OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of International Journal of Polymer Science 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 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Polymer-Based Composites: An Indispensable Material for Present and Future Applications	97
Potential Application of Green Composites for Cross Arm Component in Transmission Tower: A Brief Review	79
Additive Manufacturing of Biopolymers for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine: An Overview, Potential Applications, Advancements, and Trends	68
Antimicrobial Edible Film Prepared from Bacterial Cellulose Nanofibers/Starch/Chitosan for a Food Packaging Alternative	65
Poly(vinyl alcohol) Hydrogels: The Old and New Functional Materials	41
Synthesis and Characterization of Polypropylene/Ramie Fiber with Hemp Fiber and Coir Fiber Natural Biopolymer Composite for Biomedical Application	34
Recent Progress in Polymer-Based Building Materials	29
A Review on Polyaniline: Synthesis, Properties, Nanocomposites, and Electrochemical Applications	28
Prospects of Hydrogels in Agriculture for Enhancing Crop and Water Productivity under Water Deficit Condition	27
Polymers Decorated with Functional Motifs for Mitigation of Steel Corrosion: An Overview	27
A Novel Hydrogel Based on Renewable Materials for Agricultural Application	27
A Review on Natural Fibre-Reinforced Biopolymer Composites: Properties and Applications	26
Effectual Anticancer Potentiality of Loaded Bee Venom onto Fungal Chitosan Nanoparticles	25
Manufacturing of Bathroom Wall Tile Composites from Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene Reinforced with Pineapple Leaf Fiber	22
Silk Fibroin: A Promising Tool for Wound Healing and Skin Regeneration	21
Progress on Preparation of pH/Temperature-Sensitive Intelligent Hydrogels and Applications in Target Transport and Controlled Release of Drugs	20
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Bamboo Fiber–Reinforced PLA Polymer Composites: A Critical Study	20
Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet for the Improvement of Wettability of Polypropylene	19
Research Progress on Durability of Cellulose Fiber-Reinforced Cement-Based Composites	19
Mucilage Extracted from Dragon Fruit Peel (Hylocereus undatus) as Flocculant for Treatment of Dye Wastewater by Coagulation and Flocculation Process	18
Effect of Temperature on Drug Release: Production of 5-FU-Encapsulated Hydroxyapatite-Gelatin Polymer Composites via Spray Drying and Analysis of In Vitro Kinetics	16
Preparation and Properties of Soy Protein Isolate/Cotton-Nanocrystalline Cellulose Films	15
Using Diaper Waste to Prepare Magnetic Catalyst for the Synthesis of Glycerol Carbonate	13
Dynamic Mechanical, Dielectrical, and Rheological Analysis of Polyethylene Terephthalate/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites Prepared by Melt Processing	13
Evaluation of the Properties of Cellulose Ester Films that Incorporate Essential Oils	13

Jatropha Oil as a Substituent for Palm Oil in Biobased Polyurethane	12
Chitosan Superabsorbent Biopolymers in Sanitary and Hygiene Applications	11
Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials from Waste Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Reinforced with Glass Fibers and Waste Window Glass	11
Morphological and Electrical Properties of Nanocellulose Compounds and Its Application on Capacitor Assembly	11
Study on Thermal Behavior of Some Biocompatible and Biodegradable Materials Based on Plasticized PLA, Chitosan, and Rosemary Ethanolic Extract	11
Formulation of Insect Chitosan Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles with Propolis Extract as Potent Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Composites	11
Stability, Viscosity, and Tribology Properties of Polyol Ester Oil-Based Biolubricant Filled with TEMPO-Oxidized Bacterial Cellulose Nanofiber	11
Recent Advances on Bacterial Cellulose-Based Wound Management: Promises and Challenges	11
Improvement of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Vietnam Deproteinized Natural Rubber via Graft Copolymerization with Methyl Methacrylate	10
Effect of Lauric Acid on the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB)/Starch Composite Biofilms	10
Characterization, Disintegration, and Dissolution Analyses of Carrageenan-Based Hard-Shell Capsules Cross-Linked with Maltodextrin as a Potential Alternative Drug Delivery System	10
Thermal Stability and Flame Resistance of the Coextruded Wood-Plastic Composites Containing Talc-Filled Plastic Shells	10
Antiacne Effects of PVA/ZnO Composite Nanofibers Crosslinked by Citric Acid for Facial Sheet Masks	10
Enhanced Thermal Insulation and Flame-Retardant Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Aerogels Composited with Ammonium Polyphosphate and Chitosan	10
Acrylated Biopolymers Derived via Epoxidation and Subsequent Acrylation of Vegetable Oils	10
The Performance of Different AgTiO2 Loading into Poly(3-Nitrothiophene) for Efficient Adsorption of Hazardous Brilliant Green and Crystal Violet Dyes	10
Corrosion Resistance Evaluation of Self-Healing Epoxy Coating Based on Dual-Component Capsules Containing Resin and Curing Agent	9
Recycling and Reusing Polyethylene Waste as Antistatic and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Materials	9
Effect of Different Dielectric and Magnetic Nanoparticles on the Electrical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Unidirectional Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Composites	9
Structural and Physicomechanical Properties of an Active Film Based on Potato Starch, Silver Nanoparticles, and Rose Apple (Syzygium samarangense) Extract	9
Effects of Graphene Oxide and Reduced Graphene Oxide on the Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber and Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Blend	9
Experimental Investigations on Static, Dynamic, and Morphological Characteristics of Bamboo Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Composites	9
Silver/Copper Nanoparticle-Modified Polymer Chitosan/PVA Blend Fibers	9
Isolation and Characterization of Natural Cellulose from Oxytenanthera abyssinica (Lowland Ethiopian Bamboo) Using Alkali Peroxide Bleaching Stages Followed by Aqueous Chlorite in Buffer Solution	8
Role of Nanofibers in Encapsulation of the Whole Cell	8
Study on Compaction and Machinability of Silicon Nitride (Si3N4) Reinforced Copper Alloy Composite through P/M Route	8
Recycling of 100% Cotton Fabric Waste to Produce Unsaturated Polyester-Based Composite for False Ceiling Board Application	8
Mechanical and Water Absorption Properties of Jute/Palm Leaf Fiber-Reinforced Recycled Polypropylene Hybrid Composites	8
Mechanical Properties and Electrical Resistivity of the Friction Stir Spot-Welded Dissimilar Al–Cu Joints	8
Mechanism of Antiwrinkle Finishing of Cotton Fabrics Using Mixed Polycarboxylic Acids	8
Conjugated Linoleic Acid Grafting Improved Hemocompatibility of the Polycaprolactone Electrospun Membrane	8
Analysis of Terpolymerization Systems for the Development of Carbon Fiber Precursors of PAN	7
Biodegradable Films from Phytosynthesized TiO₂ Nanoparticles and Nanofungal Chitosan as Probable Nanofertilizers	7
Experimental Investigation on the Mechanical Properties of a Sandwich Structure Made of Flax/Glass Hybrid Composite Facesheet and Honeycomb Core	7
Amino-Functionalized Wood Aerogel for Efficient Removal of Copper Ions from Water	7
Sugarcane Bagasse-Derived Activated Carbon- (AC-) Epoxy Vitrimer Biocomposite: Thermomechanical and Self-Healing Performance	7
Effect of PEEK Particles on Physiomechanical Behavior of Carbon/Epoxy Composite	7
Stress Dependency of Creep Response for Glass/Epoxy Composite at Nonlinear and Linear Viscoelastic Behavior	7
Polyimide-Based Materials for Lithium-Ion Battery Separator Applications: A Bibliometric Study	7
Bioinspired Techniques in Freeze Casting: A Survey of Processes, Current Advances, and Future Directions	7
Evaluation of Water Diffusion Mechanism on Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Composites	7
Design and Development of False Ceiling Board Using Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc) Composite Reinforced with False Banana Fibres and Filled with Sawdust	7
Evaluation of Fracture Toughness, Color Stability, and Sorption Solubility of a Fabricated Novel Glass Ionomer Nano Zirconia-Silica-Hydroxyapatite Hybrid Composite Material	6
Thermal Property Studies of In Situ Blended Graphene/Nature Rubber Nanocomposites	6
Design and Synthesis of Conducting Polymer Bio-Based Polyurethane Produced from Palm Kernel Oil	6
Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties and Characterization of Natural Fiber Composites Reinforced Poly(Lactic Acid): Miswak (Salvadora Persica L.) Fibers	6
Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB) Fiber-Reinforced Acrylic Thermoplastic Composites: Effect of Salt Fog Aging on Tensile, Spectrophotometric, and Thermogravimetric Properties	6
Application of Fish Collagen-Nanochitosan-Henna Extract Composites for the Control of Skin Pathogens and Accelerating Wound Healing	6
A Combined Experimental and First-Principle Calculation (DFT Study) for In Situ Polymer Inclusion Membrane-Assisted Growth of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)	6
Discoloration and Degradation of Bamboo under Ultraviolet Radiation	6

Poly(ε-caprolactone)/Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Blend from Fused Deposition Modeling as Potential Cartilage Scaffolds	6
Effect of Polymerization Time on Residual Monomer Release in Dental Composite: In Vitro Study	6
Reaction Mechanisms Applied to Starch Modification for Biodegradable Plastics: Etherification and Esterification	6
Hydrogels Loaded with Methylene Blue: Sorption-Desorption and Antimicrobial Photoactivation Study	6
A Novel Method for Preparation of Carrageenan/Fish Scale Collagen/Allopurinol Biocomposite Film	6
Function Synergy of Cross-Linked Cationic PVA Polymer to AMPS-Type Fluid Loss Additive Used for Cement-Based Material	6
Polyethylene Terephthalate-Based Materials for Lithium-Ion Battery Separator Applications: A Review Based on Knowledge Domain Analysis	6
Synthesis of Biomaterial-Based Hydrogels Reinforced with Cellulose Nanocrystals for Biomedical Applications	6
Synthesis, Characterization, and Properties of Sulfonated Chitosan for Protein Adsorption	6
Evaluation of Corrosion Protection of Self-Healing Coatings Containing Tung and Copaiba Oil Microcapsules	6
Cross-Linked Chitosan as an Eco-Friendly Binder for High-Performance Wood-Based Fiberboard	5
Development and Evaluation of Amlodipine-Polymer Nanocomposites Using Response Surface Methodology	5
Surface-Initiated Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization (SI-ROMP): History, General Features, and Applications in Surface Engineering with Polymer Brushes	5
Epoxy–Date Palm Fiber Composites: Study on Manufacturing and Properties	5
Improving the Mechanical Properties of Red Clay Using Xanthan Gum Biopolymer	5
A Review of the Fabrication Methods, Testing, and Performance of Face Masks	5
Peptide–Polymer Conjugates: A Promising Therapeutic Solution for Drug-Resistant Bacteria	5
Investigation of the Effect of Polycarbonate Rate on Mechanical Properties of Polybutylene Terephthalate/Polycarbonate Blends	5
Antiskin Cancer and Antioxidant Activities of Formulated Agar from Brown Seaweed Laminaria digitata (Hudson) in Dimethyl Benzanthracene-Induced Swiss Albino Mice	5
Preparation and Characterization of Double-Layered Microcapsules Containing Nano-SiO2	5
Effect of the Addition of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fibers on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of a Polyester Matrix Composite	5
Development of Lightweight Polymer Laminates for Radiation Shielding and Electronics Applications	5
Impact of Fiber Buildup Stacking Sequence on Thermo-Mechanical Behaviour of Natural Fiber–Reinforced Anamide Composites	5
Investigation on Electrochemical Performance of New Flexible Nanocomposite Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride-co-Hexafluoropropylene) Polymer Electrolytes	5
Shape Memory Corrosion-Resistant Polymeric Materials	5
Synthesis and Properties of Linear Polyether-Blocked Amino Silicone-Modified Cationic Waterborne Polyurethane	5
Effects of Nopal Mucilage (Opuntia ficus-indica) as Plasticizer in the Fabrication of Laminated and Tubular Films of Extruded Acetylated Starches	5
Experimental Investigation on Density and Volume Fraction of Void, and Mechanical Characteristics of Areca Nut Leaf Sheath Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites	5
Recent Developments in Materials and Manufacturing Techniques Used for Sports Textiles	5
Multicomponent Nanocomposites for Complex Anticancer Therapy: Effect of Aggregation Processes on Their Efficacy	5
Development of Duloxetine Hydrochloride Tablets for Delayed and Complete Release Using Eudragit L 100	4
Novel Nanoparticle Biomaterial of Alginate/Chitosan Loading Simultaneously Lovastatin and Ginsenoside RB1: Characteristics, Morphology, and Drug Release Study	4
Cefuroxime-Loaded Hydrogels for Prevention and Treatment of Bacterial Contamination of Open Wounds	4
Preparation of Biocomposite Material with Superhydrophobic Surface by Reinforcing Waste Polypropylene with Sisal (Agave sisalana) Fibers	4
Assessment of Bacterial Load in Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Bottled Water Marketed in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal	4
Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Cross-Linked Co-poly(itaconic anhydride-methyl methacrylate): The Effects of the Molar Ratio and Cross-Linking Agent on the Thermal Stability	4
Polydopamine Induced Wettability Switching of Cellulose Nanofibers/n-Dodecanethiol Composite Aerogels	4
Green Dyeing and Antibacterial Treatment of Hemp Fabrics Using Punica granatum Peel Extracts	4
Mechanical Properties and Enhancement Mechanism of Oil-Well Cement Stone Reinforced with Carbon Fiber Surfaces Treated by Concentrated Nitric Acid and Sodium Hypochlorite	4
Fabrication of pH-Responsive Chitosan/Polyvinylpyrrolidone Hydrogels for Controlled Release of Metronidazole and Antibacterial Properties	4
The Epoxidized Vietnam Rubber Seed Oil as a Secondary Plasticizer/Thermal Stabilizer in PVC Processing	4
Effect of a Rapid Tooling Technique in a 3D Printed Part for Developing an EDM Electrode	4
Electrospun Fibers: Versatile Approaches for Controlled Release Applications	4
Design of Polymer-Based Trigate Nanoscale FinFET for the Implementation of Two-Stage Operational Amplifier	4
Influence of Ethylene Plasma Treatment of Agave Fiber on the Cellular Morphology and Compressive Properties of Low-Density Polyethylene/Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer/Agave Fiber Composite Foams	3
Electrical Treeing and Partial Discharge Characteristics of Epoxy/Silica Nanocomposite under Alternating Current	3
Synthesis of Glycerol Carbonate from Glycerol and Dimethyl Carbonate Catalyzed by Solid Base Catalyst Derived from Waste Carbide Slag	3
Investigation of Mechanical Properties of FDM-Processed Acacia concinna–Filled Polylactic Acid Filament	3
Degradation Analysis of Jute Fiber Reinforced Waste Tile Powder-Filled Polymer Composite on Wear Characteristics	3
A Study on Making Rigid Polyurethane Foams from Vietnam Rubber Seed Oil-Based Polyol by Using Water as a Single Blowing Agent	3
Effect of Curing Condition on the Compressive Mechanical Behavior of Clayey Soil Stabilized with Liquid Polymer	3
An Efficient Herbal Approach for Treating Fungal Infection in Cervical Cancer Patients by Developing and Optimizing a Vaginal Suppository	3
Nucleophilic Displacement Reaction on Tosyl Cellulose by L-Methionine to the Synthesis of Novel Water-Soluble Cellulose Derivative and Its Antibacterial Activity	3
Momordica Charantia Polysaccharides Attenuates MPP+-Induced Injury in Parkinson’s Disease Mice and Cell Models by Regulating TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB Pathway	3
The Study of Bound Water Status and Pore Size Distribution of Chinese Fir and Poplar Cell Wall by Low-Field NMR	3
Preparation and Assessment of Some Characteristics of Nanoparticles Based on Sodium Alginate, Chitosan, and Camellia chrysantha Polyphenols	3
Preparation of Carbopol 934 Based Ketorolac Tromethamine Buccal Mucoadhesive Film: In Vitro, Ex Vivo, and In Vivo Assessments	3
Bactericides Properties of Chitosan Metal Quantum Dots Microbial Pathogenicity Against E. coli, S. aureus, and S. Typhi	3
Advantage of Alginate Bioinks in Biofabrication for Various Tissue Engineering Applications	3
Antimildew Treatment and Control Effect of Citral on Bamboo	3
In Vitro Degradation of PHB/Bacterial Cellulose Biocomposite Scaffolds	3
Improving the Thermal Properties of Polycarbonate via the Copolymerization of a Small Amount of Bisphenol Fluorene with Bisphenol A	3
Cracking Behaviour of Alkali-Activated Aluminosilicate Beams Reinforced with Glass and Basalt Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Bars under Cyclic Load	3
Enhancing Toughness and Impact Strength of Epoxy Resins by Using Hyperbranched Polymers	3
Effects of Rhizopus Nigricans Exopolysaccharide on Proliferation, Apoptosis, and Migration of Breast Cancer MCF-7 Cells and Akt Signaling Pathway	3