OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Polymers is 98. 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
Chitosan: An Overview of Its Properties and Applications	562
A Comparative Review of Natural and Synthetic Biopolymer Composite Scaffolds	547
Fundamental Concepts of Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Their Applications	475
A Review of Vat Photopolymerization Technology: Materials, Applications, Challenges, and Future Trends of 3D Printing	394
Antimicrobial Actions and Applications of Chitosan	356
Recent Developments of Carboxymethyl Cellulose	349
Biopolymer: A Sustainable Material for Food and Medical Applications	317
Raman Microspectroscopy Detection and Characterisation of Microplastics in Human Breastmilk	314
Preparations, Properties, and Applications of Polyaniline and Polyaniline Thin Films—A Review	313
Poly(lactic Acid): A Versatile Biobased Polymer for the Future with Multifunctional Properties—From Monomer Synthesis, Polymerization Techniques and Molecular Weight Increase to PLA Applications	303
Production of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and Factors Impacting Its Chemical and Mechanical Characteristics	276
Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biocomposite: Processing, Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Applications	250
3D/4D Printing of Polymers: Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Stereolithography (SLA)	244
Fabrication, Functionalization, and Application of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Composite: An Overview	242
A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite for Bullet Proof and Ballistic Applications	241
Micro- and Nanocellulose in Polymer Composite Materials: A Review	237
Polymerization Reactions and Modifications of Polymers by Ionizing Radiation	222
A Review on Properties and Application of Bio-Based Poly(Butylene Succinate)	212
Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Materials: Progress, Promise and Challenges	208
Conducting Polymers in the Design of Biosensors and Biofuel Cells	194
Thermogravimetric Analysis Properties of Cellulosic Natural Fiber Polymer Composites: A Review on Influence of Chemical Treatments	191
Potential of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites in Sandwich Structures: A Review on Its Mechanical Properties	189
Electrospun PVDF Nanofibers for Piezoelectric Applications: A Review of the Influence of Electrospinning Parameters on the β Phase and Crystallinity Enhancement	186
Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polylactic Acid, Polylactic Acid Blends and Their Composites for Advanced Applications	185
A Review on Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Natural Fiber Polymer Composites for Structural Applications	182

A Review of Bioplastics and Their Adoption in the Circular Economy	181
Polymer 3D Printing Review: Materials, Process, and Design Strategies for Medical Applications	180
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling for the Beverage Industry: A Review	179
Nanoparticles as Drug Delivery Systems: A Review of the Implication of Nanoparticles’ Physicochemical Properties on Responses in Biological Systems	177
A Comprehensive Review of Microneedles: Types, Materials, Processes, Characterizations and Applications	168
Optimisation of Strength Properties of FDM Printed Parts—A Critical Review	157
Conducting Polymers for Optoelectronic Devices and Organic Solar Cells: A Review	150
A Comprehensive Review on Advanced Sustainable Woven Natural Fibre Polymer Composites	149
A Brief Review of Poly (Butylene Succinate) (PBS) and Its Main Copolymers: Synthesis, Blends, Composites, Biodegradability, and Applications	147
Advances in Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Based Affinity Sensors (Review)	145
Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polycaprolactone Green and Hybrid Biocomposites for Various Advanced Applications	144
Micellar Drug Delivery Systems Based on Natural Biopolymers	143
Polydimethylsiloxane Composites Characterization and Its Applications: A Review	140
Unraveling of Advances in 3D-Printed Polymer-Based Bone Scaffolds	139
Natural-Fiber-Reinforced Chitosan, Chitosan Blends and Their Nanocomposites for Various Advanced Applications	139
A Review of Polymer-Based Materials for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF): Focus on Sustainability and Recycled Materials	139
Nature of Carbon Black Reinforcement of Rubber: Perspective on the Original Polymer Nanocomposite	137
Green Synthesis and Potential Antibacterial Applications of Bioactive Silver Nanoparticles: A Review	137
Effect of Printing Parameters on the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed PLA and PETG, Using Fused Deposition Modeling	137
Novel Trends in Hydrogel Development for Biomedical Applications: A Review	137
Collagen Type I Biomaterials as Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering	136
Recent Advances and Applications of Bacterial Cellulose in Biomedicine	136
Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs): Advances and Challenges	135
Recent Developments in the Application of Bio-Waste-Derived Adsorbents for the Removal of Methylene Blue from Wastewater: A Review	135
Recent Trends and Developments in Conducting Polymer Nanocomposites for Multifunctional Applications	134
Manufacturing Technologies of Carbon/Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites and Their Properties: A Review	133
Fouling and Chemical Cleaning of Microfiltration Membranes: A Mini-Review	133
A Review on the Modification of Cellulose and Its Applications	133
Physical Properties of Thermoplastic Starch Derived from Natural Resources and Its Blends: A Review	132
A Review on Green Synthesis of TiO2 NPs: Photocatalysis and Antimicrobial Applications	131
Pyrolysis of Polystyrene Waste: A Review	129
Effects of Post-Curing Time on the Mechanical and Color Properties of Three-Dimensional Printed Crown and Bridge Materials	129
On the Solubility and Stability of Polyvinylidene Fluoride	128
Strategic Possibility Routes of Recycled PET	127
Polyacrylic Acid Nanoplatforms: Antimicrobial, Tissue Engineering, and Cancer Theranostic Applications	126
The State of the Art of Material Jetting—A Critical Review	126
A Comprehensive Review on Plant-Derived Mucilage: Characterization, Functional Properties, Applications, and Its Utilization for Nanocarrier Fabrication	122
Polymer Composites Filled with Metal Derivatives: A Review of Flame Retardants	121
Critical Review of Biodegradable and Bioactive Polymer Composites for Bone Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery Applications	121
Gelatin-Based Hybrid Scaffolds: Promising Wound Dressings	119
A Review of Polymeric Micelles and Their Applications	118
The Life Cycle Assessment for Polylactic Acid (PLA) to Make It a Low-Carbon Material	117
A Critical Review on Metal-Organic Frameworks and Their Composites as Advanced Materials for Adsorption and Photocatalytic Degradation of Emerging Organic Pollutants from Wastewater	116
Eco-Sustainability of the Textile Production: Waste Recovery and Current Recycling in the Composites World	113
Critical Review of Natural Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composites: Processing, Properties, Applications and Cost	113
Dental 3D-Printing: Transferring Art from the Laboratories to the Clinics	113
Scientific Advancements in Composite Materials for Aircraft Applications: A Review	112
The Application of Polycaprolactone in Three-Dimensional Printing Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering	112
Natural Fiber Reinforced Composite Material for Product Design: A Short Review	111
Injectable Hydrogels: From Laboratory to Industrialization	111

Synergic Effect of TiO2 Filler on the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites	111
Poly-l-Lactic Acid (PLLA)-Based Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine: A Review on Processing and Applications	110
Recent Advancements in Polymer/Liposome Assembly for Drug Delivery: From Surface Modifications to Hybrid Vesicles	109
A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites (NFRPC) for Sustainable Industrial Applications	109
Advantages and Disadvantages of Bioplastics Production from Starch and Lignocellulosic Components	108
On the Strain Rate Sensitivity of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) Processed PLA, ABS, PETG, PA6, and PP Thermoplastic Polymers	107
Review on Electrospun Nanofiber-Applied Products	107
Bistable Morphing Composites for Energy-Harvesting Applications	106
Chitosan/Gelatin/Silver Nanoparticles Composites Films for Biodegradable Food Packaging Applications	104
Importance of Interfacial Adhesion Condition on Characterization of Plant-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: A Review	104
Polymer-Based Wound Dressing Materials Loaded with Bioactive Agents: Potential Materials for the Treatment of Diabetic Wounds	104
Application of Gelatin in Food Packaging: A Review	104
Effect of Nanofillers on Tribological Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites: A Review on Recent Development	103
Biopolymer and Synthetic Polymer-Based Nanocomposites in Wound Dressing Applications: A Review	102
A Review of the Applications and Biodegradation of Polyhydroxyalkanoates and Poly(lactic acid) and Its Composites	102
Polymeric Nanoparticles for Antimicrobial Therapies: An up-to-date Overview	102
Natural-Based Biomaterial for Skin Wound Healing (Gelatin vs. Collagen): Expert Review	100
Electrospun Functional Nanofiber Membrane for Antibiotic Removal in Water: Review	99
Progress of Interfacial Polymerization Techniques for Polyamide Thin Film (Nano)Composite Membrane Fabrication: A Comprehensive Review	99
Brief Review of PVDF Properties and Applications Potential	99
Natural Fibers as an Alternative to Synthetic Fibers in Reinforcement of Geopolymer Matrices: A Comparative Review	99
Synthesis of Silver Nanocomposite Based on Carboxymethyl Cellulose: Antibacterial, Antifungal and Anticancer Activities	98
Thermoplastic Pultrusion: A Review	98