OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Polymers and the Environment is 42. 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 2020-07-01 to 2024-07-01.)

Article	Citations
Polysaccharides; Classification, Chemical Properties, and Future Perspective Applications in Fields of Pharmacology and Biological Medicine (A Review of Current Applications and Upcoming Potentialitie	242
Magnetic Chitosan-Glutaraldehyde/Zinc Oxide/Fe3O4 Nanocomposite: Optimization and Adsorptive Mechanism of Remazol Brilliant Blue R Dye Removal	123
Synthesis and Characterization of PVA/Starch Hydrogel Membranes Incorporating Essential Oils Aimed to be Used in Wound Dressing Applications	116
Composite of Natural Polymers and Their Adsorbent Properties on the Dyes and Heavy Metal Ions	85
Recent Progress in Silane Coupling Agent with Its Emerging Applications	83
Fabrication of Schiff’s Base Chitosan-Glutaraldehyde/Activated Charcoal Composite for Cationic Dye Removal: Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology	78
An Overview on Starch-Based Sustainable Hydrogels: Potential Applications and Aspects	75
Influence of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) Treatment on Mechanical Properties and Morphological Behaviour of Phoenix sp. Fiber/Epoxy Composites	75
Cross-Linked Chitosan-Glyoxal/Kaolin Clay Composite: Parametric Optimization for Color Removal and COD Reduction of Remazol Brilliant Blue R Dye	74
Capacity and Modeling of Acid Blue 113 Dye Adsorption onto Chitosan Magnetized by Fe2O3 Nanoparticles	71
Recent Advancement of Biopolymers and Their Potential Biomedical Applications	69
Immobilized Fe-Loaded Chitosan Film for Methyl Orange Dye Removal: Competitive Ions, Reusability, and Mechanism	66
Hydrogels: Synthesis, Classification, Properties and Potential Applications—A Brief Review	65
Production and Characterization of Nanocomposite Film Based on Whey Protein Isolated/Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Containing Coconut Essential Oil and Paprika Extract	64
Biodegradable/Bio-plastics: Myths and Realities	64
A pH-Sensitive Surface of Chitosan/Sepiolite Clay/Algae Biocomposite for the Removal of Malachite Green and Remazol Brilliant Blue R Dyes: Optimization and Adsorption Mechanism Study	64
Physicochemical Properties and Thermal Stability of Microcrystalline Cellulose Isolated from Esparto Grass Using Different Delignification Approaches	63
Development of Eco-friendly Probiotic Edible Coatings Based on Chitosan, Alginate and Carboxymethyl Cellulose for Improving the Shelf Life of UF Soft Cheese	62
Process Optimization and Adsorptive Mechanism for Reactive Blue 19 Dye by Magnetic Crosslinked Chitosan/MgO/Fe3O4 Biocomposite	62
Adsorption of methylene blue using sodium carboxymethyl cellulose-g-poly (acrylamide-co-methacrylic acid)/Cloisite 30B nanocomposite hydrogel	61
Alkaline Effect on Characterization of Discarded Waste of Moringa oleifera Fiber as a Potential Eco-friendly Reinforcement for Biocomposites	61
Benchmarking Bioplastics: A Natural Step Towards a Sustainable Future	61
Preparation of Active Nanocomposite Film Consisting of Sodium Caseinate, ZnO Nanoparticles and Rosemary Essential Oil for Food Packaging Applications	60
Degradation of Film and Rigid Bioplastics During the Thermophilic Phase and the Maturation Phase of Simulated Composting	60
Thermoplastic Starch (TPS)/Polylactic Acid (PLA) Blending Methodologies: A Review	59

Antioxidant/Antimicrobial Film Based on Carboxymethyl Cellulose/Gelatin/TiO2–Ag Nano-Composite	55
Dynamic Mechanical Properties and Free Vibration Characteristics of Surface Modified Jute Fiber/Nano-Clay Reinforced Epoxy Composites	54
Biodegradable Polymer Blends Based on Thermoplastic Starch	54
Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Superhydrophobic Antimicrobial Film Based on Cellulose Acetate/Polycaprolactone Loaded with the Green Biosynthesized Copper Nanoparticles for Food Packaging Application	53
Flexural Characteristics and Impact Rupture Stress Investigations of Sustainable Green Olive Leaves Bio-composite Materials	52
Performance of Sisal/Hemp Bio-based Epoxy Composites Under Accelerated Weathering	52
The Potentials of Corn Waste Lignocellulosic Fibre as an Improved Reinforced Bioplastic Composites	51
Advances in the Modification of Starch via Esterification for Enhanced Properties	50
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Production Using Volatile Fatty Acids Derived from the Anaerobic Digestion of Waste Paper	50
Chitosan/Carbon-Doped TiO2 Composite for Adsorption of Two Anionic Dyes in Solution and Gaseous SO2 Capture: Experimental Modeling and Optimization	48
Recycling of Pineapple Leaf and Cotton Waste Fibers into Heat-insulating and Flexible Cellulose Aerogel Composites	47
Activated Carbon From Palm Fibres Used as an Adsorbent for Methylene Blue Removal	45
Biodegradation of Polycaprolactone (PCL) with Different Molecular Weights by Candida antarctica Lipase	44
Effective Removal of Methylene Blue Dye Using Silver Nanoparticles Containing Grafted Polymer of Guar Gum/Acrylic Acid as Novel Adsorbent	44
Characterization of Pectin Films Integrated with Cocoa Butter by Continuous Casting: Physical, Thermal and Barrier Properties	43
Eco-Friendly Polyvinyl Alcohol/Polylactic Acid Core/Shell Structured Fibers as Controlled-Release Fertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture	43
Cellulose Nanocrystals Applications in Health, Medicine and Catalysis	42
Extraction and Characterization of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Date Palm Fibers using Successive Chemical Treatments	42
Preparation and Characterization of Colorimetric Indicator Films Based on Chitosan/Polyvinyl Alcohol and Anthocyanins from Agri-Food Wastes	42