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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles on critical buckling load of glass/epoxy composites exposed to sunlight irradiation	27
Exploration of mechanical and structural properties of bitumen modified with polyethylene glycol and ZnO-nano particles	24
Agglomerated carbon nanotubes effects on buckling behavior of fiber metal laminated nanocomposite shells	24
Comparative study on the properties of starch-based bioplastics incorporated with palm oil and epoxidized palm oil	22
Biodegradation behaviour of green composite sandwich made of flax and agglomerated cork	19
The synergistic effect of bulk-surface modification onto the wear resistance of the ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene	18
Effects of aluminum and silicon carbide on morphological and mechanical properties of epoxy hybrid composites	18
Physico-mechanical characterization and thermal property evaluation of polyester composites filled with walnut shell powder	17
Mechanical properties of polyester/corn husk fibre composite produced using vacuum infusion technique	16
Curing mechanism of resole phenolic resin based on variable temperature FTIR spectra and thermogravimetry-mass spectrometry	16
Production of bacterial cellulose biopolymers in media containing rice and corn hydrolysate as carbon sources	14
Acrylate polymers of triazine containing chalcone moiety: Synthesis, characterization, reactivity ratio and photocrosslinking studies	13
The exploration of the inverse vulcanization mechanism of tung oil by controlling the oxygen and moisture presence during reactions	13
Influence of fungal decay on mechanical properties of bio-based sheet molding compounds (SMC)	13
A hybrid optimization technique to control the machining performance of graphene/carbon/polymer (epoxy) nanocomposites	13
Growth of complex crystal on biopolymer surface: Synthesis and characterization	12
Combination of silk fabric and natural rubber for the development of green composites: Influence of curing on mechanical and thermal properties	12
Synergistic effect of montmorillonite and nano-Sb₂O₃/brominated polystyrene on the flame retardancy of polypropylene matrix composites	12
Comment on the paper “rheology of magnetohydrodynamic viscoelastic fluid flow and heat transfer during the blade coating process with blade slip, polymers and polymer composites, vol. 32, 1–14, 2024”	11
Particle concentration and size effect on mechanical properties of natural-hydroxyapatite reinforced high-density polyethylene composite	11
Investigation of electrical resistance and dielectric constant of Boron Nitride and Banana fiber reinforced epoxy polymer matrix composite	10
Investigating the influence of sugarcane bagasse ash volume variation in glass fiber reinforced with epoxy resin matrix composite material	10
Graft polymerization of lauryl methacrylate onto bamboo fiber—A potential material for oil spills	10
Rheology of magnetohydrodynamic viscoelastic fluid flow and heat transfer during the blade coating process with blade slip	10
Novel modification of styrene butadiene rubber/acrylic rubber blends to improve mechanical, dynamic mechanical, and swelling behavior for oil sealing applications	10

Assessment of drilling-induced delamination and tool wear in carbon fibre reinforced laminates	10
The effects of the metal pigment, adsorbent, extractant and their feeding methods on the properties of polycarbonate/acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene composites	9
Vibroacoustic design optimization of curved composite shells	9
Shear bond strength and failure modes of composite to dentin under different light-curing conditions	9
Effect of hydric aging on the static and vibration behavior of 3D printed bio-based flax fiber reinforced poly-lactic acid composites	9
Free radical polymerization of allylamine in different acidic media	9
Mechanical behaviour of carbon fibre reinforced polymer composite material at different temperatures: Experimental and model assessment	9
The effect of temperature on the adsorption of the sodium lignosulphonate (SL) on the surface of the selected plastics as a potential solution for the plastics waste management	9
In situ suspension polymerization of vinyl chloride/3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate (MPTMS)-intercalated Mg-Al-hydroxide layered double hydroxide: I. Grain properties	9
Synthesis and properties of a nonionic water-based epoxy curing agent	8
Application of a dual depressant system and microwave irradiation for flotation-based Separation of Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polyvinyl Chloride, and Polystyrene Plastics	8
Study on the adsorption mechanism of the sodium lignosulphonate on the surface of the selected plastics as a potential solution for plastics waste management	8
A micromechanical approach to the mechanical characterization of 3D-printed composites	8
The effect of silica and copper nanoparticles in polyimide on the friction and wear of polyethersulfone/polyimide mixture	8
Colloidal characteristics of gelatin-treated clay: Intercalation, stability, wettability, and rheological properties	8
Synthesis and characterization of polypyrrole/molybdenum oxide composite for ammonia vapour sensing at room temperature	8
Development of thermally responsive composite bone plates for maxillofacial trauma treatment	7
Observations of fatigue damage development in woven glass fiber-reinforced polymer composite using transmission light photography technique	7
Mechanical properties of starch bio-composite and molded pulp samples manufactured using pine and eucalyptus fibers	7
Force coefficient characterization in machining of UD-CFRP using numerical-analytical approach	7
Corrigendum to “Rheology of magnetohydrodynamic viscoelastic fluid flow and heat transfer during the blade coating process with blade slip”	7
Elaboration and characterization of biodegradable poly(aspartic-co-glutamic acid) hydrogels as soil additives with different crosslinkers	7
The influence of reduced graphene oxide on the polyamide 6 nanocomposite characteristics	7
Dynamic mechanical properties and ageing studies of coir-sisal yarn reinforced polypropylene commingled composites	7
The effects of drilling parameters on thrust force, temperature and hole quality of glass fiber reinforced polymer composites	7
A comparative study for the main properties of silica and carbon black Filled bagasse-styrene butadiene rubber composites	7
Laser-assisted micro/nano-porous patterning with blowing agent on the surface of polyimide	7
Development and characterization of bio-composites using senegalia catechu resin	7
Preparation and characterization of Poly(acrylic acid)/carbonized waste rubber composites	7
Tailoring mechanical and electrical properties of polydimethylsiloxane nanocomposites With graphene and carbon nanotubes for wearable electronics	7
A review on the current approach for the sustainable production of nanocomposites from agricultural wastes and their application for the adsorption of organophosphate flame retardants	6
A computational study of the calendering processes using Oldroyd 8-constant fluid with slip effects	6
Synthesis of composites from hydroxypropyl cellulose:iron (III) oxide nanoparticles	6
Experimental investigation on mechanical properties of nanocomposites based on poly lactic acid/ polyolefin elastomer reinforced with multi-walled carbon nanotubes, and graphene nanoplatelets	6
Mechanical properties of an epoxy-based coating reinforced with silica aerogel and ammonium polyphosphate additives	6
Improved thermal conductivity of epoxy composites via linked boron nitride nanosheets with in-situ generated silver nanoparticles	6
Physico-mechanical characterization of poly (butylene succinate) and date palm fiber-based biodegradable composites	6
An insight into the mechanical and tribological behavior of carbon-flax reinforced bioepoxy hybrid composite bone plates for orthopedic applications	6
Morphology and physico-mechanical properties of poly (methyl methacrylate)/polystyrene/polypropylene ternary polymer blend and its nanocomposites with organoclay: The effect of nature of organoclay an	6
Effect of size and shape of nanofillers on electrostatic and thermal behavior of epoxy-based composites	6
New blends of acrylamide/chitosan and potato peel waste as improved water absorbing polymers for diaper applications	5
The performance of carboxylated alginic acid derivatives via methyl orange and Congo red catalytic reduction	5
Fabrication and properties of graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide reinforced Poly(Vinyl alcohol) nanocomposite films for packaging applications	5
Synthesis, and antimicrobial activity of polyazomethine-pyrazole/multi-walled carbon nanotubes nanocomposite materials	5
Clay powder in polymer composite membranes enhanced the performance of direct methanol fuel cells	5
Thermoplastic composites of polypropylene/biopolymer blends and wood flour: Parameter optimization with fuzzy-grey relational analysis	5
Barrier properties, migration into the food simulants and antimicrobial activity of paper-based materials with functionalized surface	5
Design and synthesis of high-performance poly(amide-imide) for multifunctional electromagnetic interference shielding films	5
Enhanced mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites containing carbon nanotubes decorated with barium titanate	5
Synthesis and characterization of poly(butylene terephthalate) copolyesters derived from threitol	5

Thermally and organomodified montmorillonite as effective regulators of the structure formation process in polypropylene/polystyrene blends	5
A mechanical, thermal and electrical properties study of novel vulcanised blends of poly(epichlorohydrin) elastomer with polyaniline dodecylbenzenesulfonate	5
Morphological and thermal characterization of an immiscible catalyzed polymer blends (PC/PET)	5
Effect of alkaline treatment on mechanical properties of composites: Unsaturated polyester reinforced ZrO₂/jute and sisal	5
Effect of surface modification on mechanical properties of filature silk waste and nanoclay filler-based polymer matrix composite	5
Morphology-controlled stabilised polyaniline nanoparticles and their electrorheological properties	5
Composite materials from waste plastics: A sustainable approach for waste management and resource utilization	5
Charge transport mechanism in dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid doped polyaniline/carbon black composites	5
Structural, transport, morphological, and thermal studies of nano barium titanate–incorporated magnesium ion conducting solid polymer electrolytes	5
Study of methylene blue dye elimination from water using polyaniline (PANI) and PANI/SiO₂ composite	5
In situ suspension polymerization of vinyl chloride/3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate (MPTMS) intercalated Mg-Al-layered double hydroxide: II. Morphological, thermal properties and diffusion beh	5
Synthesis and characterization of polyvinyl chloride/wood flour/organoclay ternary composites	5
High-performance family of polymeric particles prepared from poly(phenylene oxide)-poly(hexyl isocyanate) liquid crystal block copolymer: synthesis and properties study	5
Synthesis characterization and application of hexafunctional epoxy resin and comparison against commercial epoxy resin	5
Thermal behaviour of benzoxazine blends based on epoxy and cyanate ester	5
Fabrication and properties of polyaniline/ramie composite fabric based on in situ polymerization	5
Stamp forming of partially consolidated CF/PEEK tape preforms produced in a high-speed automated tape laying process	5
Preparation and properties of silane cross-linked polyethylene nanocomposite foams: The effect of silane and nanoclay type and content	5