OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Composites Part A-Applied Science and Manufacturing is 66. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	382
Multiscale structural analysis of plant fibre-reinforced thermoplastic biocomposites: Towards realistic 2D and 3D descriptors for advanced modelling	266
Elucidating microstructure evolution at multicomponent Al/metallic interfaces in friction stir processed aluminum matrix composites and its impact on mechanical properties	249
Exploring the morphology of flax fibres by X-ray microtomography and the related mechanical response by numerical modelling	161
Fabrication of functionalized boron nitride modified self-healing composite coating for corrosion and wear protection	157
Lubricious yet tough fabric composites at cryogenic temperature by sulfonated polyether-ether-ketone reinforcement	147
Eco-friendly, mechanically robust, weather-resistant and rapidly cured polyurea elastomer synthesized by vat photopolymerization 3D printing	140
Toughening adhesive joints through crack path engineering using integrated polyamide wires	138
Co-training of multiple neural networks for simultaneous optimization and training of physics-informed neural networks for composite curing	129
Mechanical and electrical conductivity of Cu-10Ti3SiC2/Cu-3GFs@Cu composites by heterogeneous laminated micro-nanostructure design	126
Scalable-manufactured and mechanical-robust superhydrophobic hierarchical material toward self-cleaning passive cooling	125
Influence of ozone functionalization of carbon nanotubes on the fracture toughness improvement of polymer nanocomposites: A multiscale study	115
Development of a novel flax soy-based polyurethane prepreg composite	107
Active tension control for one-sided double-needle single-thread stitching and its effect on the interlaminar properties of composites	105
Ultra-high mechanical property and interface enhancement of PBX energetic composites based on hydrogen bond cross-linked network	102
Research on the sound absorption performance of micro-perforated Diamond sandwich structure from coal-based solid waste by DLP light-curing 3D printing	102
Multifunctional MXene-coated cotton fabric with enhanced thermopower for smart fire protection	102
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	96
Effect of scale morphology on the mechanical response of bio-inspired fish-scale-based protective structures	93
High-performance PEEK composite materials research on 3D printing for neutron and photon radiation shielding	93
Forming-behavior characterization of cross-ply carbon fiber/PA6 laminates using the bias-extension test	93
Joule debonding of carbon reinforced polymer (CFRP) lap shear joints bonded with graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs)/epoxy nanocomposites	92
Novel processing strategy and challenges on whisker-reinforced ceramic matrix composites	91
Ultrasonic-assisted soldering of SiCp/Al metal matrix composites using Sn–Ag–Cu–Al solder at low temperatures	88
Silicon nitride-enhanced poly(p-phenylene benzobisoxazole) nanofiber film with high thermal conductivity and flame retardancy	87

Quantitative model for yielding process of particle reinforced aluminum matrix composites	87
Strontium-Modified porous attapulgite composite hydrogel scaffold with advanced angiogenic and osteogenic potential for bone defect repair	87
Facile engineering strategy to control polymer chain structure for enhanced dispersion, electrical and sensing properties of nanocomposites	86
Porous nanofibers and micro-pyramid structures array for high-performance flexible pressure sensors	86
Preparation of a water-based carboxylated Poly(phthalazione ether nitrile) sizing agent for interfacial reinforcement of CF/PPESK composites	85
Implantable graphene/PVA-coated glass fiber for real-time strain monitoring in structural batteries under electrochemical cycling and external loading	84
Characterization and quantification of high-speed impact induced temperature rise behavior in braided composites	83
Resource-efficient manufacturing process of composite materials: Fibrillation of recycled textiles and compounding with thermoplastic polymer	81
Improved performance of structural battery composites through carbon fiber electrode/current collector integration	79
Piperazine bisphosphate-modified basalt fiber/epoxy composites with enhanced flame retardancy and mechanical properties	79
Preparation of bimetallic zeolite-imidazole framework and its synergistic flame-retardant application in thermoplastic polyurethane	78
PEDOT:PSS and AgNW synergistically contributed high electromagnetic shielding performance for polyurethane-based composite coating	78
Construction of compressible dual thermally conductive boron nitride network supported by Polyurethane@Polydopamine skeleton for improved thermal management performance	77
Vibro-acoustic characterization of Functionally Graded Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube composite cylindrical panels: An experimental approach	76
Effects of fibre distributions on the transverse damage behaviour in unidirectional continuous fibre-reinforced composites	76
Improving mechanical and life cycle environmental performances of recycled CFRP automotive component by fibre architecture preservation	75
Novel micro-nano PBO composite paper with unprecedented mechanical properties and heat resistance	74
Crack growth study of wood and transparent wood-polymer composite laminates by in-situ testing in weak TR-direction	72
Rigidization capacity and folding behavior of variable stiffness composite skin for inflatable lunar habitats	72
Manufacturing of thermoplastic composite sandwich panels using induction welding under vacuum	71
Controllable construction of CNT-Interconnected liquid metal networks for thermal management	71
A novel strategy in micomechanics modeling of silica fibrous ceramics considering morphology-related sintering effects	71
Predicting tensile behavior and strength of ceramic matrix composites: A micromechanism-based model incorporating interphase and Coulomb friction	71
Screen-Printed Chitosan/Polyethylene composite dressing with synergistic Drug-Electroactivity for accelerated diabetic wound healing	70
Strengthen Aluminium–CFRP bonding with Laser-Engineered Dimensional patterned superhydrophilic surfaces	70
Effect of atomic oxygen exposure on polybenzoxazine/POSS nanocomposites for space applications	69
Flax fiber treatment by an alkali solution and poly(dopamine) coating: Effects on the fiber physico-chemistry and flax/Elium® composite interfacial properties	69
Mechanical and microstructural analysis of glass Fibre-Reinforced high density polyethylene thermoplastic waste composites manufactured by material extrusion 3D printing technology	69
An efficient finite element mesh generation methodology based on μCT images of multi-layer woven composites	69
Thermal-insulation and ablation-resistance of Ti-Si binary modified carbon/phenolic nanocomposites for high-temperature thermal protection	69
In situ damping identification of plant fiber composites using dynamic grid nanoindentation	68
Thermoelastic mechanism of matrix cracking behavior of cross-ply melt-infiltrated SiC ceramic matrix composites with varied free silicon	68
Synergistic carbon nanotube ＋ carbon-coated iron nanoparticle polymer composites: Electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties	67
Adaptive implicit–explicit method for robust and efficient failure analysis of composite materials	67
Enhanced electromechanical performance of structural supercapacitor composites with high loading of graphene nanoplatelet at the fibre/matrix interface	67
Vibroscope method for determination of cross-sectional area of glass and carbon fibres – Experiments and analyses	66
Shape memory active thermal-moisture management textiles	66
Smart Materials and Micro/Nanoarchitectonics for Water Harvesting: From Fundamental Mechanism to Advanced Application	66
A quantitative interphase model for polymer nanocomposites: Verification, validation, and consequences regarding size effects	66
A simulation strategy for fatigue modeling of delamination in composite structures under multiple loading conditions considering loading history and 66
Modeling and optimization of thermal interface materials featuring horizontally oriented fillers by flow-field driven strategy	66
3D printing of multifunctional gradient bone scaffolds with programmable component distribution and hierarchical pore structure	66