OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Plastics Rubber and Composites is 2. 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 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Influence of ion beam and silver nanoparticles on dielectric properties of flexible PVA/PANI polymer composite films	58
Mechanically toughened EMI shielding natural rubber composite in microwave frequency bands	21
Cultural heritage protection via hybrid nanocomposite coating	21
Improving ablation properties of ceramifiable vitreous silica fabric reinforced boron phenolic resin composites via an incorporation of MoSi₂	18
A novel study of hybrid brake pad composites: new formulation, tribological behaviour and characterisation of microstructure	17
Effect of eggshell and intumescent flame retardant on the thermal and mechanical properties of plasticised PLA	16
Sodium carbonate treatment of fibres to improve mechanical and water absorption characteristics of short bamboo natural fibres reinforced polyester composite	16
Plasma modification of heparinised CNT/PU nanocomposite and measuring of mechanical, calcification and platelet adhesion properties for application in heart valve	13
Mechanical and thermal properties of glass/epoxy composites filled with silica aerogels	12
Influence of alkaline treatment on sisal fibre applied as reinforcement agent in composites of corn starch and cellulose acetate matrices	12
Chemical treatment of curaua fibres and its effect on the mechanical performance of fibre/polyester composites	12
Physical and mechanical properties of bamboo/flax fibre reinforced epoxy composite water absorption behaviour and high-temperature conditions	11
Nanocomposite of p-type conductive polymer/iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) metal–organic frameworks: synthesis, characterisation and pseudocapacitance performance	11
X-band radar-absorbing structures based on MWCNTs/NiZn ferrite nanocomposites	11
Facile fabrication of NiAl-LDH and its application in TPU nanocomposites targets for reducing fire hazards	11
Hyperbranched polyester modified graphene oxide on anti-corrosion performance of epoxy composite coatings for electric power system	11
Influence of nanostructured VO-acetylacetonate coordination system with 2-(pyridin-4-ylmethylene) hydrazine-1-carbothioamide in pseudocapacitance performance of p-type conductive polymer composite fil	11
Tensile performance of additively manufactured short carbon fibre-PLA composites: neural networking and GA for prediction and optimisation	10
Enabling reprocessability of ENR-based vulcanisates by thermochemically exchangeable ester crosslinks	10
The effect of graphene oxide on the mechanical, thermal characteristics and flame retardancy of polyurethane	10
Decomposition mechanism of boron phenolic resin composites under temperature gradient	9
Modified carbon black, CB/MnO₂ and CB/MnO₂/PPy nanocomposites synthesised by microwave-assisted method for energy storage devices with high electrochemical performances	9
Thermal and viscoelastic behaviour of graphene nanoplatelets/flax fibre/epoxy composites	8
Preparation of efficiently intumescent-flame-retarded polypropylene composite: synergistic effect of novel phosphorus-containing polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane	8
Fused filament fabrication of copolyesters by understanding the balance of inter- and intra-layer welding	8

Study on morphology, mechanical, thermal and viscoelastic properties of PA6/TPU/CNT nanocomposites	8
The effect of different compatibilisers on the morphology and rheological properties of PP/PET polymer blends	8
Fabrication of polyamide 6 nanocomposites reinforced by the exfoliated graphene	8
Advanced lead free, multi-constituent-based composite materials for shielding against diagnostic X-rays	7
Long-term creep behaviour of E-glass/epoxy composite: time-temperature superposition principle	7
Scarf patch repair of honeycomb sandwich composites and its simulation optimisation	7
Polylactic acid nanocomposites for biomedical applications: effects of calcium phosphate, and magnesium phosphate nanoparticles concentration	7
Surface modified iron oxide (Fe₃O₄) nanosheets reinforced PVDF nanocomposites: influence on morphology, thermal and magnetic properties	7
Synthesis and characterisation of polyaniline/polyvinyl alcohol composites as supercapacitor electrode materials	7
Study on water absorption and mechanical properties of CNF–Ti reinforced epoxy resin composites	7
Mechanical and viscoelastic properties of SiO₂/epoxy nanocomposites post-cured at different temperatures	7
Thermo-oxidative stress relaxation in carbon-filled SBR	7
Development of functionalised foam for electrostatic discharge applications	7
Synthesis of Ni_0.5Zn_0.5Fe₂O₄-reinforced E-glass/epoxy nanocomposites for radar-absorbing structures	7
Spray-formed polyurea composites filled with basalt powder as inorganic waste filler	7
Preparation and characterisation of silver nanoparticles/graphene oxide hybrid nanofiller reinforced-polyaniline	7
Mechanical, morphology, crystallisation and melting behaviour of polypropylene composites reinforced by non-metals recycled from waste printed circuit boards	6
Low-velocity impact behaviours of thermoplastic composites reinforced polypropylene glass fabric with different embedded delaminations	6
The effect of polyethylene on the properties of talc-filled recycled polypropylene	6
Fabrication, characterisation and properties of polyvinyl alcohol/graphene nanocomposite for fused filament fabrication processing	6
Influence of dicumyl peroxide and Type I and II co-agents on cross-linking and physical–mechanical properties of rubber compounds based on NBR	6
Enhanced mechanical properties of poly (vinyl alcohol)/boron phosphate nanocomposites	5
Improved mechanical and water absorption properties of epoxy-bamboo long natural fibres composites by eco-friendly Na₂CO₃treatment	5
Simulating the electric field distribution in medium-voltage cables of cross-linked polyethylene/Cu nanocomposites irradiated by E-beam with reference to the XLPE market	5
High-temperature resistance and wave-transmitting quartz-fibre/polyimide composite	5
Influence of organoclay and nitroxylether on the rheological, thermal and flame-retardant properties of co-continuous PP/EVA blends	5
Effect of fibre arrangements on tensile properties of 3D printed continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites	5
Double-layered radar absorbing structures of MnZn ferrite/Pani-coated MWCNT filled nanocomposites for X-band frequencies	5
Tribological and thermomechanical properties of epoxy-matrix nanocomposites containing montmorillonite nanoclay intercalated with polybutadiene-based quaternary ammonium salt	5
Research status and prospect of wear and aging on hydraulic rubber sealing materials	4
Contact resistance heating of unidirectional carbon fibre tows in a powder-epoxy towpregging line	4
The effect of the hybrid multi-layered Graphene oxide/Talc as a hydrophobic agent in epoxy coating	4
An analytical and experimental study of the nonlinear behaviour of a carbon/epoxy under a three-point bending test	4
Investigations on the mechanical properties of PLA/Flax fibre composites obtained by Fused Filament Fabrication	4
Passive cooling performance of polyacrylamide hydrogel on wooden and brick houses and effect of nanoparticle integration on its mechanical strength	4
Silica-coated metal-organic framework-β-FeOOH hybrid for improving the flame retardant and smoke suppressive properties of epoxy resin	4
Evaluation of lignin as potential green filler in an optimally designed solution grade styrene–butadiene rubber (SSBR) based tyre tread compound	4
Preparation of an enhanced nanohybrid alloy based on polylactic acid/polycarbonate/nanosilica	4
Effect of hybrid carbon black/lignin on rheological, mechanical and thermal stability properties of NR/BR composites	4
Characterisation of tape-based carbon fibre thermoplastic discontinuous composites for energy absorption	4
Preparation and characterisation of a high-strength self-healing hydrogel	4
Effects of microcrystalline cellulose surface modification on the mechanical and thermal properties of polylactic acid composite films	4
Facile synthesis of melamine phytates and its application in rigid polyurethane foam composites targets for improving fire safety	4
Microwave-absorption characteristics of polyaniline-coated multi-walled carbon nanotube composites	4
Optimising open and closed cooling time for hybrid injection moulding of polypropylene with polyamide inserts from multi jet fusion	3
Evaluation of environmental impacts in PVC sector: the case of Turkey	3
Effects of high functionality polyol on the structure and properties of rigid polyurethane foam	3
Ground tyre rubber produced via ambient, cryogenic, and waterjet milling: the influence of milling method and particle size on the properties of SBR/NR/BR compounds for agricultural tyre treads	3
Thermal and mechanical properties of carbon-based rubber nanocomposites: A review	3
Functionalisation of multiwalled carbon nanotubes with melamine phosphate and their influence on morphology, thermal stability, flame retardancy and mechanical properties of ABS	3

Studies on natural rubber nanocomposites by incorporating amine functionalised graphene oxide	3
Flame behaviour of magnesium and aluminium hydroxide-filled polymer composites used in power and telecom cables	3
Experimental analysis of sound absorption effect of specially developed elastomeric thin thermoplastic polyurethane sub-micron fibre web layers placed on rigid layer and flexible layers	3
An experimental and simulation comparison of a 3-D abrupt contraction flow using the molecular stress function constitutive model	3
Functionalised graphene oxide-bromobutyl rubber composites with segregated structure for enhanced gas barrier properties	3
Nanocomposites of high-impact polystyrene with unmodified nanosized TiO₂ and polystyrene-encapsulated MPTMS-modified nanosized TiO₂: mechanical, thermal and morphological propert	2
Effect of maleic anhydride (MA) and glycerol triacetate (GTA) compatibilisers on the properties of compression moulded pineapple leaf fibre reinforced polylactic acid green composite	2
Experimental study on resisted water pressure for connecting welds of polypropylene plastic plates in underground silos	2
Dielectric and mechanical properties of polycaprolactone/nano-barium titanate piezoelectric composites	2
Tribological properties of bismaleimide alloy blend with a novel silicon dioxide-containing benzoxazine-monomer	2
Thermal stability and rheological properties of PMMA/B₂O₃ nanocomposites synthesised by melting method	2
Flexible piezoresistive strain sensor with high sensitivity based on carbonised waste thermosetting resin	2
Shear processing maps: a new design guide for melt processors	2
Microwave-assisted preparation of graphene aerogel/polyetherketone cardo composites for electromagnetic interference shielding applications	2
Preparation, flame retardancy, and mechanical properties of flame-retardant glass fibre reinforced epoxy composites	2
Thermal degradation mechanism and thermal life of PMMA/hydroxylated MWCNT nanocomposites	2
Influence of multiwall carbon nanotubes and styrene acrylic acid on morphology and thermal properties relationship of 80/20 PA6/ABS blends	2
Chitosan-reinforced nitrile rubber – a step towards sustainable development	2
Preparation and characterisation of PCL shape-memory films via photo-crosslinking	2
Combustion and mechanical properties of natural rubber based on carboxyl modified carbon nanotubes and intumescent flame retardant	2
Influences of graphene oxide/sulphonated polyethersulphone nanoplatelets on the wettability, nanomechanical and tribological performances of polyethersulphone composites under various relative humidit	2
Assessment of hyperelastic constitutive models for chopped aramid fibre-reinforced rubber composites	2
A study on the effect of nano-ZnO on hygroscopic characteristics of PP/Wood flour composites	2
The effects of resin rate (wt-%) on different temperature performance of newly designed friction composites for automobile brake lining applications	2
Influence of mixing process on the mechanical and tribological properties of PTFE composites	2