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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Pressure resistance characterisation of vascular networks embedded in carbon composites for high energy physics applications	840
Geometrical optimization of thermoforming continuous fibers reinforced thermoplastics with Finite Element Models: A case study	331
Editorial Board	304
Coal char as an economical filler for phenolic composites	233
Facile fabrication of ultrastrong polyethylene nanocomposite films with low filler content via flow-driven graphene re-dispersion assisted crystallization	209
Formation of a novel Cu-containing bioactive glass nano-topography coating with strong bactericidal capability and bone regeneration	195
Superior electrocatalytic responses of InGaZnO composite electrode for viologen-based electrochromic supercapacitors	191
Combined loading of unreinforced and Z-pin reinforced composite pi joints: An experimental and numerical study	190
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	190
Quantitative evaluation of the effect of fibers on the fracture resistance of oil well cement based on subcritical crack growth	186
Shape memory multidimensional microsphere network for thermal energy storage and intelligent sensing	177
Gas convection and vertical temperature gradient-regulated aligned growth of boron nitride nanotubes for efficient thermal management	176
That’s how the preform crumples: Wrinkle creation during forming of thick binder-stabilised stacks of non-crimp fabrics	176
Type I size effect and failure behavior of woven composites under biaxial flexure	175
Revitalizing osteoporotic bone repair via multilevel ROS scavenging and osteoimmune regulating hydrogel	172
Omnidirectional wireless power transfer via magnetoelectric composite transducer arrays for untethered bioelectronic systems	169
Recent advances in 3D printing of tough hydrogels: A review	169
Sustainable conversion of CO2 and CH4 greenhouse gases into mesoporous oxygen-functionalized CNT electrodes via thermocatalytic-microwave processing for high-performance supercapacitors	168
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	167
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	161
Photothermally responsive smart elastomer composites based on aliphatic polycarbonate backbone for biomedical applications	160
Experimental study of post-buckled single-stringer composite specimens under fatigue loads with different load levels and load ratios	157
Smart nested origami-inspired detachable modular structures with tunable stiffness for multiphysics reconfiguration	148
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	146
Enhanced PUCK criterion for impact damage in CFRTP laminates	145

Superior interfacial properties of high modulus carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites achieved based on efficient electrochemical deposition of polydopamine layer	144
One-step green synthesis of multi-morphological carbon nanotube forests for superior microwave absorption and electrocatalysis	144
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	143
Novel in-line plasma compounding of flax fibre-reinforced PA6 composites	142
The pyrolysis of end-of-life wind turbine blades under different atmospheres and their effects on the recovered glass fibers	142
A novel architecture of soft magnetoelectric composites for human-machine interaction	141
Influence of fiber architecture variations on the mechanical behavior of carbon fiber braids subjected to quasi-static loads	140
Dual-functional borosilicate glass (BSG) delivery implant for osteomyelitis treatment and bone regeneration	137
Microscale model for crack opening/closure behavior in C/SiC composite under in-situ multi-step cyclic-fatigue loading	137
Promoting osseointegration of titanium by pH-responsive releasing of H2S and optimizing polarization time for macrophages	136
Experimental study on the effect of waviness defects on composite material impact dynamics	133
Transforming diapers into inorganic carbonate enriched Carbon catalyst for improved trimethoprim degradation performance	131
3D printing of architectured epoxy-based composite lattices with exceptional strength and toughness	130
Understanding failure mechanisms in composite injection overmoulded components through multi-scale imaging during pull-off testing	130
Trimetallic Prussian blue analogue derived FeCo/FeCoNi@NPC composites for highly efficient microwave absorption	130
Rapid formation of ultrahigh strength vascular graft: Prolonging clotting time micro-dimension hollow vessels with interpenetrating polymer networks	125
Hard-magnetic phenomena enable autonomous self-healing elastomers	125
Ionic liquid-modified dielectric elastomer composite: Achieving large actuation strain and ultrahigh energy density under low electric field	122
Investigation of welding repair methods for thermoplastic composite joints	120
A 3D voxel-based mesostructure generator for finite element modelling of tow-based discontinuous composites	120
Polyphosphate enhanced biomimetic mineralization of 3D printing scaffolds for bone regeneration	119
Waveform impact on thermo-mechanical fatigue crack growth of a non-crystallizing rubber: Experimental observation and numerical simulation	118
Cobalt/copper coordinated organic-inorganic hybrid fibrous phosphorus-nitrogen flame retardant: Simultaneously improving fire safety, deicing and mechanical properties for thermoplastic polyurethane	118
An efficient machine learning-based model for predicting the stress-strain relationships of thermoplastic polymers with limited testing data	118
The high-strength and toughness Janus bionic periosteum matching bone development and growth in children	117
Composite-Based Additive Manufacturing (CBAM): Mechanical characterization of high-throughput thermoplastic composites and demonstration for urban air mobility application	116
La-doped Sr4Fe4Co2O13-δ as a promising in-situ self-assembled composite cathode for protonic ceramic fuel cells	114
A novel bio-inspired microstructure for improved compressive performance of multidirectional CFRP laminates	114
Ferroconcrete-inspired design of a robust and efficient flame-retardant cellulose composite for fire prevention	113
Non-explosive spalling UHPC mediated by synergistic regulation of thermal stress and vapor pressure	112
Three-dimensional modeling of hard-magnetic soft continuum robots with composite magnetoactive elastomers under nonuniform magnetic fields	112
Integrated hydrogel of fucoidan and rhCol III for bioprosthetic heart valves to promote the antithrombosis, anti-inflammatory, and anti-calcification properties	110
High-temperature multispectral stealth metastructure from the microwave-infrared compatible design	110
Progressive conductivity modular assembled fiber reinforced polymer composites for absorption dominated ultraefficient electromagnetic interference shielding	109
Mode I and Mode II fracture behavior in pultruded glass fiber-polymer – Experimental and numerical investigation	109
Liquid metal flexible multifunctional sensors with ultra-high conductivity for use as wearable sensors, joule heaters and electromagnetic shielding materials	109
Advancing carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites with enhanced mechanical properties and liquid oxygen compatibility	109
Strengthening nanocrystalline immiscible bimetallic composite by high-entropy effect	109
Highly robust, processable and multi-functional PDMS/graphene composite aerogel constructed by “soft-hard” interface engineering strategy	108
Strain-induced structural evolution of interphase interfaces in CuZr-based metallic-glass composite reinforced by B2 crystalline phase	107
Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) “a miracle in white”: An emerging two-dimensional material for the advanced powered electronics and energy harvesting application	106
Synergistically enhanced strength and ductility of TiB/(TA15-Si) composites: A two-step HIP strategy	104
Constructing an expeditious and durable composite as an air electrode of solid oxide cells through synergistic phase transformation and phase segregation engineering	104
High-temperature behavior of polyvinyl alcohol fiber-reinforced metakaolin/fly ash-based geopolymer mortar	102
Interfacial engineering of epoxy/silica nanocomposites by amino-rich polyethyleneimine towards simultaneously enhanced rheological and thermal-mechanical performance for electronic packaging applicati	102
Elevating key performance of ecological high ductility cementitious composites by coral: The role of exclusive microstructure	102
Novel approach for crack detections and rapid repairment methods in cement-based self-heating composites for smart infrastructures	101
Highly conductive hybrid carbon nanotube fibers: Strategies and future directions for replacing copper with next-generation conductors	100
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	100
Ablation-resistant (Hf,Zr)B2–SiC composite coating with alternating lamellar architecture by one-step atmospheric plasma spraying	100

An ultra-lightweight and hydrophobic piezoresistive foam with super-wide strain and pressure detection range	100
Tunable mechanical properties of glass fiber/epoxy composites by incorporating bioinspired montmorillonite–carbon nanotube/epoxy interface layer around the fiber	100
A review of high-entropy alloys for next-generation solid-state advanced hydrogen storage materials	100
Sandwich structured SiCf/Si3N4 composite with discontinuous absorption attenuating layer for temperature-insensitive and broadband microwave absorption	99
Thermosetting polyaryletherketone (R PAEK) composites for the next-generation friction products	97
Tensile failure strain and microstructure of unidirectional carbon fibre non-crimp fabric composites	97
Microstructure control in printable porous polymer composites	97
Microstructure-property relationships in cement mortar with surface treatment of microbial induced carbonate precipitation	97
A transferable residual fusion framework for rapid fatigue life prediction of short fiber reinforced polymer composites	96
An analytical friction model for fibre tow slippage in Tailored Fibre Placement preforms based on pull-out experiments	95
Multidisciplinary space shield origami composite: Incorporating cosmic radiation shielding, space debris impact protection, solar radiative heat shielding, and atomic oxygen erosion resistance	94
Editorial Board	94
All-in-One layer-structured multi-functional conductive polypyrrole coated polyimide aerogel	93
Editorial Board	93
Short and long contact timescale Mode I tack response of uncured thermoset carbon/epoxy composite prepreg: An experimental study	93
Diisocyanate-induced covalent cross-linking of MXene frameworks for electrically and mechanically robust EMI shielding films	93
Creating multilayer-structured polystyrene composites for enhanced fire safety and electromagnetic shielding	93
Unidirectional infiltrated PI/SiO2 composite aerogels with a confined reinforcing strategy for integrated thermal and acoustic insulation	93
Convenient preparation of activated carbon modified phosphoric acid-activated geopolymer microspheres (C@PAAGMs) for the efficient adsorption of ReO4−: Implications for TcO4− elimination	93