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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
That’s how the preform crumples: Wrinkle creation during forming of thick binder-stabilised stacks of non-crimp fabrics	538
Pressure resistance characterisation of vascular networks embedded in carbon composites for high energy physics applications	416
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	415
Induced conducting energy-levels in a boron nitride nano-framework for asymmetric supercapacitors in high charge-mobility ionic electrolytes	394
Synthesis and characteristic of the ternary composite electrode material PTCDA/CNT@MPC and its electrochemical performance in sodium ion battery	303
Editorial Board	281
The high-strength and toughness Janus bionic periosteum matching bone development and growth in children	257
Dual-functional borosilicate glass (BSG) delivery implant for osteomyelitis treatment and bone regeneration	252
Coal char as an economical filler for phenolic composites	249
Constructing two-dimensional lamellar monometallic carbon nanocomposites by sodium chloride hard template for lightweight microwave scattering and absorption	247
Prediction and analysis of properties of ramie fiber staple yarn reinforced unsaturated polyester composite based on fiber packing density	230
Influence of fiber architecture variations on the mechanical behavior of carbon fiber braids subjected to quasi-static loads	221
A 3D voxel-based mesostructure generator for finite element modelling of tow-based discontinuous composites	216
Elevating key performance of ecological high ductility cementitious composites by coral: The role of exclusive microstructure	197
Liquid metal flexible multifunctional sensors with ultra-high conductivity for use as wearable sensors, joule heaters and electromagnetic shielding materials	188
Heat transfer modelling of carbon nanotube reinforced composites	187
Cobalt/copper coordinated organic-inorganic hybrid fibrous phosphorus-nitrogen flame retardant: Simultaneously improving fire safety, deicing and mechanical properties for thermoplastic polyurethane	187
Rapid formation of ultrahigh strength vascular graft: Prolonging clotting time micro-dimension hollow vessels with interpenetrating polymer networks	185
Highly robust, processable and multi-functional PDMS/graphene composite aerogel constructed by “soft-hard” interface engineering strategy	185
Experimental study on the effect of waviness defects on composite material impact dynamics	181
Revitalizing osteoporotic bone repair via multilevel ROS scavenging and osteoimmune regulating hydrogel	180
Ablation-resistant (Hf,Zr)B2–SiC composite coating with alternating lamellar architecture by one-step atmospheric plasma spraying	179
Hard-magnetic phenomena enable autonomous self-healing elastomers	174
Geometrical optimization of thermoforming continuous fibers reinforced thermoplastics with Finite Element Models: A case study	173
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	169

Facile fabrication of ultrastrong polyethylene nanocomposite films with low filler content via flow-driven graphene re-dispersion assisted crystallization	166
A novel bio-inspired microstructure for improved compressive performance of multidirectional CFRP laminates	160
Combined loading of unreinforced and Z-pin reinforced composite pi joints: An experimental and numerical study	158
Formation of a novel Cu-containing bioactive glass nano-topography coating with strong bactericidal capability and bone regeneration	155
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	153
High-temperature multispectral stealth metastructure from the microwave-infrared compatible design	151
Towards understanding the hole making performance and chip formation mechanism of thermoplastic carbon fibre/polyetherketoneketone composite	151
Synergistically enhanced strength and ductility of TiB/(TA15-Si) composites: A two-step HIP strategy	150
An efficient machine learning-based model for predicting the stress-strain relationships of thermoplastic polymers with limited testing data	147
Tunable mechanical properties of glass fiber/epoxy composites by incorporating bioinspired montmorillonite–carbon nanotube/epoxy interface layer around the fiber	146
Strain-induced structural evolution of interphase interfaces in CuZr-based metallic-glass composite reinforced by B2 crystalline phase	145
Trimetallic Prussian blue analogue derived FeCo/FeCoNi@NPC composites for highly efficient microwave absorption	144
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
Evolution of 3D interconnected composites of high-entropy TiVNbMoTa alloys and Mg during liquid metal dealloying	141
3D printing of architectured epoxy-based composite lattices with exceptional strength and toughness	141
Comparative study of the thermoresistive behavior of carbon nanotube-based nanocomposites and multiscale hybrid composites	138
A review on recent advances in the fabrication and evaluation of superhydrophobic concrete	136
An ultra-lightweight and hydrophobic piezoresistive foam with super-wide strain and pressure detection range	135
Influence of different additives on the rheology and microstructural development of MgO–SiO2 mixes	135
High density polyethylene composites containing alumina-toughened zirconia particles: Mechanical and tribological behavior	133
Type I size effect and failure behavior of woven composites under biaxial flexure	132
Transforming diapers into inorganic carbonate enriched Carbon catalyst for improved trimethoprim degradation performance	131
Waveform impact on thermo-mechanical fatigue crack growth of a non-crystallizing rubber: Experimental observation and numerical simulation	129
Mode I and Mode II fracture behavior in pultruded glass fiber-polymer – Experimental and numerical investigation	129
Polyphosphate enhanced biomimetic mineralization of 3D printing scaffolds for bone regeneration	128
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	128
Recent advances in 3D printing of tough hydrogels: A review	127
High-temperature workable flexible piezoelectric energy harvester comprising thermally stable (K,Na)NbO3-based ceramic and polyimide composites	126
La-doped Sr4Fe4Co2O13-δ as a promising in-situ self-assembled composite cathode for protonic ceramic fuel cells	126
Double crosslinking chitosan sponge with antibacterial and hemostatic properties for accelerating wound repair	125
Promoting osseointegration of titanium by pH-responsive releasing of H2S and optimizing polarization time for macrophages	124
Electromagnetic interference shielding epoxy composites with satisfactory thermal conductivity and electrical insulation performance enabled by low-melting-point alloy layered structure	124
Investigation of welding repair methods for thermoplastic composite joints	123
Phosphorus containing group and lignin toward intrinsically flame retardant cellulose nanofibril-based film with enhanced mechanical properties	122
Bio-inspired patterned adhesive single-lap joints for CFRP and titanium	121
Surface functionalization of Ti3C2Tx and its application in aqueous polymer nanocomposites for reinforcing corrosion protection	120
Rational construction of CeO2–ZrO2@MoS2 hybrid nanoflowers for enhanced sonophotocatalytic degradation of naproxen: Mechanisms and degradation pathways	119
One-step green synthesis of multi-morphological carbon nanotube forests for superior microwave absorption and electrocatalysis	119
Effect of sulphoaluminate cement on fresh and hardened properties of 3D printing foamed concrete	118
Novel approach for crack detections and rapid repairment methods in cement-based self-heating composites for smart infrastructures	118
Interfacial engineering of epoxy/silica nanocomposites by amino-rich polyethyleneimine towards simultaneously enhanced rheological and thermal-mechanical performance for electronic packaging applicati	118
The pyrolysis of end-of-life wind turbine blades under different atmospheres and their effects on the recovered glass fibers	116
Graphene oxide-reinforced thin shells for high-performance, lightweight cement composites	116
Novel AIE luminescent tetraphenylethene-doped poly (lactic acid) composites for fused deposition modeling and their application in fluorescent analysis of 3D printed products	116
High-temperature behavior of polyvinyl alcohol fiber-reinforced metakaolin/fly ash-based geopolymer mortar	114
Experimental study of post-buckled single-stringer composite specimens under fatigue loads with different load levels and load ratios	114
Manufacturing poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/high density polyethylene blend-based nanocomposites with enhanced burning anti-dripping and physical properties — Effects of carbon nanofillers a	113
Strengthening nanocrystalline immiscible bimetallic composite by high-entropy effect	113
Improvement on strength and toughness for CFRPs by construction of novel “soft-rigid” interface layer	112
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	112

A hyperbranched P/N/B-containing oligomer as multifunctional flame retardant for epoxy resins	112
Supersonically sprayed transparent flexible multifunctional composites for self-cleaning, anti-icing, anti-fogging, and anti-bacterial applications	112
Enhancing strength-ductility synergy and mechanisms of Al-based composites by size-tunable in-situ TiB2 particles with specific spatial distribution	112
Photothermally responsive smart elastomer composites based on aliphatic polycarbonate backbone for biomedical applications	110
A parametric study on static behavior and load sharing of multi-bolt hybrid bonded/bolted composite joints	110
Effect of the nano-filler content on the compressive strength of continuous carbon fibre/epoxy matrix composites	109
Progressive conductivity modular assembled fiber reinforced polymer composites for absorption dominated ultraefficient electromagnetic interference shielding	108
Super-high bonding strength of polyphenylene sulfide-aluminum alloy composite structure achieved by facile molding methods	108
Simultaneous enhancement of strength and ductility in AlCu alloy via trans-granular graphene nano-shells	108
Preparation and characterization of branch-like heteroatoms-doped Ni@C nanofibers for high-performance microwave absorption with thin thickness	107
2D organic-α-Co(OH)2 material and derived Co/C composites with bifunctions of anti-corrosion and microwave absorption	106
Tensile failure strain and microstructure of unidirectional carbon fibre non-crimp fabric composites	105
Hierarchical bio-inspired design and fabrication of all-dimensional superhydrophobic ultra-lightweight high-volume fly ash cement foams using novel ultrasonic-assisted siloxane-encapsulated pickering	105
(AlCrMg)x(PO4)y/MgO composite: A new thermal protection and insulation material up to 2400 °C	105
Functional AlF3 modification over 5 V spinel LiCoMnO4 cathode for Li-ion batteries	105
Microwave assisted black phosphorus-based core-shell composites with synergistic antibacterial and osteogenic ability for bone tissue repair	104
Mechanical properties and damage analysis of S-glass: A reactive molecular dynamics study	104
Short and long contact timescale Mode I tack response of uncured thermoset carbon/epoxy composite prepreg: An experimental study	103
Cold sintered composites consisting of PEEK and metal oxides with improved electrical properties via the hybrid interfaces	103
Biomimetic construction of highly durable nacre-like MoS2 bio-nanocomposite coatings on polyacrylonitrile textile for intumescent flame retardation and sustainable solar-thermal-electricity conversion	102
Effects of natural aging on precipitation behavior and hardening ability of peak artificially aged SiCp/Al-Mg-Si composites	102
Experimental and numerical investigation of the intra-ply shear behaviour of unidirectional prepreg forming through picture-frame test	101
Synergistic reinforcement effect of Fe and in-situ synthesized MgAlB4 whiskers in Al matrix composites	100
An analytical friction model for fibre tow slippage in Tailored Fibre Placement preforms based on pull-out experiments	100
Numerical fatigue assessment of a cross-ply carbon fiber laminate using a probabilistic framework	100