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2022

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Materials Science

D-Index
71
Citations
15931
World Ranking
4300
National Ranking
14

Z. A. Mohd Ishak publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Z. A. Mohd Ishak sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 302 publications — 60th percentile

60% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

Z. A. Mohd Ishak D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Z. A. Mohd Ishak sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 71 D-Index — 68th percentile

68% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in Malaysia Leader Award

Overview

Z. A. Mohd Ishak is affiliated with Universiti Sains Malaysia in Malaysia. Their research primarily focuses on materials science and engineering, with a particular emphasis on polymers and plastics, mechanics of materials, biomaterials, mechanical engineering, and orthodontics.

The scientist's recent scholarly contributions include work published in various academic journals. Some notable papers are:

  • Smart polymer nanocomposites: A review, 2020, eXPRESS Polymer Letters
  • Effect of hydroxyapatite filler concentration on mechanical properties of poly (methyl methacrylate) denture base, 2020, SN Applied Sciences
  • Accelerated Weathering and Water Absorption Behavior of Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Acrylic Based Polyester Composites, 2020, Frontiers in Materials
  • The effects of melt grafted maleated polybutylene succinate on the properties of poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyhexanoate)/polybutylene succinate blends, 2021, Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology
  • Mechanical, rheological and thermal properties of montmorillonite-modified polyhydroxybutyrate composites, 2020, High Performance Polymers

Z. A. Mohd Ishak frequently publishes in several venues, with multiple papers appearing in:

  • eXPRESS Polymer Letters
  • AIP conference proceedings
  • Materials science forum
  • SN Applied Sciences
  • Frontiers in Materials

Their research covers several main topics including:

  • Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Fiber-reinforced polymer composites
  • Dental materials and restorations
  • Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
  • Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
  • Mechanical Behavior of Composites

Z. A. Mohd Ishak has collaborated frequently with a number of co-authors, significantly contributing to joint research efforts. Prominent co-authors include:

  • Mohd Zharif Ahmad Thirmizir
  • Aziz Hassan
  • R. Mat Taib
  • M. S. M. Shamsuddin
  • Razif Nordin

Best Publications

  • Kenaf fiber reinforced composites: A review

    H.M. Akil;M.F. Omar;A.A.M. Mazuki;S. Safiee

  • Water absorption and enzymatic degradation of poly(lactic acid)/rice starch composites

    G.H. Yew;A.M. Mohd Yusof;Z.A. Mohd Ishak;U.S. Ishiaku

  • Compatibilizing effect of maleated polypropylene on the mechanical properties and morphology of injection molded polyamide 6/polypropylene/organoclay nanocomposites

    W.S. Chow;Z.A. Mohd Ishak;J. Karger-Kocsis;A.A. Apostolov

  • Comparison of the mechanical properties and interfacial interactions between talc, kaolin, and calcium carbonate filled polypropylene composites

    Y. W. Leong;M. B. Abu Bakar;Z. A. Mohd. Ishak;A. Ariffin

  • Water absorption study on pultruded jute fibre reinforced unsaturated polyester composites

    Hazizan Md Akil;Leong Wei Cheng;Z.A. Mohd Ishak;A. Abu Bakar

  • Effects of epoxidized natural rubber as a compatibilizer in melt compounded natural rubber–organoclay nanocomposites

    P.L. Teh;Z.A. Mohd Ishak;A.S. Hashim;J. Karger-Kocsis

  • The effect of lignin as a compatibilizer on the physical properties of coconut fiber–polypropylene composites

    H.D. Rozman;K.W. Tan;R.N. Kumar;A. Abubakar

  • An investigation on the potential of rice husk ash as fillers for epoxidized natural rubber (ENR)

    Z.A.M. Ishak;A.A. Bakar

  • Influence of SEBS-g-MA on morphology, mechanical, and thermal properties of PA6/PP/organoclay nanocomposites

    Kusmono;Z.A. Mohd Ishak;W.S. Chow;T. Takeichi

  • Effect of maleic anhydride-grafted ethylene–propylene rubber on the mechanical, rheological and morphological properties of organoclay reinforced polyamide 6/polypropylene nanocomposites

    W.S. Chow;A. Abu Bakar;Z.A. Mohd Ishak;J. Karger-Kocsis

  • Application of rice husk ash as fillers in polypropylene: Effect of titanate, zirconate and silane coupling agents

    M.Y.A. Fuad;Z. Ismail;Z.A.M. Ishak;A.K.M. Omar

  • Polypropylene–oil palm empty fruit bunch–glass fibre hybrid composites: a preliminary study on the flexural and tensile properties

    H.D. Rozman;G.S. Tay;R.N. Kumar;A. Abusamah

  • Mechanical and thermal properties of talc and calcium carbonate filled polypropylene hybrid composites

    Y. W. Leong;Z. A. Mohd. Ishak;A. Ariffin

  • The effect of organoclay on the mechanical properties and morphology of injection‐molded polyamide 6/polypropylene nanocomposites

    W. S. Chow;Z. A. Mohd. Ishak;U. S. Ishiaku;J. Karger-Kocsis

  • Mechanical properties and enzymic degradation of thermoplastic and granular sago starch filled poly(ε-caprolactone)

    U.S Ishiaku;K.W Pang;W.S Lee;Z.A.Mohd Ishak

  • Effect of water absorption on pultruded jute/glass fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyester hybrid composites

    Mohd Hafiz Zamri;Hazizan Md Akil;Azhar Abu Bakar;Zainal Arifin Mohd Ishak

  • Biodegradability studies of poly(butylene succinate)/organo-montmorillonite nanocomposites under controlled compost soil conditions: Effects of clay loading and compatibiliser

    Y.J. Phua;N.S. Lau;K. Sudesh;W.S. Chow

  • Effects of hygrothermal aging and a silane coupling agent on the tensile properties of injection molded short glass fiber reinforced poly(butylene terephthalate) composites

    Z.A Mohd Ishak;A Ariffin;R Senawi

  • Oil palm wood flour reinforced epoxidized natural rubber composites: The effect of filler content and size

    Hanafi Ismail;H.D. Rozman;R.M. Jaffri;Z.A.Mohd Ishak

  • Hygrothermal aging studies of short carbon fiber reinforced nylon 6.6

    Z. A. Mohd Ishak;J. P. Berry

Frequent Co-Authors

József Karger-Kocsis
József Karger-Kocsis Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Hanafi Ismail
Hanafi Ismail Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hazizan Md Akil
Hazizan Md Akil Universiti Sains Malaysia
Azman Hassan
Azman Hassan University of Technology Malaysia
Tibor Czigány
Tibor Czigány Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Tsutomu Takeichi
Tsutomu Takeichi Toyohashi University of Technology
Alessandro Pegoretti
Alessandro Pegoretti University of Trento
Abdul Rahman Mohamed
Abdul Rahman Mohamed Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hiroyuki Hamada
Hiroyuki Hamada Kyoto Institute of Technology
Béla Pukánszky
Béla Pukánszky Budapest University of Technology and Economics

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