OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Express Polymer Letters is 5. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Exploring the applicability of natural fibers for the development of biocomposites	45
A comprehensive review on production, surface modification and characterization of nanocellulose derived from biomass and its commercial applications	43
Biodegradable nanocomposites based on PLA/PHBV blend reinforced with carbon nanotubes with potential for electrical and electromagnetic applications	28
Optimization of selective laser sintering process conditions using stable sintering region approach	27
Poly(lactic acid) and its composites as functional materials for 3-D scaffolds in biomedical applications: A mini review of recent trends	26
Moving towards biofiber-based composites: Knowledge gaps and insights	24
Effects of protein contents in different natural rubber latex forms on the properties of natural rubber vulcanized with glutaraldehyde	24
Recent development of plant-derived nanocellulose in polymer nanocomposite foams and multifunctional applications: A mini-review	22
Recent progress on polymer scaffolds production: Methods, main results, advantages and disadvantages	22
Scalable preparation of ultrathin porous polyurethane membrane-based triboelectric nanogenerator for mechanical energy harvesting	20
Mechanical properties of fire retardant wood-plastic composites: A review	20
Effect of plasma treatment on accelerated PLA degradation	20
Effect of ZnO particle size on piezoelectric nanogenerators and mechanical energy harvesting	19
Poly(lactic acid) bio-composites containing biochar particles: Effects of fillers and plasticizer on crystallization and thermal properties	19
Construction of micro-branched crosslink fluorinated polyimide with ultra-low dielectric permittivity and enhanced mechanical properties	18
Biopolymer blends for mechanical property gradient 3D printed parts	18
The effect of different processing, injection molding (IM) and fused deposition modeling (FDM), on the environmental stress cracking (ESC) behavior of filled and unfilled polycarbonate (PC)	18
Recent insight into the biomedical applications of polybutylene succinate and polybutylene succinate-based materials	17
Influence of nickel citrate in flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer composites based on ammonium polyphosphate	17
Fabrication and characterization of electrospun poly(3-aminobenzylamine)/ functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes composite film for electrochemical glucose biosensor	16
PECVD application to obtain polymer coated graphene nanoplatelets and development of new epoxy nanocomposites	16
Analysis of crystallization kinetics and shape memory performance of PEG-PCL/MWCNT based PU nanocomposite for tissue engineering applications	15
Facilitating high-temperature curing of natural rubber with a conventional accelerated-sulphur system using a synergistic combination of bismaleimides	15
Enhanced mechanical properties of a novel compatibilized recycled polyethylene terephthalate/polyamide 11 (rPET/PA11) blends	14
Effects of matrix viscosity on morphological and rheological properties and the electrical percolation threshold in graphene/epoxy nanocomposites	14

Multifunctional properties of chemically reduced graphene oxide and silicone rubber composite: Facile synthesis and application as soft composites for piezoelectric energy harvesting	13
Influence of different ratio of CO2/N2 and foaming additives on supercritical foaming of expanded thermoplastic polyurethane	13
Preparation and characterization of eco-friendly hybrid biocomposites from natural rubber, biocarbon, and carbon black	13
Photocuring and digital light processing 3D printing of vitrimer composed of 2-hydroxy-2-phenoxypropyl acrylate and acrylated epoxidized soybean oil	12
Disinfectant natural rubber films filled with modified zinc oxide nanoparticles: Synergetic effect of mechanical and antibacterial properties	12
Effective strain criterion under multimode and multiaxial loadings – A rubber S–N curve with the scatter-band factor of 1.6 from 90 fatigue cases	11
Polyacrylonitrile/bio-based polyurethane electrospun fiber mats as advanced separators for high-performance Zn-ion batteries	11
Modulating carboxymethylcellulose-based hydrogels with superior mechanical and rheological properties for future biomedical applications	11
Recyclable-by-design thermoset polymers and composites	10
Oriented ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene/gold nanocomposites: Electrical conductivity and chain entanglement dynamics	10
High performance sulfur-containing copolyesters from bio-sourced aromatic monomers	10
Novel carbon fibres synthesis, plasma functionalization, and application to polymer composites	10
A novel bio-based epoxy resin from oligomer: Excellent processability, high heat resistance, and intrinsic flame retardancy	10
Multiple shape memory effects of polyimide nanocomposites based on octa(aminophenyl) silsequioxanes	10
Shape memory and mechanical properties of polycaprolactone/polypropylene carbonate nanocomposite blends in the presence of G-POSS nanoparticles	10
Highly sensitive electrospun poly(HEMA-co-NMA)/BPDO nanofiber membranes for sensing metal ions in aqueous media	10
A new TPE-based foam material from EPDM/PPB blends, as a potential buffer energy-absorbing material	10
Physical and antibacterial properties of PLA electrospun mats loaded with carvacrol and nisin	10
Carboxylic-plasma-treated nanofiller hybrids in carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites: Dispersion and synergetic effects	10
Solid-state synthesis of PANI-TiO2 nanocomposite: Investigation of reaction conditions, nature of oxidant and electrical properties	10
Surface functionalization of carbon fabric towards high-performance epoxy composites via enhanced fiber–matrix interfacial strength and intergrowth charring behavior	9
Development of biodegradable PLA composites and tangerine peel flour with improved toughness containing a natural-based terpenoid	9
Application of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as a flexible substrate for wireless body and local area network antenna with CSRR integration	9
Biocarbon reinforced polypropylene composite: An investigation of mechanical and filler behavior through advanced dynamic atomic force microscopy and X-ray micro CT	9
Vanillin acrylate-based thermo-responsive shape memory antimicrobial photopolymers	9
Effect of the catalyst system on the reactivity of a polyurethane resin system for RTM manufacturing of structural composites	9
Epoxy/imidazole functionalized silica epoxy nanocomposites: Mechanical and fracture behaviour	9
Applying a generic and fast coarse-grained molecular dynamics model to extensively study the mechanical behavior of polymer nanocomposites	9
Friction composite formulation from Lycium ferocissimum fibers as natural reinforcement for braking applications	8
Preparation of hollow PCL microspheres by o/w single emulsion-solvent evaporation method in the presence of graphene nanopowders	8
Internal polymerization of epoxy group of epoxidized natural rubber by ferric chloride filled with carbon nanotubes: Mechanical, morphological, thermal and electrical properties of rubber vulcanizates	8
Preparation and properties of semi-alicyclic colorless polyimide films and light-colored sheets with low dielectric features for potential applications in optoelectronic integrated circuits	8
Comparative assessment of cutting processes in the mechanical behavior of basalt fiber/poly(lactic acid) matrix composites	8
Preparation and characterization of lapatinib-loaded PVP nanofiber amorphous solid dispersion by electrospinning	8
Development of tri-layer antioxidant packaging systems based on recycled PLA/sodium caseinate/recycled PLA reinforced with lignocellulosic nanoparticles extracted from yerba mate waste	8
Controlled green synthesis of hybrid organo-inorganic nanomaterials based on poly(ethylene terephthalate) and silver nanoparticles by X-ray radiolysis	8
Mechanical properties, thermal conductivity, and modeling of boron nitride-based polymer composites: A review	8
Artificial weathering and accelerated heat ageing studies on low-density polyethylene (LDPE) produced via autoclave and tubular process technologies	8
Experimental studies on the absorption, swelling and erosion performance of hybrid woven Kevlar/hemp reinforced epoxy composites	7
Effects of thermal treatment and nucleating agents on crystallinity, toughness, and stiffness of PLA/PCL blends	7
Improving the mechanical, wear and anti-corrosion performance of polyester coating on structural steel by graphite addition	7
Strain-induced consolidation of partially disentangled polypropylene	7
Automotive plastics: What future is there for polymers in tomorrow's electric and autonomous vehicles?	7
Metalloalkoxysiloxanes-cured polydimethylsiloxane compositions filled with silica component for special applications: Dielectric and mechanical properties	7
A novel ammonia sensor based on cellulose/graphene oxide functionalized with ethylenediamine	7
CdSe reinforced polythiophene nanocomposites as excellent materials for diode applications	7
Thermally assisted self-healing and shape memory behaviour of natural rubber based composites	7
Use of modified deep eutectic solvent as an additional chemical in a flexible conductive natural rubber sensor for motion analysis	7
Antimicrobial effect of silver nanoparticles plated natural zeolite in polyurethane foam	7
Comparison of dielectric barrier discharge and radio-frequency plasma processing of carbon fibers	6

Elucidating the role of clay-modifier on the properties of silica- and silica/nanoclay-reinforced natural rubber tire compounds	6
Sustainable polymers and sisal fibers based green composites: A detailed characterization and analysis	6
Influence of accelerated weathering on the physical and structural properties of poly(lactic-acid)/poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PLA/PHBV) blends	6
Preparation and characterization of coal fly ash reinforced polymer composites: An overview	6
The influence of Dunlop and air microbubbling manufacturing methods on the physical, microstructural and mechanical properties of nano-alumina filled natural rubber latex foam	6
Lignin-liquid crystalline elastomeric composites for shape memory applications and their thermomechanical properties	6
The influence of entanglements of macromolecules on the mechanical and thermal properties of polylactide composites with carbon nanotubes	6
Strain concentration of double-edge hole ductile composites in the full range of deformation by digital image correlation	6
Thermal conductivity of porous polymer materials considering pore special-shape and anisotropy	6
Development of EVA/POE/SEBS microcellular foam: Network structure, mechanics performance and midsole application	6
Adsorption of estrogenic hormones in aqueous solution using electrospun nanofibers from waste cigarette butts: Kinetics, mechanism, and reusability	6
Early research of shape memory polymer vascular stents	6
Development of natural rubber foam with water as a blowing agent via microwave and convection heating methods	6
Enhancement of mechanochemical self-blocking and self-healing of early minor damages in polymers through hyperbranched architecture	6
A method to obtain the quantitative orientation of semicrystalline structures in polymers by atomic force microscopy	6
Preparation, characterization, and continuous manufacturing of nonflammable colorless and transparent semi-alicyclic polyimide film modified with phenoxy- phosphazene oligomer flame retardant	5
Highly solvent-stable polyimide ultrafine fibrous membranes fabricated by a novel ultraviolet-assisted electrospinning technique via organo-soluble intrinsically negative photosensitive varnishes	5
Challenges and opportunities of polymer recycling in the changing landscape of European legislation	5
Preparation and properties of a new type of flexible epoxy resin based on a molecular network structure	5
Effect of graphene oxide and ionic liquid on the sliding wear and abrasion resistance of injection molded PMMA nanocomposites	5
A comparison of the mechanical behaviour of natural rubber-based blends using waste rubber particles obtained by cryogrinding and high-shear mixing	5
Observation of heterogeneities in elastocaloric natural/wastes rubber composites	5
Releasing of zinc ions from modified zinc oxide surfaces for improvement chemical crosslinks and antibacterial properties of acrylonitrile butadiene rubber films	5
Ionic cross-linked methacrylic copolymers for carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites	5
Mixed matrix membranes embedded with Janus mesoporous silica nanoparticles for highly efficient water treatment	5
Long-chain branched poly(butylene succinate-co-terephthalate) copolyesters: Impact of (reactive) synthesis strategies on melt strength properties	5
Epoxy acrylate-based shape memory polymer via 3D printing	5
Reconsidering plastics recycling and bio-plastics	5
Investigation of the mechanical, tribological and corrosive properties of epoxy composite coatings reinforced with recycled waste tire products	5
Hybrid microspheres and percolated monoliths synthesized via Pickering emulsion co-polymerization stabilized by in situ surface-modified silica nanoparticles	5
Simultaneous surface modification and mechanical enhancement of micro/nanofiber fabrics achieved by Janus particles	5
Structural biomimetics in soft synthetic composite materials: A proof-of-concept alginate-polyamide soft hierarchical composite	5
Shape memory thermoplastic natural rubber for novel splint applications	5
Heat-regulating polylactic acid/silica aerogel composite fabric: Preparation and characterization	5
Evolution of green in-situ generated polyamide nanofibers controlled by viscoelasticity	5
Novel phenolic resin hollow microspheres: Flame retardancy and toxicity reduction in thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer	5
Synthesis and characterization of new nanocomposites of [poly(o-toluidine)]/(WO3 nanoparticles) and their application in novel hybrid solar cells	5
Reactive melt processing of poly(ethylene terephthalate) waste into calcium terephthalate	5
The influence of pre-compounding techniques and surface modification of nano-silica on the properties of thermoplastic natural rubber	5
Influence of 3D printed structures on energy absorption ability of brittle polymers under dynamic cyclic loading	5