OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Plastics Rubber and Composites is 6. 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
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
Mechanical and thermal properties of glass/epoxy composites filled with silica aerogels	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
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
Advanced lead free, multi-constituent-based composite materials for shielding against diagnostic X-rays	7
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
Mechanical, morphology, crystallisation and melting behaviour of polypropylene composites reinforced by non-metals recycled from waste printed circuit boards	6