OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Plastics Rubber and Composites is 1. 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Thermal-force coupling simulation of carbon fibre-reinforced poly-ether-ether-ketone thermoplastic composites during the laser-assisted automated tape placement process	112
Numerical simulation of microstructural failure of natural fibre–hydrogel composites	19
Development of silver nanoparticles infiltrated PLA films for food packaging	18
Simulation of temperature field and optimisation of high-temperature parts for a giant mine tire	16
Simulating the electric field distribution in medium-voltage cables of cross-linked polyethylene/Cu nanocomposites irradiated by E-beam with reference to the XLPE market	15
Comparative study on the impact response of polypropylene and epoxy matrix composites with respect to the plate thickness	12
Effect of fibre arrangements on tensile properties of 3D printed continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites	12
Dynamic humidity diffusion through the polyester/glass fibre composite	12
Flexural behaviour modelling of carbon/epoxy laminates using the puck-EWM approach	11
Study on morphology, mechanical, thermal and viscoelastic properties of PBT/ABS/CNT nanocomposites	11
Preparation and characterisation of silver nanoparticles/graphene oxide hybrid nanofiller reinforced-polyaniline	11
Enabling reprocessability of ENR-based vulcanisates by thermochemically exchangeable ester crosslinks	9
Investigations on the mechanical properties of PLA/Flax fibre composites obtained by Fused Filament Fabrication	9
Influence of multiwall carbon nanotubes and styrene acrylic acid on morphology and thermal properties relationship of 80/20 PA6/ABS blends	9
Optimization of strength properties of bamboo mesoparticles reinforced polyamide 6 using Box–Behnken approach	8
Strain prediction and analysis of GF/epoxy composite cylindrical shells with various internal defects	8
Effect of modification on thermal stabilities and thermal degradation kinetics of poly(buthylmethacrylate)/multi-walled carbon nanotube nanocomposites	8
3D printing of sustainable wood-based bio-composites for high-end custom carton	8
Expression of concern: “Influences of graphene oxide/sulphonated polyethersulphone nanoplatelets on the wettability, nanomechanical and tribological performances of polyethersulphone composites under	8
Correlation between polymer relaxation time and loading frequency based on LWLRA	8
Commercial preparation of hybrid carbon filler/HDPE composite electrodes for lead methanesulfonate flow batteries	8
Effect of hybrid carbon black/lignin on rheological, mechanical and thermal stability properties of NR/BR composites	8
The effects of resin rate (wt-%) on different temperature performance of newly designed friction composites for automobile brake lining applications	7
Experimental and numerical characterisation of fibre orientation distributions in compression moulded carbon fibre SMC	7
Nanocomposite of p-type conductive polymer/iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) metal–organic frameworks: synthesis, characterisation and pseudocapacitance performance	6

Marble waste reinforced composite with tunable physico-mechanical and thermal properties: micromechanical simulation assisted experimental investigation	6
Transparent EVA film with spectrally selective blocking capacity of ultraviolet and high-energy visible light	6
Cure kinetics of a composite friction material with phenolic resin/rubber compounds as organic binder	6
Effect of zinc dimethacrylate concentrations on properties of emulsion styrene butadiene rubber/butadiene rubber blends	6
Thermal degradation mechanism and thermal life of PMMA/hydroxylated MWCNT nanocomposites	5
Mechanical and tribological properties of chemically modified jute/epoxy composites	5
Polymer/carbon pin through thickness reinforcement	5
Dr Arthur Wilkinson:1960–2022. A warm tribute from his close friend Prof Tony Ryan OBE	4
Scratch performance of natural rubber and natural rubber composites reinforced with nylon, kevlar, and carbon fabrics	4
Effect of ply orientation on impact resistance of woven GFRP composites subjected to projectile impact	4
Study of the effect of N, N-diethyl hydroxyl amine/multi-layered graphene oxide hybrid on reducing cathodic delamination and increasing corrosion resistance of epoxy coating on steel substrate	4
Effect of silicon carbide particles on the mechanical, thermal and structural properties of recycled high-density polyethylene	4
The effect of semi-curing on neat resin mode I fracture properties	4
Determination of Lorenz number of composite films based on copper chloride(II) in polyvinyl alcohol matrix	4
Evaluation of anti-corrosive properties of epoxidized rubber and siloxane hybrid coatings	3
Water absorption and tensile properties of ground tire rubber/epoxy composites: effect of surface treatment	3
Development of runner reservoir and its effect on optical properties of small high-precision plastic injection molded parts	3
Evaluation of environmental impacts in PVC sector: the case of Turkey	3
Facile synthesis of melamine phytates and its application in rigid polyurethane foam composites targets for improving fire safety	3
Professor Arthur Geoffrey ‘Geoff’ Gibson 1946–2021	3
A study on the effect of nano-ZnO on hygroscopic characteristics of PP/Wood flour composites	3
Evaluation of lignin as potential green filler in an optimally designed solution grade styrene–butadiene rubber (SSBR) based tyre tread compound	2
Pull-out resistance study of mechanical joints on sandwich materials: a review	2
Effect of mercerization on the properties and biodegradation behavior of LDPE and LDPE/PHB hybrid composites filled with castor bean cake	2
Reactively compatibilised 80/20 PA6/ABS blends: effect of various compatibilisers on morphology, dynamic mechanical analysis, crystallisation and thermal degradation kinetics	2
Mechanical and failure behaviour of PLA FFF printed part under sweat absorption: Splint arm application	2
Experimental analysis of sound absorption effect of specially developed elastomeric thin thermoplastic polyurethane sub-micron fibre web layers placed on rigid layer and flexible layers	2
Influence of the shape of silica nanoparticles on the elastic properties and glass transition temperature of PLA-based nanocomposites: Molecular dynamics simulation	2
Study on water absorption and mechanical properties of CNF–Ti reinforced epoxy resin composites	2
Lifetime prediction under dead-load long-term creep test and models analysis of wood-plastic composites for building materials	2
Process parameter optimisation and characterisation of fused deposition modelling-polylactic acid (FDM-PLA) parts	2
Polyamide 6/carbon fibre composite: An investigation of carbon fibre modifying pathways for improving mechanical properties	2
Microwave absorption analysis of graphene-based hybrid nanocomposites: experimental, numerical and component level testing studies	2
Properties of textile air conditioner waste dust-filled polyurethane rigid foam composites	2
Influences of graphene oxide/sulphonated polyethersulphone nanoplatelets on the wettability, nanomechanical and tribological performances of polyethersulphone composites under various relative humidit	2
Synthesis of graphene oxide/layered double hydroxides hybrids via co-precipitation and their polypropylene composites	2
Ablation and thermal insulation properties of silicone rubber-polyarylacetylene-carbonwoven laminates for solid rocket motor	2
Influence of organoclay and nitroxylether on the rheological, thermal and flame-retardant properties of co-continuous PP/EVA blends	1
High-speed impact analysis of reinforced GFRP sandwich structure with lattice core using experimental and finite element methods	1
Letter to the reader	1
The effect of polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene terephthalate on the mechanical properties of butyl rubber (IIR)-based thermoplastic elastomer using semi-efficient vulcanisation system and a nano zi	1
Transverse liquid composite moulding processes for advanced composites material manufacturing	1
Interfacial interactions in rubber-based composites	1
Experimental study on resisted water pressure for connecting welds of polypropylene plastic plates in underground silos	1
Crystallization induced segregated structure for outstanding conductive property with low percolation threshold	1
Thermal and mechanical properties of carbon-based rubber nanocomposites: A review	1
Low-velocity impact behaviours of thermoplastic composites reinforced polypropylene glass fabric with different embedded delaminations	1
The effect of acetylene black amount, operating pressure and temperature of capillary rheometer on thermal conductivity in natural rubber	1
Comparative studies on mechanical properties and dehydrochlorination of chlorinated natural rubber-based composites containing carbon nanotubes and graphene through DFT and experiments	1
Application of atomic force microscopy to the study of low-temperature strain of elastomeric materials	1

Enhanced electrochemical pseudocapacitance performance of poly tyramine composite on the surface of polyethylene glycol modified electrode	1
High-temperature resistance and wave-transmitting quartz-fibre/polyimide composite	1
Evaluation of the tensile strength and impact property of polyamide/short glass fibre-multi-walled carbon nanotube composites: an experimental study based on response surface method	1
An analytical and experimental study of the nonlinear behaviour of a carbon/epoxy under a three-point bending test	1
Water absorption behaviour for IIR/EPDM loaded with carbon black	1
Hybrid carbon filled thermoplastic composites: synergistic effect of synthetic graphite and graphene nanoplatelets on thermal and mechanical properties of polyamide 4.6	1
Effect of tetrasilanolphenyl silsesquioxane on properties of sorbitol derivative-nucleated polypropylene cast films	1
Numerical modelling on polymer composites prepared via large area extrusion-deposition additive manufacturing: fibre orientation, material inhomogeneity, and thermal-mechanical responses during materi	1
Double-layered radar absorbing structures of MnZn ferrite/Pani-coated MWCNT filled nanocomposites for X-band frequencies	1
The effect of the hybrid multi-layered Graphene oxide/Talc as a hydrophobic agent in epoxy coating	1
The influence of guide ring size on braid architecture	1