OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Progress in Rubber Plastics and Recycling Technology is 3. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

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	25
Fungal mycelium-based biofoam composite: A review in growth, properties and application	16
Enhancing the physical properties of recycled low-density polyethylene and virgin low-density polyethylene blend using octanoate starch	12
The influence of palm oil-derived plasticizers and lubricants on the rheological and mechanical properties of styrene butadiene rubber	11
Recycling of rigid polyurethane foams via acidolysis	11
Mechanical and performance properties of re-vulcanized blends of GTR/NR	11
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	11
Effect of cold and hot pressing in mycelium-based foams fabrication: Unraveling morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties	10
Investigation on optimal temperature conditions for single screw filament extrusion and FDM printing of PLA	10
Sustainable syngas production: Economic and circular economy benefits of PET waste gasification	10
Development of textile printing ink using expanded polystyrene waste as a binder	10
Mechanical, water absorption and tribological properties of epoxy composites filled with waste eggshell and fish scale particles	9
Some problem questions in studying the properties of dynamically vulcanized polymer systems based on ethylene/1-hexene copolymer and nitrile butadiene rubber	9
Lignin dispersion in polybutadiene rubber (BR) with different mixing parameters	9
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
The phenolic cured butyl rubber reclamation using different de-crosslinking agents	8
Influence of modulus of elasticity and Mooney viscosity on the homogeneity of rubber products	7
Innovative approaches to thermochemical devulcanization of carbon black-filled SBR	7
Structure – property relationships of different natural rubber grades	7
Effect of styrene content on structure and properties of vulcanizates from natural rubber grafted with polystyrene	7
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	7
Compatibility of polyvinylidene chloride with mechanical recycling of polyolefins	7
Processing methods and vulcanization influence on the electrical and mechanical behavior of isoprene rubber/MWCNT composites	6
Non-linear mechanical behaviour of thermoplastic elastomeric materials and its vulcanizate under tension/tension fatigue deformation by fourier transform rheological studies	6

Hybrid polyacrylamide/polyethylenimine with cellulose and nano-hydroxyapatite for Pb ²⁺ removal: Adsorption isotherms and kinetics	6
Empirical study and machine learning prediction of tensile strength in 3D printed eco-friendly polylactic acid	6
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
Enhancement of hydrophobicity in natural rubber vulcanizates using diatomaceous earth	5
Influence of recycling on different polyesters and their MMT nanocomposites: Effects on morphology, mechanical properties, and rheological behaviour	5
Dimensional stability of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) parts fabricated using fused deposition modelling (FDM)	4
Preparation of intercalated hydrotalcite materials and its effect on thermal stability properties of polyvinyl chloride	4
Mechanical, morphological, and dimensional properties of heat-treated fused deposition modeling printed polymeric matrix of polyethylene terephthalate glycol	4
Random forest and Shapley additive explanation for compressive strength prediction of NaOH-pretreated crumb rubber concrete	4
The effect of thermo-oxidative ageing on the mechanical properties of unsaturated polyester/wood composites	4
Investigation of vibration, flexural, tribological and flame retardant properties on rubber crumb-reinforced polymer composites	4
Performance of compatibilizers on polypropylene with recycled acrylonitrile butadiene rubber and sugarcane bagasse towards thermal, chemical and mechanical properties	4
Combined valorization of industrial and post-consumer plastic waste. An industrial symbiosis approach	4
Polymeric compounds based on thermoplastic elastomer styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers and siliconic rubber powder	4
Morphological and thermo-mechanical performance evaluation of rGO-modified ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene polymeric composites for artificial bio-bearing application	3
Natural weathering degradation studies of the poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3 hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV)/paddy straw powder (PSP) biocomposites	3
The effect of pre-microwave irradiation on the floatation of polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polyvinylchloride using numerous traditional depressants	3
Nanokaolin reinforced carboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber/polyurethane blend-based latex with enhanced tensile properties and chemical resistance	3
Effects of thermoplastic poly(ether-ester) elastomer and bentonite on properties of recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate)	3
Contribution of geometrical infill pattern on mechanical behaviour of 3D manufactured polylactic acid specimen: Experimental and numerical analysis	3
Development of hybrid composite with natural fillers for mechanical property and machinability study	3
A study on the effectiveness of varying curative ratio to optimize performance of hydroxy terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) and hexamethylene diisocynate (HDI) based polyurethane elastomers	3
Enhancing the performance of waste-paper particleboard using silica and aluminum hydroxide fillers	3
Effect of Cu-Al₂O₃ nanoparticles on the performance of chlorinated polyethylene nanocomposites	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
The hybrid approach of genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization on reduced weld line defect in plastic injection molding	3
Preparation and properties of montmorillonite incorporated natural rubber/ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber blends	3
Comparative study: High performance polymers of polyphenylene sulfide and polyethylenimine using Taguchi-Topsis optimization approaches	3
Characterization of adhesive content in post-consumer poly(ethylene terephthalate) bottles and assessment of its impact on poly(ethylene terephthalate) recyclability	3