OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Polymers is 94. 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
FDM-Based 3D Printing of Polymer and Associated Composite: A Review on Mechanical Properties, Defects and Treatments	470
A Comparative Review of Natural and Synthetic Biopolymer Composite Scaffolds	457
Chitosan: An Overview of Its Properties and Applications	406
Fundamental Concepts of Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Their Applications	347
A Review of Vat Photopolymerization Technology: Materials, Applications, Challenges, and Future Trends of 3D Printing	338
Stimuli-Responsive Polymeric Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery, Imaging, and Theragnosis	293
Prosthodontic Applications of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA): An Update	273
Antimicrobial Actions and Applications of Chitosan	273
Recent Developments of Carboxymethyl Cellulose	272
Bio-Polyethylene (Bio-PE), Bio-Polypropylene (Bio-PP) and Bio-Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (Bio-PET): Recent Developments in Bio-Based Polymers Analogous to Petroleum-Derived Ones for Packaging and En	263
Poly(lactic Acid): A Versatile Biobased Polymer for the Future with Multifunctional Properties—From Monomer Synthesis, Polymerization Techniques and Molecular Weight Increase to PLA Applications	253
Production of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and Factors Impacting Its Chemical and Mechanical Characteristics	232
Preparations, Properties, and Applications of Polyaniline and Polyaniline Thin Films—A Review	231
Alginate: From Food Industry to Biomedical Applications and Management of Metabolic Disorders	231
Biopolymer: A Sustainable Material for Food and Medical Applications	230
Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biocomposite: Processing, Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Applications	219
Bio-Based Packaging: Materials, Modifications, Industrial Applications and Sustainability	218
A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite for Bullet Proof and Ballistic Applications	216
Hyaluronic Acid: The Influence of Molecular Weight on Structural, Physical, Physico-Chemical, and Degradable Properties of Biopolymer	208
Raman Microspectroscopy Detection and Characterisation of Microplastics in Human Breastmilk	206
Fish Collagen: Extraction, Characterization, and Applications for Biomaterials Engineering	204
Micro- and Nanocellulose in Polymer Composite Materials: A Review	200
Fabrication, Functionalization, and Application of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Composite: An Overview	200
Lignin as a UV Light Blocker—A Review	197
Polymerization Reactions and Modifications of Polymers by Ionizing Radiation	193

Production of Sustainable and Biodegradable Polymers from Agricultural Waste	193
3D/4D Printing of Polymers: Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Stereolithography (SLA)	186
Conducting Polymers in the Design of Biosensors and Biofuel Cells	183
A Review on Properties and Application of Bio-Based Poly(Butylene Succinate)	180
Polyurethane Recycling and Disposal: Methods and Prospects	179
Potential of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites in Sandwich Structures: A Review on Its Mechanical Properties	175
Scaffolds for Wound Healing Applications	168
Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Materials: Progress, Promise and Challenges	166
The Use of Poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) in the Delivery of Drugs: A Review	165
Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polylactic Acid, Polylactic Acid Blends and Their Composites for Advanced Applications	164
Potential Natural Fiber Polymeric Nanobiocomposites: A Review	158
A Review of Bioplastics and Their Adoption in the Circular Economy	154
A Review on Plant Cellulose Nanofibre-Based Aerogels for Biomedical Applications	153
A Review on Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Natural Fiber Polymer Composites for Structural Applications	151
Electrospun PVDF Nanofibers for Piezoelectric Applications: A Review of the Influence of Electrospinning Parameters on the β Phase and Crystallinity Enhancement	151
Polymer 3D Printing Review: Materials, Process, and Design Strategies for Medical Applications	151
Thermogravimetric Analysis Properties of Cellulosic Natural Fiber Polymer Composites: A Review on Influence of Chemical Treatments	148
Energy-Saving Electrospinning with a Concentric Teflon-Core Rod Spinneret to Create Medicated Nanofibers	138
Advances in Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Based Affinity Sensors (Review)	137
Immunomodulatory and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Fucoidan: A Review	135
Conducting Polymers for Optoelectronic Devices and Organic Solar Cells: A Review	134
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling for the Beverage Industry: A Review	133
A Comprehensive Review on Advanced Sustainable Woven Natural Fibre Polymer Composites	129
Water-Soluble Photoinitiators in Biomedical Applications	128
Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polycaprolactone Green and Hybrid Biocomposites for Various Advanced Applications	127
Optimisation of Strength Properties of FDM Printed Parts—A Critical Review	127
Micellar Drug Delivery Systems Based on Natural Biopolymers	125
Fused Filament Fabrication of PEEK: A Review of Process-Structure-Property Relationships	123
Agarose-Based Biomaterials: Opportunities and Challenges in Cartilage Tissue Engineering	122
A Comprehensive Review of Microneedles: Types, Materials, Processes, Characterizations and Applications	122
Antimicrobial Activities of Starch-Based Biopolymers and Biocomposites Incorporated with Plant Essential Oils: A Review	120
Physical Properties of Thermoplastic Starch Derived from Natural Resources and Its Blends: A Review	119
Recent Trends and Developments in Conducting Polymer Nanocomposites for Multifunctional Applications	118
The Impact of Vitrimers on the Industry of the Future: Chemistry, Properties and Sustainable Forward-Looking Applications	118
Natural-Fiber-Reinforced Chitosan, Chitosan Blends and Their Nanocomposites for Various Advanced Applications	117
Recent Advances and Applications of Bacterial Cellulose in Biomedicine	115
A Review of Polymer-Based Materials for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF): Focus on Sustainability and Recycled Materials	115
Nature of Carbon Black Reinforcement of Rubber: Perspective on the Original Polymer Nanocomposite	115
Wood Composites and Their Polymer Binders	114
Bio-Based Alternatives to Phenol and Formaldehyde for the Production of Resins	114
A Brief Review of Poly (Butylene Succinate) (PBS) and Its Main Copolymers: Synthesis, Blends, Composites, Biodegradability, and Applications	113
Recent Developments in the Application of Bio-Waste-Derived Adsorbents for the Removal of Methylene Blue from Wastewater: A Review	112
Fouling and Chemical Cleaning of Microfiltration Membranes: A Mini-Review	112
Collagen Type I Biomaterials as Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering	110
Green Synthesis and Potential Antibacterial Applications of Bioactive Silver Nanoparticles: A Review	110
Effect of Printing Parameters on the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed PLA and PETG, Using Fused Deposition Modeling	109
Critical Review of Biodegradable and Bioactive Polymer Composites for Bone Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery Applications	108
Polymer Composites Filled with Metal Derivatives: A Review of Flame Retardants	108
Polymer-Based Materials Loaded with Curcumin for Wound Healing Applications	106
Strategic Possibility Routes of Recycled PET	106

Unraveling of Advances in 3D-Printed Polymer-Based Bone Scaffolds	105
On the Solubility and Stability of Polyvinylidene Fluoride	105
Effects of Post-Curing Time on the Mechanical and Color Properties of Three-Dimensional Printed Crown and Bridge Materials	105
Pyrolysis of Polystyrene Waste: A Review	104
Polydimethylsiloxane Composites Characterization and Its Applications: A Review	104
The State of the Art of Material Jetting—A Critical Review	104
PLA Composites Reinforced with Flax and Jute Fibers—A Review of Recent Trends, Processing Parameters and Mechanical Properties	103
Manufacturing Technologies of Carbon/Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites and Their Properties: A Review	103
Tuning the Properties of Furandicarboxylic Acid-Based Polyesters with Copolymerization: A Review	102
A Review on Green Synthesis of TiO2 NPs: Photocatalysis and Antimicrobial Applications	102
Bistable Morphing Composites for Energy-Harvesting Applications	101
Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs): Advances and Challenges	99
Properties of Biodegradable Films Based on Poly(butylene Succinate) (PBS) and Poly(butylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate) (PBAT) Blends	99
Chitosan and its Derivatives for Ocular Delivery Formulations: Recent Advances and Developments	97
3D Printing of Fibre-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites Using Fused Filament Fabrication—A Review	97
Polyacrylic Acid Nanoplatforms: Antimicrobial, Tissue Engineering, and Cancer Theranostic Applications	97
On the Strain Rate Sensitivity of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) Processed PLA, ABS, PETG, PA6, and PP Thermoplastic Polymers	96
A Critical Review on Metal-Organic Frameworks and Their Composites as Advanced Materials for Adsorption and Photocatalytic Degradation of Emerging Organic Pollutants from Wastewater	96
Recent Advancements in Polymer/Liposome Assembly for Drug Delivery: From Surface Modifications to Hybrid Vesicles	96
Dental 3D-Printing: Transferring Art from the Laboratories to the Clinics	94
Gelatin-Based Hybrid Scaffolds: Promising Wound Dressings	94
A Review on the Modification of Cellulose and Its Applications	94