemical, thermal, and mechanical properties	11
Cylindrical polyester/calcium peroxide oxygen-releasing microparticles: molecular dynamics simulation and experimental analyses	11
Sulfur and nitrogen co-doped carbon quantum dots/polyurethane nanocomposite as a new fluorescent sensor for highly sensitive and selective detection of toxic mercury (II) ions	11
Anti-corrosive efficacy of indanyl methacrylate copolymers ratio on mild steel in salt water and DFT investigations	11
Polysilsesquioxane reinforced cardanol derived elastomeric thermoset: preparation, characterization and properties	11
Advanced characterization of 3D printed polyolefin elastomer-carbon black composites: cyclic mechanical behavior, thermophysical properties, and morphological analysis	10
Rubber composites based on renewable resources and their potential for application in flexible wearable antennas	10
Development and evaluation of grape and fig leaf extracts-modified polyvinyl alcohol composite packaging films	10
Discarded custard apple seed powder waste-based polymer composites: an experimental study on mechanical, acoustic, thermal and moisture properties	10
Flow characteristics of degraded polypropylene-co-ethylene kaolin composite extruded at different temperatures and extrusion cycles using single-screw extruder	10
Tensile strength and impact toughness of carbon/glass fiber hybrid composites with surface crack	10
Polyphosphazene nanotubes/carbon fibers hierarchical hybrid reinforcement for improving interfacial adhesion of polyamide 6 composites	10
Effects of processing conditions on the phase morphology and mechanical properties of highly toughened polypropylene/polybutylene terephthalate (PP/PBT) blends	10
Carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel for pH-responsive drug release of curcumin	9
All-polyethylene compositions of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) synthesized in one-step ethylene polymerization with combinations of zirconocene and iron-based catalysts	9
Biotribological properties of nano zirconium dioxide and hydroxyapatite-reinforced polyetheretherketone (HA/ZrO2/PEEK) biocomposites	9
Graphene nanoplatelets/organic wood dust hybrid composites: physical, mechanical and thermal characterization	9
Surface modification of membrane bioreactor by hybrid halloysite nanotubes for industrial wastewater treatment containing heavy metals	9
Direct measurement of microfibril structures in polyacrylonitrile fibers during carbon fiber manufacturing process	9
Cellulose nanocrystals effect to improve mechanical properties of epoxy-based glass fiber-reinforced composites	9
Effects of date seed and graphite fillers on the mechanical and thermal properties of vinyl ester matrix composites	9
Effects of NR/SBR ratio on mechanical properties and artificial mechanical performance of anti-vibration bushings	9
Design parameters of a Kagome lattice structure constructed by fused deposition modeling: a response surface methodology study	9
Maghnite: an innovative inorganic reinforcement used in the synthesis of polystyrene nanocomposites with optimized thermal and mechanical properties	9

Polypropylene/pecan nutshell/ammonium polyphosphate biocomposites: a flame-retardant behavior	9
Anticandidal action of polyurethane foam: a new modifier with functionalized isothiouronium group	9
Study on polymerization conditions in homo- and copolymer syntheses of norbornene/1-hexene with nickel-based late-transition metal catalyst	9
Polyimide synthesis and characterizations: DFT-assisted computational studies on structural units	8
β-Cyclodextrin mediated efficient removal of rose Bengal using chitosan/sodium alginate/graphene oxide nanocomposite: a comparative study	8
Modification of compressive characteristics in 3D printed polyolefin elastomers/polypropylene blend structures through polypropylene content and infill density adjustment	8
Core–shell carbon nanotubes/cobalt copper hydroxide hybrid/silicone rubber composite: flame retardancy and antistatic properties	8
Carbon black/ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber as polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell gaskets: mechanical and chemical assessment	8
Modified nanoparticle geothermal silica in rubber composites: mechanical properties and vulcanization kinetics	8
A novel polycaprolactone/rice husk ash/hydroxyapatite biopolymer composite for bone implant: physico-mechanical and biodegradable analysis	8
A facile and green pre-dispersion method for the preparation of epoxide-functionalized natural rubber/silica nanocomposites with improved mechanical properties	8
Microencapsulation of Thymus fontanesii extracts in pectin/casein: characterization, release behavior and storage stability	8
Preparation of rare-earth LDHs stabilizers and their effects on the thermal stability of poly(vinyl chloride)	8
Transesterification of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) and poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) blends: variations in some processing parameters	8
Fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer thermal degradation with its effect on copolymer physical and structural properties	8
Polysaccharide-based blend films as a promising material for food packaging applications: physicochemical properties	8
Cassava starch films: effect of polyvinyl alcohol on films’ water diffusion, permeation and sorption behavior and mechanical properties	8
Improvements in compatibility and properties of biocomposites modified through nanosilica attachment	8
Experimental and multi-scale modeling research on the dynamic tensile properties of open-hole CFRP laminates subjected to strain rates of low to medium	8
Dendritic polyurea microcapsule: a slow release nitrogenous fertilizer	8
Flame-retardant epoxy resin: synergistic effect between aluminum diethylphosphinate and piperazine pyrophosphate	7
Improvement of hydrophilicity of Natural Rubber Latex/Potato-Starch blend by grafting with hydrophilic monomers	7
Synthesis of Hydroxyl Terminated Fatty Ester Amide (DFEAm) from Dehydrated Castor Oil (DCO) and its Utilization in Various Polyurethane Coating Applications	7
Thermal stability of flexible polyurethane foams obtained from reactive phosphorus-containing polyols dispersed in polyethylene glycol	7
Chitosan/sodium alginate hybrid membranes modified by zeolitic imidazolate framework-90 for pervaporative dehydration of butanol	7
Statistical analysis of radiation crosslinking process parameters on the mechanical properties of poly(vinyl chloride) using the Taguchi method	7
Poly(L-lactic acid)/poly(ethylene oxide) electrospun scaffold containing dexamethasone-loaded TiO2–alendronate mesoporous nanoparticles utilized for bone tissue engineering application	7
Biocomposites derived from esterified rice starch reinforced with microcellulose fiber	7
Calix[4]arene phosphonato derivative as a novel and capable processing aid agent for improving dynamic, mechanical, and thermal behavior of tire tread rubber compounds	7
Ramie natural fibre-reinforced biodegradable composites: mechanical, absorption and thermal behaviour study	7
Synthesis and applications of a new type of 1,4-diaminophenyltetraglycidyl amine	7
Functionalized lignin magnetic composites and their absorption capability for methylene blue and methyl orange in aqueous solution	7
Reactive extrusion foaming of poly(lactic acid): tailoring foam properties through controlling in-process chemical reactions	7
Poly(lactic acid)/vinyl acetate ethylene blends: effect of crosslinking on their rheological, mechanical and thermal stability behavior	7
Amine-functionalized radiation-grafted nylon-6 fibers: synthesis and adsorption performance for diclofenac sodium	7
Friction and wear characteristics of anti-skid masterbatch filled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) based polymer composite using Taguchi and machine learning techniques	7
Ultra-fast setting rate of a new bioactive binder for bone repair	7
Long-chain branched copolyesters based on butylene succinate and ethylene terephthalate: synthesis, characterization, thermal and rheological properties	7
The role of oxidized polyethylene wax in processing and crystallization of isotactic polypropylene in WPC composites	7
Improved oil recovery by 3D hydrogel composite reinforced with natural bentonite nanoparticles	7
Improved thermal conductivity of immiscible polyamide 6 (PA6)/polyolefin elastomer (POE) blend by controlling selective localization of aluminum nitride (AlN)	7
Synergistic improvement of structural evolution during pre-oxidation of polyacrylonitrile fibers by adding an oxidant and microwave heat treatment	7
A comparative study of graphene oxide or chemically reduced graphene oxide filled poly(ethylene terephthalate)/poly(butylene terephthalate)/graphene nanocomposites	7
Synthesis of doxorubicin pro-drug nanoparticles based on poloxamer188 and studies on their in vivo bio-security and in vitro anti-tumor activities	7
Curing kinetics effect on thermo-mechanical properties of an epoxy resin cured by imidazolium-based ionic liquid	7
Antimicrobial and mechanical performance of epoxy/graphene-based powder coatings	7
Effect of twin-roll temperature and interface adhesion on ablative performance and char structure of ethylene propylene diene monomer-based ablative insulator	6
In-vitro drug release and stability assessment of tailored levan–chitosan biocomposite hydrogel	6
Conductivity and mechanical properties of carbon black-reinforced poly(lactic acid) (PLA/CB) composites	6
New highly efficient psyllium and sodium vinyl sulfonate-based adsorbent for Hg2+ ions	6
Thermal and mechanical enhancements in polyimide/basalt fiber composites through mineral-based nano-dust particles	6
P–O codoped g-C3N4/poly(aniline) as heterogeneous photocatalyst for PET-RAFT polymerization	6
Improving proton conductivity of poly(oxyphenylene benzimidazole) membranes with sulfonation and magnetite addition	6
Development of glass fiber/unsaturated polyester-like resins based on modified castor oil	6
Polylactide/polyvinyl acetate blends containing different molecular weights of poly(ethylene glycol)	6
Evaluation of the potential of topically applied salicylic acid-encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles to protect tomato against Fusarium wilt	6
Fabrication of microcapsule particles by electrospray and their use as latent curing agent for epoxy resin	6
Baghdadite reinforced polycaprolactone scaffold for bone tissue engineering	6
Influence of sea sand reinforcement on the static and dynamic properties of functionally graded epoxy composites	6
Copper nanoparticles incorporated membranes for comprehensive treatment of surface water: synthesis and characterization	6
Antibacterial cellulose papers loaded with different isolated active compounds for food packaging applications	6
Effect of modified zeolite on properties of poly(lactic acid)/poly(ethylene oxide) composite film for extended shelf-life of Dendrobium orchids	6
Bioactive chitosan sulfonamide hydrogels and nanohydrogels: design, synthesis and characterization	6
Poly(aniline-co-melamine)/polyurethane coating as a novel microwave absorbing material for potential stealth application	6
Resin pressure monitoring method and variation in autoclave processing of polymer composite laminates using capillary sensors	6
Epoxy-alumina functionally graded nanocomposites: gradation and morphological effect of alumina on impact strength and viscoelastic properties	6
Thermal imaging approach towards analyzing tribological response of UHMWPE-based hybrid nanocomposites	6
Polyvinyl pyrrolidone-chitosan blend membrane for pervaporation separation of trimethyl boratemethanol mixture	6
Properties of wood polymer composites based on polypropylene/olive wood flour: effects of fiber treatment and compatibilizer	6
Preparation and performance of a novel wood adhesive based on hyper-branched polyethyleneimine, urea and glyoxal	6
Use of cellulose fiber from Jipijapa (Carludovicapalmata) as fillers in corn starch-based biocomposite film	6
Potential use of natural fiber-reinforced polymer biocomposites in knee prostheses: a review on fair inclusion in amputees	6
Effects of marine environment on frictional properties of porous oil-impregnated ɑ-Al2O3/UHMWPE composites and molecular dynamics simulation	6