OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Progress in Rubber Plastics and Recycling Technology 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
A study on the effectiveness of varying curative ratio to optimize performance of hydroxy terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) and hexamethylene diisocynate (HDI) based polyurethane elastomers	20
Mechanical, morphological, and dimensional properties of heat-treated fused deposition modeling printed polymeric matrix of polyethylene terephthalate glycol	11
The influence of liquid silicone rubber on the properties of polyurethane elastomer/liquid silicone rubber/graphene nanoplatelets stretchable conductive materials	11
Effect of lanthanum cerium methionine on the properties of natural rubber	8
Polymeric compounds based on thermoplastic elastomer styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers and siliconic rubber powder	8
Non-covalent chemical functionalization of micron-sized styrene-butadiene rubber with silica particles via solid-state cryogenic mixing process	8
Zn[B₃O₄(OH)₃] composites fabrication based on PVC pipes scrap via comparing melt mixing and casting procedures under the effect of electron beam irradiation	7
Process optimization and removal of phenol formaldehyde resin coating using mechanical erosion process	7
From the end to the beginning: Obtaining and evaluation of flexible PVC produced via chemical recycling of post-consumer PET	7
Surface interactions of model microplastic particles in seawater	7
Study of effect of waste tire rubber which is a recycling material in production of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) boards	7
Examination of the permeability of rubberized concrete with different water/cement ratios and their resistance against acid and sulfate attack	6
Effects of thermoplastic poly(ether-ester) elastomer and bentonite on properties of recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate)	6
Ground tire rubber/polyamide 6 thermoplastic elastomers produced by dry blending and compression molding	6
Graphene-integrated thermoplastic vulcanizates: Effects of in-situ vulcanization on structural, thermal, mechanical and electrical properties	6
Recycling of crystalline silicon photovoltaic solar panel waste to modified composite products	6
Production of gasoline octane booster aromatics benzene, toluene and ethylbenzene from multiphase catalytic pyrolysis of mixed waste expanded polystyrene and high density polyethylene	6
Thermal, mechanical, rheological and morphological properties of compatible poly(lactic acid)/ethylene vinyl acetate blends	6
Technical possibilities for recycling plastics from agribusiness	5
Characterization of adhesive content in post-consumer poly(ethylene terephthalate) bottles and assessment of its impact on poly(ethylene terephthalate) recyclability	5
Fungal mycelium-based biofoam composite: A review in growth, properties and application	4
Simultaneous effect of CaCO₃ nanoparticles and waste ground rubber tire powder on forced vibration of polypropylene nanocomposite plates: An experimental investigation	4
Effect of crack and vibration of waste tyre rubber hybrid composite for energy absorption applications	4
Enhancing the physical properties of recycled low-density polyethylene and virgin low-density polyethylene blend using octanoate starch	4
Temperature glass and conductivity behavior of epoxy deproteinized natural rubber in ternary blend of EDPNR/PMMA/LiCF₃SO₃	4

Utilizing decommissioned windmill blades as reinforcement or filler for biocomposites	4
Melt processing behaviour and structure development in recycled PP blends with recycled PET	3
Reusing ground tire rubber powder as thermoplastic elastomers with excellent superhydrophobicity and self-cleaning performance	3
Design of experiments to compare the reprocessing effect with Fused Deposition Modeling printing parameters on mechanical properties of Polylactic Acid specimens towards circular economy	3
Development of waste carpet (jute) and Multi-wall carbon nanotube incorporated epoxy composites for lightweight applications	3
Empirical study and machine learning prediction of tensile strength in 3D printed eco-friendly polylactic acid	3
Lignin dispersion in polybutadiene rubber (BR) with different mixing parameters	3
Processing methods and vulcanization influence on the electrical and mechanical behavior of isoprene rubber/MWCNT composites	3
Non-linear mechanical behaviour of thermoplastic elastomeric materials and its vulcanizate under tension/tension fatigue deformation by fourier transform rheological studies	3
Development of hybrid composite with natural fillers for mechanical property and machinability study	3
Production and properties of natural rubber glove using sustainable benign accelerator	3
Characterization and application of composite resin of natural rubber latex and polystyrene waste as a binder for water-resistant emulsion paint formulation	2
A critical review on fractographic studies of steel cord and bead wire used in tyre reinforcement	2
Influence of recycling on different polyesters and their MMT nanocomposites: Effects on morphology, mechanical properties, and rheological behaviour	2
Natural weathering degradation studies of the poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3 hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV)/paddy straw powder (PSP) biocomposites	2
Mechanical and performance properties of re-vulcanized blends of GTR/NR	2
Structure-Property relationships in natural rubber representing several clonal varieties of Hevea Brasiliensis	2
Waste cooking oils as processing aids for eco-sustainable elastomeric compounding	2
Investigation of structural parameters of acoustic panels produced from post-industrial textile wastes containing different raw materials	2
Development of textile printing ink using expanded polystyrene waste as a binder	2
Sustainable syngas production: Economic and circular economy benefits of PET waste gasification	2
Mechanical and UV stability of HDPE composites reinforced with carbon black and zinc oxide for solar floater applications	2
Durability and sustainability of polyethylene terephthalate water bottles using computer aided design/computer aided engineering elements	1
Experimental assessment and compressive constitutive model of rubberized concrete confined by steel tube	1
Ultraviolet light exposure degradation effect on the properties of nanocrystalline cellulose-reinforced polyvinyl alcohol composite film	1
Performance assessment of aluminum chips in reduced-scale friction for developing copper-free elastomer-modified friction composites	1
Enhancement of hydrophobicity in natural rubber vulcanizates using diatomaceous earth	1
Optimizing mechanical behaviour of polylactic acid (PLA) specimen in fused deposition modeling (FDM): A Taguchi approach	1
Influence of amount of fumed silica on curing, mechanical, damping, and relaxation properties of phenyl vinyl methyl polysiloxane elastomer	1
Effect of electron beam radiation on the mechanical, electrical, heat shrinkable and morphological properties of linear low-density polyethylene/polyolefin elastomer blends	1
Contribution of geometrical infill pattern on mechanical behaviour of 3D manufactured polylactic acid specimen: Experimental and numerical analysis	1
Preparation of skim natural rubber and polypropylene blends via melt blending: A study on processability	1
Mechanical, water absorption and tribological properties of epoxy composites filled with waste eggshell and fish scale particles	1
Reduction of filler-filler interaction and hysteresis loss of carbon black filled rubber compound by using modified carbon Black	1
Thermomechanical devulcanization of butyl rubber using twin-screw extruder: Process parameters, viscoelastic and compatibility properties	1
Recycling potential of 3D printed support waste as eco-friendly polymeric composites	1
Characterization of PBAT/TPS blends for plastic wrapping materials of pathological waste buried in soil environments	1
Study on the flame retardancy of thermoplastic elastomers composites applied for cable sheath	1
Dimensional stability of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) parts fabricated using fused deposition modelling (FDM)	1
A review of the recent development in self-healing rubbers and their quantification methods	1
A pressure-sensitive adhesive made from macca carbon for medical use	1
The influence of palm oil-derived plasticizers and lubricants on the rheological and mechanical properties of styrene butadiene rubber	1
Enhancement of the rheological, dynamic mechanical, and morphological properties of thermoplastic natural rubber based on NR/PP blends using ENR/PP-g-MA as a compatibilizer	1
Investigating the influence of carbon nanotube on the performance of asphalt binder	1
The effect of pre-microwave irradiation on the floatation of polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polyvinylchloride using numerous traditional depressants	1
Random forest and Shapley additive explanation for compressive strength prediction of NaOH-pretreated crumb rubber concrete	1
The phenolic cured butyl rubber reclamation using different de-crosslinking agents	1
Performance of compatibilizers on polypropylene with recycled acrylonitrile butadiene rubber and sugarcane bagasse towards thermal, chemical and mechanical properties	1
The hybrid approach of genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization on reduced weld line defect in plastic injection molding	1
Melt elasticity and flow properties of polypropylene impact copolymer/polyolefin elastomer blends subjected to varied capillary extrusion conditions	1

Reactive compatibilization of biodegradable PLA/TPU blends via hybrid nanoparticle	1
Catalytic pyrolysis of recycled HDPE, LDPE, and PP	1
The effect of 1,3-(bis citraconimidomethyl)Benzene on the reversion of cured ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) rubber using semi-efficient vulcanisation (SEV) system and a nano zinc oxide as an	1
Recycling of rigid polyurethane foams via acidolysis	1