OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Polymer Degradation and Stability is 48. 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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Non-Arrhenius behavior: Influence of antioxidants on lifetime predictions for materials used in the cable and wire industries	185
Editorial Board	176
Editorial Board	168
One-pot preparation of flame-retardant waterborne polyurethane by glycolysis of PET with ionic liquids	139
A multifunctional integrated coating reinforced with exfoliated boron nitride towards superior decorative, antibacterial, durable, and flame-retardant performances	128
Synthesis of two TiO2-based prodegradant additives and their efficiency in inducing the accelerated photo-oxidation of low-density polyethylene	117
Flame-retardant single-component epoxy resin cured by benzimidazolyl-substituted cyclotriphosphazene: Storage stability, curing behaviors and flame retardancy	111
Mini-review on degradation mechanism of perfluorosulfonic acid membranes induced by carboxylic end-groups	93
Novel poly(azoamide triazole)s containing twin azobenzene units in the backbone. Synthesis, characterization, and in vitro degradation studies	91
Biodegradability of oxidized films of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymers containing 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyrate unit in seawater	89
Enhancing the performance of recyclable polyurea through coordination of rigid chain segments and graphene platelets	87
Editorial Board	85
A novel phosphorus/nitrogen-containing polyacrylonitrile fiber with excellent flame retardancy and mechanical properties	82
Insight into stabilization behaviors of Lignin/PAN-derived electrospun precursor fibers	79
Corrigendum to ‘Synthesis of a vanillin-derived bisDOPO co-curing agent rendering epoxy thermosets simultaneously improved flame retardancy, mechanical strength and transparency’ [Polymer Degradation	76
A novel aminothiazole-based cyclotriphosphazene derivate towards epoxy resins for high flame retardancy and smoke suppression	72
Super toughed poly (lactic acid)/poly (ethylene vinyl acetate) blends compatibilized by ethylene-methyl acrylate-glycidyl methacrylate copolymer	70
The evolution of microstructure of Styrene-Isoprene-Butadiene Rubber during the thermal-oxidative aging process using In-situ FTIR way	68
Novel phosphorous-containing epoxy thermosets with improved anti-flammability, smoke suppression, and dielectric properties	67
Controlled architecture of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-functionalized poly(glycidyl methacrylate)/polyester composites using surface-initiated ICAR ATRP Technique for High Flame Retardancy an	66
Insights into the effect of different macromolecular architectures on the charring ability of polyethylene	64
Time domain NMR evaluation of thermal and thermochemical aging of nitrile rubber on crosslinking and mechanical properties	64
Adhesion behaviors and kinetics at silicone foam/metal interfaces	62
Multi-functional solvent-free SiO2 nanofluid simultaneously improve major properties and fluidity of epoxy resin: A new strategy beyond nanofillers	61
Experimental characterization of epoxy/quartz composite material exposed to PDs	61

Exploratory DSC investigation on the solvolytic depolymerization of PET in varied solvent systems and in the presence of model additives and contaminants	59
Comprehensive hydrolytic degradation study of a new poly(ester-amide) used for total meniscus replacement	59
Water-induced failure in polymer coatings: Mechanisms, impacts and mitigation strategies—A comprehensive review	59
Enhancing the recyclability of ELV plastic bumpers: Characterization of molecular, morphological, rheological, mechanical properties and ageing degradation	57
Simulation of the Chalking of Silicone Rubber Based on Tetramethylammonium-Hydroxide-Catalyzed Scission Reaction	57
A UV-curable coating constructed from bio-based phytic acid, D-sorbitol and glycine for flame retardant modification of rigid polyurethane foam	56
Synthesis of magnolol-derived bisphosphate for fabrication of bismaleimide resins with intrinsic anti-flammability and smoke suppression	56
Durable flame-retardant cotton fabrics with tannic acid complexed by various metal ions	56
A facile technique to investigate the char strength and fire retardant performance towards intumescent epoxy nanocomposites containing different synergists	54
Composition-controlled degradation behavior of macroporous scaffolds from three-armed biodegradable macromers	52
Synergistic effect of zinc borate and microencapsulated black phosphorus nanosheets for improved flame retardancy and smoke-suppression performance of epoxy resin	52
ZIF-8@Co-doped boronate ester polymer core-shell particles: Catalytically enhancing the nonflammability and smoke suppression of epoxy resin	51
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	51
New modification strategy for thermoplastic polyurethane with high hygrothermal ageing resistance and flame retardancy	51
Construction phosphorus/nitrogen-containing flame-retardant and hydrophobic coating toward cotton fabric via layer-by-layer assembly	51
Insight into effect of electrolyte temperature on electroactivity degradation of conducting polypyrrole in NaOH	50
Systematic study of the condensed phase of phosphorus-based flame retarded foams	50
Robust water diffusion modeling in a structural polymer joint based on experimental X-ray tomographic data at the micrometer scale	50
Study of UV ageing effects in modern artists’ paints with MeV-SIMS	50
In situ nanofibrillar fully-biobased poly (lactic acid)/poly (ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) composites with promoted crystallization kinetics, mechanical properties, and heat resistance	49
Effect of γ irradiation on the properties of functionalized carbon-doped boron nitride reinforced epoxy resin composite	49
Strategy for the NR/BR blends with improved thermo-oxidative resistance	48
Flame retardant behavior of bio-based epoxy resin bearing pyridazinone and dynamic ester bond via self-blow-out and vesicular carbon formation	48
PEEK composite resin with enhanced intumescent flame retardancy loaded with Octaphenylsilsesquioxane and nano calcium carbonate and its application in fibers	48
Fabrication of NiO and TiO2 supported nano calcium carbonate and its effect on the flame retardancy and thermal stability of epoxy resin composites	48
Assessing the effect of minimally invasive lipid extraction on parchment integrity by artificial ageing and integrated analytical techniques	48