01Research activity
Polyurethane research by ScholarsColab researchers
What researchers combine with Polyurethane
Words that appear most often in these paper titles. Tap one to see those papers.
Recent focus (2023 onwards): synthesis, thermally, shape, memory, biobased, plasticizers.
02Researchers
PhD researchers working on Polyurethane
Every researcher below is registered on ScholarsColab and can be hired as a mentor or for a project. Publication counts are their papers on this topic.
Dr Muhammad AtifUniversity of Education Pakistan6 papers on this topic · 56 citations
Prof. Maude JimenezLille University, France5 papers on this topic · 174 citations
Dr. Sandip HazraTata Motors. Ltd.1 paper on this topic · 6 citations03Papers
Research papers on Polyurethane
- Fire retardant sol-gel coated polyurethane foam: Mechanism of action201871 citationsPolymer Degradation and StabilityProf. Maude Jimenez
- Novel flame retardant flexible polyurethane foam: plasma induced graft-polymerization of phosphonates201553 citationsRSC AdvancesProf. Maude Jimenez
- Fire retardant sol–gel coatings for flexible polyurethane foams201638 citationsRSC AdvancesProf. Maude Jimenez
- Bio‐based photo‐curable polyurethane composites202318 citationsPolymers for Advanced TechnologiesDr Muhammad Atif
- Catalyst-free synthesis of low-temperature thermally actuated shape memory polyurethanes with modified biobased plasticizers202314 citationsRSC AdvancesDr Muhammad Atif
- Synthesis and characterization of sesame oil based plasticizers for reversible bonding in thermally detachable polyurethane adhesives202410 citationsSustainable Materials and TechnologiesDr Muhammad Atif
- Polyurethane polystyrene based smart interpenetrating network with quick shape recovery through thermal actuation202210 citationsPolymers and Polymer CompositesDr Muhammad Atif
- Formulation of eco-friendly sol–gel coatings to flame-retard flexible polyurethane foam20208 citationsGreen MaterialsProf. Maude Jimenez
- A comparative study of properties of natural rubber and polyurethane-based powertrain mount on electric vehicle NVH performance20226 citationsInternational Journal of Vehicle Noise and VibrationDr. Sandip Hazra
- Self-stratifying epoxy/thermoplastic polyurethane coatings designed for aerospace applications20254 citationsProgress in Organic CoatingsProf. Maude Jimenez
- Cationic UV‐Curing of Shape Memory Biobased Polyurethanes Sensing Low Heat20243 citationsPolymers for Advanced TechnologiesDr Muhammad Atif
- Synthesis and characterization of polyurethane based UV responsive detachable adhesives containing 1, 8 cineole as UV Trigger20251 citationsMaterials and DesignDr Muhammad Atif
04Journals
Journals that publish Polyurethane research
Where our researchers published their papers on this topic, with each journal’s indexing.
| Journal | Indexing | Impact factor* | Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSC Advances | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 7.54 Q1 | 3 |
| Polymers for Advanced Technologies | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 4.59 Q2 | 2 |
| Polymer Degradation and Stability | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 7.95 Q1 | 1 |
| Green Materials | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 2.31 Q3 | 1 |
| Progress in Organic Coatings | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 5.96 Q1 | 1 |
| Sustainable Materials and Technologies | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 6.24 Q1 | 1 |
| Polymers and Polymer Composites | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 1.92 Q2 | 1 |
| Materials and Design | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 6.11 Q2 | 1 |
| International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration | Scopus | 0.48 | 1 |
*Impact factor and quartile calculated from OpenAlex open data where available; official Journal Impact Factors are published by Clarivate. Indexing from the SCIE, SSCI, AHCI, ESCI, Scopus and JCR 2024 lists. Find the right journal for your own paper →
05Top 2% scientists
World’s Top 2% scientists in Materials
The Stanford/Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list ranks researchers by a composite citation indicator. Materials is the research subfield closest to Polyurethane in that list; 6,943 researchers from 82 countries are listed in it.
| Researcher | Institution | Country | World rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inoue, Akishisa | Josai International University | Japan | 93 |
| Kanatzidis, Mercouri G. | Northwestern University | United States | 261 |
| Raabe, Dierk | Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH | Germany | 343 |
| Barsoum, Michel W. | Drexel University College of Engineering | United States | 375 |
| Davis, Mark E. | Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | United States | 410 |
| Ritchie, Robert O. | Department of Materials Science and Engineering | United States | 420 |
| Evans, Anthony G. | The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering | United States | 430 |
| Hench, Larry L. | Imperial College London | United Kingdom | 437 |
| Ashby, Michael F.A. | Engineering Department | United Kingdom | 448 |
| Langdon, Terence G. | University of Southampton | United Kingdom | 485 |
| Valiev, R. Z. | Ufa University of Science and Technology | Russia | 650 |
| Chung, Deborah D.L. | University at Buffalo, The State University of New York | United States | 674 |
Source: Elsevier Data Repository, Ioannidis et al., 2026 edition, citations to the end of 2025 (career-long ranking). ScholarsColab is not affiliated with Stanford University or Elsevier, and the researchers listed are not ScholarsColab mentors unless marked so above.
06Questions
Frequently asked questions
What do researchers study in Polyurethane?
In papers by ScholarsColab researchers, Polyurethane appears most often together with foam, retardant, flexible, coatings, synthesis, shape. Work since 2023 focuses most on synthesis, thermally, shape, memory.
Who works on Polyurethane research?
3 PhD researchers on ScholarsColab have published on Polyurethane (12 papers), including Dr Muhammad Atif, Prof. Maude Jimenez, Dr. Sandip Hazra. Each has a public profile with their Google Scholar publications, and you can hire them as a mentor or for a research project.
Which journals publish Polyurethane research?
Our researchers published their Polyurethane papers in 9 journals, most often in RSC Advances, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, Polymer Degradation and Stability, Green Materials. The journal table on this page shows the indexing of each one (SCIE, Scopus, ESCI).
How many research papers on Polyurethane are on ScholarsColab?
12 papers published between 2015 and 2025, cited 236 times in total (median 10 citations per paper). The list updates automatically as researchers join and publish.
Can I hire a PhD expert in Polyurethane for my thesis or paper?
Yes. Open any researcher profile on this page to see their publications, then post your project or hire them directly. For a paper you have already written, a Manuscript Audit by a reviewer in Polyurethane shows what to fix before you submit, and Journal Selection shortlists up to five journals that match it.
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