OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Composites Part B-Engineering is 92. 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Pressure resistance characterisation of vascular networks embedded in carbon composites for high energy physics applications	434
Integration of sensing and shape-deforming capabilities for a bioinspired soft robot	330
Analytical modelling bond behaviour of polybenzoxazole (PBO) and glass Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) systems coupled with cement and gypsum matrixes: Effect of the Cohesive Material Law	308
Non-covalent interaction induces controlled reinforcement of thermoplastic elastomer composites homologously incorporated with hydrophobized cellulose nanocrystals	269
Compound nested lattices with programmable isotropy and elastic stiffness up to the theoretical limit	253
3D printing of architectured epoxy-based composite lattices with exceptional strength and toughness	234
In-situ constructing hybrid cross-linked networks in brominated butyl rubber via amphiphilic graphene oxide cross-linkers: Retaining excellent gas barrier and mechanical properties after fatigue	233
Supersonically sprayed transparent flexible multifunctional composites for self-cleaning, anti-icing, anti-fogging, and anti-bacterial applications	233
Metal organic framework-derived cobalt telluride-carbon porous structured composites for high-performance supercapacitor	228
Micro-zone and macro mechanical behavior of SiCf/Si3N4 composite modified by intra-bundle matrix	216
Rapid formation of ultrahigh strength vascular graft: Prolonging clotting time micro-dimension hollow vessels with interpenetrating polymer networks	212
PDMS-CNT composite for soft bioelectronic neuronal implants	210
Defect detection in glass fabric reinforced thermoplastics by laboratory-based X-ray scattering	199
Mode I and Mode II fracture behavior in pultruded glass fiber-polymer – Experimental and numerical investigation	197
Benchmark test for mode I fatigue-driven delamination in GFRP composite laminates: Experimental results and simulation with the inter-laminar damage model implemented in SAMCEF	190
Thin-ply thermoplastic composites: From weak to robust transverse performance through microstructural and morphological tuning	185
Mechanically and chemically robust molybdenum carbide-graphene hybrid conductors	181
Effect of hygrothermal ageing on the shear creep behaviour of eco-friendly sandwich cores	171
Intermittent carbon nanotube encapsulation of carbon fiber: A facile and efficient strategy to simultaneously strengthen and toughen interphase of composites	166
Strain rate-dependent behavior of cold-sprayed additively manufactured Al–Al	162
Evolution of 3D interconnected composites of high-entropy TiVNbMoTa alloys and Mg during liquid metal dealloying	154
Ultrahigh nitrogen-doped carbon derived from g-C3N4 assisted by citric acid for superior potassium-ion storage	152
Influence of cellulosic and non-cellulosic particle fillers on mechanical, dynamic mechanical, and thermogravimetric properties of waste cotton fibre reinforced green composites	151
Immunoregulatory silicon-deposited implant promotes osseointegration	149
Poly(l-lactic acid)/polypyrrole(ATP)/magnesium composites for controlled drug release based on a galvanic cell	145

Investigation of welding repair methods for thermoplastic composite joints	145
Pore evolution and mechanical response under locally varying density defects in ceramic matrix composites	144
Strength-ductility synergy in 3D-printed (TiB + TiC)/Ti6Al4V composites with unique dual-heterogeneous structure	143
3D bioprinting of proangiogenic constructs with induced immunomodulatory microenvironments through a dual cross-linking procedure using laponite incorporated bioink	142
Preventing partial discharge in liquid metal polymer composites under steep voltage pulses	140
Impregnation quality diagnosis in Resin Transfer Moulding by machine learning	139
Experimental investigations on the in-plane dynamic compressive behavior and upper limit of constant strain rate for 2D twill weave carbon fiber reinforced composite	139
Tailored rigid-flexible interphase of M40X composites via block copolymers: A combined method of experimental analysis and molecular dynamic simulation	139
Realization of synergistic enhancement for fracture strength and ductility by adding TiC particles in wire and arc additive manufacturing 2219 aluminium alloy	134
Ionic coordination strengthening of temperature-driven gradient hydrogel actuators with rapid responsiveness	133
Bio-inspired patterned adhesive single-lap joints for CFRP and titanium	129
Coal char as an economical filler for phenolic composites	128
Unexpected super anti-compressive styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer/polyurea nanocomposite foam with excellent solvent resistance, re-processability and shape memory performance	126
Identification of imprinted sites by fluorescence detection method based on reversible dynamic bond modified template protein	126
Heterogeneity of microstructures in a Cu–Zr based amorphous alloy composite reinforced by crystalline phases	125
Editorial Board	124
Prediction and analysis of properties of ramie fiber staple yarn reinforced unsaturated polyester composite based on fiber packing density	124
Editorial Board	124
Water-assisted extrusion and injection moulding of composites with surface-grafted cellulose nanocrystals – An upscaling study	123
Editorial Board	122
Composite Materials in Extreme Dynamic Environments (C-MEDE) JCOMPB Reference: VSI-MEDE	120
Editorial Board	117
Enhancing mechanical performance and high-temperature lubrication enabled by MoS2/WB2 nanolayered films	116
Soft robotic reinforced by carbon fiber skeleton with large deformation and enhanced blocking forces	116
Multi-hierarchical earbuds-ball-like silicon suboxide-carbon hybrids design for high-performance lithium storage	115
Geometrical optimization of thermoforming continuous fibers reinforced thermoplastics with Finite Element Models: A case study	114
Waveform impact on thermo-mechanical fatigue crack growth of a non-crystallizing rubber: Experimental observation and numerical simulation	114
Composites Part B: Engineering reports its new Impact Factor (9.078) and launches a series of Special Issues to celebrate the fifty-year of the advanced carbon fibre composites	114
Graphene oxide-reinforced thin shells for high-performance, lightweight cement composites	111
Fabrication of high-performance CoCrNi medium entropy alloy by laser powder bed fusion: The effect of grain boundary segregation	111
Fast water transport reversible CNT/PVA hybrid hydrogels with highly environmental tolerance for multifunctional sport headband	107
A bio-inspired foam-filled multi-cell structural configuration for energy absorption	106
Facile fabrication of ultrastrong polyethylene nanocomposite films with low filler content via flow-driven graphene re-dispersion assisted crystallization	106
Tensile damage evolution and mechanical behaviour of SiCf/SiC mini-composites through 4D in-situ micro-CT and data-driven modelling	106
A promising high temperature self-lubricating Cu-based superalloy with coherent cuboidal L12-γʹ phases	106
Tunable mechanical properties of glass fiber/epoxy composites by incorporating bioinspired montmorillonite–carbon nanotube/epoxy interface layer around the fiber	106
Concerns in tension-tension fatigue testing of unidirectional composites: Specimen design and test setup	106
Estimation of the thermal conductivity of cement composites using bayesian statistical approach	105
Balanced cathodic debromination and hydrogen evolution reactions endow highly selective epoxidation of styrene	104
Fire-retardant anti-microbial robust wood nanocomposite capable of fire-warning by graded-penetration impregnation	104
Electrospun biodegradable nanofibers loaded with epigallocatechin gallate for guided bone regeneration	104
Anisotropic and robust hydrogels combined osteogenic and angiogenic activity as artificial periosteum	104
3D quantum dot-lens fabricated by stereolithographic printing with in-situ UV curing for lighting and displays	104
High-yield conversion of lab waste to resources for the development of nanocomposite broadband photocatalysts embracing near-infrared plasmonic effects	103
Betavoltaic-powered electrochemical cells using TiO2 nanotube arrays incorporated with carbon nanotubes	102
Upscaling degradation of cementitious calcium (aluminate) silicate hydrate upon ultra-low temperature attack: A multiscale insight and a bottom-up enhancement route	101
Polyester-based epoxy vitrimer integrating spent coffee ground as a natural filler	101
Editorial Board	99
Constructing 3D carbon-metal hybrid conductive network in polymer for ultra-efficient electromagnetic interference shielding	99
Analytical study on the low-velocity impact penetration of the fully-clamped foam-core composite sandwich panels	99

Synthesis of conducting polymer intercalated sodium vanadate nanofiber composites as active materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries and NH3 gas sensors at room temperature	99
Simultaneously enhanced strength and ductility of Al matrix composites through the introduction of intragranular nano-sized graphene nanoplates	98
In-situ synthesized age-hardenable high-entropy composites with superior wear resistance	97
Additively manufactured low-gradient interfacial heterostructured medium-entropy alloy multilayers with superior strength and ductility synergy	96
Fabric steering technology for variable stiffness panels: Manufacture and mechanical testing	96
Silk-inspired architectured filament with enhanced stiffness and toughness for Fused deposition modelling (FDM)	95
Insight into annealing-induced hardening and softening behaviors in a laser powder-bed fusion printed in-situ composite eutectic high-entropy alloy	94
Interlaminar fracture of structural fibre/epoxy composites integrating damage sensing and healing	94
Killing three birds with one stone: Tumor-membrane-decorated Prussian blue nanovaccines for synergistic management of skin tumors, radiation dermatitis and wounds	94
Analysis of bond behaviour of textile-reinforced cement (TRC) applied to masonry using distributed fibre optic sensors and acoustic emission	93
Flexible eco-friendly multilayer film heaters	93
Prediction of the Seebeck coefficient of thermoelectric unidirectional fibre-reinforced composites	92
Bi-directional drilling of CFRPs: From principle to delamination suppression	92
Enhanced osteogenesis and inflammation suppression in 3D printed n-HA/PA66 composite scaffolds with PTH(1-34)-loaded nPDA coatings	92
Characterization of hybrid biocomposite Poly-Butyl-Succinate/Carbon fibers/Flax fibers	92
Pyrolyzed biomass from corn ethanol industry coproduct and their polypropylene-based composites: Effect of heat treatment temperature on performance of the biocomposites	92
Additive manufacturing 3D customizable low-cost superwetting polyacrylate-based hierarchically micro-nanoporous lattice anode for energy-saving large-current-density water splitting application	92