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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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

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	16
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
Mechanical, water absorption and tribological properties of epoxy composites filled with waste eggshell and fish scale particles	12
Development of textile printing ink using expanded polystyrene waste as a binder	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
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	10
Lignin dispersion in polybutadiene rubber (BR) with different mixing parameters	10
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
Some problem questions in studying the properties of dynamically vulcanized polymer systems based on ethylene/1-hexene copolymer and nitrile butadiene rubber	10
Recycling potential of 3D printed support waste as eco-friendly polymeric composites	9
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
Effect of styrene content on structure and properties of vulcanizates from natural rubber grafted with polystyrene	7
Structure – property relationships of different natural rubber grades	7
Zn[B ₃ O ₄ (OH) ₃ ] composites fabrication base	7
Compatibility of polyvinylidene chloride with mechanical recycling of polyolefins	7
Influence of multiple recycling on the mechanical, rheological and thermal properties of styrene maleic anhydride	7
Innovative approaches to thermochemical devulcanization of carbon black-filled SBR	7
Influence of modulus of elasticity and Mooney viscosity on the homogeneity of rubber products	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
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	6
Empirical study and machine learning prediction of tensile strength in 3D printed eco-friendly polylactic acid	6
Hybrid polyacrylamide/polyethylenimine with cellulose and nano-hydroxyapatite for Pb ²⁺ removal: Adsorption isotherms and kinetics	5
Random forest and Shapley additive explanation for compressive strength prediction of NaOH-pretreated crumb rubber concrete	5
Influence of recycling on different polyesters and their MMT nanocomposites: Effects on morphology, mechanical properties, and rheological behaviour	5
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
Combined valorization of industrial and post-consumer plastic waste. An industrial symbiosis approach	4
Enhancement of hydrophobicity in natural rubber vulcanizates using diatomaceous earth	4
Preparation of intercalated hydrotalcite materials and its effect on thermal stability properties of polyvinyl chloride	4
Advances in natural rubber-based biomaterials and composites for tissue engineering application	4
Performance of compatibilizers on polypropylene with recycled acrylonitrile butadiene rubber and sugarcane bagasse towards thermal, chemical and mechanical properties	4
Dimensional stability of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) parts fabricated using fused deposition modelling (FDM)	4
Polymeric compounds based on thermoplastic elastomer styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers and siliconic rubber powder	4
Optimization of thermal expansion and dimensional stability in calcium-borosilicate glass fiber (R-12)/epoxy laminates for aerospace applications	3
Morphological and thermo-mechanical performance evaluation of rGO-modified ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene polymeric composites for artificial bio-bearing application	3
Contribution of geometrical infill pattern on mechanical behaviour of 3D manufactured polylactic acid specimen: Experimental and numerical analysis	3
The hybrid approach of genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization on reduced weld line defect in plastic injection molding	3
Nanokaolin reinforced carboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber/polyurethane blend-based latex with enhanced tensile properties and chemical resistance	3
The effect of pre-microwave irradiation on the floatation of polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polyvinylchloride using numerous traditional depressants	3
Mechanical, morphological, and dimensional properties of heat-treated fused deposition modeling printed polymeric matrix of polyethylene terephthalate glycol	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
Preparation and properties of montmorillonite incorporated natural rubber/ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber blends	3
Enhancing the performance of waste-paper particleboard using silica and aluminum hydroxide fillers	3
Melt processing behaviour and structure development in recycled PP blends with recycled PET	3
Natural weathering degradation studies of the poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3 hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV)/paddy straw powder (PSP) biocomposites	3
Effects of thermoplastic poly(ether-ester) elastomer and bentonite on properties of recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate)	3
Effect of Cu-Al ₂ O ₃ nanoparticles on the performance of chlorinated polyethylene nanocomposites	3
Comparative study: High performance polymers of polyphenylene sulfide and polyethylenimine using Taguchi-Topsis optimization approaches	3