OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Polymers is 103. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Experimental Advances in the Real-Time Recording of Cross-Linking Alginate In Situ Gelation: A Review	870
Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Polymers in 2021	445
Reinforcing a Thermoplastic Starch/Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) Composite Foam with Polyethylene Glycol under Supercritical Carbon Dioxide	435
A Straightforward Method to Produce Multi-Nanodrug Delivery Systems for Transdermal/Tympanic Patches Using Electrospinning and Electrospray	399
Thymol-Modified Oleic and Linoleic Acids Encapsulated in Polymeric Nanoparticles: Enhanced Bioactivity, Stability, and Biomedical Potential	393
A Study of Thin Films Based on Polylactide and Vanillic Acid-Crucial Properties Relevant to Packaging	373
Volatile Organic Compounds Arising from Wood Polymers on Thermal Loading of Spruce Wood	343
Cellulose/Aminated Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Aerogels for Oil Adsorption	274
Dielectric and Ultrasonic Properties of PDMS/TiO2 Nanocomposites	260
Preparation and Corrosion Performance of PPy/Silane Film on AZ31 Magnesium Alloy via One-Step Cyclic Voltammetry	252
Microstructure and Release Behavior of Alginate–Natural Hydrocolloid Composites: A Comparative Study	252
High-Temperature Compressive Properties of 3D Printed Polymeric Lattice-Reinforced Cement-Based Materials	252
Flow Disturbance Characterization of Highly Filled Thermoset Injection Molding Compounds behind an Obstacle and in a Spiral Flow Part	229
Modeling the Impact of Dye Concentration on Polymer Optical Properties via the Complex Refractive Index: A Pathway to Optical Engineering	229
Moisture Sorption and Degradation of Polymer Filaments Used in 3D Printing	227
Mechanochemical Synthesis of Polyanilines and Their Nanocomposites: A Critical Review	224
Green Flame-Retardant Blend Used to Improve the Antiflame Properties of Polypropylene	213
Recycling of Bovine Hair Waste Through the Design of a Compatibilizing Agent for Sustainable Thermoplastic Starch-Untreated Bovine Hair Composites	207
Damage Monitoring of Regularly Arrayed Short-Fiber-Reinforced Composite Laminates under Tensile Load Based on Acoustic Emission Technology	207
Unveiling the Mechanics Behind Polyimide’s Friction-Greening Phenomenon	207
Evaluation of Fatigue Damage Monitoring of Single-Lap Composite Adhesive Joint Using Conductivity	202
Using Peek as a Framework Material for Maxillofacial Silicone Prosthesis: An In Vitro Study	198
Bottlebrush Elastomers with Crystallizable Side Chains: Monolayer-like Structure of Backbones Segregated in Intercrystalline Regions	188
Silica NPs in PLA-Based Electrospun Nanofibrous Non-Woven Protective Fabrics with Dual Hydrophilicity/Hydrophobicity, Breathability, and Thermal Insulation Characteristics for Individuals with Disabil	188
Investigating Aging Characteristics of Oil-Immersed Power Transformers’ Insulation in Electrical–Thermal–Mechanical Combined Conditions	185

Expansion Injection Molding Process Using Clamping Force for Melt Compression	185
Adsorption and Recognition Property of Tyrosine Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Prepared via Electron Beam Irradiation	181
Mechanics of Surface Instabilities in Soft Dielectrics Subject to Electromechanical Loading	181
Ultraviolet Grafting of Bismuth Oxide Enhances the Photocatalytic Performance of PVDF Membrane and Improves the Problem of Membrane Fouling	179
Development and Evaluation of a Novel Antibacterial Wound Dressing: A Powder Preparation Based on Cross-Linked Pullulan with Polyhexamethylene Biguanide for Hydrogel-Transition in Advanced Wound Manag	178
Catalytic Hydrolysis of Paraoxon by Immobilized Copper(II) Complexes of 1,4,7-Triazacyclononane Derivatives	177
Effect of Hydrothermal Aging on Damping Properties in Sisal Mat-Reinforced Polyester Composites	176
Surface Development of Polyethylene Terephthalate Films Using Low-Pressure, High-Frequency Argon + Oxygen Plasma on Zinc Powder for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells	167
The Effect of Feeding Sequence on the Structure and Properties of the Ethylene/1-Octene Copolymer in the Semi-Continuous Polymerization Reaction System	167
Effect of the Interplay between Polymer–Filler and Filler–Filler Interactions on the Conductivity of a Filled Diblock Copolymer System	167
Antimicrobial Activity against Cronobacter of Plant Extracts and Essential Oils in a Matrix of Bacterial Cellulose	165
Ionomeric Nanofibers: A Versatile Platform for Advanced Functional Materials	163
Analyzing Sustainable 3D Printing Processes: Mechanical, Thermal, and Crystallographic Insights	163
Enhancement of the Mechanical Performance of Glass-Fibre-Reinforced Composites through the Infusion Process of a Thermoplastic Recyclable Resin	163
Direct Acrylation of Soybean Oil and the Influence of the Acrylation Degree on Waterborne Acrylic Systems	162
A Precise Prediction of the Chemical and Thermal Shrinkage during Curing of an Epoxy Resin	162
Investigation of Structural Energy Absorption Performance in 3D-Printed Polymer (Tough 1500 Resin) Materials with Novel Multilayer Thin-Walled Sandwich Structures Inspired by Peano Space-Filling Curve	159
Recent Advances on Starch-Based Adsorbents for Heavy Metal and Emerging Pollutant Remediation	158
Study on Acoustic Emission Characteristics and Damage Mechanism of Wind Turbine Blade Main Spar with Different Defects	156
Catalyst-Free Amino-Yne Click Reaction: An Efficient Way for Immobilizing Amoxicillin onto Polymeric Surfaces	153
Prediction of the Specific Energy of Supercapacitors with Polymeric Materials Using Advanced Molecular Dynamics Simulations	151
Agarose-Based Hydrogel Film with Embedded Oriented Photonic Nanochains for Sensing pH	150
Toxic Gas and Smoke Generation and Flammability of Flame-Retardant Plywood	150
Comparative Study of the Removal Efficiency of Nalidixic Acid by Poly[(4-vinylbenzyl)trimethylammonium Chloride] and N-Alkylated Chitosan through the Ultrafiltration Technique and Its Approximation th	142
Study on Fabrication and Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Chitosan Nanofibers Created from Aqueous Solution with Acetic Acid and Ethanol by the Electrospinning Method	141
Study on the Relationship between Electron Transfer and Electrical Properties of XLPE/Modification SR under Polarity Reversal	140
RETRACTED: Ahmed et al. Thermal Analysis of a Metal–Organic Framework ZnxCo1-X-ZIF-8 for Recent Applications. Polymers 2021, 13, 4051	139
Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Doped Magnesium Hydrate and Its Effect on the Flame Retardant and Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene	139
Geometry Effects on Mode I Brittle Fracture in VO-Notched PMMA Specimens	138
Design of Triaxial Tests with Polymer Matrix Composites	134
Effect of Antibacterial Peptide Microsphere Coating on the Microbial and Physicochemical Characteristics of Tricholoma matsutake during Cold Storage	134
One-Pot Preparation of Metal–Polymer Nanocomposites in Irradiated Aqueous Solutions of 1-Vinyl-1,2,4-triazole and Silver Ions	133
A Study of the Flexural Properties of PA12/Clay Nanocomposites	132
Assessment of the Efficiency of Chemical and Thermochemical Depolymerization Methods for Lignin Valorization: Principal Component Analysis (PCA) Approach	132
Using a Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor to Measure Residual Strain in the Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding Process	132
Efficient Film Fabrication and Characterization of Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):Poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS)-Metalloporphine Nanocomposite and Its Application as Semiconductor Material	130
Effects of the Temperature–Time Regime of Curing of Composite Patch on Repair Process Efficiency	130
Electrospinning-Generated Nanofiber Scaffolds Suitable for Integration of Primary Human Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells	130
Development of an Acid-Labile Ketal Linked Amphiphilic Block Copolymer Nanoparticles for pH-Triggered Release of Paclitaxel	129
Synthesis and Characterization of Porous Chitosan/Saccharomycetes Adsorption Microspheres	128
Microbial Poly-γ-Glutamic Acid (γ-PGA) as an Effective Tooth Enamel Protectant	127
Outdoor Wood Mats-Based Engineering Composite: Influence of Process Parameters on Decay Resistance against Wood-Degrading Fungi Trametes versicolor and Gloeophyllum trabeum	127
Influence of Formate Concentration on the Rheology and Thermal Degradation of Xanthan Gum	123
Liquid Crystal-Based Organosilicone Elastomers with Supreme Mechanical Adaptability	121
Molecularly Imprinted Chitosan-Based Thin Films with Selectivity for Nicotine Derivatives for Application as a Bio-Sensor and Filter	121
Recycling of Residual Polymers Reinforced with Natural Fibers as a Sustainable Alternative: A Review	121
Fracture Resistance of Anterior Crowns Reinforced by Short-Fiber Composite	120
Precise Controlled Target Molecule Release through Light-Triggered Charge Reversal Bridged Polysilsesquioxane Nanoparticles	119
Computational Simulation Study-Based Formulation Development and Characterization of MethylprednisoloneLoaded Nanoparticles Containing Chitosan and Pectin to Treat Nocturnal Asthma	118
Mechanical Properties of Latex-Modified Cement Stone under Uniaxial and Triaxial Cyclic Loading	118

Enhancing the Mechanical Properties of Historical Masonry Using Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymers	116
Use of Recycled Additive Materials to Promote Efficient Use of Resources While Acting as an Effective Toughness Modifier of Wood–Polymer Composites	116
Enhancing High-Temperature Performance of Flexible Pavement with Plastic-Modified Asphalt	115
Study on the Electrical Insulation Properties of Modified PTFE at High Temperatures	114
Towards Real-Time In-Situ Mid-Infrared Spectroscopic Ellipsometry in Polymer Processing	114
Effect of Acrylate Emulsion on the Mechanical and Microscopic Properties of Straw Fiber-Reinforced Cement-Magnesium Slag Stabilized Soil	114
Molecular Simulation of Electron Traps in Epoxy Resin/Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites	114
Vertical Cylinder-to-Lamella Transition in Thin Block Copolymer Films Induced by In-Plane Electric Field	114
Comprehensive Investigation of Stoichiometry–Structure–Performance Relationships in Flexible Polyurethane Foams	113
Fabrication of 3D Printed Polylactic Acid/Polycaprolactone Nanocomposites with Favorable Thermo-Responsive Cyclic Shape Memory Effects, and Crystallization and Mechanical Properties	112
The Study of Crystallization Behavior, Microcellular Structure and Thermal Properties of Glass-Fiber/Polycarbonate Composites	111
Development of Edible Films Based on Nostoc and Modified Native Potato Starch and Their Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, and Microscopic Characterization	111
In Vivo Durability of Polyurethane Insulated Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Leads	111
Investigation of an Optimal Material Addition Rate for Energy Consumption and Dimensional Accuracy in Fused Filament Fabrication of CFR-PEEK	111
Construction of a (NNN)Ru-Incorporated Porous Organic Polymer with High Catalytic Activity for β-Alkylation of Secondary Alcohols with Primary Alcohols	110
Protective Effect of Sargassum fusiforme Fucoidan against Ethanol-Induced Oxidative Damage in In Vitro and In Vivo Models	110
Support Vector Machines in Polymer Science: A Review	109
Electrochemical Performance of Guanidinium Salt-Added PVP/PEO Solid Polymer Electrolyte with Superior Power Density	108
Closed-Loop Recycling of Poly(vinyl butyral) Interlayer Film via Restabilization Technology	107
Effect of Interfacial Compatibility on Mechanical Property of Polyamide 6 Modified by Polyborosiloxane	105
Obtaining Ultrafine Dispersions of Silver Particles in Poly(vinyl Alcohol) Matrix Using Mechanical Alloying	105
Potential of Annatto Seeds (Bixa orellana L.) Extract Together with Pectin-Edible Coatings: Application on Mulberry Fruits (Morus nigra L.)	105
Extraction and Depolymerization of Lignin from Different Agricultural and Forestry Wastes to Obtain Building Blocks in a Circular Economy Framework	104
An Analysis of the Effect of Activation Temperature and Crack Geometry on the Healing Efficiency of Polycaprolactone (PCL)/Epoxy Blends	104
Physicochemical and Sensory Stability Evaluation of Gummy Candies Fortified with Mountain Germander Extract and Prebiotics	103
Fluorine-Containing Ionogels with Stretchable, Solvent-Resistant, Wide Temperature Tolerance, and Transparent Properties for Ionic Conductors	103
Optimization of Environment-Friendly and Sustainable Polylactic Acid (PLA)-Constructed Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS)-Based Gyroid Structures	103
Transient Response of Macroscopic Deformation of Magnetoactive Elastomeric Cylinders in Uniform Magnetic Fields	103