OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Polymers is 96. 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Nanocellulose-Based Biomaterial Ink Hydrogel for Uptake/Release of Bovine Serum Albumin	692
Biorenewable Oxypropylated Pentane-1,2,5-triol as a Source for Incorporation in Rigid Polyurethane Foams	595
Transfer Length vs. Slip of Prestressed Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement	443
Tensile Behavior of Chain Links Made of Polymeric Materials Manufactured by 3D Printing	415
Photoaligning Polymeric Command Surfaces: Bind, or Mix?	392
Pretreating Recycled Carbon Fiber Nonwoven with a Sizing Formulation to Improve the Performance of Thermoplastic Recycled Fiber-Reinforced Composites	368
Artificial Neural Network Approach for Assessing Mechanical Properties and Impact Performance of Natural-Fiber Composites Exposed to UV Radiation	356
Fabrication of Highly Conductive Porous Fe3O4@RGO/PEDOT:PSS Composite Films via Acid Post-Treatment and Their Applications as Electrochemical Supercapacitor and Thermoelectric Material	345
High-Throughput Additive Manufacturing of Continuous Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastic by Multifilament	333
Characterization of Potting Epoxy Resins Performance Parameters Based on a Viscoelastic Constitutive Model	289
Structural and Theoretical Study of Copper(II)-5-fluoro Uracil Acetate Coordination Compounds: Single-Crystal to Single-Crystal Transformation as Possible Humidity Sensor	286
Free-Flowing Polymer-Bonded Powder Composition of Hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine Using Solvent–Slurry Coating	264
Damage Monitoring of Regularly Arrayed Short-Fiber-Reinforced Composite Laminates under Tensile Load Based on Acoustic Emission Technology	255
Aortic Valve Engineering Advancements: Precision Tuning with Laser Sintering Additive Manufacturing of TPU/TPE Submillimeter Membranes	227
Agarose-Based Hydrogel Film with Embedded Oriented Photonic Nanochains for Sensing pH	221
Mathematical Model of the Layer-by-Layer FFF/FGF Polymer Extrusion Process for Use in the Algorithm of Numerical Implementation of Real-Time Thermal Cycle Control	219
Stradivari’s Varnish Revisited: Feature Improvements Using Chemical Modification	215
One-Pot Synthesis of Colloidal Hybrid Au (Ag)/ZnO Nanostructures with the Participation of Maleic Acid Copolymers	206
Evaluation of the Effects of Different Polishing Protocols on the Surface Characterizations of 3D-Printed Acrylic Denture Base Resins: An In Vitro Study	205
Role of Doping Agent Degree of Sulfonation and Casting Solvent on the Electrical Conductivity and Morphology of PEDOT:SPAES Thin Films	199
Statistical Study on Additives Used to Improve Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene	198
Wavelength-Tunable and Water-Stable Cesium–Lead-Based All-Bromide Nanocrystal–Polymer Composite Films Using Ultraviolet-Curable Prepolymer as an Anti-Solvent	196
Antagonist Concepts of Polypyrrole Actuators: Bending Hybrid Actuator and Mirrored Trilayer Linear Actuator	191
Eco–Friendly Peelable Active Nanocomposite Films Designed for Biological and Chemical Warfare Agents Decontamination	176
Fabrication of Graphene-Modified Styrene–Acrylic Emulsion by In Situ Aqueous Polymerization	175

Filled Elastomers: Mechanistic and Physics-Driven Modeling and Applications as Smart Materials	169
Reinforcement Mechanism of Carbon Black-Filled Rubber Nanocomposite as Revealed by Atomic Force Microscopy Nanomechanics	167
Equine Tenocyte Seeding on Gelatin Hydrogels Improves Elongated Morphology	167
Experimental Study on the Application of Cellulosic Biopolymer for Enhanced Oil Recovery in Carbonate Cores under Harsh Conditions	162
Enhanced Performance of Cyclopentadithiophene-Based Donor-Acceptor-Type Semiconducting Copolymer Transistors Obtained by a Wire Bar-Coating Method	160
Hydrophobic Ag-Containing Polyoctylmethylsiloxane-Based Membranes for Ethylene/Ethane Separation in Gas-Liquid Membrane Contactor	159
Panel Products Made of Oil Palm Trunk: A Review of Potency, Environmental Aspect, and Comparison with Wood-Based Composites	158
Preparation and Characterization of Chitosan-Coated Manganese-Ferrite Nanoparticles Conjugated with Laccase for Environmental Bioremediation	156
Synthesis and Application of Levofloxacin–Tin Complexes as New Photostabilizers for Polyvinyl Chloride	156
Wet-Spun Polycaprolactone Scaffolds Provide Customizable Anisotropic Viscoelastic Mechanics for Engineered Cardiac Tissues	155
Corona−Poled Porous Electrospun Films of Gram−Scale Y−Doped ZnO and PVDF Composites for Piezoelectric Nanogenerators	154
Peroxide-Based Crosslinking of Solid Silicone Rubber, Part I: Insights into the Influence of Dicumylperoxide Concentration on the Curing Kinetics and Thermodynamics Determined by a Rheological Approac	152
Influence of Polymer Viscoelasticity on Microscopic Remaining Oil Production	151
A Node Detection Method Based on Johnson–Cook and Thin-Film IMD Characteristic Model Armor Damage Detection Repair and Subsequent Optimization	151
Conformation and Structure of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Ether with a Wide Range of Average Molar Masses in Aqueous Solutions	150
Microstructural and Thermo-Mechanical Characterization of Furfurylated Douglas Fir	150
Compound Microalgae-Type Biofunctional Hydrogel for Wound Repair during Full-Thickness Skin Injuries	150
An Eco-Friendly Manner to Prepare Superwetting Melamine Sponges with Switchable Wettability for the Separation of Oil/Water Mixtures and Emulsions	149
Tailoring/Tuning Properties of Polyester Urea-Urethanes through Hybridization with Titania Obtained Using the Sol–Gel Process	148
Thermoelasticity of Injection-Molded Parts	148
Effect of Methyl Hydro-Silicone Oil Content and Aging Time on Compression Modulus and Breakdown Strength of Additional Liquid Silicone Rubber Gel	147
Prediction of Fatigue Life of Polyetherimide/Carbon Fiber Particulate Composites at Various Maximum Stresses and Filler Contents	146
Influence of Accelerated Aging on the Fiber-Matrix Adhesion of Regenerated Cellulose Fiber-Reinforced Bio-Polyamide	143
The Study of Crystallization Behavior, Microcellular Structure and Thermal Properties of Glass-Fiber/Polycarbonate Composites	143
Synthesis of Sulfonated Polyphenylene Block Copolymers via In Situ Generation of Ni(0)	137
Characterization of PLA/PCL/Nano-Hydroxyapatite (nHA) Biocomposites Prepared via Cold Isostatic Pressing	136
Synchronous Improvement of Mechanical and Damping Properties of Structural Damping Composites with Polyetherimide Non-Woven Fabric Interlayers Loaded with Polydopamine and Carbon Nanotubes	132
Bacteria-Polymer Composite Material for Glycerol Valorization	132
Enhancing the Performance of Triboelectric Generator: A Novel Approach Using Solid–Liquid Interface-Treated Foam and Metal Contacts	132
Effect of Fiber Misalignment and Environmental Temperature on the Compressive Behavior of Fiber Composites	131
Multi-Armed Star-Shaped Block Copolymers of Poly(ethylene glycol)-Poly(furfuryl glycidol) as Long Circulating Nanocarriers	130
The Influence of Azidated Glycerol as a New Low Temperature Stabilizer on the Colloidal Properties of Natural Rubber Latex: For Latex Marine Transportation	129
Electrical Resistivity of 3D-Printed Polymer Elements	129
Green Synthesis of Fe–Cu Bimetallic Supported on Alginate-Limestone Nanocomposite for the Removal of Drugs from Contaminated Water	127
Validation of HepG2/C3A Cell Cultures in Cyclic Olefin Copolymer Based Microfluidic Bioreactors	127
Analysis of the Behavior of Fiberglass Composite Panels in Contact with Water Subjected to Repeated Impacts	126
Elasticity of Semiflexible ZigZag Nanosprings with a Point Magnetic Moment	126
Tailoring PLA/ABS Blends Compatibilized with SEBS-g-MA through Annealing Heat Treatment	125
Additive Manufacturing of Thermoplastic Polyurethane-Cork Composites for Material Extrusion Technologies	122
Facile Synthesis of Catechol-Containing Polyacrylamide Copolymers: Synergistic Effects of Amine, Amide and Catechol Residues in Mussel-Inspired Adhesives	120
MWCNT-Coated Glass Fabric/Phenol Composite Heating Panel Fabricated by Resin Infusion Process	119
Laboratory Studies about Microplastic Aging and Its Effects on the Adsorption of Chlorpyrifos	119
A New Method to Prepare Stable Polyaniline Dispersions for Highly Loaded Cathodes of All-Polymer Li-Ion Batteries	119
Flow Disturbance Characterization of Highly Filled Thermoset Injection Molding Compounds behind an Obstacle and in a Spiral Flow Part	118
Macromolecular Hydrodynamics and Fractal Structures of the Lignins of Fir Wood and Oat Husks	118
Hydrophobic, Mechanical, and Physical Properties of Polyurethane Nanocomposite: Synergistic Impact of Mg(OH)2 and SiO2	116
Towards Sustainable Recycling of Epoxy-Based Polymers: Approaches and Challenges of Epoxy Biodegradation	116
Overview of Electrospinning for Tissue Engineering Applications	115
Polymer Supercritical CO2 Foaming under Peculiar Conditions: Laser and Ultrasound Implementation	112
Terahertz Humidity Sensing Based on Surface-Modified Polymer Mesh Membranes with Photografting PEGMA Brush	112

Incorporation of Argan Shell Flour in a Biobased Polypropylene Matrix for the Development of High Environmentally Friendly Composites by Injection Molding	111
The Additive Manufacturing Approach to Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Microfluidic Devices: Review and Future Directions	111
Self-Assembled CNF/rGO/Tannin Composite: Study of the Physicochemical and Wound Healing Properties	111
Potential Additives in Natural Rubber-Modified Bitumen: A Review	110
Effect of Recycled Polyvinyl Butyral (rPVB) Addition on the Tribological Performance of Glass–Fiber Reinforced Polyamide (PAGF) during Reciprocating Sliding Wear Conditions	109
A Novel Approach for Design and Manufacturing of Curvature-Featuring Scaffolds for Osteochondral Repair	109
Review on the Degradation of Poly(lactic acid) during Melt Processing	108
Alkaline Treatment Investigation for Sedge Fibers (Cyperus malaccensis): A Promising Enhancement	106
Advancements in Functionally Graded Polyether Ether Ketone Components: Design, Manufacturing, and Characterisation Using a Modified 3D Printer	105
Optimizing the Process of Spot Welding of Polycarbonate-Matrix-Based Unidirectional (UD) Thermoplastic Composite Tapes	104
Fabrication of Cross-Linked PMMA/SnO2 Nanocomposites for Highly Efficient Removal of Chromium (III) from Wastewater	102
On Structural and Molecular Order in Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Films	102
Highly Self-Healable Polymeric Coating Materials Based on Charge Transfer Complex Interactions with Outstanding Weatherability	101
Preparation of Novel Biodegradable Polymer Slow-Release Fertilizers to Improve Nutrient Release Performance and Soil Phosphorus Availability	100
Research and Application of Biomass-Based Wood Flame Retardants: A Review	100
Design and Application of Hybrid Polymer-Protein Systems in Cancer Therapy	99
The Mechanism of Anticorrosion Performance and Mechanical Property Differences between Seawater Sea-Sand and Freshwater River-Sand Ultra-High-Performance Polymer Cement Mortar (UHPC)	97
Influence on Elastic Wave Propagation Behavior in Polymers Composites: An Analysis of Inflection Phenomena	97
Replacing Plastic with Bamboo: A Review of the Properties and Green Applications of Bamboo-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites	97
Enhancing Flame Retardancy and Smoke Suppression in EPDM Rubber Using Sepiolite-Based Systems	96
Research on Temperature-Switched Dopamine Electrochemical Sensor Based on Thermosensitive Polymers and MWCNTs	96
Study on Bonding Characteristics of Polymer Grouted Concrete-Soil Interface	96