OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Iranian Polymer Journal 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Well-defined amphiphilic poly(ε-caprolactone)-b-poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) and thermosensitive micelles formulation	40
Tensile and flexural characteristics of an epoxy-glass composite reinforced with Cloisite 15A nanoclay	39
Nanocomposite based on poly(lauryl acrylate)-grafted Fe3O4 for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon removal from water	36
Synthesis and characterization of polyvinyl alcohol-g-polystyrene copolymers via MADIX polymerization technique	30
The role of oxidized polyethylene wax in processing and crystallization of isotactic polypropylene in WPC composites	26
A (solvent-free) approach to metal-free photo-catalysts for methylene blue degradation	21
Effect of nanoclay reinforcing filler in nitrile rubber/polyvinyl chloride blend: frequency response of dynamic viscoelasticity and vibration damping	19
Improved oil recovery by 3D hydrogel composite reinforced with natural bentonite nanoparticles	18
Improvement of hydrophilicity of Natural Rubber Latex/Potato-Starch blend by grafting with hydrophilic monomers	18
Synergistic improvement of structural evolution during pre-oxidation of polyacrylonitrile fibers by adding an oxidant and microwave heat treatment	18
Functionalized lignin magnetic composites and their absorption capability for methylene blue and methyl orange in aqueous solution	17
Development of silane/acrylate-based hybrid polymer coating through sol–gel technique for anti-corrosive application	17
Synthesis of Hydroxyl Terminated Fatty Ester Amide (DFEAm) from Dehydrated Castor Oil (DCO) and its Utilization in Various Polyurethane Coating Applications	16
Grafting of poly(lactic acid) by cyclodextrin extrusion reaction and its foaming properties	16
Structural modification and encapsulation process of palygorskite for development of flame retardant additives: study of their thermal and mechanical properties in PLA/EVA blends	16
Nano-silicon carbide/carbon black hybrid fillers for accelerating the curing of styrene-butadiene/butadiene rubber blend by improving thermal diffusivity	15
Fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer thermal degradation with its effect on copolymer physical and structural properties	15
Unveiling transformative potential: recent advances in graphene-based polymer composites	15
Thermal stability of phosphorus-based epoxy/clay composites and its effect on flame-retardation properties of leather	14
Taguchi fuzzy multi-response optimization of process parameters in compression molding of natural hybrid composite	14
Effects of different catalysts on the mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties of poly(lactic acid)/polycarbonate blend	14
Mechanical and thermal investigation of high-density polyethylene/multi-walled carbon nanotube/tungsten disulfide hybrid composites	14
Study on the structure evolution and temperature zone regulation mechanism of polyacrylonitrile fibers during pre-oxidation process	14
Ionic conductivity and mechanical properties of semi-interpenetrating networks based on poly(ethylene oxide)/polyvinyl alcohol/graphene oxide: a response surface methodology study	14
Reactive extrusion foaming of poly(lactic acid): tailoring foam properties through controlling in-process chemical reactions	14

Copolyamides of poly(terephthaloyl hexylenediamine) synthesis: a comparative study of mechanical and thermal properties	13
Halogen-free polymer composites: advancing sustainable and high-performance flexible electronics	13
Tunable alignment and properties of Fe3O4/natural rubber nanocomposites	13
Synthesis of star-shaped polyamide-6/SiO2 nanocomposites by in situ anionic polymerization through reactive extrusion	13
Fast solvent evaporation by experimental optimization using central composite design for one-step fabrication of superhydrophobic polypropylene surface	12
A comparative evaluation of mechanically reinforced and heat-resistant organic powder/polyurethane elastomer hybrid composites	12
Conductive bio-epoxy/boron nitride nanocomposites: effect of combination of nanotubes and epichlorohydrin surface-modified nanosheets	12
Triethylene tetramine-modified crosslinked acrylonitrile as Cu(II) ion adsorbent by photo-induced precipitation polymerization	12
Temperature-dependent storage modulus of polymer nanocomposites, blends and blend-based nanocomposites based on percolation and De Gennes’s self-similar carpet theories	12
Production of environmentally benign poly(hydroxybutyrate)/silver bionanocomposites reinforced with ZnO for active packaging of bread	12
Poly(N-isopropyacrylamide-co-maleic acid )/acylated chitosan thermosensitive hydrogels: preparation and properties	11
Synthesis and applications of a new type of 1,4-diaminophenyltetraglycidyl amine	11
The effect of epoxidized vegetable oil and phthalic anhydride as compatibilizers on properties of rubber seed shell/polypropylene composites	11
Acrylamide-ran-methyl methacrylate copolymers synthesized by copper(0)-catalyzed living radical polymerization	11
Preparation and characterization of mucoadhesive gels containing pentoxifylline loaded nanoparticles for vaginal delivery of genital ulcer	11
Effects of silane-modified Al2O3 and its hybrid filler on thermal stability and mechanical properties of ethylene–vinyl acetate copolymer/polyamide composites	11
Poly(lactic acid)/vinyl acetate ethylene blends: effect of crosslinking on their rheological, mechanical and thermal stability behavior	11
Polymer coated γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane-modified α-alumina non-spherical nanocomposite abrasives and their chemical mechanical polishing behavior on glass-ceramic substrate	11
Influences of basalt fiber position and addition on the mechanical and viscoelastic behaviors of steel mesh/flax/basalt fiber metal laminates	10
Modification of polyvinylidene fluoride through homogeneous reaction for preparation of hydrophilic membrane	10
A novel polycaprolactone/rice husk ash/hydroxyapatite biopolymer composite for bone implant: physico-mechanical and biodegradable analysis	10
Effect of crosslinking point structures on properties of polyurethane end-crosslinked PBT elastomers	10
Study of electrical percolation of hybrid polyester nanocomposites with carbon black and carbon nanotubes	10
Influence of solvent type on the ability and properties of the boehmite nanoparticles embedded emulsion polyvinyl chloride nanocomposite ultrafiltration membranes	10
pH-responsive nanoparticles based on sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate and polyamine-modified cyclodextrins for controlled release of metformin hydrochloride	10
Evaluation of polysaccharide-based nanofibrous membranes as intra-abdominal adhesion barriers	10
Chitosan/sodium alginate hybrid membranes modified by zeolitic imidazolate framework-90 for pervaporative dehydration of butanol	10
Preparation of rare-earth terephthalic acid stabilizer and its effect on thermal stability of polyvinyl chloride	10
Preparation and properties of polyamide microsphere/nitrile butadiene rubber composites	10
Polyimide synthesis and characterizations: DFT-assisted computational studies on structural units	9
Poly(N-vinyl imidazole)/nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dot nanocomposite hydrogel as an efficient metal ion adsorbent of aqueous systems	9
Synergistic effect of a new binary accelerator system on curing characteristics and properties of styrene–butadiene rubber vulcanizates	9
Ramie natural fibre-reinforced biodegradable composites: mechanical, absorption and thermal behaviour study	9
Kinetics study of catalytic pyrolysis of polystyrene polymer using response surface method	9
High-density polyethylene/artichoke leaf powder polymer composites: dynamic mechanical, morphological and thermal properties	9
Abrasion resistance of cenosphere-reinforced thermoplastic composite for tribological applications	9
Fabrication of chemiresistive nanosensor using molecularly imprinted polymers for acetone detection in gaseous state	8
Impacts of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on thermal decomposition kinetics of nitrocellulose-based propellant as a bio-derived polymer	8
Characterisation of Silver-coated Teflon fabric-reinforced Nafion ionic polymer metal composite with carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoparticles	8
Hybrid jute/carbon fiber composites: optimum post-curing time	8
Impact of clay modifier on structure, thermal, mechanical and transport properties in polyurethane/Maghnite nanocomposites as barrier materials	8
Synergistic effect of graphene and carbon black on the mechanical and vibration damping characteristics of styrene-butadiene rubber	8
Thermal stability of flexible polyurethane foams obtained from reactive phosphorus-containing polyols dispersed in polyethylene glycol	8
Flame-retardant epoxy resin: synergistic effect between aluminum diethylphosphinate and piperazine pyrophosphate	8
Optimizing drilling parameters for unidirectional glass fiber/nanoclay-epoxy matrix composites using gray relational analysis and response surface methodology	8
Dynamic mechanical and thermal analysis of 3D-printed ABS/POE blends for tunable mechanical properties	8
Improved thermal conductivity of immiscible polyamide 6 (PA6)/polyolefin elastomer (POE) blend by controlling selective localization of aluminum nitride (AlN)	8
Performance of high-density polyethylene–starch–linen fiber biocomposite	8
Static and dynamic mechanical properties of nanosilica and multiwalled carbon nanotube reinforced acrylonitrile butadiene styrene composites: theoretical mechanism of nanofiller reinforcement	8
Permeability and mechanical properties of nanoclay/epoxy liner used in type IV liquid oxygen vessel: experimental and numerical study	8

Polycarbonate ultrafiltration membrane modified with Mg–Al-layered double hydroxide nanoparticles for treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater	7
Grafted barley husk/poly (vinyl alcohol)/starch composite films: effect of fatty acid chain length and grafted barley husk loading	7
Microencapsulation of citral with Arabic gum and sodium alginate for the control of Fusarium pseudocircinatum in bananas	7
Thermal programming of triple-shape-memory epoxy with flexible segments and Diels–Alder networks	7
Greener tannin–resorcinol–formaldehyde adhesive derived from Acacia mangium for the manufacture of multiply bamboo panel products	7
Investigation of mechanical and water absorption characterization of chitosan and rice bran reinforced biochar-based composites	7
Synthesis and characterization of bio-based epoxy thermosets using rosin-based epoxy monomer	7
Facile synthesis of nickel-based supported halloysite nanotube catalysts and their role in photocatalytic degradation of liquid epoxidized natural rubber	7
A polymer resin matrix modified by coconut filler and its effect on structural behavior of glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites	7
Ultrafiltration mixed matrix nanocomposite membranes fabricated using functionalized MWCNT/nanoclay/polyvinylidene fluoride for BSA separation	7
Manganese dioxide nanoparticle coated graphene oxide hybrid nanofiller: its effect on structural, thermal, and dielectric properties of polyaniline ternary nanocomposites	7
Carboxylated graphene oxide-reinforced polyvinyl alcohol/soy protein composite fibers: thermal and mechanical study	7
Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) treated jute/manila hemp epoxy-based hybrid composites for enhanced structural performance	7
Effect of NBR and organoclay contents on physical gelation of the uncured EVA/NBR/OMMT nanocomposites	7
TiO2 nanoparticles incorporated high-performance polyphenyl sulfone mixed matrix membranes for ultrafiltration of domestic greywater	7
A feasibility study on production and optimization of PVDF/PU polyblend nanofiber layers using expert design analysis	7
The pore size effect on the degradation, tensile properties and cell viability of polycaprolactone/starch scaffold: experimental study	7
Synergy in tribological properties of polyamide 6 containing aramid pulp and irradiated polytetrafluoroethylene hybrid additives	7
Characterization of polypropylene–polyolefin elastomer blends for FDM additive manufacturing	7
Synthesis of doxorubicin pro-drug nanoparticles based on poloxamer188 and studies on their in vivo bio-security and in vitro anti-tumor activities	6
Iranian Polymer Journal 30th anniversary issue	6
Copper nanoparticles incorporated membranes for comprehensive treatment of surface water: synthesis and characterization	6
Baghdadite reinforced polycaprolactone scaffold for bone tissue engineering	6
Effect of pristine halloysite nanotubes on dynamic mechanical and thermal behavior of reinforced epoxy nanocomposites	6
Mechanisms contributing to the axial stiffness of rubberized coil spring: a finite element analysis on effective parameters	6
Agro-byproduct-based hydrophobic polyurethane films/coatings: synthesis, characterization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopic analysis	6
Various factors affecting the fatigue performance of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites: a systematic review	6
Magnetic molecular imprinted polymers for in vitro controlled release and solid-phase extraction of dextromethorphan: synthesize, characterization, and application	6
Synthesis of poly(4-aminosalicylic acid) through enzymatic and oxidative polycondensation by H2O2 oxidant	6
Effect of antioxidant-treated copper powder on friction properties of polytetrafluoroethylene	6
Controlled drug release from the polycaprolactone-gelatin blend membranes for cancer therapy and microbial strains growth inhibition	6
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	6
Poly(L-lactic acid)/poly(ethylene oxide) electrospun scaffold containing dexamethasone-loaded TiO2–alendronate mesoporous nanoparticles utilized for bone tissue engineering application	6
Selective methanol sensors based on polyaniline/V2O5 nanocomposites	6
Internally functionalized MnO2 nanotubes in modification of thin-film nanocomposite membranes for water and wastewater treatment	6
A comparative study of graphene oxide or chemically reduced graphene oxide filled poly(ethylene terephthalate)/poly(butylene terephthalate)/graphene nanocomposites	6
Use of cellulose fiber from Jipijapa (Carludovicapalmata) as fillers in corn starch-based biocomposite film	6
A new superabsorbent based on the poly(itaconic acid)/poly(sodium allyl sulfonate) polymer network for application in concrete as an internal curing agent	6
Methacrylate-functionalized POSS influence on cross-linking and mechanical properties of styrene-butadiene rubber	6
Unraveling the synthesis, characterization, and optical behaviors of thin films: a comprehensive study	6
Poly(lactic acid)/polyurethane blend electrospun fibers: structural, thermal, mechanical and surface properties	6
Properties of wood polymer composites based on polypropylene/olive wood flour: effects of fiber treatment and compatibilizer	6
Antibacterial cellulose papers loaded with different isolated active compounds for food packaging applications	6
Supercapacitor performances of titanium–polymeric nanocomposites: a review study	5
Functionalization of surgical mask polypropylene layers with application of natural substances	5
Torsional behavior of glass fiber-reinforced polymer composite: polymer matrix effect and acoustic emission signal analysis	5
Thermal imaging approach towards analyzing tribological response of UHMWPE-based hybrid nanocomposites	5
Preparation of size-controlled poly(cyclotriphosphazene-co-resveratrol) microspheres and their properties as drug delivery carriers	5
Synthesis and regulation mechanism of bio-oil–glucose phenolic resin using furfural as cross-linking agent	5
Synthesis of carboxymethylcellulose from corn straw waste: comparison between pre-treatments with sodium hydroxide and low-cost ionic liquid	5
Perspective on opportunities of bio-based processing oil to rubber industry: a short review	5
Taraxacum kok-saghyz L.E. Rodin, as a novel potential source of natural rubber in Iran: a good candidate for commercial use	5
Self-healable polymer networks from bio-based platform chemicals through Passerini and Diels–Alder reactions: a preliminary study	5
Ultra-high flux electrospun PAN/MWCNTs/SiO2 membranes for oil–water separation: development and characterization	5
Addition of carboxylated styrene–butadiene rubber in cellulose nanofibrils composite films: effect on film production and its performance	5
Current progress of self-healing polymers for medical applications in tissue engineering	5
Novel expandable graphite/dimethyl methyl phosphonate/bio-based rigid polyurethane foam composites: flame retardancy and physicomechanical properties	5
Variation of coating thickness in blade coating process of an upper-convected Jeffery’s fluid model	5
Glycolysis of decolored waste polyethylene terephthalate fabrics catalyzed by zinc oxide nanocrystals	5
Effect of hexagonal boron nitride on structural, mechanical, and tribological behavior of polyamide 6/glass fibers (5 wt%) hybrid nanocomposites	5
Anti-tumoral effect of doxorubicin-loaded poly(vinyl alcohol)/poly(vinyl acetate) microspheres in a rat model	5
Effects of tomato peel extract on morphological, chemical, thermal, and mechanical properties of poly(lactic acid)	5
Adsorption of methylene blue from aqueous solutions using carboxyl/nitro-functionalized microparticles derived from polypropylene waste	5
Photocatalytic degradation of epoxidized natural rubber latex using hydrogen peroxide and TiO2 nanocrystal	5
Improvement of flame retardancy and thermal conductivity of SBR by piperazine pyrophosphate-modified boron nitride synergistic expandable graphite	5
Plain Kevlar and a CNT-reinforced Kevlar epoxy polymer composite: Comparative study of its mechanical, low velocity and ballistic impact properties	5
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	5
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	5
New highly efficient psyllium and sodium vinyl sulfonate-based adsorbent for Hg2+ ions	5