OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Polymers & Polymer Composites 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
Chemical, biological, and nanoclay treatments for natural plant fiber-reinforced polymer composites: A review	46
Development and characterization of polymer-based composites filled with micro-sized waste marble dust	30
Evaluation of properties of sulfur-based polymers obtained by inverse vulcanization: Techniques and challenges	26
Characterization of mechanical and thermal properties of esterified lignin modified polypropylene composites filled with chitosan fibers	21
Nondestructive health monitoring techniques for composite materials: A review	20
Review of research on basalt fibers and basalt fiber-reinforced composites in China (I): Physicochemical and mechanical properties	20
Experimental investigation of mechanical and erosion behavior of eggshell nanoparticulate epoxy biocomposite	19
Effects of defects and functional groups on graphene and nanotube thermoset epoxy-based nanocomposites mechanical properties using molecular dynamics simulation	18
Mechanical, thermal and dynamic-mechanical studies of functionalized halloysite nanotubes reinforced polypropylene composites	17
Green synthesis of chitosan/nanosilver hybrid bionanocomposites with promising antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticervical cancer activity	16
Green composites and their contribution toward sustainability: A review	16
Synthesis, characterization, and application of polypyrrole/TiO₂ composites in photocatalytic processes: A review	16
Effective removal of Basic Red 12 dye by novel antimicrobial trimellitic anhydride isothiocyanate-cross-linked chitosan hydrogels	16
Thermal analysis of polymer blends and double layer by DSC	16
Fabrication, characterization, and optimization selection of ceramic particulate reinforced dental restorative composite materials	15
Polythiophene/graphene/zinc tungstate nanocomposite: Synthesis, characterization, DC electrical conductivity and cigarette smoke sensing application	15
Improving functional properties of PVA/starch-based films as active and intelligent food packaging by incorporating propolis and anthocyanin	15
Characterization and in vitro cytotoxicity evaluation of fish scale and seashell derived nano-hydroxyapatite high-density polyethylene composite	14
Tuning the bandgap and absorption behaviour of the newly-fabricated Ultrahigh Molecular weight Polyethylene Oxide- Polyvinyl Alcohol/ Graphene Oxide hybrid nanocomposites	14
Synergistic effect of carbon nanotubes and nano-hydroxyapatite on mechanical properties of polyetheretherketone based hybrid nanocomposites	14
Novel modification of styrene butadiene rubber/acrylic rubber blends to improve mechanical, dynamic mechanical, and swelling behavior for oil sealing applications	14
Effects of silane coupling agent modifications of hollow glass microspheres on syntactic foams with epoxy matrix	14
Flax fiber reinforced polylactic acid composites for non-structural engineering applications: Effect of molding temperature and fiber volume fraction on its mechanical properties	13
3D printing of continuous fiber reinforced composites: A review of the processing, pre- and post-processing effects on mechanical properties	13
Characterization of antibacterial nanocomposites of polyethylene terephthalate filled with nanosilver-doped carbon black	13

Effect of hydrothermal ageing on the mechanical behaviour of graphene nanoplatelets reinforced basalt fibre epoxy composite pipes	12
Preparation and characterization of green polymer by copolymerization of corn oil and sulphur at molten state	12
Studies on mechanical properties, dielectric behavior and DC conductivity of neodymium oxide/poly (butyl methacrylate) nanocomposites	12
Eco-friendly synthesis of biodegradable and high strength ternary blend films of PVA/starch/pectin: Mechanical, thermal and biodegradation studies	12
Effect of fibre content on the mechanical properties of hemp fibre woven fabrics/polypropylene composite laminates	12
A comprehensive overview of dual-layer composite membrane for air (O₂/N₂) separation	11
Investigations on thermo-mechanical properties of organically modified polymer clay nanocomposites for packaging application	11
Superabsorbent polymer composites derived from polyacrylic acid: Design and synthesis, characterization, and swelling capacities	11
The effect of fiber orientation on mechanical properties and machinability of GFRP composites by end milling using cutting force analysis	10
Experimental investigation on the mechanical properties of aluminium sandwiched sisal/kenaf/aloevera/jute/flax natural fibre-reinforced epoxy LY556/GY250 composites	10
A study on the mechanical properties of graphene oxide/epoxy nanocomposites	10
Effects of functional intercalation and surface modification on the flame retardant performance of EVA/LDHs composites	10
Preclinical assessment of chitosan–polyvinyl alcohol–graphene oxide nanocomposite scaffolds as a wound dressing	10
Synthesis and characterization of polypyrrole/molybdenum oxide composite for ammonia vapour sensing at room temperature	10
A comparative study of mechanical and machining performance of polymer hybrid and carbon fiber epoxy composite materials	10
Dielectric properties of synthesized ternary hybrid nanocomposite embedded in poly (vinyl alcohol) matrix films	10
Experimental investigation of linear low density polyethylene composites based on coir for rotational molding process	10
Development and performance analysis of wear resistant polypropylene composites filled with micro sized Linz–Donawitz sludge particulates	10
Influence of fibre pretreatments on characteristics of green fabric materials	10
Effect of maleic anhydride grafted polylactic acid concentration on mechanical and thermal properties of thermoplasticized starch filled polylactic acid blends	10
A study on the viscoelastic behavior of chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol-graphene oxide nanocomposite films as a wound dressing	10
Efficiency of castor oil–based polyurethane foams for oil sorption S10 and S500: Influence of porous size and statistical analysis	9
Studies on thermal and degradation kinetics of cellulose micro/nanoparticle filled polylactic acid (PLA) based nanocomposites	9
Effects of recovered brown alumina filler loading on mechanical, hygrothermal and thermal properties of glass fiber–reinforced epoxy polymer composite	9
Plasticizer effect on dielectric properties of poly(methyl methacrylate)/titanium dioxide composites	9
Highly stretchable, smooth, and biodegradable hydrogel films based on chitosan as safety food packaging	9
Nanocomposites based on biocompatible polymers and graphene oxide for antibacterial coatings	8
Influence of filler hybridization on thermomechanical properties of hemp/silver epoxy composite	8
Mechanical and thermal characterisations of low-density polyethylene/nanoclay composites	8
Structure and performance of poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate-co-L-lactate) blend reinforced with rice husk and coconut shell filler	8
The effect of montmorillonite modification and the use of coupling agent on mechanical properties of polypropylene–clay nanocomposites	8
Comprehensive review on polymer composites as electromagnetic interference shielding materials	8
Characterization of textile-grade carbon fiber polypropylene composites	8
Synthesis and characterization of a composite organic semiconductor (curcumin-paracetamol/TiO₂)	8
Experimental investigation on the effects of glass fiber hybridization on the low-velocity impact response of filament-wound carbon-based composite pipes	8
TiO₂antifouling coating based on epoxy-modified tung oil waterborne resin	8
Effect of hydric aging on the static and vibration behavior of 3D printed bio-based flax fiber reinforced poly-lactic acid composites	8
Thermal post buckling analysis of smart SMA hybrid sandwich composite plate	8
Physicochemical properties of chitosan–magnetite nanocomposites obtained with different pH	8
Stress–strain and burst failure analysis of fiber wound composite material high-pressure vessel	8
Thermal behaviour of benzoxazine blends based on epoxy and cyanate ester	8
Characterization of the dynamic mechanical properties of sisal fiber reinforced PET composites; Effect of fiber loading and fiber surface modification	8
Assessment of drilling-induced delamination and tool wear in carbon fibre reinforced laminates	8
Mechanical properties of multiwall carbon nanotubes/unidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy hybrid nanocomposites in transverse and longitudinal fiber directions	7
Cure kinetics and autoclave-pressure dependence on physical and mechanical properties of woven carbon/epoxy 8552S/AS4 composite laminates	7
Investigation of mechanical properties and free vibration behavior of graphene/basalt nano filler banana/sisal hybrid composite	7
Effects of nanobarium titanate on physical and mechanical properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) denture base nanocomposites	7
Synthesis and characterization of flame-retardant-wrapped carbon nanotubes and its flame retardancy in epoxy nanocomposites	7
Chemical synthesis of nanocomposites via in-situ polymerization of aniline and iodoaniline using exchanged montmorillonite	7
The effect of dispersed filler on mechanical and physicochemical properties of polymer composites	7

Static puncture resistance characteristics with various indenter nose shape geometry perforation of shear thickening fluid impregnated polypropylene fabric for soft armour application	7
A hybrid optimization technique to control the machining performance of graphene/carbon/polymer (epoxy) nanocomposites	7
Experimental and artificial neural network approach for prediction of dynamic mechanical behavior of sisal/glass hybrid composites	7
Study on theoretical model of burst pressure of fiber reinforced arc-shaped rubber hose with good balance performance	7
Plasma surface modification technique–induced gelatin grafting on bio-originated polyurethane porous matrix: Physicochemical and in vitro study	7
Fabrication and optimization of PCL/PVP nanofibers with Lawsonia inermis for antibacterial wound dressings	7
Study on silica-based rubber composites with epoxidized natural rubber and solution styrene butadiene rubber	7
Physico-mechanical characterization and thermal property evaluation of polyester composites filled with walnut shell powder	7
Effective utilization of recycled fine aggregate powder as reinforcement particles in polyethylene composite	7
Thermal and mechanical properties of glass fibre reinforced polyphenylene ether/polystyrene/nylon-6 ternary blends	6
Electrochemical and thermal properties of polymer-layered silicate nanocomposites for energy storage applications	6
Modeling the rheological properties of four commercially available composite core build-up materials	6
Comparative study of the crystallization behavior and morphologies of carbon and glass fiber reinforced poly(ether ether ketone) composites	6
Development and characterization of sodium alginate/poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) composite films for release behavior of ciprofloxacin hydrogen chloride monohydrate	6
Development of bamboo polymer composites with improved impact resistance	6
Curing mechanism of resole phenolic resin based on variable temperature FTIR spectra and thermogravimetry-mass spectrometry	6
High-density polyethylene/asphaltene composites: Thermal, mechanical and morphological properties	6
Vibration-based delamination evaluation in GFRP composite beams using ANN	6
RETRACTED: Evaluation of intercalation and interaction in in-situ polymerized PLA-HNT bionanocomposites	6
Interaction between siloxane-hydrogel contact lenses and eye cosmetics: Aluminum as a marker of adsorbed mascara deposits	6
Investigation of mechanical and thermal insulating properties of wool fibres in epoxy composites	6
Improved damping and mechanical properties of carbon fibrous laminates with tailored carbon nanotube/polyurethane hybrid membranes	6
Development of fiber-reinforced transparent composites	6
Copolymerization of palm oil with sulfur using inverse vulcanization to boost the palm oil industry	6
Synthesis of a multicomponent silica aerogel-containing nanocomposite for efficient sound absorption properties	6
Numerical and statistical buckling analysis of laminated composite plates with functionally graded fiber orientation angles	6
Investigation of mechanical properties of jute epoxy composite with fruit waste (Citrullus vulgaris peel) filler for automotive applications	6
Study of methylene blue dye elimination from water using polyaniline (PANI) and PANI/SiO₂ composite	6
Preparation and application of poly (hydroxyl ethyl methacrylate) nanocomposite hydrogels containing iron oxide nanoparticles as wound dressing	6
Preparation and properties of 4-aminobenzoic acid-modified polyvinyl chloride/titanium dioxide and PVC/TiO₂ based nanocomposites membranes	5
Comparison of the mechanical properties of chopped glass, carbon, and aramid fiber reinforced polypropylene	5
Dynamic mechanical analysis of nylon 6 fiber-reinforced acrylonitrile butadiene rubber composites	5
DC electrical conductivity retention and acetone/acetaldehyde sensing on polythiophene/molybdenum disulphide composites	5
An experimental study on quasi-static indentation, low-velocity impact and damage behaviors of laminated composites at high temperatures	5
Fabrication and properties of polyaniline/ramie composite fabric based on in situ polymerization	5
Impact on Poly(Vinyl chloride) of trimethoprim schiff bases as stabilizers	5
Effect of drop weight impact on the torsional-loading behavior of filament wound and prepreg-wrapped composite tubes	5
Influence of the volume of EGME-DMSO mixed co-solvent doping on the characteristics of PEDOT:PSS and their application in polymer solar cells	5
Comparative study on the properties of starch-based bioplastics incorporated with palm oil and epoxidized palm oil	5
Free vibration characteristics of multi-core sandwich composite beams: Experimental and numerical investigation	5
Biotribological performance of medical-grade UHMW polyethylene-based hybrid composite for joint replacement	5
Effect of electrospinning parameters on production of polyvinyl alcohol/polylactic acid nanofiber using a mutual solvent	5
Poly(methyl methacrylate)/SiO₂ nanocomposites: Effects of the molecular interaction strength on thermal properties	5
Charge transport mechanism in dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid doped polyaniline/carbon black composites	5
Structure, stability, and properties of phenolic fibers modified by phenyl molybdate	5
Collagen polymer and magnetic collagen nanocomposite recycled from waste to reduce polluted water toxicity	5
Dielectric properties of polymer/clay nanocomposites	5
Synthesis and characterization of polyvinyl chloride/wood flour/organoclay ternary composites	5
Enhancement of oil recovery by surfactant-polymer synergy flooding: A review	5
Preparation of a novel superabsorbent hydrogel based on polyacrylic acid/shellac using gamma irradiation for adsorption removal of malachite green dye	5
Viscoelastic and mechanical properties of CNT-reinforced polymer-based hybrid composite materials using hygrothermal creep	5
Microencapsulated healing agents for an elevated-temperature cured epoxy: Influence of viscosity on healing efficiency	5
Porosity characterization and respective influence on short-beam strength of advanced composite processed by resin transfer molding and compression molding	5
Ageing of laser sintered glass-filled Polyamide 12 (PA12) parts at elevated temperature and humidity	5
Factors affecting the solid particle erosion of environment pollutant and natural particulate filled polymer composites—A review	5
Quantifying dielectric and microwave absorption properties of barium titanate and strontium ferrite filled polymer composites	5