OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Composites Part B-Engineering is 100. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
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	673
Experimental study on the effect of waviness defects on composite material impact dynamics	615
Highly robust, processable and multi-functional PDMS/graphene composite aerogel constructed by “soft-hard” interface engineering strategy	558
One-step green synthesis of multi-morphological carbon nanotube forests for superior microwave absorption and electrocatalysis	532
Elevating key performance of ecological high ductility cementitious composites by coral: The role of exclusive microstructure	344
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	327
Ablation-resistant (Hf,Zr)B2–SiC composite coating with alternating lamellar architecture by one-step atmospheric plasma spraying	312
Investigation of welding repair methods for thermoplastic composite joints	287
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	280
A novel bio-inspired microstructure for improved compressive performance of multidirectional CFRP laminates	256
Waveform impact on thermo-mechanical fatigue crack growth of a non-crystallizing rubber: Experimental observation and numerical simulation	246
Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) “a miracle in white”: An emerging two-dimensional material for the advanced powered electronics and energy harvesting application	242
Super-high bonding strength of polyphenylene sulfide-aluminum alloy composite structure achieved by facile molding methods	240
The pyrolysis of end-of-life wind turbine blades under different atmospheres and their effects on the recovered glass fibers	223
Tunable mechanical properties of glass fiber/epoxy composites by incorporating bioinspired montmorillonite–carbon nanotube/epoxy interface layer around the fiber	216
High-temperature multispectral stealth metastructure from the microwave-infrared compatible design	216
Superior electrocatalytic responses of InGaZnO composite electrode for viologen-based electrochromic supercapacitors	205
Liquid metal flexible multifunctional sensors with ultra-high conductivity for use as wearable sensors, joule heaters and electromagnetic shielding materials	201
Novel in-line plasma compounding of flax fibre-reinforced PA6 composites	197
Gas convection and vertical temperature gradient-regulated aligned growth of boron nitride nanotubes for efficient thermal management	190
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	184
Influence of fiber architecture variations on the mechanical behavior of carbon fiber braids subjected to quasi-static loads	184
Pressure resistance characterisation of vascular networks embedded in carbon composites for high energy physics applications	167
Revitalizing osteoporotic bone repair via multilevel ROS scavenging and osteoimmune regulating hydrogel	167
Constructing an expeditious and durable composite as an air electrode of solid oxide cells through synergistic phase transformation and phase segregation engineering	165

Trimetallic Prussian blue analogue derived FeCo/FeCoNi@NPC composites for highly efficient microwave absorption	165
Towards understanding the hole making performance and chip formation mechanism of thermoplastic carbon fibre/polyetherketoneketone composite	162
Ionic liquid-modified dielectric elastomer composite: Achieving large actuation strain and ultrahigh energy density under low electric field	162
Strengthening nanocrystalline immiscible bimetallic composite by high-entropy effect	161
A 3D voxel-based mesostructure generator for finite element modelling of tow-based discontinuous composites	155
Recent advances in 3D printing of tough hydrogels: A review	155
Formation of a novel Cu-containing bioactive glass nano-topography coating with strong bactericidal capability and bone regeneration	154
Constructing two-dimensional lamellar monometallic carbon nanocomposites by sodium chloride hard template for lightweight microwave scattering and absorption	154
Facile fabrication of ultrastrong polyethylene nanocomposite films with low filler content via flow-driven graphene re-dispersion assisted crystallization	154
Effect of the nano-filler content on the compressive strength of continuous carbon fibre/epoxy matrix composites	152
The synergistic effect between bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate and polysiloxane on the photo-aging resistance and flame retardancy of polypropylene	150
Synergistically enhanced strength and ductility of TiB/(TA15-Si) composites: A two-step HIP strategy	141
Combined loading of unreinforced and Z-pin reinforced composite pi joints: An experimental and numerical study	141
Improvement on strength and toughness for CFRPs by construction of novel “soft-rigid” interface layer	141
An ultra-lightweight and hydrophobic piezoresistive foam with super-wide strain and pressure detection range	139
Highly conductive hybrid carbon nanotube fibers: Strategies and future directions for replacing copper with next-generation conductors	139
Synthesis and characteristic of the ternary composite electrode material PTCDA/CNT@MPC and its electrochemical performance in sodium ion battery	136
Hard-magnetic phenomena enable autonomous self-healing elastomers	135
Rapid formation of ultrahigh strength vascular graft: Prolonging clotting time micro-dimension hollow vessels with interpenetrating polymer networks	134
Experimental study of post-buckled single-stringer composite specimens under fatigue loads with different load levels and load ratios	133
Promoting osseointegration of titanium by pH-responsive releasing of H2S and optimizing polarization time for macrophages	133
Strain-induced structural evolution of interphase interfaces in CuZr-based metallic-glass composite reinforced by B2 crystalline phase	131
Effect of sulphoaluminate cement on fresh and hardened properties of 3D printing foamed concrete	130
Geometrical optimization of thermoforming continuous fibers reinforced thermoplastics with Finite Element Models: A case study	128
Editorial Board	127
Coal char as an economical filler for phenolic composites	126
Mode I and Mode II fracture behavior in pultruded glass fiber-polymer – Experimental and numerical investigation	126
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	126
Dual-functional borosilicate glass (BSG) delivery implant for osteomyelitis treatment and bone regeneration	125
La-doped Sr4Fe4Co2O13-δ as a promising in-situ self-assembled composite cathode for protonic ceramic fuel cells	124
Polyphosphate enhanced biomimetic mineralization of 3D printing scaffolds for bone regeneration	124
Interfacial engineering of epoxy/silica nanocomposites by amino-rich polyethyleneimine towards simultaneously enhanced rheological and thermal-mechanical performance for electronic packaging applicati	123
Photothermally responsive smart elastomer composites based on aliphatic polycarbonate backbone for biomedical applications	123
Non-explosive spalling UHPC mediated by synergistic regulation of thermal stress and vapor pressure	123
Bio-inspired patterned adhesive single-lap joints for CFRP and titanium	122
Heat transfer modelling of carbon nanotube reinforced composites	121
Sandwich structured SiCf/Si3N4 composite with discontinuous absorption attenuating layer for temperature-insensitive and broadband microwave absorption	120
Prediction and analysis of properties of ramie fiber staple yarn reinforced unsaturated polyester composite based on fiber packing density	120
Influence of different additives on the rheology and microstructural development of MgO–SiO2 mixes	120
Graphene oxide-reinforced thin shells for high-performance, lightweight cement composites	119
An efficient machine learning-based model for predicting the stress-strain relationships of thermoplastic polymers with limited testing data	118
Type I size effect and failure behavior of woven composites under biaxial flexure	118
That’s how the preform crumples: Wrinkle creation during forming of thick binder-stabilised stacks of non-crimp fabrics	117
Electromagnetic interference shielding epoxy composites with satisfactory thermal conductivity and electrical insulation performance enabled by low-melting-point alloy layered structure	116
3D printing of architectured epoxy-based composite lattices with exceptional strength and toughness	116
High-temperature workable flexible piezoelectric energy harvester comprising thermally stable (K,Na)NbO3-based ceramic and polyimide composites	115
Double crosslinking chitosan sponge with antibacterial and hemostatic properties for accelerating wound repair	115
A one-photon excitation pathway in 0D/3D CoS2/ZnIn2S4 composite with nanoparticles on micro-flowers structure for boosted visible-light-driven photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	114
A review on recent advances in the fabrication and evaluation of superhydrophobic concrete	114
Novel approach for crack detections and rapid repairment methods in cement-based self-heating composites for smart infrastructures	113

Transforming diapers into inorganic carbonate enriched Carbon catalyst for improved trimethoprim degradation performance	113
High-temperature behavior of polyvinyl alcohol fiber-reinforced metakaolin/fly ash-based geopolymer mortar	113
Progressive conductivity modular assembled fiber reinforced polymer composites for absorption dominated ultraefficient electromagnetic interference shielding	112
Cobalt/copper coordinated organic-inorganic hybrid fibrous phosphorus-nitrogen flame retardant: Simultaneously improving fire safety, deicing and mechanical properties for thermoplastic polyurethane	111
Integrated hydrogel of fucoidan and rhCol III for bioprosthetic heart valves to promote the antithrombosis, anti-inflammatory, and anti-calcification properties	111
The high-strength and toughness Janus bionic periosteum matching bone development and growth in children	111
A hyperbranched P/N/B-containing oligomer as multifunctional flame retardant for epoxy resins	110
Short and long contact timescale Mode I tack response of uncured thermoset carbon/epoxy composite prepreg: An experimental study	109
Thermosetting polyaryletherketone (R PAEK) composites for the next-generation friction products	108
Multidisciplinary space shield origami composite: Incorporating cosmic radiation shielding, space debris impact protection, solar radiative heat shielding, and atomic oxygen erosion resistance	107
Corrigendum to “Carbon fiber reinforced composite bio-inspired auxetic honeycomb with high-curvature compliance” [Compos. Part B 307 (2025) 112900]	107
Additive manufacturing of cryogenic chemically complex alloys with sponge bone-like reticular nanoscale superstructure	107
Editorial Board	107
The effect of particle toughening layers on the material processibility and forming characteristics of carbon fibre/epoxy prepregs	107
Editorial Board	106
Direct ink writing of functionally graded bone scaffolds using ceramic foams to mimic natural bone hierarchical porosity and multiple gradients	106
Preparation of thermoplastic polyurethane sealant and its adherence properties under various environments	104
Electrically conductive nanocomposites as heating elements for thermoplastics Joule welding	104
Designing multi-aromatic ring epoxy composites to integrate high insulation and high heat resistance performances by electron-induced effect	104
Efficient analysis of composites manufacturing using multi-fidelity simulation and probabilistic machine learning	104
Parametrically-upscaled continuum damage mechanics (PUCDM) model for multiscale damage evolution in bending experiments of glass-epoxy composites	103
Fluffy sponge-reinforced electrospun conduits with biomimetic structures for peripheral nerve repair	103
Lithium-containing bioactive glasses enhanced 3D-printed PLGA scaffolds for bone regeneration in diabetes	102
Soft magnetic composites for highly deformable actuators by four-dimensional electrohydrodynamic printing	101
Cold sintered composites consisting of PEEK and metal oxides with improved electrical properties via the hybrid interfaces	100
2D organic-α-Co(OH)2 material and derived Co/C composites with bifunctions of anti-corrosion and microwave absorption	100