OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Progress in Rubber Plastics and Recycling Technology is 1. 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
Production of gasoline octane booster aromatics benzene, toluene and ethylbenzene from multiphase catalytic pyrolysis of mixed waste expanded polystyrene and high density polyethylene	22
Fungal mycelium-based biofoam composite: A review in growth, properties and application	13
Temperature glass and conductivity behavior of epoxy deproteinized natural rubber in ternary blend of EDPNR/PMMA/LiCF₃SO₃	11
Enhancing the physical properties of recycled low-density polyethylene and virgin low-density polyethylene blend using octanoate starch	9
Lignin dispersion in polybutadiene rubber (BR) with different mixing parameters	8
Mechanical, water absorption and tribological properties of epoxy composites filled with waste eggshell and fish scale particles	8
The influence of palm oil-derived plasticizers and lubricants on the rheological and mechanical properties of styrene butadiene rubber	8
Recycling of rigid polyurethane foams via acidolysis	8
Mechanical and performance properties of re-vulcanized blends of GTR/NR	7
Development of textile printing ink using expanded polystyrene waste as a binder	7
The phenolic cured butyl rubber reclamation using different de-crosslinking agents	7
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	7
Sustainable syngas production: Economic and circular economy benefits of PET waste gasification	7
Acidic hydrolysis of recycled polyethylene terephthalate plastic for the production of its monomer terephthalic acid	6
Compatibility of polyvinylidene chloride with mechanical recycling of polyolefins	6
Recycling potential of 3D printed support waste as eco-friendly polymeric composites	6
Mechanochemical devulcanization of waste tire rubber in high pressure water jet pulverization	6
Some problem questions in studying the properties of dynamically vulcanized polymer systems based on ethylene/1-hexene copolymer and nitrile butadiene rubber	6
Structure – property relationships of different natural rubber grades	5
Zn[B₃O₄(OH)₃] composites fabrication based on PVC pipes scrap via comparing melt mixing and casting procedures under the effect of electron beam irradiation	5
Enhancing cellular structure, mechanical properties, thermal stability and flame retardation of EVA/NR blend nanocomposite foams by silicon dioxide-based flame retardant	5
Effect of styrene content on structure and properties of vulcanizates from natural rubber grafted with polystyrene	5
Thermal, mechanical, rheological and morphological properties of compatible poly(lactic acid)/ethylene vinyl acetate blends	5
Enhancement of hydrophobicity in natural rubber vulcanizates using diatomaceous earth	4
Influence of recycling on different polyesters and their MMT nanocomposites: Effects on morphology, mechanical properties, and rheological behaviour	4

Processing methods and vulcanization influence on the electrical and mechanical behavior of isoprene rubber/MWCNT composites	4
Dimensional stability of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) parts fabricated using fused deposition modelling (FDM)	4
Random forest and Shapley additive explanation for compressive strength prediction of NaOH-pretreated crumb rubber concrete	4
Reusing ground tire rubber powder as thermoplastic elastomers with excellent superhydrophobicity and self-cleaning performance	4
Empirical study and machine learning prediction of tensile strength in 3D printed eco-friendly polylactic acid	4
Performance of compatibilizers on polypropylene with recycled acrylonitrile butadiene rubber and sugarcane bagasse towards thermal, chemical and mechanical properties	4
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	4
Non-linear mechanical behaviour of thermoplastic elastomeric materials and its vulcanizate under tension/tension fatigue deformation by fourier transform rheological studies	4
Investigation of vibration, flexural, tribological and flame retardant properties on rubber crumb-reinforced polymer composites	3
The effect of thermo-oxidative ageing on the mechanical properties of unsaturated polyester/wood composites	3
Process optimization and removal of phenol formaldehyde resin coating using mechanical erosion process	3
Combined valorization of industrial and post-consumer plastic waste. An industrial symbiosis approach	3
Polymeric compounds based on thermoplastic elastomer styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers and siliconic rubber powder	3
Preparation of intercalated hydrotalcite materials and its effect on thermal stability properties of polyvinyl chloride	3
Mechanical, morphological, and dimensional properties of heat-treated fused deposition modeling printed polymeric matrix of polyethylene terephthalate glycol	3
The hybrid approach of genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization on reduced weld line defect in plastic injection molding	2
Recycling of crystalline silicon photovoltaic solar panel waste to modified composite products	2
Development of hybrid composite with natural fillers for mechanical property and machinability study	2
Effect of electron beam radiation on the mechanical, electrical, heat shrinkable and morphological properties of linear low-density polyethylene/polyolefin elastomer blends	2
Preparation and properties of montmorillonite incorporated natural rubber/ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber blends	2
Contribution of geometrical infill pattern on mechanical behaviour of 3D manufactured polylactic acid specimen: Experimental and numerical analysis	2
Melt processing behaviour and structure development in recycled PP blends with recycled PET	2
Reactive compatibilization of biodegradable PLA/TPU blends via hybrid nanoparticle	2
The effect of pre-microwave irradiation on the floatation of polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polyvinylchloride using numerous traditional depressants	2
Natural weathering degradation studies of the poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3 hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV)/paddy straw powder (PSP) biocomposites	2
Ground tire rubber/polyamide 6 thermoplastic elastomers produced by dry blending and compression molding	2
Morphological and thermo-mechanical performance evaluation of rGO-modified ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene polymeric composites for artificial bio-bearing application	2
Thermal aging behaviors of the waste tire rubber used in bitumen modification	2
The effect of clay organophilization on wood plastic composite (WPC) based on recycled high density polyethylene (HDPE) and coir fiber	1
Nanokaolin reinforced carboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber/polyurethane blend-based latex with enhanced tensile properties and chemical resistance	1
Effect of basalt and polypropylene fibers on crumb rubber mortar with Portland cement and calcium aluminate cement binders: Strength and artificial neural network prediction model	1
A critical review on fractographic studies of steel cord and bead wire used in tyre reinforcement	1
Mechanical properties of a hybrid waste tyre, sisal and polyester resin composite fibre board	1
Experimental assessment and compressive constitutive model of rubberized concrete confined by steel tube	1
Melt elasticity and flow properties of polypropylene impact copolymer/polyolefin elastomer blends subjected to varied capillary extrusion conditions	1
A review of the recent development in self-healing rubbers and their quantification methods	1
Characterization and application of composite resin of natural rubber latex and polystyrene waste as a binder for water-resistant emulsion paint formulation	1
Technical possibilities for recycling plastics from agribusiness	1
Enhancing the performance of waste-paper particleboard using silica and aluminum hydroxide fillers	1
Effect of Cu-Al₂O₃ nanoparticles on the performance of chlorinated polyethylene nanocomposites	1
Investigation of structural parameters of acoustic panels produced from post-industrial textile wastes containing different raw materials	1
Effects of waste rubber particles on workability, mechanical, and sound insulation properties of recycled aggregate mortar	1
Reduction of filler-filler interaction and hysteresis loss of carbon black filled rubber compound by using modified carbon Black	1
Polyvinyl chloride applications along with methods for managing its end-of-life items: A review	1
Durability and sustainability of polyethylene terephthalate water bottles using computer aided design/computer aided engineering elements	1
Design of experiments to compare the reprocessing effect with Fused Deposition Modeling printing parameters on mechanical properties of Polylactic Acid specimens towards circular economy	1
Effects of thermoplastic poly(ether-ester) elastomer and bentonite on properties of recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate)	1
Comparative study: High performance polymers of polyphenylene sulfide and polyethylenimine using Taguchi-Topsis optimization approaches	1
Mechanical and UV stability of HDPE composites reinforced with carbon black and zinc oxide for solar floater applications	1
A study on the effectiveness of varying curative ratio to optimize performance of hydroxy terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) and hexamethylene diisocynate (HDI) based polyurethane elastomers	1

Fused deposition modelling of flexible kenaf fiber/thermoplastic polyurethane composites	1
Study on the flame retardancy of thermoplastic elastomers composites applied for cable sheath	1
Performance assessment of aluminum chips in reduced-scale friction for developing copper-free elastomer-modified friction composites	1
Catalytic pyrolysis of recycled HDPE, LDPE, and PP	1
Characterization of adhesive content in post-consumer poly(ethylene terephthalate) bottles and assessment of its impact on poly(ethylene terephthalate) recyclability	1