OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Composites Part A-Applied Science and Manufacturing is 65. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	375
Facile engineering strategy to control polymer chain structure for enhanced dispersion, electrical and sensing properties of nanocomposites	259
Multiscale structural analysis of plant fibre-reinforced thermoplastic biocomposites: Towards realistic 2D and 3D descriptors for advanced modelling	247
Strontium-Modified porous attapulgite composite hydrogel scaffold with advanced angiogenic and osteogenic potential for bone defect repair	157
Elucidating microstructure evolution at multicomponent Al/metallic interfaces in friction stir processed aluminum matrix composites and its impact on mechanical properties	155
Effect of atomic oxygen exposure on polybenzoxazine/POSS nanocomposites for space applications	140
Editorial Board	139
Exploring the morphology of flax fibres by X-ray microtomography and the related mechanical response by numerical modelling	138
Porous nanofibers and micro-pyramid structures array for high-performance flexible pressure sensors	126
Fabrication of functionalized boron nitride modified self-healing composite coating for corrosion and wear protection	125
Mechanical and microstructural analysis of glass Fibre-Reinforced high density polyethylene thermoplastic waste composites manufactured by material extrusion 3D printing technology	123
Lubricious yet tough fabric composites at cryogenic temperature by sulfonated polyether-ether-ketone reinforcement	115
Eco-friendly, mechanically robust, weather-resistant and rapidly cured polyurea elastomer synthesized by vat photopolymerization 3D printing	105
An efficient finite element mesh generation methodology based on μCT images of multi-layer woven composites	102
Screen-Printed Chitosan/Polyethylene composite dressing with synergistic Drug-Electroactivity for accelerated diabetic wound healing	101
Toughening adhesive joints through crack path engineering using integrated polyamide wires	99
Quantitative model for yielding process of particle reinforced aluminum matrix composites	98
Co-training of multiple neural networks for simultaneous optimization and training of physics-informed neural networks for composite curing	94
Mechanical and electrical conductivity of Cu-10Ti3SiC2/Cu-3GFs@Cu composites by heterogeneous laminated micro-nanostructure design	93
Scalable-manufactured and mechanical-robust superhydrophobic hierarchical material toward self-cleaning passive cooling	92
Influence of ozone functionalization of carbon nanotubes on the fracture toughness improvement of polymer nanocomposites: A multiscale study	91
Flax fiber treatment by an alkali solution and poly(dopamine) coating: Effects on the fiber physico-chemistry and flax/Elium® composite interfacial properties	91
Development of a novel flax soy-based polyurethane prepreg composite	90
Strengthen Aluminium–CFRP bonding with Laser-Engineered Dimensional patterned superhydrophilic surfaces	86
Multifunctional MXene-coated cotton fabric with enhanced thermopower for smart fire protection	86

Active tension control for one-sided double-needle single-thread stitching and its effect on the interlaminar properties of composites	86
Research on the sound absorption performance of micro-perforated Diamond sandwich structure from coal-based solid waste by DLP light-curing 3D printing	85
Manufacturing of thermoplastic composite sandwich panels using induction welding under vacuum	85
Ultra-high mechanical property and interface enhancement of PBX energetic composites based on hydrogen bond cross-linked network	84
Preparation of a water-based carboxylated Poly(phthalazione ether nitrile) sizing agent for interfacial reinforcement of CF/PPESK composites	82
Forming-behavior characterization of cross-ply carbon fiber/PA6 laminates using the bias-extension test	82
Rigidization capacity and folding behavior of variable stiffness composite skin for inflatable lunar habitats	82
Corrigendum to “Microstructure regulatable PbWO4 fillers reinforced B4C/HDPE composites for synergistic radiation shielding of neutron and gamma-ray” [Compos. Part A: Appl. Sci. Manuf. 197 (2025) 1090	82
PEDOT:PSS and AgNW synergistically contributed high electromagnetic shielding performance for polyurethane-based composite coating	79
A novel strategy in micomechanics modeling of silica fibrous ceramics considering morphology-related sintering effects	78
Improved performance of structural battery composites through carbon fiber electrode/current collector integration	78
Effect of scale morphology on the mechanical response of bio-inspired fish-scale-based protective structures	76
Joule debonding of carbon reinforced polymer (CFRP) lap shear joints bonded with graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs)/epoxy nanocomposites	75
Controllable construction of CNT-Interconnected liquid metal networks for thermal management	75
Resource-efficient manufacturing process of composite materials: Fibrillation of recycled textiles and compounding with thermoplastic polymer	75
High-performance PEEK composite materials research on 3D printing for neutron and photon radiation shielding	75
Novel processing strategy and challenges on whisker-reinforced ceramic matrix composites	73
Implantable graphene/PVA-coated glass fiber for real-time strain monitoring in structural batteries under electrochemical cycling and external loading	72
Ultrasonic-assisted soldering of SiCp/Al metal matrix composites using Sn–Ag–Cu–Al solder at low temperatures	72
Novel micro-nano PBO composite paper with unprecedented mechanical properties and heat resistance	71
Predicting tensile behavior and strength of ceramic matrix composites: A micromechanism-based model incorporating interphase and Coulomb friction	70
Characterization and quantification of high-speed impact induced temperature rise behavior in braided composites	69
Vibro-acoustic characterization of Functionally Graded Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube composite cylindrical panels: An experimental approach	69
Improving mechanical and life cycle environmental performances of recycled CFRP automotive component by fibre architecture preservation	69
Piperazine bisphosphate-modified basalt fiber/epoxy composites with enhanced flame retardancy and mechanical properties	68
Thermal-insulation and ablation-resistance of Ti-Si binary modified carbon/phenolic nanocomposites for high-temperature thermal protection	68
A reliability-constrained inverse design method for the macroscopic mechanical property of composites considering the uncertainty of microscopic parameters	68
Preparation of bimetallic zeolite-imidazole framework and its synergistic flame-retardant application in thermoplastic polyurethane	68
Biomass-derived carbon decorated with Ni0.5Co0.5Fe2O4 particles towards excellent microwave absorption performance	68
Crack growth study of wood and transparent wood-polymer composite laminates by in-situ testing in weak TR-direction	68
Construction of compressible dual thermally conductive boron nitride network supported by Polyurethane@Polydopamine skeleton for improved thermal management performance	68
Impregnation process of large-tow carbon-fiber woven fabric/polyamide 6 composites using solvent method	67
Thermoelastic mechanism of matrix cracking behavior of cross-ply melt-infiltrated SiC ceramic matrix composites with varied free silicon	67
Enhanced electromechanical performance of structural supercapacitor composites with high loading of graphene nanoplatelet at the fibre/matrix interface	66
Adaptive implicit–explicit method for robust and efficient failure analysis of composite materials	66
In situ damping identification of plant fiber composites using dynamic grid nanoindentation	66
Synergistic carbon nanotube ＋ carbon-coated iron nanoparticle polymer composites: Electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties	65
Vibroscope method for determination of cross-sectional area of glass and carbon fibres – Experiments and analyses	65
Smart Materials and Micro/Nanoarchitectonics for Water Harvesting: From Fundamental Mechanism to Advanced Application	65
A simulation strategy for fatigue modeling of delamination in composite structures under multiple loading conditions considering loading history and 65
Field-based partition path planning for automated fiber placement on complex surfaces via combinatorial optimization	65