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 2020-10-01 to 2024-10-01.)

Article	Citations
Influence of ion beam and silver nanoparticles on dielectric properties of flexible PVA/PANI polymer composite films	94
A novel study of hybrid brake pad composites: new formulation, tribological behaviour and characterisation of microstructure	22
Mechanically toughened EMI shielding natural rubber composite in microwave frequency bands	22
Effect of eggshell and intumescent flame retardant on the thermal and mechanical properties of plasticised PLA	20
Enabling reprocessability of ENR-based vulcanisates by thermochemically exchangeable ester crosslinks	16
Thermal and viscoelastic behaviour of graphene nanoplatelets/flax fibre/epoxy composites	15
Mechanical and thermal properties of glass/epoxy composites filled with silica aerogels	15
The effect of graphene oxide on the mechanical, thermal characteristics and flame retardancy of polyurethane	14
Facile fabrication of NiAl-LDH and its application in TPU nanocomposites targets for reducing fire hazards	14
Nanocomposite of p-type conductive polymer/iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) metal–organic frameworks: synthesis, characterisation and pseudocapacitance performance	13
Preparation and characterisation of silver nanoparticles/graphene oxide hybrid nanofiller reinforced-polyaniline	13
X-band radar-absorbing structures based on MWCNTs/NiZn ferrite nanocomposites	13
Chemical treatment of curaua fibres and its effect on the mechanical performance of fibre/polyester composites	13
Physical and mechanical properties of bamboo/flax fibre reinforced epoxy composite water absorption behaviour and high-temperature conditions	12
Mechanical and viscoelastic properties of SiO₂/epoxy nanocomposites post-cured at different temperatures	12
The effect of different compatibilisers on the morphology and rheological properties of PP/PET polymer blends	11
Fused filament fabrication of copolyesters by understanding the balance of inter- and intra-layer welding	11
Thermo-oxidative stress relaxation in carbon-filled SBR	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
Synthesis and characterisation of polyaniline/polyvinyl alcohol composites as supercapacitor electrode materials	10
Study on water absorption and mechanical properties of CNF–Ti reinforced epoxy resin composites	10
Decomposition mechanism of boron phenolic resin composites under temperature gradient	10
High-temperature resistance and wave-transmitting quartz-fibre/polyimide composite	9
Spray-formed polyurea composites filled with basalt powder as inorganic waste filler	9
Preparation of efficiently intumescent-flame-retarded polypropylene composite: synergistic effect of novel phosphorus-containing polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane	8

Advanced lead free, multi-constituent-based composite materials for shielding against diagnostic X-rays	8
Low-velocity impact behaviours of thermoplastic composites reinforced polypropylene glass fabric with different embedded delaminations	8
Surface modified iron oxide (Fe₃O₄) nanosheets reinforced PVDF nanocomposites: influence on morphology, thermal and magnetic properties	8
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	8
Contact resistance heating of unidirectional carbon fibre tows in a powder-epoxy towpregging line	7
Scarf patch repair of honeycomb sandwich composites and its simulation optimisation	7
Silica-coated metal-organic framework-β-FeOOH hybrid for improving the flame retardant and smoke suppressive properties of epoxy resin	7
Mechanical, morphology, crystallisation and melting behaviour of polypropylene composites reinforced by non-metals recycled from waste printed circuit boards	7
Passive cooling performance of polyacrylamide hydrogel on wooden and brick houses and effect of nanoparticle integration on its mechanical strength	7
Improved mechanical and water absorption properties of epoxy-bamboo long natural fibres composites by eco-friendly Na₂CO₃treatment	7
Polylactic acid nanocomposites for biomedical applications: effects of calcium phosphate, and magnesium phosphate nanoparticles concentration	7
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	6
Thermal and mechanical properties of carbon-based rubber nanocomposites: A review	6
Functionalisation of multiwalled carbon nanotubes with melamine phosphate and their influence on morphology, thermal stability, flame retardancy and mechanical properties of ABS	6
Double-layered radar absorbing structures of MnZn ferrite/Pani-coated MWCNT filled nanocomposites for X-band frequencies	6
Fabrication, characterisation and properties of polyvinyl alcohol/graphene nanocomposite for fused filament fabrication processing	6
Microwave-absorption characteristics of polyaniline-coated multi-walled carbon nanotube composites	6
Research status and prospect of wear and aging on hydraulic rubber sealing materials	6
Influence of organoclay and nitroxylether on the rheological, thermal and flame-retardant properties of co-continuous PP/EVA blends	6
Effect of hybrid carbon black/lignin on rheological, mechanical and thermal stability properties of NR/BR composites	6
Functionalised graphene oxide-bromobutyl rubber composites with segregated structure for enhanced gas barrier properties	5
Enhanced mechanical properties of poly (vinyl alcohol)/boron phosphate nanocomposites	5
Investigations on the mechanical properties of PLA/Flax fibre composites obtained by Fused Filament Fabrication	5
Characterisation of tape-based carbon fibre thermoplastic discontinuous composites for energy absorption	5
Evaluation of lignin as potential green filler in an optimally designed solution grade styrene–butadiene rubber (SSBR) based tyre tread compound	5
Effect of fibre arrangements on tensile properties of 3D printed continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites	5
Chitosan-reinforced nitrile rubber – a step towards sustainable development	5
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	5
The effect of the hybrid multi-layered Graphene oxide/Talc as a hydrophobic agent in epoxy coating	4
A study on the effect of nano-ZnO on hygroscopic characteristics of PP/Wood flour composites	4
Optimising open and closed cooling time for hybrid injection moulding of polypropylene with polyamide inserts from multi jet fusion	4
Dielectric and mechanical properties of polycaprolactone/nano-barium titanate piezoelectric composites	4
Evaluation of environmental impacts in PVC sector: the case of Turkey	4
Microwave-assisted preparation of graphene aerogel/polyetherketone cardo composites for electromagnetic interference shielding applications	4
An analytical and experimental study of the nonlinear behaviour of a carbon/epoxy under a three-point bending test	4
Facile synthesis of melamine phytates and its application in rigid polyurethane foam composites targets for improving fire safety	4
Studies on natural rubber nanocomposites by incorporating amine functionalised graphene oxide	4
Nanocomposites of high-impact polystyrene with unmodified nanosized TiO₂ and polystyrene-encapsulated MPTMS-modified nanosized TiO₂: mechanical, thermal and morphological propert	3
Flame behaviour of magnesium and aluminium hydroxide-filled polymer composites used in power and telecom cables	3
Microwave absorption analysis of graphene-based hybrid nanocomposites: experimental, numerical and component level testing studies	3
Influence of mixing process on the mechanical and tribological properties of PTFE composites	3
Interfacial interactions in rubber-based composites	3
The effects of resin rate (wt-%) on different temperature performance of newly designed friction composites for automobile brake lining applications	3
Effects of high functionality polyol on the structure and properties of rigid polyurethane foam	3
Buckling of laminated composite plate with various shapes of holes under uniform/nonuniform mechanical and thermal loading	3
Ablation and thermal insulation properties of silicone rubber-polyarylacetylene-carbonwoven laminates for solid rocket motor	3
Preparation and interfacial properties of functionalised graphene oxide modified carbon fibre/epoxy resin matrix composites	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

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
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
Lifetime prediction under dead-load long-term creep test and models analysis of wood-plastic composites for building materials	2
Properties improvement of acrylic resin for denture application: effect of single and hybrid types of fillers with different weight loadings	2
Influence of multiwall carbon nanotubes and styrene acrylic acid on morphology and thermal properties relationship of 80/20 PA6/ABS blends	2
Determination of carbon nanotubes penetration level into epoxy-woven glass fibre composite laminates manufactured with vacuum infusion process via electrical conductivity measurement	2
Covalent functionalisation by cycloaddition reaction of pristine graphene based on Diels–Alder chemistry and its reinforcement for polyamide 66 fibres	2
In situfunctionalisation of organomineral hybrid resins for tough basalt fibre reinforced plastics	2
Thermal degradation mechanism and thermal life of PMMA/hydroxylated MWCNT nanocomposites	2