OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Composites Part B-Engineering is 95. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Recent advancements of plant-based natural fiber–reinforced composites and their applications	443
A critical review on the fused deposition modeling of thermoplastic polymer composites	420
30 Years of functionally graded materials: An overview of manufacturing methods, Applications and Future Challenges	419
New development of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)	417
Large deformation and energy absorption of additively manufactured auxetic materials and structures: A review	376
Advanced honeycomb designs for improving mechanical properties: A review	313
Recent advances of interphases in carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites: A review	289
A review of three-dimensional graphene-based aerogels: Synthesis, structure and application for microwave absorption	253
Past, present and future prospective of global carbon fibre composite developments and applications	250
A review on recycling and reuse methods for carbon fiber/glass fiber composites waste from wind turbine blades	234
Fabrication of hierarchically porous structured PDMS composites and their application as a flexible capacitive pressure sensor	233
Biomass derived porous carbon (BPC) and their composites as lightweight and efficient microwave absorption materials	223
Advanced sandwich structures for thermal protection systems in hypersonic vehicles: A review	223
A review on magneto-mechanical characterizations of magnetorheological elastomers	217
MXene as emerging nanofillers for high-performance polymer composites: A review	212
A review of artificial neural networks in the constitutive modeling of composite materials	203
Research advances in composition, structure and mechanisms of microwave absorbing materials	203
Morphology-control synthesis of polyaniline decorative porous carbon with remarkable electromagnetic wave absorption capabilities	200
3D printing of PLA/n-HA composite scaffolds with customized mechanical properties and biological functions for bone tissue engineering	197
A highly fire-safe and smoke-suppressive single-component epoxy resin with switchable curing temperature and rapid curing rate	192
A hyperbranched P/N/B-containing oligomer as multifunctional flame retardant for epoxy resins	190
Direct ink writing (DIW) of structural and functional ceramics: Recent achievements and future challenges	185
3D printing for polymer/particle-based processing: A review	181
Metal-organic polymer coordination materials derived Co/N-doped porous carbon composites for frequency-selective microwave absorption	180
Polyphosphazenes-based flame retardants: A review	178

Recent advances in biomedical engineering of nano-hydroxyapatite including dentistry, cancer treatment and bone repair	171
Interface formation and bonding control in high-volume-fraction (TiC+TiB2)/Al composites and their roles in enhancing properties	164
Creating MXene/reduced graphene oxide hybrid towards highly fire safe thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites	162
Highly sensitive, robust and anisotropic MXene aerogels for efficient broadband microwave absorption	155
Additive manufacturing of polymeric composites from material processing to structural design	155
Micro-porous MXene/Aramid nanofibers hybrid aerogel with reversible compression and efficient EMI shielding performance	154
Manufacturing, characteristics and applications of auxetic foams: A state-of-the-art review	152
3D flower-like Co-based oxide composites with excellent wideband electromagnetic microwave absorption	151
Bending and shear improvements in 3D-printed core sandwich composites through modification of resin uptake in the skin/core interphase region	145
Evaluation, fabrication and dynamic performance regulation of green EMI-shielding materials with low reflectivity: A review	145
Bamboo-based composites: A review on fundamentals and processes of bamboo bonding	145
Material extrusion additive manufacturing of continuous fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites: A review and outlook	143
Flexible strain sensor based on CNT/TPU composite nanofiber yarn for smart sports bandage	143
Flame retardant effect of boron compounds in polymeric materials	142
Recent advances in carbon-based nanomaterials for flame retardant polymers and composites	140
Enhancing strength-ductility synergy and mechanisms of Al-based composites by size-tunable in-situ TiB2 particles with specific spatial distribution	139
Constructing flower-like core@shell MoSe2-based nanocomposites as a novel and high-efficient microwave absorber	139
In-plane energy absorption characteristics of a modified re-entrant auxetic structure fabricated via 3D printing	139
Utilization of fibers in ultra-high performance concrete: A review	135
A self-healing polyurethane-based composite coating with high strength and anti-corrosion properties for metal protection	133
Fresh and anisotropic-mechanical properties of 3D printable ultra-high ductile concrete with crumb rubber	130
3D printed continuous fiber reinforced composite lightweight structures: A review and outlook	129
High-temperature behavior of polyvinyl alcohol fiber-reinforced metakaolin/fly ash-based geopolymer mortar	128
Processing, thermal conductivity and flame retardant properties of silicone rubber filled with different geometries of thermally conductive fillers: A comparative study	126
Plastic shrinkage cracking in 3D printed concrete	126
Nano-Fe3O4/bamboo bundles/phenolic resin oriented recombination ternary composite with enhanced multiple functions	126
4D printed origami metamaterials with tunable compression twist behavior and stress-strain curves	124
On the structural parameters of honeycomb-core sandwich panels against low-velocity impact	124
A review of dental composites: Challenges, chemistry aspects, filler influences, and future insights	124
Use of recycled fibers in concrete composites: A systematic comprehensive review	123
A critical review of the drilling of CFRP composites: Burr formation, characterisation and challenges	120
New perspectives: In-situ tissue engineering for bone repair scaffold	119
Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of in-situ Ti6Al4V–TiB composites manufactured by selective laser melting	118
Intelligent lubricating materials: A review	117
Flame-retardant strategy and mechanism of fiber reinforced polymeric composite: A review	117
High performance epoxy resin composites modified with multifunctional thiophene/phosphaphenanthrene-based flame retardant: Excellent flame retardance, strong mechanical property and high transparency	116
Nanocomposite hydrogels as multifunctional systems for biomedical applications: Current state and perspectives	116
Inspiration from Nature's body armours – A review of biological and bioinspired composites	116
Hybridized bimetallic phosphides of Ni–Mo, Co–Mo, and Co–Ni in a single ultrathin-3D-nanosheets for efficient HER and OER in alkaline media	116
Lightweight and recoverable ANF/rGO/PI composite aerogels for broad and high-performance microwave absorption	115
Dental resin composites: A review on materials to product realizations	114
Balancing the toughness and strength in polypropylene composites	114
Recent progress and multifunctional applications of 3D printed graphene nanocomposites	112
Low-temperature carbonized carbon nanotube/cellulose aerogel for efficient microwave absorption	111
Composite materials based on recycled polyethylene terephthalate and their properties – A comprehensive review	110
Electro-induced shape memory effect of 4D printed auxetic composite using PLA/TPU/CNT filament embedded synergistically with continuous carbon fiber: A theoretical & experimental analysis	107
Comprehensive study of recycling of thermosetting polymer composites – Driving force, challenges and methods	107
A novel gradient negative stiffness honeycomb for recoverable energy absorption	106
Fully biomass-based aerogels with ultrahigh mechanical modulus, enhanced flame retardancy, and great thermal insulation applications	106
A review on metal-organic hybrids as flame retardants for enhancing fire safety of polymer composites	106

Fabrication of bimetallic metal-organic frameworks derived Fe3O4/C decorated graphene composites as high-efficiency and broadband microwave absorbers	106
A critical review on functionally graded coatings: Methods, properties, and challenges	106
Bamboo-inspired mechanically flexible and electrically conductive polydimethylsiloxane foam materials with designed hierarchical pore structures for ultra-sensitive and reliable piezoresistive pressur	105
Recent advances in 3D printing of tough hydrogels: A review	105
1D magnetic nitrogen doped carbon-based fibers derived from NiFe Prussian blue analogues embedded polyacrylonitrile via electrospinning with tunable microwave absorption	104
Constructing hierarchical structure based on LDH anchored boron-doped g-C3N4 assembled with MnO2 nanosheets towards reducing toxicants generation and fire hazard of epoxy resin	104
Non-aromatic Si, P, N-containing hyperbranched flame retardant on reducing fire hazards of epoxy resin with desirable mechanical properties and lower curing temperature	104
Advances in 3D/4D printing of mechanical metamaterials: From manufacturing to applications	103
Self-healable and recyclable polyurethane-polyaniline hydrogel toward flexible strain sensor	102
Scalable manufacturing of flexible, durable Ti3C2Tx MXene/Polyvinylidene fluoride film for multifunctional electromagnetic interference shielding and electro/photo-thermal conversion applications	102
Advanced electrospun hydrogel fibers for wound healing	101
Two-dimensional interface engineering of NiS/MoS2/Ti3C2Tx heterostructures for promoting electromagnetic wave absorption capability	101
MXene based core-shell flame retardant towards reducing fire hazards of thermoplastic polyurethane	100
Stress induced carbon fiber orientation for enhanced thermal conductivity of epoxy composites	99
Impact resistance and interlaminar shear strength enhancement of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites by introducing MWCNT-anchored carbon fiber	99
High strength, low flammability, and smoke suppression for epoxy thermoset enabled by a low-loading phosphorus-nitrogen-silicon compound	97
π - π interaction between carbon fibre and epoxy resin for interface improvement in composites	97
Adhesive, stretchable and antibacterial hydrogel with external/self-power for flexible sensitive sensor used as human motion detection	96
Fabrication of ultralight helical porous carbon fibers with CNTs-confined Ni nanoparticles for enhanced microwave absorption	96
Recent advances and challenges of metal–organic framework/graphene-based composites	95