OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials is 5. 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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Optimization of FDM process parameters for tensile properties of polylactic acid specimens using Taguchi design of experiment method	82
Investigation of the effect of FDM process parameters on mechanical properties of 3D printed PA12 samples using Taguchi method	58
Emerging advancements in flame retardancy of polypropylene nanocomposites	41
Effect of non-annealed and annealed ZnO on the optical properties of PVC/ZnO nanocomposite films	38
Fused filament fabrication: A comprehensive review	35
Multi material 3D printing of PLA-PA6/TiO₂ polymeric matrix: Flexural, wear and morphological properties	33
Synergistic impact of cumin essential oil on enhancing of UV-blocking and antibacterial activity of biodegradable poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/clay platelets nanocomposites	31
Morphological and thermal properties of polystyrene composite reinforced with biochar from elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum)	29
Recent advances in fused deposition modeling based additive manufacturing of thermoplastic composite structures: A review	26
Assessing the effect of FDM processing parameters on mechanical properties of PLA parts using Taguchi method	24
Antimicrobial low-density polyethylene/low-density polyethylene-grafted acrylic acid biocomposites based on rice bran with tea tree oil for food packaging applications	23
A review of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polyurethane (PU), and polyaniline (PANI) composites-based materials for electromagnetic interference shielding	23
A review on recent advances on improving polyimide matrix nanocomposites for mechanical, thermal, and tribological applications: Challenges and recommendations for future improvement	23
ZnO nanoparticle-grafted PLA thermoplastic composites for 3D printing applications: Tuning of thermal, mechanical, morphological and shape memory effect	22
A comprehensive review of coconut shell powder composites: Preparation, processing, and characterization	22
Calculating printing speed in order to correctly print PLA/continuous glass fiber composites via fused filament fabrication 3D printer	22
Secondary recycled acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene and graphene composite for 3D/4D applications: Rheological, thermal, magnetometric, and mechanical analyses	21
Effect of printing characteristics for the incorporation of hexagonal-shaped lattice structure on the PLA polymeric material	21
Polyaniline-based nanocomposites for electromagnetic interference shielding applications: A review	20
Preparation of the pistachio shell reinforced PLA biocomposites: Effect of filler treatment and PLA maleation	19
Nanocarbon and macrocarbonaceous filler–reinforced epoxy/polyamide: A review	19
Mechanical performance of honeycomb sandwich structures built by FDM printing technique	18
Recycling of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic and thermoset composites: A review	18
Fused filament fabrication of biodegradable polylactic acid reinforced by nanoclay as a potential biomedical material	18
Characterization of polylactic acid/thermoplastic polyurethane composite filaments manufactured for additive manufacturing with fused deposition modeling	18

Process optimisation on the compressive strength property for the 3D printing of PLA/almond shell composite	18
Mechanical and processing properties of recycled PET and LDPE-HDPE composite materials for building components	17
Three body abrasive wear assessment of novel jute/natural rubber flexible green composite	17
Properties investigation of 3D printed continuous pineapple leaf fiber-reinforced PLA composite	17
A review of joining techniques for thermoplastic composite materials	16
Neural network modeling and combined compromise solution (CoCoSo) method for optimization of drilling performances in polymer nanocomposites	16
Development and applications of shear deformation theories for laminated composite plates: An overview	16
Study on the fluidity, mechanical and fracture behavior of ABS/TPU/CNT nanocomposites	16
Effect of loading rates on the in-plane compressive properties of additively manufactured ABS and PLA-based hexagonal honeycomb structures	16
Influence of morphology and architecture on properties and applications of MXene polymeric nanocomposites	16
The effect of boric acid on flame retardancy of intumescent flame retardant polypropylene composites including nanoclay	15
Effect of chemical treatment of jute fiber on thermo-mechanical properties of jute and sheep wool fiber reinforced hybrid polypropylene composites	15
On 3D-printed ZnO-reinforced PLA matrix composite: Tensile, thermal, morphological and shape memory characteristics	14
On recyclability of thermosetting polymer and wood dust as reinforcement in secondary recycled ABS for nonstructural engineering applications	13
Development of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/sodium alginate blend active film incorporated with Dracocephalum moldavica L. essential oil for food preservation	13
Stimulation and reinforcement of shape-memory polymers and their composites: A review	13
On effect of chemical-assisted mechanical blending of barium titanate and graphene in PVDF for 3D printing applications	13
Insights into structural, thermal, electrical and mechanical properties of copper alumina reinforced chlorinated natural rubber nanocomposites	13
Sintering quality and parameters optimization of sisal fiber/PES composite fabricated by selective laser sintering (SLS)	13
Postprocessing method-induced mechanical properties of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites	12
On polyvinyl chloride-polypropylene composite matrix for 4D applications: Flowability, mechanical, thermal and morphological characterizations	12
The effect of nanocrystalline cellulose and TEMPO-oxidized nanocellulose on the compatibility of polypropylene/cyclic natural rubber blends	12
Nonlinear thermomechanical buckling of sandwich FGM oblique stiffened plates with nonlinear effect of elastic foundation	12
Surface-treated short sisal fibers and halloysite nanotubes for synergistically enhanced performance of polypropylene hybrid composites	12
A review on the extraction of cellulose and nanocellulose as a filler through solid waste management	11
Preparation of tough, high modulus, and creep-resistant PS/SIS/halloysite blend nanocomposites	11
Incorporation of graphene nanoplatelets/hydroxyapatite in PMMA bone cement for characterization and enhanced mechanical properties of biopolymer composites	11
Comparative study on the mechanical, tribological, and thermal properties of POM composites filled with different PTFE	11
Thermoelastic stability of thin CNT-reinforced composite cylindrical panels with elastically restrained edges under nonuniform in-plane temperature distribution	11
Mechanical and thermal performance of PEEK/PEI blend matrix reinforced with surface modified halloysite nanotubes	11
Polylactic acid/polycaprolactone bionanocomposites containing zinc oxide nanoparticles: Structure, characterization and cytotoxicity assay	10
Experimental and numerical investigation on bending and compressive behavior of carbon-epoxy sandwich panel with novel M-shaped core	10
Mechanical, thermal, and flammability properties of polyamide-6 reinforced with a combination of carbon nanotubes and titanium dioxide for under-the-hood applications	10
Influence of organically modified nanoclay and TiO₂ nanopowder on the properties of Azadirachta indica wood flour-reinforced high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, poly	10
Fabrication and investigation of the mechanical properties of PVC/carbon fiber/graphene nanocomposite pipes for oil and gas applications	9
A review of recent advances on the properties of polypropylene - carbon nanotubes composites	9
Effect of mussel shell reinforcement on mechanical and tribological behavior of polyphenylene sulfide composites	9
Effect of sepiolite clay nanofibers on physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of wood-plastic nanocomposites	9
Mechanical, thermal and physico-chemical behavior of virgin and hydrothermally aged polymeric pipes	9
Investigation of impact properties of para-aramid composites made with a thermoplastic-thermoset blend	9
Depth of penetration of Dyneema® HB26 hard ballistic laminates	9
Utilization of copper sulphide nanoparticles for the development of cashew tree gum/ chitin biopolymer blend nanocomposites	9
Effect of surface treatment on enhancing interfacial strength of carbon fiber/polyimide composites	9
Recent developments in semi-active control of magnetorheological materials-based sandwich structures: A review	9
Multiresponse optimization of drillability factors and mechanical properties of chitosan-reinforced polypropylene composite	9
Structure and optic properties of the nanocomposites based on polypropylene and amorphous silica nanoparticles	9
Investigating the effect of the aging process on LDPE composites with UV protective additives	8
Effects of multiple extrusions on structure–property relationships of hybrid wood flour/poly (vinyl chloride) composites	8
Heating mechanisms in induction welding of thermoplastic composites	8
Hybrid additive manufacturing of highly sustainable Polylactic acid -Carbon Fiber-Polylactic acid sandwiched composite structures: Optimization and machine learning	8

Experimental investigation of the in-plane quasi-static mechanical behaviour of additively-manufactured polyethylene terephthalate/organically modified montmorillonite nanoclay composite auxetic struc	8
Effect of de-sizing on the structural and mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene composites molded by the novel direct fiber feeding injection molding technology	8
Development of waste rice husk/PVC/GO nanocomposite using TA–CaO adduct and ESO as green additives	8
Assessment of dissimilar joining between metal and polymer hybrid structure with different joining processes	8
Polyvinylpyrrolidone with ammonium iodide and plasticizer ethylene carbonate solid polymer electrolyte for supercapacitor application	7
Investigation of the internal structure, combustion, and thermal resistance of the rigid polyurethane materials reinforced with vermiculite	7
Thermoplastic elastomers based on recycled high-density polyethylene/ground tire rubber/ethylene vinyl acetate: Effect of ground tire rubber regeneration on morphological and mechanical properties	7
Modeling of cutting parameters in turning of PEEK composite using artificial neural networks and adaptive-neural fuzzy inference systems	7
Mechanical characteristics and failure morphology of FFF-printed poly lactic acid composites reinforced with carbon fibre, graphene and MWCNTs	7
Three-dimensional printing of dual thermoplastic materials with different layer combinations: Tensile, flexural, and fractured surface investigations	7
Metal spray layered hybrid additive manufacturing of PLA composite structures: Mechanical, thermal and morphological properties	7
An experimental investigation into single point incremental forming of glass fiber-reinforced polyamide sheet with different fiber orientations and volume fractions at elevated temperatures	7
Biodegradable green composite film developed from Moringa Oleifera (Sahajana) seed filler and PVA: Surface functionalization, characterization and barrier properties	7
Analyses of mechanical properties and morphological behavior of additively manufactured ABS polymer, ABS/PBT blend, and ABS/PBT /CNT nanocomposite parts	7
Characterization of lignocellulosic glycyrrhiza glabra fibers as a potential reinforcement for polymer composites	7
Improvement of warpage prediction through integrative simulation approach for thermoplastic material	7
3D-printing pen from valorization of pine cone residues as reinforcement in acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS): Microstructure and thermal properties	7
Process parameter tailored evaluation of FFF-fabricated carbon fibre based poly-lactic-acid composites	7
Multiobjective optimization of tribological characteristics of 3D printed texture surfaces for ABS and PLA Polymers	7
Fracture characterization of overmold composite adhesion	6
On the in-situ on-line structural health monitoring of composites using screen-printed sensors	6
Radiation synthesis of polyvinyl alcohol/acrylic acid/magnesium oxide composite hydrogel for removal of boron from its aqueous solution	6
A review of mode I dominant interfacial fracture toughness test methods of skin-core bonding for thermoplastic composite sandwich structures	6
The fracture properties of fiber metal laminates based on a 3D printed glass fiber composite	6
Development and fabrication of continuous carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic porous composite structures with different infill patterns by using additive manufacturing	6
Effects of thickness, fibre orientation and fabric textile on the low-velocity impact performances of thermoset and thermoplastic composites	6
Thermo-torsional postbuckling of CNT-reinforced composite toroidal shell segments with surrounding elastic media and tangentially restrained edges	6
Determination of chemical structure, mechanical properties and combustion resistance of polyurethane doped with boric acid	6
Comparative study on low velocity impact behavior of natural hybrid and non hybrid flexible thermoplastic based composites	6
Role of adding carbon nanotubes in the electric and electromagnetic shielding behaviors of three different types of graphene in hybrid nanocomposites	6
Performance evaluation of microsurfacing with rubber powder	6
Thermal and tensile properties of 3D printed ABS-glass fibre, ABS-glass fibre-carbon fibre hybrid composites made by novel hybrid manufacturing technique	6
Investigation of the shear properties of 3D printed short carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites	6
Electrospun nanofibrous yarn based piezoresistive flexible strain sensor for human motion detection and speech recognition	6
Cutting force, Vibration, and Temperature in Drilling on a Thermoplastic Material of PEEK	6
Performance properties of WMA modified binders and asphalt mixtures containing PPA/SBR polymer blends	6
Synthesis, characterization, magnetoelectric properties and gas sensing application of Poly(anthranilic acid-co-indole)/ magnetite nanocomposites	6
Process- and material-induced heterogeneities in recycled thermoplastic composites	6
Linear translaminar fracture characterization of additive manufactured continuous carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic	6
Time-temperature superposition of flexural creep response of carbon fiber PEKK composites manufactured using different prepreg stacking sequence	5
Thermally induced postbuckling of thin CNT-reinforced composite plates under nonuniform in-plane temperature distributions	5
Improvement of mechanical and physical performance of poly (lactic acid) biocomposites by application of surface silanization for huntite–hydromagnesite mineral	5
Analysis of tribological behavior of medical-grade UHMW polyethylene under dry and lubricated conditions with human body fluids using Taguchi and GRA techniques	5
Effect of the silane coupling agent on the physicomechanical properties of EPDM/SBR/AL₂O₃ rubber blend nanocomposites	5
Dispersion and improvement of organoclays in nanocomposites based on poly(propylene oxide)	5
The influence of expandable graphite on the thermal, flame retardant and mechanical characteristics of short carbon fiber reinforced polyamide composites	5
Comparison of mechanical and morphological properties of 3-D printed functional prototypes: Multi and hybrid blended thermoplastic matrix	5
On compressive properties of 3D printed polyvinylidene fluoride composite for implant applications	5
Tribological and nanomechanical responses of 3D microstructured polypropylene matrix using interpenetrated graphene-carbon nanotubes	5
Characterization of cellulose nanofibril reinforced polybutylene succinate biocomposite	5
Experimental investigation of vibration damping capabilities of 3D printed metal/polymer composite sleeve bearings	5
Improving thermal conductivity of polybutylene terephthalate composites with hybrid synthetic graphite and carbon fiber	5
Perforation mechanics of UHMWPE soft ballistic sub-laminate and soft ballistic armor pack: A finite element study	5
Comparative study on low velocity impact response of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer/ thermoplastic elastomer based fiber metal laminates with and without interleaving of elastomeric layer	5
On cryogenic milling of primary recycled ABS: Rheological, morphological, and surface properties	5
Manufacturing of bio-polyamide 11/basalt thermoplastic laminates by hot compaction: The key-role of matrix rheology	5
Impact of hybrid nanosilica and nanoclay on the properties of palm rachis-reinforced recycled linear low-density polyethylene composites	5
Experimental study on two-body and three-body abrasive wear behaviour of jute-natural rubber flexible green composite	5
Tensile properties and fire residue morphology of flame-retarded-polypropylene composites	5
Nature instigated Grey wolf algorithm for parametric optimization during machining (Milling) of polymer nanocomposites	5
Determination of convective heat transfer coefficient for hot gas torch (HGT)-assisted automated fiber placement (AFP) for thermoplastic composites	5
Effect of packing pressure on stagnation weld-line strength for thermoplastic semicrystalline glass fiber reinforced material	5
Mechanical and thermal characterization of polypropylene-reinforced nanocrystalline cellulose nanocomposites	5
In-situ health monitoring of thermoplastic bio-composites using acoustic emission	5
Single point incremental forming of polyamide/30 wt% short glass fiber composite	5
Preparation and physical characterization of cobalt iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles loaded polyvinyl alcohol	5