OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Composites Part B-Engineering is 102. 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
One-step green synthesis of multi-morphological carbon nanotube forests for superior microwave absorption and electrocatalysis	650
Sandwich structured SiCf/Si3N4 composite with discontinuous absorption attenuating layer for temperature-insensitive and broadband microwave absorption	584
Editorial Board	534
Highly robust, processable and multi-functional PDMS/graphene composite aerogel constructed by “soft-hard” interface engineering strategy	513
Transforming diapers into inorganic carbonate enriched Carbon catalyst for improved trimethoprim degradation performance	334
Corrigendum to “The effect of laser assisted tape placement processing conditions on microstructural evolution, residual stress and interlaminar shear strength of carbon fibre/PEEK laminates” [Composi	317
Influence of different additives on the rheology and microstructural development of MgO–SiO2 mixes	301
A hyperbranched P/N/B-containing oligomer as multifunctional flame retardant for epoxy resins	281
Experimental study of post-buckled single-stringer composite specimens under fatigue loads with different load levels and load ratios	268
Supersonically sprayed transparent flexible multifunctional composites for self-cleaning, anti-icing, anti-fogging, and anti-bacterial applications	248
High-temperature workable flexible piezoelectric energy harvester comprising thermally stable (K,Na)NbO3-based ceramic and polyimide composites	236
Highly conductive hybrid carbon nanotube fibers: Strategies and future directions for replacing copper with next-generation conductors	234
A novel bio-inspired microstructure for improved compressive performance of multidirectional CFRP laminates	234
Constructing an expeditious and durable composite as an air electrode of solid oxide cells through synergistic phase transformation and phase segregation engineering	233
Synergistically enhanced strength and ductility of TiB/(TA15-Si) composites: A two-step HIP strategy	215
Stress engineering of SiCf/SiC composites: Interfacial stress adjustment and its effects on tensile behaviors of UD SiCf/SiC composites fabricated by hybrid CVI and PIP methods	213
Ablation-resistant (Hf,Zr)B2–SiC composite coating with alternating lamellar architecture by one-step atmospheric plasma spraying	209
Effect of sulphoaluminate cement on fresh and hardened properties of 3D printing foamed concrete	202
Influence of fiber architecture variations on the mechanical behavior of carbon fiber braids subjected to quasi-static loads	200
Liquid metal flexible multifunctional sensors with ultra-high conductivity for use as wearable sensors, joule heaters and electromagnetic shielding materials	194
Mode I and Mode II fracture behavior in pultruded glass fiber-polymer – Experimental and numerical investigation	189
Pressure resistance characterisation of vascular networks embedded in carbon composites for high energy physics applications	182
Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) “a miracle in white”: An emerging two-dimensional material for the advanced powered electronics and energy harvesting application	179
Constructing two-dimensional lamellar monometallic carbon nanocomposites by sodium chloride hard template for lightweight microwave scattering and absorption	177
Adhesive bonding of CFRP with a 3D-printed short-fiber composite: An experimental study on the effects of geometry and adhesive system on joint performance	164

Formation of a novel Cu-containing bioactive glass nano-topography coating with strong bactericidal capability and bone regeneration	162
Integrated hydrogel of fucoidan and rhCol III for bioprosthetic heart valves to promote the antithrombosis, anti-inflammatory, and anti-calcification properties	162
Combined loading of unreinforced and Z-pin reinforced composite pi joints: An experimental and numerical study	160
Rapid formation of ultrahigh strength vascular graft: Prolonging clotting time micro-dimension hollow vessels with interpenetrating polymer networks	160
Photothermally responsive smart elastomer composites based on aliphatic polycarbonate backbone for biomedical applications	159
That’s how the preform crumples: Wrinkle creation during forming of thick binder-stabilised stacks of non-crimp fabrics	159
Non-explosive spalling UHPC mediated by synergistic regulation of thermal stress and vapor pressure	158
Investigation of welding repair methods for thermoplastic composite joints	157
Elevating key performance of ecological high ductility cementitious composites by coral: The role of exclusive microstructure	154
Heat transfer modelling of carbon nanotube reinforced composites	152
The high-strength and toughness Janus bionic periosteum matching bone development and growth in children	151
Strain-induced structural evolution of interphase interfaces in CuZr-based metallic-glass composite reinforced by B2 crystalline phase	151
A 3D voxel-based mesostructure generator for finite element modelling of tow-based discontinuous composites	150
Evolution of 3D interconnected composites of high-entropy TiVNbMoTa alloys and Mg during liquid metal dealloying	147
Graphene oxide-reinforced thin shells for high-performance, lightweight cement composites	147
Double crosslinking chitosan sponge with antibacterial and hemostatic properties for accelerating wound repair	147
Tunable mechanical properties of glass fiber/epoxy composites by incorporating bioinspired montmorillonite–carbon nanotube/epoxy interface layer around the fiber	146
Type I size effect and failure behavior of woven composites under biaxial flexure	141
Hard-magnetic phenomena enable autonomous self-healing elastomers	140
The pyrolysis of end-of-life wind turbine blades under different atmospheres and their effects on the recovered glass fibers	140
Towards understanding the hole making performance and chip formation mechanism of thermoplastic carbon fibre/polyetherketoneketone composite	137
Effect of the nano-filler content on the compressive strength of continuous carbon fibre/epoxy matrix composites	136
Waveform impact on thermo-mechanical fatigue crack growth of a non-crystallizing rubber: Experimental observation and numerical simulation	135
The synergistic effect between bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate and polysiloxane on the photo-aging resistance and flame retardancy of polypropylene	134
Cobalt/copper coordinated organic-inorganic hybrid fibrous phosphorus-nitrogen flame retardant: Simultaneously improving fire safety, deicing and mechanical properties for thermoplastic polyurethane	134
Coal char as an economical filler for phenolic composites	133
La-doped Sr4Fe4Co2O13-δ as a promising in-situ self-assembled composite cathode for protonic ceramic fuel cells	133
An efficient machine learning-based model for predicting the stress-strain relationships of thermoplastic polymers with limited testing data	130
3D printing of architectured epoxy-based composite lattices with exceptional strength and toughness	130
Experimental study on the effect of waviness defects on composite material impact dynamics	129
Revitalizing osteoporotic bone repair via multilevel ROS scavenging and osteoimmune regulating hydrogel	129
Promoting osseointegration of titanium by pH-responsive releasing of H2S and optimizing polarization time for macrophages	128
Superior electrocatalytic responses of InGaZnO composite electrode for viologen-based electrochromic supercapacitors	127
Facile fabrication of ultrastrong polyethylene nanocomposite films with low filler content via flow-driven graphene re-dispersion assisted crystallization	127
Super-high bonding strength of polyphenylene sulfide-aluminum alloy composite structure achieved by facile molding methods	125
Prediction and analysis of properties of ramie fiber staple yarn reinforced unsaturated polyester composite based on fiber packing density	124
Synthesis and characteristic of the ternary composite electrode material PTCDA/CNT@MPC and its electrochemical performance in sodium ion battery	124
Geometrical optimization of thermoforming continuous fibers reinforced thermoplastics with Finite Element Models: A case study	123
A one-photon excitation pathway in 0D/3D CoS2/ZnIn2S4 composite with nanoparticles on micro-flowers structure for boosted visible-light-driven photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	123
Improvement on strength and toughness for CFRPs by construction of novel “soft-rigid” interface layer	122
Comparative study of the thermoresistive behavior of carbon nanotube-based nanocomposites and multiscale hybrid composites	122
Dual-functional borosilicate glass (BSG) delivery implant for osteomyelitis treatment and bone regeneration	122
Electromagnetic interference shielding epoxy composites with satisfactory thermal conductivity and electrical insulation performance enabled by low-melting-point alloy layered structure	121
High-temperature behavior of polyvinyl alcohol fiber-reinforced metakaolin/fly ash-based geopolymer mortar	120
Trimetallic Prussian blue analogue derived FeCo/FeCoNi@NPC composites for highly efficient microwave absorption	120
Polyphosphate enhanced biomimetic mineralization of 3D printing scaffolds for bone regeneration	118
Strengthening nanocrystalline immiscible bimetallic composite by high-entropy effect	118
High-temperature multispectral stealth metastructure from the microwave-infrared compatible design	117
A review on recent advances in the fabrication and evaluation of superhydrophobic concrete	116
Recent advances in 3D printing of tough hydrogels: A review	116

An ultra-lightweight and hydrophobic piezoresistive foam with super-wide strain and pressure detection range	115
Bio-inspired patterned adhesive single-lap joints for CFRP and titanium	115
Progressive conductivity modular assembled fiber reinforced polymer composites for absorption dominated ultraefficient electromagnetic interference shielding	115
Novel approach for crack detections and rapid repairment methods in cement-based self-heating composites for smart infrastructures	113
Interfacial engineering of epoxy/silica nanocomposites by amino-rich polyethyleneimine towards simultaneously enhanced rheological and thermal-mechanical performance for electronic packaging applicati	113
Editorial Board	112
Editorial Board	112
Simultaneous enhancement of strength and ductility in AlCu alloy via trans-granular graphene nano-shells	112
Shape-reconfigurable transparent wood based on solid-state plasticity of polythiourethane for smart building materials with tunable light guiding, energy saving, and fire alarm actuating functions	112
Reaction mechanisms, recent progress and future prospects of tin selenide-based composites for alkali-metal-ion batteries	112
Fruitful design of novel SrV2O6@MCM-41-based electrochemical sensor for carcinogenic carbendazim detection in complex real-world matrices	111
A review of magnetic ordered materials in biomedical field: Constructions, applications and prospects	109
Synergistic reinforcement effect of Fe and in-situ synthesized MgAlB4 whiskers in Al matrix composites	109
Short and long contact timescale Mode I tack response of uncured thermoset carbon/epoxy composite prepreg: An experimental study	109
Tensile failure strain and microstructure of unidirectional carbon fibre non-crimp fabric composites	108
Conductive ionogel with underwater adhesion and stability as multimodal sensor for contactless signal propagation and wearable devices	108
Fluffy sponge-reinforced electrospun conduits with biomimetic structures for peripheral nerve repair	107
Importance of cohesive failure mode in fracture toughness enhancement of polymer nanocomposites with covalent grafting: A multiscale study	107
Experimental and numerical evaluation of the perforation resistance of multi-layered alumina/aramid fiber ballistic shield impacted by an armor piercing projectile	107
Flexible electronics from hybrid nanocomposites and their application as piezoresistive strain sensors	107
Microstructure-property relationships in cement mortar with surface treatment of microbial induced carbonate precipitation	106
(AlCrMg)x(PO4)y/MgO composite: A new thermal protection and insulation material up to 2400 °C	106
Lithium-containing bioactive glasses enhanced 3D-printed PLGA scaffolds for bone regeneration in diabetes	106
Ablation behavior and mechanisms of Cf/(Ti0.2Zr0.2Hf0.2Nb0.2Ta0.2)C–SiC high-entropy ceramic matrix composites	104
Designing multi-aromatic ring epoxy composites to integrate high insulation and high heat resistance performances by electron-induced effect	104
Mechanical properties and damage analysis of S-glass: A reactive molecular dynamics study	104
Functional AlF3 modification over 5 V spinel LiCoMnO4 cathode for Li-ion batteries	102