OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Polymer International is 6. 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 2021-10-01 to 2025-10-01.)

Article	Citations
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Synthetic copolymers with natural product side‐chain pendents	71
Investigations of the improved performances of silicone rubber in the presence of black titanium	70
Recent progress of elastomer–silica nanocomposites toward green tires: simulation and experiment	60
Effect of sodium 2‐acrylamido‐2‐methylpropanesulfonate on the structure and properties of thermoplastic polyvinyl alcohol copolymers	52
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Cationic bottlebrush brush polymers via sequential SI‐ROMP and SI‐ARGET‐ATRP	40
Achieving bottle‐grade poly(ethylene terephthalate)‐like properties from blends of bottle‐grade and thermoform‐grade poly(ethylene terephthalate)	35
Thermo‐mechanical properties of epoxy composites filled with inorganic particulate fillers for robust solder mask application	35
Photothermal superhydrophobic anti‐icing coatings based on modified polypyrrole for cement concrete	28
Conjugated microporous polymers for task‐specific photocatalysis	28
Tribological and mechanical endowments of polyoxymethylene by liquid‐phase exfoliated graphene nanofiller	27
Overview of the challenges and current solutions in organic and hybrid coatings for historical monuments and architecture	27
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Vinylene‐linked conjugated polymeric frameworks derived from 2,2′‐bipyridine for visible‐light‐driven H₂O₂ generation	27
Special issue: self‐assembly and bioapplications	26
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Electrospun conducting polymers: recent trends and the transition towards a sustainable future	26
Enhancing flame retardancy of poly(lactic acid) with a novel fully biobased flame retardant synthesized from phytic acid and cytosine	25
Photo‐mediated metal‐free atom transfer radical polymerization: recent advances in organocatalysts and perfection towards polymer synthesis	25
Experimental evaluation of physicomechanical, tribological and optimality circumstances for Corchorus olitorius particle‐based composites	25
Construction of nanoaggregates from amphiphilic supramolecules containing barbiturate and Hamilton wedge units	24

Improved electrical actuation and dielectric strength of rubber composites with polydopamine noncovalent and silane covalent modification of carbon nanotube	23
Biodegradable polymer films: processability, technological properties and their viability for flexible packaging applications	21
Maleimide‐styrene‐butadiene terpolymers: acrylonitrile‐butadiene‐styrene inspired photopolymers for additive manufacturing	20
In situ‐induced epiphytic crystallization of MC PA6 by self‐assembled nucleator and reinforcing effect	20
Molecularly imprinted two‐dimensional photonic crystal hydrogel sensor for the detection of gatifloxacin	20
Acrylic–CeO₂ nanocomposite coatings for dual protection: enhancing weathering and corrosion resistance on metal and cement substrates	20
Synthesis of functional homo‐ and co‐oligomers of vinylpyrrole fused tetramethylpiperidine	19
Use of a Luffa cylindrica/polypyrrole composite for removing dyes from aqueous media	19
Reaction‐induced morphology control in block copolymers	18
Layer‐by‐layer preparation of electromagnetic NH₂‐SiO₂/polypyrrole/Ni nanocomposites, characterization and their electrochemical properties	18
Poly(ether ketone ketone)/hollow silica filler substrates and application for sixth generation communication	18
Preparation, characterization and pork preservation of antibacterial chitosan composite film based on ethyl p‐methoxycinnamate isolated from Kaempferia galanga L.	18
Robust β‐myrcene block copolymer elastomeric vitrimers	17
Optimal integration of phase‐change microcapsules and nano‐silica for improving the strength of phase‐change concrete	17
Investigating the relationship between natural frequency and residual strength and stiffness of cross‐ply laminate under cyclic loading	16
Special Issue: Functional Polymers and Composites: From Synthesis to Applications (Dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of Professor George S. Georgiev)	16
Mechanical and biodegradation analysis under various environmental conditions of the waste vetiver root fiber reinforced soy composite	16
Synthesis and characterization of perfluorocyclopentene‐thioether polymers	15
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Development of a novel vector for siRNA delivery based on arginine‐modified polyvinylamine	15
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Natural polymers for emerging technological applications: cellulose, lignin, shellac and silk	14
The conformational statistics of amphiphilic polymers with distinct topological structures at the interface between two phases	14
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A citric acid/cysteine based bioadditive for plasticization and enhancing UV shielding of poly(vinyl chloride)	14
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Tri‐layered alginate/poly(????‐caprolactone) electrospun scaffold for cardiac tissue engineering	14
Design, synthesis and characterization of novel fluorinated polyimide membranes with bulky pendant for gas transport	13
Polymer type effect on microparticle blend of ethyl cellulose, poly(lactic‐co‐glycolic acid) and poly(ε‐caprolactone) for controlled drug delivery with varying solubility	13
Integration of multifunctional properties in polyester textiles through graphene‐derivative coating	13
Synthesis, kinetic study and characterization of C5‐dienes/styrene copolymers via living anionic polymerization in cyclopentyl methyl ether solvent	13
A toughening indole‐based epoxy film with efficient anti‐counterfeiting properties driven by cation–π interaction	12
Functional and physicochemical characterization of marine exopolysaccharide derived from the novel bacterium Algoriphagus sp. K5R and its application towards biomineraliza	12
Existence and stability of azeotropes in the terminal model of multicomponent copolymerization	12
Plasticizing effect of 1‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazolium bromide content on poly(vinyl alcohol)	11
Biodegradable composite from discarded hair keratin and graphene oxide with improved mechanical, thermal and barrier properties: an eco‐friendly solution to waste materials	11
Ternary nanocomposite of RAFT‐polymerized DMAEMA‐functionalized graphene oxide, manganese dioxide and polyaniline as active electrode material for supercapacitor	11
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Halloysite nanoclay incorporated gelatine electrospun fibre for bio‐separations: synthesis, characterization and biological studies	11
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Effects of ε‐polylysine or ε‐polylysine hydrochloride on the pH responsive ι‐carrageenan gel	10
Study of polycarbonate–polystyrene interfaces using scanning transmission electron microscopy spectrum imaging (STEM‐SI)	10
Physicomechanical, water absorption and thermal properties and morphology of Paederia foetida fiber–Al₂O₃ powder hybrid‐reinforced epoxy composites	10
Emulsion iodine transfer polymerization of nearly uniform submicrometer‐sized polystyrene particles	10
Special issue. Antimicrobial biopolymers: from synthesis to application	10
Structure–property relations in semi‐crystalline combinatorial poly(urethane‐isocyanurate)‐type hydrogels	10
Preparation of a water‐absorbent mesoporous material and film to simulate the infrared spectrum of plants	10
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LiNO₃‐induced ionic conductivity and band gap modulation in alginate polymer electrolytes	10
Chemically and biochemically responsive liquid crystal polymer networks and elastomers	10

Rheological and tribological behavior of new 3D‐printed poly(lactic acid) modified by ionic liquid	10
Stimuli‐accelerated polymeric drug delivery systems	9
Enantio‐separation of (±)‐ibuprofen racemic mixture using functionalized molecularly imprinted resorcinol formaldehyde resin	9
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Preparation and characterization of pH‐sensitive carboxymethyl cellulose‐based hydrogels for controlled drug delivery	9
Study of the preparation and properties of polyvinyl chloride/nitrocellulose polymer blends	9
Study of dielectric properties of Si‐B‐Zr/SiO₂/FPI composites	9
Uniaxial tensile‐induced deformation of spherulite: combining experimental and simulation methods	9
Synthesis and characterization of flame‐retardant polyurethane based on new chain extenders	9
Ordered nanoassemblies from self‐assembly of amphiphilic molecule containing pillar[5]arene and azobenzene groups	9
Polymeric sensors for blood analysis: current and future scope of research	9
Influence of fibre loading on the density, voids, dimensional resilience, tensile characteristics and thermomechanical behaviour of bamboo fibre and bio‐epoxy composites	9
Magneto‐sensitive and enzymatic hydrolysis‐resistant systems for the targeted delivery of paclitaxel based on polylactide micelles with an external polyethylene oxide corona	9
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Performance improvement of carbon fiber‐reinforced ABS composites by introducing fullerene nanoparticles	9
Copolymerisation of β‐butyrolactone and γ‐butyrolactone using yttrium amine bis(phenolate) catalysts	9
Cyanate ester composites to improve thermal performance: a review	9
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Fabrication of polylactide composites with silver nanoparticles by sputtering deposition and their antimicrobial and antiviral applications	8
A highly stretchable and conductive polydimethylsiloxane/nickel‐coated graphite composite prepared by a facile sedimentation method by adjusting interface effects	8
Hypervalent iodine‐based initiators and efficient chain transfer agents for the synthesis of branched polymers from crosslinkers	8
Mussel‐inspired synthesis of silver nanoparticles as fillers for preparing waterborne polyurethane/Ag nanocomposites with excellent mechanical and antibacterial properties	8
Influence of crosslinker on the properties of terpene‐based poly(high internal phase emulsion)s	8
Synthesis of castor oil‐based polyols applicable in acrylated polyurethane coating with improved mechanical properties	8
Insights into electrospun polymeric nanofiber mats: an innovative dressing for wound healing applications	8
Synthesis and properties of biomass‐based polymethacrylate comprising chitin‐derived 2‐acetamide‐2‐deoxyisosorbide as a repeat unit	8
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Mono‐filler and bi‐filler composites based on thermoplastic polyurethane, carbon fibers and carbon nanotubes with improved physicomechanical and engineering properties	8
Plastic glut down a microbial gut	8
Itaconic‐acid‐based superabsorbent polymer with high gel strength and biocompatibility	8
Dual‐emission ratiometric fluorescence sensors based on silica, molecularly imprinted polymers and carbon quantum dots for high‐sensitivity and high‐selectivity detection of sulfadiazine	8
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Designing acrylic latexes for pressure‐sensitive adhesives: a review	7
Fine‐tuning in‐plane interdomain spacing of polystyrene‐b‐poly(ethene‐co‐butadiene)‐b‐polystyrene triblock copolymer adding monodisperse polystyrene	7
Modification of eggshell membrane to impart biospecific properties	7
Transport of penetrants in polymeric materials	7
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Dynamics and morphology of self‐assembly behavior of polymer‐grafted nanoparticles: a dissipative particle dynamics simulation study	7
Experimental study on the mechanical evolution for waste tire rubber powder‐modified asphalt and its mixture considering the temperature characteristics in seasonal freezing regions	7
In situ alkali‐free growth of octahedral Ag₂O nanoparticles by bacterial cellulose for efficient antibacterial application	7
A mini‐review of microstructural control during composite fiber spinning	7
Nurturing a global choir of perspective	7
Polymers in direct air capture: a mini review	7
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Behavior of melt electrospinning/blowing for polypropylene fiber fabrication	7
Designing magnetic catalysts based on gold nanoparticles supported by ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid functionalized amino‐modified poly(N‐isopropyl acrylamide) for reduction of nit	7
Evaluation and prediction of the tribological behavior of graphene nanoplatelet‐ and jute microfiller‐based bio‐epoxy hybrid composites	7
Degradation of silicone‐based materials as a driving force for recyclability	7
Basic physicochemical processes governing self‐healable polymers^†	7
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Cationic polyelectrolytes for fluoride remediation	6
Comprehensive analysis of fish collagen from Black Sea salmon (Salmo labrax) and Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar): isolation and comparative characterization for biome	6
Synthesis of silver‐nanoparticle‐embedded polyphosphazene/polypyrrole nanocomposites and study of their morpho‐mechanical, flame‐retardant and conductivity behavior	6
Influence of aramid fibers modified by glycidyl polyhedral silsesquioxane assisted with supercritical carbon dioxide on the properties of aramid fiber‐reinforced styrene butadiene rubber composites	6
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Self‐healing waterborne fluorinated polyurethane‐acrylate based on photoreversible reaction and hydrogen bonds	6
Development of a high‐pressure infiltration process for phenol–formaldehyde matrix composites	6
Synthesis, selective decoration and photocrosslinking of self‐immolative poly(thioester)‐PEG hydrogels	6
Multifunctional core–shell electrospun nanofibrous fabrics of poly(vinyl alcohol)/silk sericin (core) and poly(lactide‐co‐glycolide) (shell)	6
Characterization of fluorescent poly(diallyldimethylammonium ion)–sulfonated rhodamine dye complexes and their interactions with chloride and carboxylate ions	6
Iota‐carrageenan (????C) hydrogel oscillations under constant electric field and stability diagrams	6
Cellulose nanocomposite tough hydrogels: synergistic self‐healing, adhesive and strain‐sensitive properties	6
A ternary biocomposite based on modified fish scale collagen and ginsenoside Rb1: preparation, properties and bioactivities	6
The evaluation of the effect of metal oxide and ferroelectric ceramic additives on the structural and dielectric properties of epoxy matrix	6
Effects of microstructures of liquid polyisoprene on the properties of styrene–butadiene rubber/butadiene rubber compounds	6
Flexoelectricity in fluoropolymer/aluminium reactives	6
Facile preparation of novel antioxidant fibrous material based on natural plant extract from Portulaca oleracea and polylactide by electrospinning for biomedical applications	6
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Direct hydrogenation of nitrile butadiene rubber latex using M41 catalyst	6
Dielectric relaxation studies of poly(ethylene oxide) with the addition of salt or nanofiller	6
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Polylactic acid (PLA) as a tolerant on the thermomechanical and compostability behaviour of poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PBAT)/thermoplastic starch (TPS) blend	6
Iron tailings/ammonium polyphosphate system in rigid polyurethane foam composites to enhance fire safety: a novel strategy for utilization of metallurgical solid waste	6
Quercetin allylation and thiol–ene click photopolymerization to produce biobased polymer thermosets with robust thermomechanical properties	6
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