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Discipline name D-index D-index (Discipline H-index) only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index which accounts for publications across all disciplines. Citations Publications World Ranking National Ranking
Materials Science D-index 45 Citations 5,550 174 World Ranking 8630 National Ranking 162

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Composite material
  • Polymer
  • Organic chemistry

His primary areas of study are Composite material, Polymer, Differential scanning calorimetry, Lactic acid and Miscibility. His work in Composite material is not limited to one particular discipline; it also encompasses Cellulose. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Linseed oil and Epoxy.

His Linseed oil research incorporates themes from Compatibilization and Extrusion, Reactive extrusion. His Epoxy study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Epoxidized soybean oil and Maleic anhydride. His Miscibility research integrates issues from Elastomer, Polybutadiene and Polycarbonate.

His most cited work include:

  • Surface modification of low density polyethylene (LDPE) film by low pressure O2 plasma treatment (196 citations)
  • Characterization of the surface changes and the aging effects of low-pressure nitrogen plasma treatment in a polyurethane film (97 citations)
  • Recycling of ABS and PC from electrical and electronic waste. Effect of miscibility and previous degradation on final performance of industrial blends (92 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

His main research concerns Composite material, Polymer, Chemical engineering, Plasticizer and Differential scanning calorimetry. His Composite material research incorporates themes from Linseed oil and Thermal stability. The Polymer study combines topics in areas such as Polyester, Polyethylene and Polypropylene.

His work in Chemical engineering covers topics such as Compatibilization which are related to areas like Reactive extrusion and Polybutylene succinate. His work deals with themes such as Polyvinyl chloride, Curing, Glass transition and Vinyl chloride, which intersect with Plasticizer. His research investigates the connection with Differential scanning calorimetry and areas like Thermogravimetric analysis which intersect with concerns in Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Composite material (61.45%)
  • Polymer (20.67%)
  • Chemical engineering (15.64%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2017-2021)?

  • Composite material (61.45%)
  • Epoxy (13.97%)
  • Chemical engineering (15.64%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Rafael Balart mainly investigates Composite material, Epoxy, Chemical engineering, Compatibilization and Linseed oil. His Composite material study frequently draws connections to adjacent fields such as Thermal stability. His Epoxy research includes themes of Basalt fiber and Library science.

His studies deal with areas such as Electrospinning and Solid-state chemistry as well as Chemical engineering. His Compatibilization research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Polybutylene succinate, Differential scanning calorimetry, Reactive extrusion and Transmission electron microscopy. The study incorporates disciplines such as Ultimate tensile strength, Epoxidized soybean oil and Polyester in addition to Reactive extrusion.

Between 2017 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Compatibilization of highly sustainable polylactide/almond shell flour composites by reactive extrusion with maleinized linseed oil (61 citations)
  • Development and characterization of environmentally friendly composites from poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) and almond shell flour with different compatibilizers (42 citations)
  • Enhancement of the mechanical and thermal properties of injection-molded polylactide parts by the addition of acrylated epoxidized soybean oil (41 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Composite material
  • Polymer
  • Organic chemistry

His scientific interests lie mostly in Composite material, Epoxy, Chemical engineering, Compatibilization and Differential scanning calorimetry. His research on Composite material frequently connects to adjacent areas such as Thermal stability. His Epoxy research includes elements of Epoxidized soybean oil, Biopolymer, Polymer, Physical chemistry and Autocatalysis.

His work in the fields of Chemical engineering, such as Cellulose nanocrystals, intersects with other areas such as Christian ministry. Rafael Balart combines subjects such as Polybutylene succinate, Succinic anhydride and Cottonseed oil with his study of Compatibilization. The various areas that Rafael Balart examines in his Differential scanning calorimetry study include Bisphenol A, Activation energy, Curing, Dynamic mechanical analysis and Thermogravimetric analysis.

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Best Publications

Surface modification of low density polyethylene (LDPE) film by low pressure O2 plasma treatment

M.R. Sanchis;V. Blanes;M. Blanes;D. Garcia.
European Polymer Journal (2006)

273 Citations

Compatibilization of poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐3‐hydroxyvalerate)–poly(lactic acid) blends with diisocyanates

Jennifer González-Ausejo;Estefania Sánchez-Safont;José Maria Lagarón;Rafael Balart.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2017)

159 Citations

Characterization of the surface changes and the aging effects of low-pressure nitrogen plasma treatment in a polyurethane film

M.R. Sanchis;O. Calvo;O. Fenollar;D. Garcia.
Polymer Testing (2008)

153 Citations

Recycling of ABS and PC from electrical and electronic waste. Effect of miscibility and previous degradation on final performance of industrial blends

Rafael Balart;Juan López;David García;M. Dolores Salvador.
European Polymer Journal (2005)

142 Citations

Green composites based on polypropylene matrix and hydrophobized spend coffee ground (SCG) powder

D. García-García;A. Carbonell;M.D. Samper;D. García-Sanoguera.
Composites Part B-engineering (2015)

127 Citations

The effect of maleinized linseed oil (MLO) on mechanical performance of poly(lactic acid)-thermoplastic starch (PLA-TPS) blends.

J.M. Ferri;D. Garcia-Garcia;L. Sánchez-Nacher;O. Fenollar.
Carbohydrate Polymers (2016)

124 Citations

Optimization of the curing conditions of PVC plastisols based on the use of an epoxidized fatty acid ester plasticizer

O. Fenollar;D. García;L. Sánchez;J. López.
European Polymer Journal (2009)

124 Citations

Characterization of green composites from biobased epoxy matrices and bio-fillers derived from seashell wastes

V. Fombuena;L. Bernardi;O. Fenollar;T. Boronat.
Materials & Design (2014)

123 Citations

Compatibilization of highly sustainable polylactide/almond shell flour composites by reactive extrusion with maleinized linseed oil

Luis J Quiles-Carrillo;Nestor Montanes;Chris Sammon;Rafael Balart.
Industrial Crops and Products (2018)

108 Citations

Development and characterization of environmentally friendly composites from poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) and almond shell flour with different compatibilizers

P. Liminana;David Garcia-Sanoguera;Luis Quiles-Carrillo;Rafael Balart.
Composites Part B-engineering (2018)

92 Citations

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