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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
A facile strategy to synthesize poly(methyl methacrylate)-co-polyisobutylene via a deoxygenation reaction	34
Cyclization of natural rubber (NR) latex: Synthesis, characterization and application in NR compounds and as a compatibilizer in NR/acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) blends	25
The rise of interdisciplinarity: A new era in polymer research?	23
In-situ formation of ZnO anchored silica: Sustainable replacement of conventional ZnO in SBR/NR blends	20
Poly-flex-antennas: Application of polymer substrates in flexible antennas	19
Evaluation of the use of carbon nanotubes recovered from a biodegradation process in the production of new biodegradable polymer nanocomposites	18
Optimizing interfacial interactions between functionalized graphene and chitosan for enhanced strength and toughness of composite films	17
Becoming the symbol of recycling instead of consumption – 50 years of PET bottles	15
Lignin and biodegradable polymer blends with chemically treated biofiller for green thermoplastic composites	15
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	15
Design of ethylene-methyl acrylate copolymer/chloroprene rubber thermoplastic vulcanizates as heat-triggered triple-shape memory polymers	13
Fabricating multifunctional PLA textiles with advanced respiratory detection and environmental safety	13
Planetary roller extruders in the sustainable development of polymer blends and composites – Past, present and future	12
Recyclable epoxy-amine coating modified with an azobenzene for light-activated damage repair and enhanced degradation resistance	12
Manufacturing and characterization of highly environmentally-friendly composites with polylactide matrix and mango kernel seed flour	11
Electromechanical characterizations of PEDOT:PSS and its nanocomposite thin films on a cost-effective polymer substrate for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) applications	11
A new composite nanofibrous biomaterial development for drug delivery applications	11
The influence of crosslink characteristics on key properties of dynamically cured NR/PP blends	11
Nanostructures and toughening mechanisms in lightly cross-linked all-methacrylate copolymer/functional block copolymer blends	11
Deterioration behavior of aged magnetorheological elastomer under harsh marine environment	11
Effect of stacking layouts and water absorption on impact resistance of natural fabrics reinforced hybrid composites	11
High-performance polyimide fiber by low-temperature thermal imidization from polyamic acid precursor fiber via dry-jet wet-spinning	11
Production of bacterial cellulose by spontaneous fermentation of grape pomace and its thermal, mechanical, and spectroscopic characterization	10
Influence of 3D printed structures on energy absorption ability of brittle polymers under dynamic cyclic loading	10
Spent coffee grounds utilization for green ultraviolet filter and nanocomposite fabrication	10

Accelerator and zinc-free prevulcanized latex based on natural rubber-bearing benzyl chloride groups	10
Two-components one-phase polymer-polymer composites (“molecular composites”)	10
Effects of filler contacts and interface thermal resistance on the thermal conductivity of heterogeneous spherical filler composites	10
Aqueous-phase regulation in Pickering emulsions yields thermally expandable microspheres with high onset expansion temperature and high expansion ratio	10
Direct-ink-written Ag–TiO2/chitosan membranes: Green synthesis, architecture–property relationships, and photocatalytic/antibacterial performance optimized by RSM	9
Construction and applications of superhydrophilic surface based on ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer/nitrile-butadiene rubber thermoplastic vulcanizate	9
Next-generation bio-polyurethanes with modified hard segments: Synthesis, chemical structure, thermal and mechanical behavior	9
Microstructure and electrical properties of Li+ ion conducting polymer blend electrolyte films	9
Poly(vinyl propionate)-grafted natural rubber as a compatibilizer in vulcanized blends of natural rubber and butadiene-crylonitrile rubber: Effects on morphology, thermal and mechanical properties	9
The effect of functionalized hydroxyapatite on the crystallization process, morphology and thermomechanical properties of polyoxymethylene composites	9
Development and characterization of fiber-reinforced biopolymer composites from rice husk waste with Rhizopus oligosporus as a bio-binder	8
Synergistic enhancement of properties in FDM-printed PLA composites with KH570-modified SiO2 and CPE-PEG	8
Thermally assisted healable film based on modified natural rubber-bearing benzyl chloride functionality	8
Polyethylene terephthalate track etched membrane for recovery of helium from helium-nitrogen system	8
Study on the oil and heat-oxidative aging resistance of renewable chopped cellulose fiber reinforced acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber composites	8
Bio-based aliphatic polyesters of 1,4-butanediol with different diacids: Effect of carbon chain lengths on mechanical properties and enzymatic hydrolysis	8
Tradeoff in interfacial shear strength and elastic properties in functionalized graphene oxide nanocomposites	8
Effect of curing system and blowing agent content on the cellular morphology, mechanical and thermal properties of EPDM foam	8
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	8
Lignin-liquid crystalline elastomeric composites for shape memory applications and their thermomechanical properties	7
The polymorphic composition of long-chain branched polypropylene processed by injection and compression molding	7
Fully physical double network gel based on low hydrolysis degree poly(vinyl alcohol)	7
Effective nanoparticulate-type encapsulation delivery system for hydrophilic proteins and peptides	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
What are polymeric nanofibers? Materials with a secret	7
Fibers and safety in fire retarded polymer systems: Are we just at the beginning of the road?	7
Shape memory polymers: Current state and future prospects	7
Improving UV-C stability in polypropylene through synergistic phenolic or hydroxylamine-based additives with UV absorbers	7
Rheo-optical characterization of the shear-induced non-isothermal crystallization of polyamide 6	7
Dielectric elastomers based on SEBS gel: The impact of adding kraft lignin on electro-mechanical performance	7
Polylactic acid (PLA)/chitosan composites and their blend nanocomposites: A review	7
Use of modified deep eutectic solvent as an additional chemical in a flexible conductive natural rubber sensor for motion analysis	7
Electrical and electrothermal de-icing performance for biodegradable graphene/polyhydroxyalkanoates and graphene/polylactic acid composites	7
Improving the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced polymer composites through nanocellulose-modified epoxy matrix	7
Environmentally friendly polyurethanes based on non-isocyanate synthesis	7
Should the passive voice be forced indiscriminately?	6
Nucleation in polypropylene	6
One-step ultra-fast production of millifluidic devices: Technical proof-of-concept	6
Hybrid filler and coupling agent: Effect of partial replacement of carbon black with talc and silane on properties of natural rubber compound	6
Photoreversible control over ionic conductivity of coumarin-containing poly(ionic liquid)-based solid electrolyte	6
Reinforcing effect of thermo-oxidative reclaimed rubber on NR/SBR blends for tire tread applications	6
Biodegradable scaffold: integration of polylactic acid, hydroxyapatite, and graphene oxide via FDM 3D printing	6
How is cut and chip wear influenced by the variation of the cross-link density within the conventional vulcanization system of natural rubber?	6
Construction of a thermally conductive network to improve the thermal and mechanical performance of silicone rubber foam	6
Crystallinity design for performance optimization	6
Design of biobased non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) foams blown with water and/or ethanol	6
Copper-coated hollow glass microspheres filled rubber composites: Lightweight, interface bonding and mechanical properties	6
Photopolymer-based additive manufacturing in planetary environments: Opportunities and open questions	5
Surface texture effects on mechanical properties of additively manufactured polylactic acid	5
Self-healing behaviour of lignin-containing epoxidized natural rubber compounds	5

Electrospun organically modified sepiolite/PVDF coating on polypropylene separator to improve electrochemical performance of lithium-ion battery	5
Iridescence from tuned microstructures in poly(octamethylene terephthalate)	5
The effect of crosslink density on the cold crystallization behavior of polybutadiene elastomers	5
Dual effect of wood fiber as bio-nucleating agent and reinforcement material in wood fiber/poly(lactic acid) composites	5
Friction composite formulation from Lycium ferocissimum fibers as natural reinforcement for braking applications	5
Recycling issues with multilayer packaging	5
Influence of vulcanization system on curing, mechanical, dynamic and morphological properties of maleated natural rubber and its thermoplastic vulcanizate with thermoplastic copolyester elastomer	5
Developing thermo-remoldable blends by combining natural rubber bearing benzyl chloride groups with gelatin	5
Functional spunbond fabric composited with silver and zirconium co-doped titanium dioxide for Legionella pneumophila disinfection	5
Acoustic emission analysis and signal classification for damage modes in UD carbon/epoxy composites	5
Isocyanate-free fabrication of sustainable polyurethane/POSS hybrid materials with tunable thermo-mechanical response	5
Research progress of environment-responsive hydrogel applications in agriculture	5
Effect of natural cinnamon extract on the stabilizing properties of biodegradable packaging polymers	5
Selection criteria of polymer nanocomposites for electrical energy storage applications: A concise review	5
Graphene-filled natural rubber nanocomposites: Influence of the composition on curing, morphological, mechanical, and electrical properties	5