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 2021-07-01 to 2025-07-01.)

Article	Citations
Correlation between polymer relaxation time and loading frequency based on LWLRA	19
Buckling analysis of tapered graphene-reinforced composite plates: an analytical approach	14
Effect of silicon carbide particles on the mechanical, thermal and structural properties of recycled high-density polyethylene	13
Study on morphology, mechanical, thermal and viscoelastic properties of PBT/ABS/CNT nanocomposites	13
Experimental and numerical characterisation of fibre orientation distributions in compression moulded carbon fibre SMC	13
Dr Arthur Wilkinson:1960–2022. A warm tribute from his close friend Prof Tony Ryan OBE	12
Mechanical and tribological properties of chemically modified jute/epoxy composites	12
Nanocomposite of p-type conductive polymer/iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) metal–organic frameworks: synthesis, characterisation and pseudocapacitance performance	11
Mechanical and failure behaviour of PLA FFF printed part under sweat absorption: Splint arm application	10
High-speed impact analysis of reinforced GFRP sandwich structure with lattice core using experimental and finite element methods	10
Microwave absorption analysis of graphene-based hybrid nanocomposites: experimental, numerical and component level testing studies	9
Development of a new method for manufacturing hollow fibre-reinforced plastic structures for aeronautical applications using structural CFRP cores	9
Hybrid carbon filled thermoplastic composites: synergistic effect of synthetic graphite and graphene nanoplatelets on thermal and mechanical properties of polyamide 4.6	9
Improved mechanical and water absorption properties of epoxy-bamboo long natural fibres composites by eco-friendly Na₂CO₃treatment	8
Influence of organoclay and nitroxylether on the rheological, thermal and flame-retardant properties of co-continuous PP/EVA blends	8
Combustion and mechanical properties of natural rubber based on carboxyl modified carbon nanotubes and intumescent flame retardant	8
The influence of guide ring size on braid architecture	8
Radiation synthesis of Poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone/acrylic acid/pectin/silver) nanocomposite hydrogel and its antimicrobial activity	7
Numerical and experimental study of viscoelastic properties and energy absorption of functionally graded negative stiffness honeycomb made of Polyamide 12	7
Improved wet skid resistance of NR/SBR composites induced by irradiation vulcanised styrene-butadiene rubber particles	7
Conventional curing out-of-autoclave epoxy prepregs for in-situ manufacturing: Suitable or not?	6
Research status and prospect of wear and aging on hydraulic rubber sealing materials	6
Thermal stability and rheological properties of PMMA/B₂O₃ nanocomposites synthesised by melting method	5
Chitosan-reinforced nitrile rubber – a step towards sustainable development	5
Optimization of strength properties of bamboo mesoparticles reinforced polyamide 6 using Box–Behnken approach	4

Effect of modification on thermal stabilities and thermal degradation kinetics of poly(buthylmethacrylate)/multi-walled carbon nanotube nanocomposites	4
Simulation of temperature field and optimisation of high-temperature parts for a giant mine tire	4
Exploring the impact of UV-C radiation and UV-protective additives on SEBS thermoplastic materials	4
Expression of concern: “Influences of graphene oxide/sulphonated polyethersulphone nanoplatelets on the wettability, nanomechanical and tribological performances of polyethersulphone composites under	3
Polymer/carbon pin through thickness reinforcement	3
Polyamide 6/carbon fibre composite: An investigation of carbon fibre modifying pathways for improving mechanical properties	3
An analytical and experimental study of the nonlinear behaviour of a carbon/epoxy under a three-point bending test	3
Investigations on the mechanical properties of PLA/Flax fibre composites obtained by Fused Filament Fabrication	3
Study on water absorption and mechanical properties of CNF–Ti reinforced epoxy resin composites	3
The effect of acetylene black amount, operating pressure and temperature of capillary rheometer on thermal conductivity in natural rubber	3
Comparative studies on mechanical properties and dehydrochlorination of chlorinated natural rubber-based composites containing carbon nanotubes and graphene through DFT and experiments	3
Mode-I fracture behaviour of aramid/glass-epoxy interply hybrid composites	3
Structural behaviour of polyethylene terephthalate glycol reinforced with carbon fibre through fused filament fabrication for automotive components	3
Cure kinetics of a composite friction material with phenolic resin/rubber compounds as organic binder	3
Pull-out resistance study of mechanical joints on sandwich materials: a review	3
Experimental study on resisted water pressure for connecting welds of polypropylene plastic plates in underground silos	3
Tailored mechanical and thermal properties of polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) reinforced with nano-materials	2
Effect of elemental and bentonite sulphur applications on some mechanical properties of different polyethylene covering materials	2
High-temperature resistance and wave-transmitting quartz-fibre/polyimide composite	2
Decomposition mechanism of boron phenolic resin composites under temperature gradient	2
Effect of zinc dimethacrylate concentrations on properties of emulsion styrene butadiene rubber/butadiene rubber blends	2
Effect of MAPE on the morphological, physical and mechanical properties of GTR/PP composites produced by rotational moulding	2
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	2
Letter to the reader	2
Comparative study on the impact response of polypropylene and epoxy matrix composites with respect to the plate thickness	2
Water absorption and tensile properties of ground tire rubber/epoxy composites: effect of surface treatment	2
Crystallization induced segregated structure for outstanding conductive property with low percolation threshold	2
Synthesis and characterisation of polyaniline/polyvinyl alcohol composites as supercapacitor electrode materials	2
3D printing of sustainable wood-based bio-composites for high-end custom carton	2
Influence of the shape of silica nanoparticles on the elastic properties and glass transition temperature of PLA-based nanocomposites: Molecular dynamics simulation	1
Interfacial interactions in rubber-based composites	1
Densification of fibre-reinforced composite polymers under rotational moulding conditions	1
Exploring the use of TiO ₂ filler in short Ficus Benghalensis natural fibre-based polymeric composites	1
Marble waste reinforced composite with tunable physico-mechanical and thermal properties: micromechanical simulation assisted experimental investigation	1
Development of silver nanoparticles infiltrated PLA films for food packaging	1
Flexural behaviour modelling of carbon/epoxy laminates using the puck-EWM approach	1
Evaluation of lignin as potential green filler in an optimally designed solution grade styrene–butadiene rubber (SSBR) based tyre tread compound	1
Effect of tetrasilanolphenyl silsesquioxane on properties of sorbitol derivative-nucleated polypropylene cast films	1
Open-hole compressive response of angular stitched hybrid composites	1
The effect of temperature and vulcanisation time on the thermal and mechanical properties of rubber used in tires	1
Transparent EVA film with spectrally selective blocking capacity of ultraviolet and high-energy visible light	1
The effect of semi-curing on neat resin mode I fracture properties	1
Commercial preparation of hybrid carbon filler/HDPE composite electrodes for lead methanesulfonate flow batteries	1
Carbon black and calcium lignosulphonate reinforced rubber composites with applied plasticiser glycerol	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
Determination of progressive damage modelling parameters and calibration studies of 8-harness satin weave S-2 glass fibre reinforced composites	1
Effects of addition of clay and alumina nanoparticles on flame-retardant, thermal, and mechanical properties of polyolefin elastomer/magnesium hydroxide composite	1
Numerical simulation of microstructural failure of natural fibre–hydrogel composites	1
Evaluation of anti-corrosive properties of epoxidized rubber and siloxane hybrid coatings	1
The effects of resin rate (wt-%) on different temperature performance of newly designed friction composites for automobile brake lining applications	1

Effect of hybrid carbon black/lignin on rheological, mechanical and thermal stability properties of NR/BR composites