OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Composites Part B-Engineering is 93. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Pressure resistance characterisation of vascular networks embedded in carbon composites for high energy physics applications	927
Editorial Board	367
Coal char as an economical filler for phenolic composites	251
Facile fabrication of ultrastrong polyethylene nanocomposite films with low filler content via flow-driven graphene re-dispersion assisted crystallization	204
Corrigendum to “The effect of laser assisted tape placement processing conditions on microstructural evolution, residual stress and interlaminar shear strength of carbon fibre/PEEK laminates” [Composi	202
Quantitative evaluation of the effect of fibers on the fracture resistance of oil well cement based on subcritical crack growth	191
Shape memory multidimensional microsphere network for thermal energy storage and intelligent sensing	190
Gas convection and vertical temperature gradient-regulated aligned growth of boron nitride nanotubes for efficient thermal management	188
Type I size effect and failure behavior of woven composites under biaxial flexure	187
Omnidirectional wireless power transfer via magnetoelectric composite transducer arrays for untethered bioelectronic systems	187
Smart nested origami-inspired detachable modular structures with tunable stiffness for multiphysics reconfiguration	185
A novel architecture of soft magnetoelectric composites for human-machine interaction	185
Dual-functional borosilicate glass (BSG) delivery implant for osteomyelitis treatment and bone regeneration	182
Transforming diapers into inorganic carbonate enriched Carbon catalyst for improved trimethoprim degradation performance	181
Understanding failure mechanisms in composite injection overmoulded components through multi-scale imaging during pull-off testing	165
An efficient machine learning-based model for predicting the stress-strain relationships of thermoplastic polymers with limited testing data	164
Experimental study on the effect of waviness defects on composite material impact dynamics	159
Shape-reconfigurable transparent wood based on solid-state plasticity of polythiourethane for smart building materials with tunable light guiding, energy saving, and fire alarm actuating functions	154
One-step green synthesis of multi-morphological carbon nanotube forests for superior microwave absorption and electrocatalysis	152
Combined loading of unreinforced and Z-pin reinforced composite pi joints: An experimental and numerical study	152
Enhanced thermal conductive and interfacial performance of M40X carbon fiber/epoxy composites with multi-dimensional liquid crystalline interphase: A combined method of experimental analysis and molec	151
Investigation of welding repair methods for thermoplastic composite joints	151
Rapid formation of ultrahigh strength vascular graft: Prolonging clotting time micro-dimension hollow vessels with interpenetrating polymer networks	151
Three-dimensional modeling of hard-magnetic soft continuum robots with composite magnetoactive elastomers under nonuniform magnetic fields	150
Experimental study of post-buckled single-stringer composite specimens under fatigue loads with different load levels and load ratios	149

Ionic liquid-modified dielectric elastomer composite: Achieving large actuation strain and ultrahigh energy density under low electric field	145
Adhesive bonding of CFRP with a 3D-printed short-fiber composite: An experimental study on the effects of geometry and adhesive system on joint performance	142
Pasternak-based modelling of fibre-matrix normal-tangential interactions to understand CFRP cutting-induced debonding behaviours	141
Influence of fiber architecture variations on the mechanical behavior of carbon fiber braids subjected to quasi-static loads	136
Asymmetric multilayer structure enabling absorption-dominant and ultrahigh-efficiency electromagnetic shielding	135
Strain-induced structural evolution of interphase interfaces in CuZr-based metallic-glass composite reinforced by B2 crystalline phase	133
Novel approach for crack detections and rapid repairment methods in cement-based self-heating composites for smart infrastructures	133
Interfacial engineering of epoxy/silica nanocomposites by amino-rich polyethyleneimine towards simultaneously enhanced rheological and thermal-mechanical performance for electronic packaging applicati	132
Microscale model for crack opening/closure behavior in C/SiC composite under in-situ multi-step cyclic-fatigue loading	130
Mode I and Mode II fracture behavior in pultruded glass fiber-polymer – Experimental and numerical investigation	128
Sustainable conversion of CO2 and CH4 greenhouse gases into mesoporous oxygen-functionalized CNT electrodes via thermocatalytic-microwave processing for high-performance supercapacitors	127
A 3D voxel-based mesostructure generator for finite element modelling of tow-based discontinuous composites	126
A novel bio-inspired microstructure for improved compressive performance of multidirectional CFRP laminates	124
Highly robust, processable and multi-functional PDMS/graphene composite aerogel constructed by “soft-hard” interface engineering strategy	124
Hard-magnetic phenomena enable autonomous self-healing elastomers	123
Strengthening nanocrystalline immiscible bimetallic composite by high-entropy effect	122
Superior interfacial properties of high modulus carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites achieved based on efficient electrochemical deposition of polydopamine layer	122
Waveform impact on thermo-mechanical fatigue crack growth of a non-crystallizing rubber: Experimental observation and numerical simulation	121
That’s how the preform crumples: Wrinkle creation during forming of thick binder-stabilised stacks of non-crimp fabrics	118
Structural optimization of ultrasonic welded thermoplastic microfluidic chips for enhanced sealing performance	118
Formation of a novel Cu-containing bioactive glass nano-topography coating with strong bactericidal capability and bone regeneration	117
Highly conductive hybrid carbon nanotube fibers: Strategies and future directions for replacing copper with next-generation conductors	117
Ablation-resistant (Hf,Zr)B2–SiC composite coating with alternating lamellar architecture by one-step atmospheric plasma spraying	115
Superior electrocatalytic responses of InGaZnO composite electrode for viologen-based electrochromic supercapacitors	114
Composite-Based Additive Manufacturing (CBAM): Mechanical characterization of high-throughput thermoplastic composites and demonstration for urban air mobility application	113
Progressive conductivity modular assembled fiber reinforced polymer composites for absorption dominated ultraefficient electromagnetic interference shielding	112
La-doped Sr4Fe4Co2O13-δ as a promising in-situ self-assembled composite cathode for protonic ceramic fuel cells	111
Constructing an expeditious and durable composite as an air electrode of solid oxide cells through synergistic phase transformation and phase segregation engineering	110
Trimetallic Prussian blue analogue derived FeCo/FeCoNi@NPC composites for highly efficient microwave absorption	110
Elevating key performance of ecological high ductility cementitious composites by coral: The role of exclusive microstructure	110
Promoting osseointegration of titanium by pH-responsive releasing of H2S and optimizing polarization time for macrophages	109
Enhanced PUCK criterion for impact damage in CFRTP laminates	109
Non-explosive spalling UHPC mediated by synergistic regulation of thermal stress and vapor pressure	109
Tunable mechanical properties of glass fiber/epoxy composites by incorporating bioinspired montmorillonite–carbon nanotube/epoxy interface layer around the fiber	108
Novel in-line plasma compounding of flax fibre-reinforced PA6 composites	106
Ferroconcrete-inspired design of a robust and efficient flame-retardant cellulose composite for fire prevention	106
Integrated hydrogel of fucoidan and rhCol III for bioprosthetic heart valves to promote the antithrombosis, anti-inflammatory, and anti-calcification properties	105
Revitalizing osteoporotic bone repair via multilevel ROS scavenging and osteoimmune regulating hydrogel	104
Stress engineering of SiCf/SiC composites: Interfacial stress adjustment and its effects on tensile behaviors of UD SiCf/SiC composites fabricated by hybrid CVI and PIP methods	104
High-temperature behavior of polyvinyl alcohol fiber-reinforced metakaolin/fly ash-based geopolymer mortar	103
Synergistically enhanced strength and ductility of TiB/(TA15-Si) composites: A two-step HIP strategy	102
A review of high-entropy alloys for next-generation solid-state advanced hydrogen storage materials	101
The pyrolysis of end-of-life wind turbine blades under different atmospheres and their effects on the recovered glass fibers	100
3D printing of architectured epoxy-based composite lattices with exceptional strength and toughness	100
Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) “a miracle in white”: An emerging two-dimensional material for the advanced powered electronics and energy harvesting application	100
Alumina Fiber@Copper Reinforced Polyurethane Foams with Synergistically Enhanced Thermal Conductivity, Flame Retardancy and Mechanical Performance	99
Sandwich structured SiCf/Si3N4 composite with discontinuous absorption attenuating layer for temperature-insensitive and broadband microwave absorption	99
The high-strength and toughness Janus bionic periosteum matching bone development and growth in children	99
An ultra-lightweight and hydrophobic piezoresistive foam with super-wide strain and pressure detection range	99
Liquid metal flexible multifunctional sensors with ultra-high conductivity for use as wearable sensors, joule heaters and electromagnetic shielding materials	99

An analytical friction model for fibre tow slippage in Tailored Fibre Placement preforms based on pull-out experiments	98
Advancing carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites with enhanced mechanical properties and liquid oxygen compatibility	98
A transferable residual fusion framework for rapid fatigue life prediction of short fiber reinforced polymer composites	98
Cobalt/copper coordinated organic-inorganic hybrid fibrous phosphorus-nitrogen flame retardant: Simultaneously improving fire safety, deicing and mechanical properties for thermoplastic polyurethane	98
Thermosetting polyaryletherketone (R PAEK) composites for the next-generation friction products	98
High-temperature multispectral stealth metastructure from the microwave-infrared compatible design	98
Editorial Board	97
Short and long contact timescale Mode I tack response of uncured thermoset carbon/epoxy composite prepreg: An experimental study	96
Editorial Board	96
Creating multilayer-structured polystyrene composites for enhanced fire safety and electromagnetic shielding	95
Diisocyanate-induced covalent cross-linking of MXene frameworks for electrically and mechanically robust EMI shielding films	95
Editorial Board	95
Interfacial charge accumulation enabling dendrites-free zinc anode by ultrathin paper for stable and high-power zinc batteries	94
Editorial Board	94
Corrigendum to “Carbon fiber reinforced composite bio-inspired auxetic honeycomb with high-curvature compliance” [Compos. Part B 307 (2025) 112900]	93
Uncertainty quantification of load–unload tensile response of continuous fiber additively manufactured composites	93
Development and fabrication of an auxetic composite with the shape memory effect for the regeneration of damaged parts	93
Designing multi-aromatic ring epoxy composites to integrate high insulation and high heat resistance performances by electron-induced effect	93
GO-PPDA modified and aligned PBO fibers for high-performance insulating core-rod composites	93
Mechanical instability tuning of a magnetorheological elastomer composite laminate	93