OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Express Polymer Letters is 4. 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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Optimizing interfacial interactions between functionalized graphene and chitosan for enhanced strength and toughness of composite films	27
Evaluation of the use of carbon nanotubes recovered from a biodegradation process in the production of new biodegradable polymer nanocomposites	27
The rise of interdisciplinarity: A new era in polymer research?	27
Lignin and biodegradable polymer blends with chemically treated biofiller for green thermoplastic composites	25
PECVD application to obtain polymer coated graphene nanoplatelets and development of new epoxy nanocomposites	24
Poly-flex-antennas: Application of polymer substrates in flexible antennas	23
In-situ formation of ZnO anchored silica: Sustainable replacement of conventional ZnO in SBR/NR blends	20
Design of ethylene-methyl acrylate copolymer/chloroprene rubber thermoplastic vulcanizates as heat-triggered triple-shape memory polymers	20
Development of natural rubber foam with water as a blowing agent via microwave and convection heating methods	19
Becoming the symbol of recycling instead of consumption – 50 years of PET bottles	17
A new testing strategy based on the wetting concept for characterizing rubber-filler interaction in rubber compounds and its application to the study of the influence of epoxy groups and non-rubber co	16
Fabricating multifunctional PLA textiles with advanced respiratory detection and environmental safety	15
Planetary roller extruders in the sustainable development of polymer blends and composites – Past, present and future	15
The influence of crosslink characteristics on key properties of dynamically cured NR/PP blends	14
Flexible and cracked polymer membrane for thermal-expansive reversible fuses using three-dimensional groove patterns	14
Electromechanical characterizations of PEDOT:PSS and its nanocomposite thin films on a cost-effective polymer substrate for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) applications	14
Nanostructures and toughening mechanisms in lightly cross-linked all-methacrylate copolymer/functional block copolymer blends	13
A new composite nanofibrous biomaterial development for drug delivery applications	12
Manufacturing and characterization of highly environmentally-friendly composites with polylactide matrix and mango kernel seed flour	11
High-performance polyimide fiber by low-temperature thermal imidization from polyamic acid precursor fiber via dry-jet wet-spinning	11
Deterioration behavior of aged magnetorheological elastomer under harsh marine environment	11
Preparation and characterization of antimicrobial laminated films based on poly(lactic acid)/chitosan via a lamination technique	11
Effects of thermal treatment and nucleating agents on crystallinity, toughness, and stiffness of PLA/PCL blends	11
Two-components one-phase polymer-polymer composites (“molecular composites”)	10
Spent coffee grounds utilization for green ultraviolet filter and nanocomposite fabrication	10

Microstructure and electrical properties of Li+ ion conducting polymer blend electrolyte films	9
Simultaneous access to different types of volume changes and the degree of cure during isothermal polymerization of polymer networks	9
Effects of filler contacts and interface thermal resistance on the thermal conductivity of heterogeneous spherical filler composites	9
Multi-scale hybrid composites are making their way	9
Tradeoff in interfacial shear strength and elastic properties in functionalized graphene oxide nanocomposites	9
Influence of 3D printed structures on energy absorption ability of brittle polymers under dynamic cyclic loading	9
Accelerator and zinc-free prevulcanized latex based on natural rubber-bearing benzyl chloride groups	9
The effect of functionalized hydroxyapatite on the crystallization process, morphology and thermomechanical properties of polyoxymethylene composites	9
Construction and applications of superhydrophilic surface based on ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer/nitrile-butadiene rubber thermoplastic vulcanizate	9
Benzodithiophene bearing conjugated polymer-based surface anchoring for sensitive electrochemical glucose detection	9
Highly spectrally selective dual-layer cellulose-based composite material for daytime radiative cooling	8
Bio-based aliphatic polyesters of 1,4-butanediol with different diacids: Effect of carbon chain lengths on mechanical properties and enzymatic hydrolysis	8
Polyethylene terephthalate track etched membrane for recovery of helium from helium-nitrogen system	8
Compatibility, mechanical, and rheological properties of graphene oxide-containing ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) compounds	8
Synthesis and characterization of biodegradable–electroactive polymer–Au nanocomposite materials for H2S sensing	7
Fully physical double network gel based on low hydrolysis degree poly(vinyl alcohol)	7
Rheo-optical characterization of the shear-induced non-isothermal crystallization of polyamide 6	7
Thermally assisted healable film based on modified natural rubber-bearing benzyl chloride functionality	7
Improving the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced polymer composites through nanocellulose-modified epoxy matrix	7
Improving UV-C stability in polypropylene through synergistic phenolic or hydroxylamine-based additives with UV absorbers	7
Mechanical, thermal and rheological investigation of poly(lactic acid)(PLA)/poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) blend within its synergistic elongation effect region	7
High-density polyethylene/EPDM rubber blend composites of boron compounds for neutron shielding application	7
Noncovalent functionalisation of polyaniline with the ionic liquid: An unneeded asset to prepare the emeraldine salt form of polyaniline using protic ionic liquids as polymerisation medium	7
Influence of benzyl esters of vegetable oils on curing, mechanical and dynamic properties of silica filled natural rubber and styrene-butadiene rubber compounds	7
On isotactic polypropylene annealing: Difference in final properties of neat and β-nucleated polypropylene	7
Dielectric elastomers based on SEBS gel: The impact of adding kraft lignin on electro-mechanical performance	6
Fibers and safety in fire retarded polymer systems: Are we just at the beginning of the road?	6
Indirect sulfonation of telechelic poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene) via chloromethylation for preparation of sulfonated membranes as proton exchange membranes	6
Synthesis and characterization of new nanocomposites of [poly(o-toluidine)]/(WO3 nanoparticles) and their application in novel hybrid solar cells	6
On underground music and scientometrics	6
Electrical and electrothermal de-icing performance for biodegradable graphene/polyhydroxyalkanoates and graphene/polylactic acid composites	6
Effective nanoparticulate-type encapsulation delivery system for hydrophilic proteins and peptides	6
Phase transition and crystallization behavior of grafted starch nanocrystals in PLA nanocomposites	6
Influence of vulcanization system on curing, mechanical, dynamic and morphological properties of maleated natural rubber and its thermoplastic vulcanizate with thermoplastic copolyester elastomer	5
Selection criteria of polymer nanocomposites for electrical energy storage applications: A concise review	5
Should the passive voice be forced indiscriminately?	5
Photoreversible control over ionic conductivity of coumarin-containing poly(ionic liquid)-based solid electrolyte	5
The polymorphic composition of long-chain branched polypropylene processed by injection and compression molding	5
Use of modified deep eutectic solvent as an additional chemical in a flexible conductive natural rubber sensor for motion analysis	5
Design of biobased non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) foams blown with water and/or ethanol	5
Iridescence from tuned microstructures in poly(octamethylene terephthalate)	5
Enzyme-catalyzed amine-functionalization of poly(ethylene-glycol)	5
Development of EVA/POE/SEBS microcellular foam: Network structure, mechanics performance and midsole application	5
Measurement of the elastic properties of epoxy resin/polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposites by ultrasonic wave velocities	5
How is cut and chip wear influenced by the variation of the cross-link density within the conventional vulcanization system of natural rubber?	5
Ammonia plasma-treated carbon nanotube/epoxy composites and their using in sensing applications	5
Lignin-liquid crystalline elastomeric composites for shape memory applications and their thermomechanical properties	5
Construction of a thermally conductive network to improve the thermal and mechanical performance of silicone rubber foam	5
The effect of crosslink density on the cold crystallization behavior of polybutadiene elastomers	5
High-performance composites and medical applications of polymers – the sunny side of the polymer industry	5

Surface texture effects on mechanical properties of additively manufactured polylactic acid	5
Adsorption of estrogenic hormones in aqueous solution using electrospun nanofibers from waste cigarette butts: Kinetics, mechanism, and reusability	5
Biodegradable bio-based plastics: Compostable or recyclable?	5
Environmentally friendly polyurethanes based on non-isocyanate synthesis	5
Vanillin acrylate-based thermo-responsive shape memory antimicrobial photopolymers	5
Shape memory polymers: Current state and future prospects	5
Biodegradable scaffold: integration of polylactic acid, hydroxyapatite, and graphene oxide via FDM 3D printing	5
Copper-coated hollow glass microspheres filled rubber composites: Lightweight, interface bonding and mechanical properties	5
Self-healing behaviour of lignin-containing epoxidized natural rubber compounds	4
Dual effect of wood fiber as bio-nucleating agent and reinforcement material in wood fiber/poly(lactic acid) composites	4
Recent insight into the biomedical applications of polybutylene succinate and polybutylene succinate-based materials	4
Smart polyurethane composites: Magnetic-field-sensitive crosslinked shape-memory polyurethane composites	4
Nonterminal liquid crystalline epoxy resins as structurally ordered low Tg thermosets with potential as smart polymers	4
Electrospun organically modified sepiolite/PVDF coating on polypropylene separator to improve electrochemical performance of lithium-ion battery	4
Graphene-filled natural rubber nanocomposites: Influence of the composition on curing, morphological, mechanical, and electrical properties	4
Simulation on pyrolysis behavior and reaction pathway of natural rubber and styrene-butadiene rubber by ReaxFF-MD	4
Research progress of environment-responsive hydrogel applications in agriculture	4
Synthesis of linear poly-cardanol and its application in rubber materials	4
Tunable mechanical properties of thermoplastic foams produced by additive manufacturing	4
Advances and challenges in mechanical recycling of thermoplastics	4
Recent progress on polymer scaffolds production: Methods, main results, advantages and disadvantages	4
Network-level analysis of damage in amine-crosslinked diglycidyl ether resins degraded by acid	4
Recycling issues with multilayer packaging	4
Isocyanate-free fabrication of sustainable polyurethane/POSS hybrid materials with tunable thermo-mechanical response	4
Friction composite formulation from Lycium ferocissimum fibers as natural reinforcement for braking applications	4
Recent advances in the applications of nanocellulose for sustainable development	4
Crosslinked polymer nanocomposites for wastewater heavy metal adsorption: A review	4
The influence of silicon-doped hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on the properties of novel bionanocomposites based on poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)	4
Assessing novel thermoset materials from Brazil nut oil: Curing, thermal and mechanical properties	4
Chemical recycling: The silver bullet for plastic waste?	4
Observation of heterogeneities in elastocaloric natural/wastes rubber composites	4