OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Polymer Degradation and Stability is 52. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Corrigendum to ‘Synthesis of a vanillin-derived bisDOPO co-curing agent rendering epoxy thermosets simultaneously improved flame retardancy, mechanical strength and transparency’ [Polymer Degradation	269
Experimental characterization of epoxy/quartz composite material exposed to PDs	240
Editorial Board	176
Editorial Board	156
An eco-friendly PVA/XG/AP nanocomposite multifunctional shield for wood with high flame retardancy and superior thermal insulation	133
Experimental and simulation studies of the role of water on degradation of Polyetheretherketone under high pressure and high temperature conditions	127
Low temperature carbonization flame-retardant mechanism of cotton fabric catalyzed by the composite of keratin and in-situ generated calcium alginate	116
A multifunctional integrated coating reinforced with exfoliated boron nitride towards superior decorative, antibacterial, durable, and flame-retardant performances	113
Controlled architecture of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-functionalized poly(glycidyl methacrylate)/polyester composites using surface-initiated ICAR ATRP Technique for High Flame Retardancy an	100
A review of ceramizable EPDM composites: Current status and future perspectives	98
Simulation of the Chalking of Silicone Rubber Based on Tetramethylammonium-Hydroxide-Catalyzed Scission Reaction	85
ZIF-8@Co-doped boronate ester polymer core-shell particles: Catalytically enhancing the nonflammability and smoke suppression of epoxy resin	85
Thermo-oxidative aging of semi-crystalline polyimide films: Experimental characterization and predictive modeling	82
Editorial Board	79
Editorial Board	78
Preparation and fire prevention performance analysis of MOF hydrogel from waste inspired by the natural flame-retardant properties of pineapple peel	77
Editorial Board	77
New modification strategy for thermoplastic polyurethane with high hygrothermal ageing resistance and flame retardancy	75
One-pot preparation of flame-retardant waterborne polyurethane by glycolysis of PET with ionic liquids	75
A facile technique to investigate the char strength and fire retardant performance towards intumescent epoxy nanocomposites containing different synergists	74
Water-induced failure in polymer coatings: Mechanisms, impacts and mitigation strategies—A comprehensive review	72
Synthesis of two TiO2-based prodegradant additives and their efficiency in inducing the accelerated photo-oxidation of low-density polyethylene	71
Novel phosphorous-containing epoxy thermosets with improved anti-flammability, smoke suppression, and dielectric properties	70
Non-Arrhenius behavior: Influence of antioxidants on lifetime predictions for materials used in the cable and wire industries	69
Enhancing the performance of recyclable polyurea through coordination of rigid chain segments and graphene platelets	69

Composition-controlled degradation behavior of macroporous scaffolds from three-armed biodegradable macromers	69
Time domain NMR evaluation of thermal and thermochemical aging of nitrile rubber on crosslinking and mechanical properties	67
Multi-functional solvent-free SiO2 nanofluid simultaneously improve major properties and fluidity of epoxy resin: A new strategy beyond nanofillers	65
Synthesis of magnolol-derived bisphosphate for fabrication of bismaleimide resins with intrinsic anti-flammability and smoke suppression	65
Enhancing the recyclability of ELV plastic bumpers: Characterization of molecular, morphological, rheological, mechanical properties and ageing degradation	64
Biodegradation rate control with blends of poly(butylene succinate) and poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate)	62
Construction phosphorus/nitrogen-containing flame-retardant and hydrophobic coating toward cotton fabric via layer-by-layer assembly	62
Exploratory DSC investigation on the solvolytic depolymerization of PET in varied solvent systems and in the presence of model additives and contaminants	61
Synergistic effect of zinc borate and microencapsulated black phosphorus nanosheets for improved flame retardancy and smoke-suppression performance of epoxy resin	60
Mini-review on degradation mechanism of perfluorosulfonic acid membranes induced by carboxylic end-groups	60
Insights into the effect of different macromolecular architectures on the charring ability of polyethylene	60
Flame-retardant single-component epoxy resin cured by benzimidazolyl-substituted cyclotriphosphazene: Storage stability, curing behaviors and flame retardancy	60
Adhesion behaviors and kinetics at silicone foam/metal interfaces	59
Biodegradability of oxidized films of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymers containing 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyrate unit in seawater	58
Assessing the effect of minimally invasive lipid extraction on parchment integrity by artificial ageing and integrated analytical techniques	57
A UV-curable coating constructed from bio-based phytic acid, D-sorbitol and glycine for flame retardant modification of rigid polyurethane foam	57
Durable flame-retardant cotton fabrics with tannic acid complexed by various metal ions	57
Catalyst-free sustainable epoxy vitrimers with fire safety offered by phosphorus-containing compounds	57
A novel phosphorus/nitrogen-containing polyacrylonitrile fiber with excellent flame retardancy and mechanical properties	57
In situ nanofibrillar fully-biobased poly (lactic acid)/poly (ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) composites with promoted crystallization kinetics, mechanical properties, and heat resistance	56
Wear behavior of UHMWPE composites under oxidative effect	55
Effect of the crystal orientation on the enzymatic degradation rate of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBH) fibers	55
Fabrication of NiO and TiO2 supported nano calcium carbonate and its effect on the flame retardancy and thermal stability of epoxy resin composites	55
The development of a new type of sustainable flame retarded polyamide 6 (PA6)-based composites, modified with biocarbon/phosphorus flame retardant/basalt fiber system (BC/OP/BF). The evaluation of the	53
Effect of γ irradiation on the properties of functionalized carbon-doped boron nitride reinforced epoxy resin composite	52
Dynamic imine bonds enable closed-loop recycling of high performance PEEK/CF composites	52
High-strength and debondable UV-curable adhesive based on dual-dynamic network	52
Simultaneously-enhanced flame retardancy, mechanical property and acid/alkali corrosion resistance of ethylene vinyl acetate/aluminum trihydrate composite induced by crosslinking and microencapsulated	52