OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Plastics Rubber and Composites is 3. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Experimental and numerical characterisation of fibre orientation distributions in compression moulded carbon fibre SMC	18
Study on morphology, mechanical, thermal and viscoelastic properties of PBT/ABS/CNT nanocomposites	18
Buckling analysis of tapered graphene-reinforced composite plates: an analytical approach	16
Effect of silicon carbide particles on the mechanical, thermal and structural properties of recycled high-density polyethylene	13
High-speed impact analysis of reinforced GFRP sandwich structure with lattice core using experimental and finite element methods	12
Mechanical and tribological properties of chemically modified jute/epoxy composites	12
Dr Arthur Wilkinson:1960–2022. A warm tribute from his close friend Prof Tony Ryan OBE	12
Microwave absorption analysis of graphene-based hybrid nanocomposites: experimental, numerical and component level testing studies	10
Mechanical and failure behaviour of PLA FFF printed part under sweat absorption: Splint arm application	10
Development of a new method for manufacturing hollow fibre-reinforced plastic structures for aeronautical applications using structural CFRP cores	9
The influence of guide ring size on braid architecture	7
Improved mechanical and water absorption properties of epoxy-bamboo long natural fibres composites by eco-friendly Na₂CO₃treatment	6
Combustion and mechanical properties of natural rubber based on carboxyl modified carbon nanotubes and intumescent flame retardant	6
Radiation synthesis of Poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone/acrylic acid/pectin/silver) nanocomposite hydrogel and its antimicrobial activity	6
Conventional curing out-of-autoclave epoxy prepregs for in-situ manufacturing: Suitable or not?	5
Improved wet skid resistance of NR/SBR composites induced by irradiation vulcanised styrene-butadiene rubber particles	5
Thermal stability and rheological properties of PMMA/B₂O₃ nanocomposites synthesised by melting method	5
Investigations on the mechanical properties of PLA/Flax fibre composites obtained by Fused Filament Fabrication	4
Expression of concern: “Influences of graphene oxide/sulphonated polyethersulphone nanoplatelets on the wettability, nanomechanical and tribological performances of polyethersulphone composites under	4
Optimization of strength properties of bamboo mesoparticles reinforced polyamide 6 using Box–Behnken approach	4
Investigation of the localised effects of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in pin-jointed composite structures	4
Structural behaviour of polyethylene terephthalate glycol reinforced with carbon fibre through fused filament fabrication for automotive components	4
Simulation of temperature field and optimisation of high-temperature parts for a giant mine tire	4
Research status and prospect of wear and aging on hydraulic rubber sealing materials	4
Exploring the impact of UV-C radiation and UV-protective additives on SEBS thermoplastic materials	4

Effect of modification on thermal stabilities and thermal degradation kinetics of poly(buthylmethacrylate)/multi-walled carbon nanotube nanocomposites	4
Numerical and experimental study of viscoelastic properties and energy absorption of functionally graded negative stiffness honeycomb made of Polyamide 12	4
Mode-I fracture behaviour of aramid/glass-epoxy interply hybrid composites	3
Study on water absorption and mechanical properties of CNF–Ti reinforced epoxy resin composites	3
Polyamide 6/carbon fibre composite: An investigation of carbon fibre modifying pathways for improving mechanical properties	3
The effect of acetylene black amount, operating pressure and temperature of capillary rheometer on thermal conductivity in natural rubber	3
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	3
Polymer/carbon pin through thickness reinforcement	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