OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Fire and Materials is 3. 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

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Performance evaluation of guar gum and conventional binders based fire‐extinguishing aerosol‐forming composites	56
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The evolution of reaction to fire classification of materials: A case study of Canada	19
Study of spatial temperature features of road tunnel fires under multiple factors	17
Exploratory Simulations on the Effectiveness of Sand Protection Strategies Against Firebrand Accumulation in Wildfires	17
The development process of a candidate screening test for cladding products	16
Improving thermal and flame retardant properties of sorbitol‐based bioepoxy systems by phosphorus‐based flame retardants	15
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Predicting flammability limits through thermal theory and density theory of flame propagation	13
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A survey‐based study concerning public comprehension of two‐component EXIT/NO‐EXIT signage concepts	12
Thermal and physical characterization of glass fiber phenolic for aircraft interiors	12
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The effect of soaking in increasingly alkaline aqueous solutions on the spontaneous combustion characteristics of bituminous coal	11
Interactions between calcium carbonate and ammonium polyphosphate in low‐borate concentration hydrocarbon intumescent coatings	10
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Evaluating the communication within fire and rescue services and the NHS on the fire risk of emollients in accordance of the MHRA safety update	10
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Editorial for special issue on Interflam 2019: Mass timber and fire resistance	9
Flame‐retardant features of various boron compounds in thermoplastic polyurethane and performance comparison with aluminum trihydroxide and magnesium hydroxide	9
Burning material behaviour in hypoxic environments: An experimental study examining a representative storage arrangement of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyethylene bubble wrap, and cardboard lay	8
Influences of inclined tunnel ceiling on plug‐holing phenomenon and mechanical smoke exhaust efficiency in tunnel fires	8

Statistical study on soot volume fractions of buoyant turbulent diffusion fires	8
Investigation of the synergistic effect of red phosphorus and magnesium hydroxide on the thermal degradation behavior and flame resistance of the intumescent fire‐retardant polypropylene system	8
Evaluation of the likelihood of flashover in room fires involving a flat screen TV and the effect of flame retardant treatment of the casing	8
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Fire tests of steel‐to‐timber connections with high fire resistance	7
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Laboratory‐Scale Assessment of Carbon‐Epoxy Structural U‐Channels Exposed to Flange Heating	7
Analytical determination of compounds released during pyrolysis, smoldering, and combustion experiments with insulation materials from renewable resources	7
Analysis of the Thermal Decomposition and Flammability of Polyurethane Materials Used in Building Insulation and in the Automotive Industry	7
Experimental and theoretical study on horizontal flame spread through arrays of wooden dowels	7
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Effect of altitude on vertical temperature distribution and longitudinal smoke layer thickness in long tunnel fires	6
Investigation on quenching characteristics of parallel narrow channels for deflagration flames	6
Thermal behavior of adhesively bonded timber‐concrete composite slabs subjected to standard fire exposure	6
Experimental investigation on RP‐3 aviation kerosene large‐scale pool fires at high altitude	6
Preparation and Physicochemical Properties of Inorganic Solidified Foam for Forest Fire	6
The National Electrical Safety Code, powerline clearances, and wildfires	6
Demonstration of an all‐in‐one solution for fire safe upholstery furniture: A benign backcoating for smoldering and flame‐resistant cover fabrics	6
Flame retardancy, combustion, and ceramization behavior of ceramifiable flame‐retardant room temperature vulcanized silicone rubber foam	6
A simplified analytical approach for the clear height in compartment fire based on a two‐layer zone model	6
Experimental investigation of the effects of a sidewall and cable arrangement on a horizontal cable tray fire in an open atmosphere	6
Noncombustibility: Testing and regulatory requirements	6
The emission of pollutants from ornamental shrubs during forest fires	6
A milligram‐scale flame calorimeter pyrolyzer system used to emulate burning of nonthermally thin solid samples	5
Adoption of Heat Insulation Materials for Lithium‐Ion Battery Fire Blanket Coating and Earlier Fire Alarming	5
Reconstruction and fire risk assessment of arc‐tracking at a plug‐outlet connection point	5
Fire Hazard of Fiber Dust Layers With Different Widths and Inclination Angles Exposed to Simulated Hotspots	5
OpenSeesdevelopment for modelling timber structural members subjected to realistic fire impact	5
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Exhaust flow calibration for a large‐scale calorimetry system using tracer gas dilution	5
A Kind of Rare Earth Oxide Composited Superfine Dry Powder Extinguishant With Improved Fire Extinguishing Performance	5
Inhibition of aluminum‐silicon alloy dust explosion and flame byKH₂PO₄/montmorillonite composite powder	5
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Wildland Urban Interface Codes in the USA: Comparison Between the Codes From the International Code Council and the State of California	5
The curious case of the second/end peak in the heat release rate of wood: A cone calorimeter investigation	5
Flammability Evaluation of Native Brazilian Amazon Rainforest Leaves	4
Examining China's rural fire protection within the rural revitalization strategy: An in‐depth policy research	4
Synthesis of a novel type of high‐efficiency boron‐containing Schiff base flame retardant for epoxy resin	4
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Experimental study on the quantitative evaluation of the thermal stability performance and heat insulation characteristics of fire‐fighting foam	4
Study of the influence of low air pressures on fire behavior and burn‐through of aircraft cargo liner	4
Investigation on Shear Strength of Fiber Reinforced GPC Exposed to Elevated Temperatures	4
Enhancement of thermal stability and flame retardancy of ethylene vinyl acetate/magnesium hydroxide composite by carbon black	4
Insights into the particle diameter and base chosen for dry powder fire extinguishing agents	4
Development of a new intermediate‐scale box test on sandwich panel products compared with ISO 13784‐1 room test and EN 13501‐1 classification system	4
Evolution of Multifunctional Cotton Fabric as the Flame Retardant/Crease Proof/Microbial Resistant Blended With Green Synthesised TiO₂ Nanoparticles Coatings	4
Smouldering fire and emission characteristics of Eucalyptus litter fuel	4
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Influence of ammonium polyphosphate‐modified polypropylene on flammability characteristics of polypropylene keratin and chitosan sustainable composites	4

Experimentation on minimum ignition temperature for boron blended fireworks flash powder dust cloud at normal and inert environmental conditions	3
A novel intrinsic flame‐retardant waterborne poly(urethane) copolymers containing phosphorus‐nitrogen	3
The effects of radial cracks on the fire performance of heritage timber	3
Effects of under‐clothing airflow on thermal protective performance and thermal aging behaviors of flame‐retardant fabric	3
Examining the fire risk in London dwellings using the London Fire Brigade Incident database	3
Study on the variation rule of smoke back‐layering length of tunnel ceiling jet induced by strong fire plume	3
Assessing the combustibility of claddings: A comparative study of the modified cone calorimeter method and cylindrical furnace test	3
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Comparative analysis of thermal runaway characteristics of lithium‐ion battery under oven test and local high temperature	3
Study on air entrainment coefficient for different heat release rates and transverse displacements in a tunnel with unpowered ventilation cap	3
Investigation of the flame properties and fire behavior of carbon‐reinforced PEKK, BMI and phenolic composites impacted by Jet‐A1/air flames	3
Effect of geometrical dimensions on flame spread rate over U‐shaped polyurethane facade and theoretical analysis	3
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A building information modeling‐fire dynamics simulation integrated framework for the simulation of passive fire protection in a mid‐scale cross‐laminated timber compartment: Numerical impl	3
Large eddy simulation for improving smoke extraction efficiency by inverted V‐shaped baffle in the urban tunnel	3
Influence of state of charge inconsistency on electrical performance and thermal runaway characteristics in 2 serials 1 parallel lithium‐ion battery pack	3
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Investigation into the overcurrent failure and combustion characteristics of copper‐clad aluminum conductors	3