OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Express Polymer Letters is 5. 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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Exploring the applicability of natural fibers for the development of biocomposites	43
A comprehensive review on production, surface modification and characterization of nanocellulose derived from biomass and its commercial applications	32
Biodegradable nanocomposites based on PLA/PHBV blend reinforced with carbon nanotubes with potential for electrical and electromagnetic applications	24
Optimization of selective laser sintering process conditions using stable sintering region approach	23
Moving towards biofiber-based composites: Knowledge gaps and insights	23
Poly(lactic acid) and its composites as functional materials for 3-D scaffolds in biomedical applications: A mini review of recent trends	23
Recent development of plant-derived nanocellulose in polymer nanocomposite foams and multifunctional applications: A mini-review	21
Effects of protein contents in different natural rubber latex forms on the properties of natural rubber vulcanized with glutaraldehyde	21
Poly(lactic acid) bio-composites containing biochar particles: Effects of fillers and plasticizer on crystallization and thermal properties	18
Effect of plasma treatment on accelerated PLA degradation	18
Mechanical properties of fire retardant wood-plastic composites: A review	17
Biopolymer blends for mechanical property gradient 3D printed parts	16
The effect of different processing, injection molding (IM) and fused deposition modeling (FDM), on the environmental stress cracking (ESC) behavior of filled and unfilled polycarbonate (PC)	16
Scalable preparation of ultrathin porous polyurethane membrane-based triboelectric nanogenerator for mechanical energy harvesting	16
Influence of nickel citrate in flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer composites based on ammonium polyphosphate	16
Construction of micro-branched crosslink fluorinated polyimide with ultra-low dielectric permittivity and enhanced mechanical properties	15
Recent progress on polymer scaffolds production: Methods, main results, advantages and disadvantages	14
Analysis of crystallization kinetics and shape memory performance of PEG-PCL/MWCNT based PU nanocomposite for tissue engineering applications	14
Effect of ZnO particle size on piezoelectric nanogenerators and mechanical energy harvesting	13
Effects of matrix viscosity on morphological and rheological properties and the electrical percolation threshold in graphene/epoxy nanocomposites	13
Fabrication and characterization of electrospun poly(3-aminobenzylamine)/ functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes composite film for electrochemical glucose biosensor	13
Preparation and characterization of eco-friendly hybrid biocomposites from natural rubber, biocarbon, and carbon black	12
Enhanced mechanical properties of a novel compatibilized recycled polyethylene terephthalate/polyamide 11 (rPET/PA11) blends	12
Multifunctional properties of chemically reduced graphene oxide and silicone rubber composite: Facile synthesis and application as soft composites for piezoelectric energy harvesting	12
Facilitating high-temperature curing of natural rubber with a conventional accelerated-sulphur system using a synergistic combination of bismaleimides	12

Recent insight into the biomedical applications of polybutylene succinate and polybutylene succinate-based materials	11
Photocuring and digital light processing 3D printing of vitrimer composed of 2-hydroxy-2-phenoxypropyl acrylate and acrylated epoxidized soybean oil	11
A new TPE-based foam material from EPDM/PPB blends, as a potential buffer energy-absorbing material	10
PECVD application to obtain polymer coated graphene nanoplatelets and development of new epoxy nanocomposites	10
Multiple shape memory effects of polyimide nanocomposites based on octa(aminophenyl) silsequioxanes	10
Carboxylic-plasma-treated nanofiller hybrids in carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites: Dispersion and synergetic effects	10
Effective strain criterion under multimode and multiaxial loadings – A rubber S–N curve with the scatter-band factor of 1.6 from 90 fatigue cases	9
Vanillin acrylate-based thermo-responsive shape memory antimicrobial photopolymers	9
Epoxy/imidazole functionalized silica epoxy nanocomposites: Mechanical and fracture behaviour	9
Shape memory and mechanical properties of polycaprolactone/polypropylene carbonate nanocomposite blends in the presence of G-POSS nanoparticles	9
Novel carbon fibres synthesis, plasma functionalization, and application to polymer composites	9
Oriented ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene/gold nanocomposites: Electrical conductivity and chain entanglement dynamics	9
High performance sulfur-containing copolyesters from bio-sourced aromatic monomers	9
Solid-state synthesis of PANI-TiO2 nanocomposite: Investigation of reaction conditions, nature of oxidant and electrical properties	9
Controlled green synthesis of hybrid organo-inorganic nanomaterials based on poly(ethylene terephthalate) and silver nanoparticles by X-ray radiolysis	8
Artificial weathering and accelerated heat ageing studies on low-density polyethylene (LDPE) produced via autoclave and tubular process technologies	8
Effect of the catalyst system on the reactivity of a polyurethane resin system for RTM manufacturing of structural composites	8
Internal polymerization of epoxy group of epoxidized natural rubber by ferric chloride filled with carbon nanotubes: Mechanical, morphological, thermal and electrical properties of rubber vulcanizates	8
Development of tri-layer antioxidant packaging systems based on recycled PLA/sodium caseinate/recycled PLA reinforced with lignocellulosic nanoparticles extracted from yerba mate waste	8
Influence of different ratio of CO2/N2 and foaming additives on supercritical foaming of expanded thermoplastic polyurethane	8
Recyclable-by-design thermoset polymers and composites	8
A novel bio-based epoxy resin from oligomer: Excellent processability, high heat resistance, and intrinsic flame retardancy	7
Preparation and properties of semi-alicyclic colorless polyimide films and light-colored sheets with low dielectric features for potential applications in optoelectronic integrated circuits	7
Mechanical properties, thermal conductivity, and modeling of boron nitride-based polymer composites: A review	7
Highly sensitive electrospun poly(HEMA-co-NMA)/BPDO nanofiber membranes for sensing metal ions in aqueous media	7
Antimicrobial effect of silver nanoparticles plated natural zeolite in polyurethane foam	7
Biocarbon reinforced polypropylene composite: An investigation of mechanical and filler behavior through advanced dynamic atomic force microscopy and X-ray micro CT	7
Preparation of hollow PCL microspheres by o/w single emulsion-solvent evaporation method in the presence of graphene nanopowders	7
Metalloalkoxysiloxanes-cured polydimethylsiloxane compositions filled with silica component for special applications: Dielectric and mechanical properties	7
Preparation and characterization of lapatinib-loaded PVP nanofiber amorphous solid dispersion by electrospinning	7
CdSe reinforced polythiophene nanocomposites as excellent materials for diode applications	7
Automotive plastics: What future is there for polymers in tomorrow's electric and autonomous vehicles?	7
Thermally assisted self-healing and shape memory behaviour of natural rubber based composites	7
Applying a generic and fast coarse-grained molecular dynamics model to extensively study the mechanical behavior of polymer nanocomposites	7
Disinfectant natural rubber films filled with modified zinc oxide nanoparticles: Synergetic effect of mechanical and antibacterial properties	7
Influence of accelerated weathering on the physical and structural properties of poly(lactic-acid)/poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PLA/PHBV) blends	6
Comparison of dielectric barrier discharge and radio-frequency plasma processing of carbon fibers	6
Polyacrylonitrile/bio-based polyurethane electrospun fiber mats as advanced separators for high-performance Zn-ion batteries	6
Experimental studies on the absorption, swelling and erosion performance of hybrid woven Kevlar/hemp reinforced epoxy composites	6
Adsorption of estrogenic hormones in aqueous solution using electrospun nanofibers from waste cigarette butts: Kinetics, mechanism, and reusability	6
Elucidating the role of clay-modifier on the properties of silica- and silica/nanoclay-reinforced natural rubber tire compounds	6
Application of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as a flexible substrate for wireless body and local area network antenna with CSRR integration	6
Physical and antibacterial properties of PLA electrospun mats loaded with carvacrol and nisin	6
Effects of thermal treatment and nucleating agents on crystallinity, toughness, and stiffness of PLA/PCL blends	6
Strain-induced consolidation of partially disentangled polypropylene	6
Strain concentration of double-edge hole ductile composites in the full range of deformation by digital image correlation	5
Novel phenolic resin hollow microspheres: Flame retardancy and toxicity reduction in thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer	5
Surface functionalization of carbon fabric towards high-performance epoxy composites via enhanced fiber–matrix interfacial strength and intergrowth charring behavior	5
Thermal conductivity of porous polymer materials considering pore special-shape and anisotropy	5
The influence of Dunlop and air microbubbling manufacturing methods on the physical, microstructural and mechanical properties of nano-alumina filled natural rubber latex foam	5

Shape memory thermoplastic natural rubber for novel splint applications	5
Early research of shape memory polymer vascular stents	5
Modulating carboxymethylcellulose-based hydrogels with superior mechanical and rheological properties for future biomedical applications	5
Improving the mechanical, wear and anti-corrosion performance of polyester coating on structural steel by graphite addition	5
Enhancement of mechanochemical self-blocking and self-healing of early minor damages in polymers through hyperbranched architecture	5
Reactive melt processing of poly(ethylene terephthalate) waste into calcium terephthalate	5
Preparation and characterization of coal fly ash reinforced polymer composites: An overview	5
The influence of pre-compounding techniques and surface modification of nano-silica on the properties of thermoplastic natural rubber	5
A method to obtain the quantitative orientation of semicrystalline structures in polymers by atomic force microscopy	5
Heat-regulating polylactic acid/silica aerogel composite fabric: Preparation and characterization	5
Use of modified deep eutectic solvent as an additional chemical in a flexible conductive natural rubber sensor for motion analysis	5
Epoxy acrylate-based shape memory polymer via 3D printing	5
A novel ammonia sensor based on cellulose/graphene oxide functionalized with ethylenediamine	5
Simultaneous surface modification and mechanical enhancement of micro/nanofiber fabrics achieved by Janus particles	5
Preparation, characterization, and continuous manufacturing of nonflammable colorless and transparent semi-alicyclic polyimide film modified with phenoxy- phosphazene oligomer flame retardant	5
Highly solvent-stable polyimide ultrafine fibrous membranes fabricated by a novel ultraviolet-assisted electrospinning technique via organo-soluble intrinsically negative photosensitive varnishes	5
Mixed matrix membranes embedded with Janus mesoporous silica nanoparticles for highly efficient water treatment	5
Development of natural rubber foam with water as a blowing agent via microwave and convection heating methods	5