OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Polymer Degradation and Stability is 49. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Non-Arrhenius behavior: Influence of antioxidants on lifetime predictions for materials used in the cable and wire industries	207
Editorial Board	197
Editorial Board	174
One-pot preparation of flame-retardant waterborne polyurethane by glycolysis of PET with ionic liquids	153
Biodegradability of oxidized films of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymers containing 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyrate unit in seawater	138
Synthesis of two TiO2-based prodegradant additives and their efficiency in inducing the accelerated photo-oxidation of low-density polyethylene	131
Flame-retardant single-component epoxy resin cured by benzimidazolyl-substituted cyclotriphosphazene: Storage stability, curing behaviors and flame retardancy	117
Mini-review on degradation mechanism of perfluorosulfonic acid membranes induced by carboxylic end-groups	99
Novel poly(azoamide triazole)s containing twin azobenzene units in the backbone. Synthesis, characterization, and in vitro degradation studies	96
Corrigendum to ‘Synthesis of a vanillin-derived bisDOPO co-curing agent rendering epoxy thermosets simultaneously improved flame retardancy, mechanical strength and transparency’ [Polymer Degradation	94
Composition-controlled degradation behavior of macroporous scaffolds from three-armed biodegradable macromers	88
Synthesis of magnolol-derived bisphosphate for fabrication of bismaleimide resins with intrinsic anti-flammability and smoke suppression	86
Multi-functional solvent-free SiO2 nanofluid simultaneously improve major properties and fluidity of epoxy resin: A new strategy beyond nanofillers	81
Enhancing the performance of recyclable polyurea through coordination of rigid chain segments and graphene platelets	78
Editorial Board	74
Insight into stabilization behaviors of Lignin/PAN-derived electrospun precursor fibers	72
Insights into the effect of different macromolecular architectures on the charring ability of polyethylene	69
Experimental characterization of epoxy/quartz composite material exposed to PDs	68
Construction phosphorus/nitrogen-containing flame-retardant and hydrophobic coating toward cotton fabric via layer-by-layer assembly	68
A novel phosphorus/nitrogen-containing polyacrylonitrile fiber with excellent flame retardancy and mechanical properties	66
New modification strategy for thermoplastic polyurethane with high hygrothermal ageing resistance and flame retardancy	66
Super toughed poly (lactic acid)/poly (ethylene vinyl acetate) blends compatibilized by ethylene-methyl acrylate-glycidyl methacrylate copolymer	65
Comprehensive hydrolytic degradation study of a new poly(ester-amide) used for total meniscus replacement	65
Time domain NMR evaluation of thermal and thermochemical aging of nitrile rubber on crosslinking and mechanical properties	64
ZIF-8@Co-doped boronate ester polymer core-shell particles: Catalytically enhancing the nonflammability and smoke suppression of epoxy resin	63

Enhancing the recyclability of ELV plastic bumpers: Characterization of molecular, morphological, rheological, mechanical properties and ageing degradation	61
A novel aminothiazole-based cyclotriphosphazene derivate towards epoxy resins for high flame retardancy and smoke suppression	61
Editorial Board	60
A review of ceramizable EPDM composites: Current status and future perspectives	59
Editorial Board	58
Simulation of the Chalking of Silicone Rubber Based on Tetramethylammonium-Hydroxide-Catalyzed Scission Reaction	58
Controlled architecture of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-functionalized poly(glycidyl methacrylate)/polyester composites using surface-initiated ICAR ATRP Technique for High Flame Retardancy an	57
A multifunctional integrated coating reinforced with exfoliated boron nitride towards superior decorative, antibacterial, durable, and flame-retardant performances	55
Adhesion behaviors and kinetics at silicone foam/metal interfaces	55
Synergistic effect of zinc borate and microencapsulated black phosphorus nanosheets for improved flame retardancy and smoke-suppression performance of epoxy resin	55
A UV-curable coating constructed from bio-based phytic acid, D-sorbitol and glycine for flame retardant modification of rigid polyurethane foam	54
A facile technique to investigate the char strength and fire retardant performance towards intumescent epoxy nanocomposites containing different synergists	54
Novel phosphorous-containing epoxy thermosets with improved anti-flammability, smoke suppression, and dielectric properties	53
Exploratory DSC investigation on the solvolytic depolymerization of PET in varied solvent systems and in the presence of model additives and contaminants	53
Durable flame-retardant cotton fabrics with tannic acid complexed by various metal ions	52
Mechanically robust and flame-retarded EPDM composites with high loading of Mg(OH)2 based on reversible crosslinking network from Diels-Alder reactions	51
Water-induced failure in polymer coatings: Mechanisms, impacts and mitigation strategies—A comprehensive review	51
In situ nanofibrillar fully-biobased poly (lactic acid)/poly (ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) composites with promoted crystallization kinetics, mechanical properties, and heat resistance	51
Flame retardancy performance and mechanism of polyvinyl alcohol films grafted amino acid ionic liquids with high transparency and excellent flexibility	51
Systematic study of the condensed phase of phosphorus-based flame retarded foams	51
Study of UV ageing effects in modern artists’ paints with MeV-SIMS	50
Recycling of personal protective equipment: Sanitisation, degradation and polymer blend formulations	50
Organic copper phosphate-decorated layered double hydroxide to enhance the flame retardancy and smoke suppression of epoxy resin	50
Effect of γ irradiation on the properties of functionalized carbon-doped boron nitride reinforced epoxy resin composite	50