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Papers

(The median citation count of Progress in Rubber Plastics and Recycling Technology 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Production of gasoline octane booster aromatics benzene, toluene and ethylbenzene from multiphase catalytic pyrolysis of mixed waste expanded polystyrene and high density polyethylene	26
Enhancing the physical properties of recycled low-density polyethylene and virgin low-density polyethylene blend using octanoate starch	18
Fungal mycelium-based biofoam composite: A review in growth, properties and application	15
Mechanical and performance properties of re-vulcanized blends of GTR/NR	13
Lignin dispersion in polybutadiene rubber (BR) with different mixing parameters	13
Development of textile printing ink using expanded polystyrene waste as a binder	13
Enhancement of the rheological, dynamic mechanical, and morphological properties of thermoplastic natural rubber based on NR/PP blends using ENR/PP-g-MA as a compatibilizer	12
Effect of cold and hot pressing in mycelium-based foams fabrication: Unraveling morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties	12
Investigation on optimal temperature conditions for single screw filament extrusion and FDM printing of PLA	11
Recycling of rigid polyurethane foams via acidolysis	11
Sustainable syngas production: Economic and circular economy benefits of PET waste gasification	11
The influence of palm oil-derived plasticizers and lubricants on the rheological and mechanical properties of styrene butadiene rubber	10
The phenolic cured butyl rubber reclamation using different de-crosslinking agents	10
Mechanical, water absorption and tribological properties of epoxy composites filled with waste eggshell and fish scale particles	10
Some problem questions in studying the properties of dynamically vulcanized polymer systems based on ethylene/1-hexene copolymer and nitrile butadiene rubber	10
Structure – property relationships of different natural rubber grades	8
Compatibility of polyvinylidene chloride with mechanical recycling of polyolefins	8
Recycling potential of 3D printed support waste as eco-friendly polymeric composites	8
Acidic hydrolysis of recycled polyethylene terephthalate plastic for the production of its monomer terephthalic acid	8
Effect of styrene content on structure and properties of vulcanizates from natural rubber grafted with polystyrene	7
Innovative approaches to thermochemical devulcanization of carbon black-filled SBR	7
Processing methods and vulcanization influence on the electrical and mechanical behavior of isoprene rubber/MWCNT composites	6
Influence of multiple recycling on the mechanical, rheological and thermal properties of styrene maleic anhydride	6
Empirical study and machine learning prediction of tensile strength in 3D printed eco-friendly polylactic acid	6
Influence of modulus of elasticity and Mooney viscosity on the homogeneity of rubber products	6

Non-linear mechanical behaviour of thermoplastic elastomeric materials and its vulcanizate under tension/tension fatigue deformation by fourier transform rheological studies	6
Zn[B ₃ O ₄ (OH) ₃ ] composites fabrication base	6
Influence of recycling on different polyesters and their MMT nanocomposites: Effects on morphology, mechanical properties, and rheological behaviour	5
The effect of 1,3-(bis citraconimidomethyl)Benzene on the reversion of cured ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) rubber using semi-efficient vulcanisation (SEV) system and a nano zinc oxide as an	5
Random forest and Shapley additive explanation for compressive strength prediction of NaOH-pretreated crumb rubber concrete	5
Hybrid polyacrylamide/polyethylenimine with cellulose and nano-hydroxyapatite for Pb ²⁺ removal: Adsorption isotherms and kinetics	5
Enhancement of hydrophobicity in natural rubber vulcanizates using diatomaceous earth	5
Preparation of intercalated hydrotalcite materials and its effect on thermal stability properties of polyvinyl chloride	4
Influence of microwave treatment on the tensile properties, fracture behaviour and water absorption of ground tyre rubber/epoxy composites	4
Dimensional stability of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) parts fabricated using fused deposition modelling (FDM)	4
Combined valorization of industrial and post-consumer plastic waste. An industrial symbiosis approach	4
Experimental and analytical flexural analysis of steel and GFRP reinforced reactive powder concrete beams	4
The effect of thermo-oxidative ageing on the mechanical properties of unsaturated polyester/wood composites	4
Performance of compatibilizers on polypropylene with recycled acrylonitrile butadiene rubber and sugarcane bagasse towards thermal, chemical and mechanical properties	4
Polymeric compounds based on thermoplastic elastomer styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers and siliconic rubber powder	3
Morphological and thermo-mechanical performance evaluation of rGO-modified ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene polymeric composites for artificial bio-bearing application	3
Optimization of thermal expansion and dimensional stability in calcium-borosilicate glass fiber (R-12)/epoxy laminates for aerospace applications	3
Development of green composites based on activated spent coffee grounds waste and epoxy resin	3
Effect of Cu-Al ₂ O ₃ nanoparticles on the performance of chlorinated polyethylene nanocomposites	3
Investigation of vibration, flexural, tribological and flame retardant properties on rubber crumb-reinforced polymer composites	3
Mechanical, morphological, and dimensional properties of heat-treated fused deposition modeling printed polymeric matrix of polyethylene terephthalate glycol	3
Natural weathering degradation studies of the poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3 hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV)/paddy straw powder (PSP) biocomposites	3
Contribution of geometrical infill pattern on mechanical behaviour of 3D manufactured polylactic acid specimen: Experimental and numerical analysis	3
The effect of pre-microwave irradiation on the floatation of polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polyvinylchloride using numerous traditional depressants	3
A review on sustainable energy recovery from plastic waste: Current practices, opportunities, and challenges	3
Advances in natural rubber-based biomaterials and composites for tissue engineering application	3
Melt processing behaviour and structure development in recycled PP blends with recycled PET	3
Effect of electron beam radiation on the mechanical, electrical, heat shrinkable and morphological properties of linear low-density polyethylene/polyolefin elastomer blends	3
Development of hybrid composite with natural fillers for mechanical property and machinability study	3
The hybrid approach of genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization on reduced weld line defect in plastic injection molding	3
Comparative study: High performance polymers of polyphenylene sulfide and polyethylenimine using Taguchi-Topsis optimization approaches	2
Effects of thermoplastic poly(ether-ester) elastomer and bentonite on properties of recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate)	2
A review of the recent development in self-healing rubbers and their quantification methods	2
Durability and sustainability of polyethylene terephthalate water bottles using computer aided design/computer aided engineering elements	2
Characterization and application of composite resin of natural rubber latex and polystyrene waste as a binder for water-resistant emulsion paint formulation	2
A study on the effectiveness of varying curative ratio to optimize performance of hydroxy terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) and hexamethylene diisocynate (HDI) based polyurethane elastomers	2
Enhancing the performance of waste-paper particleboard using silica and aluminum hydroxide fillers	2
Characterization of adhesive content in post-consumer poly(ethylene terephthalate) bottles and assessment of its impact on poly(ethylene terephthalate) recyclability	2
Mechanical and UV stability of HDPE composites reinforced with carbon black and zinc oxide for solar floater applications	2
Performance optimization of chitosan–beeswax coatings for oil and water resistance in wheat straw-based biodegradable tableware	2
Nanokaolin reinforced carboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber/polyurethane blend-based latex with enhanced tensile properties and chemical resistance	2
Development of a dissolved polystyrene matrix composite reinforced with coconut fibre particles	2
Preparation and properties of montmorillonite incorporated natural rubber/ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber blends	2
A critical review on fractographic studies of steel cord and bead wire used in tyre reinforcement	2
Design of experiments to compare the reprocessing effect with Fused Deposition Modeling printing parameters on mechanical properties of Polylactic Acid specimens towards circular economy	2