D. R. Paul

12.5k total citations · 5 hit papers
103 papers, 10.3k citations indexed

About

D. R. Paul is a scholar working on Polymers and Plastics, Biomaterials and Mechanical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, D. R. Paul has authored 103 papers receiving a total of 10.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 80 papers in Polymers and Plastics, 26 papers in Biomaterials and 22 papers in Mechanical Engineering. Recurrent topics in D. R. Paul's work include Polymer crystallization and properties (69 papers), Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties (51 papers) and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (25 papers). D. R. Paul is often cited by papers focused on Polymer crystallization and properties (69 papers), Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties (51 papers) and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (25 papers). D. R. Paul collaborates with scholars based in United States, Bulgaria and Australia. D. R. Paul's co-authors include T.D. Fornes, H. Keskkula, P.J. Yoon, J. W. Barlow, D.L. Hunter, William J. Koros, Rhutesh K. Shah, Yu Huang, Qinghua Zeng and Gao Qing Lu and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Macromolecules and Journal of Membrane Science.

In The Last Decade

D. R. Paul

98 papers receiving 9.9k citations

Hit Papers

5 papers align trajectories

What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Nylon 6 nanocomposites: the effect of matrix molecular weight

2001 911 citations T.D. Fornes, P.J. Yoon et al. Polymer profile →
Nylon 6 nanocomposites by melt compounding

2001 868 citations D. R. Paul et al. Polymer profile →
Modeling properties of nylon 6/clay nanocomposites using composite theories

2003 787 citations T.D. Fornes, D. R. Paul Polymer profile →
Crystallization behavior of nylon 6 nanocomposites

2003 771 citations T.D. Fornes, D. R. Paul Polymer profile →
Effect of organoclay structure on nylon 6 nanocomposite morphology and properties

2002 519 citations T.D. Fornes, P.J. Yoon et al. Polymer profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name	h						Papers	Cites
D. R. Paul United States	53	8.4k	3.1k	2.1k	1.9k	1.3k	103	10.3k
Arimitsu Usuki Japan	38	14.2k 1.7×	5.9k 1.9×	4.0k 1.9×	1.2k 0.6×	1.7k 1.3×	87	16.5k
D.R. Paul United States	60	10.2k 1.2×	3.1k 1.0×	4.1k 1.9×	5.0k 2.7×	1.8k 1.4×	143	14.6k
Jean‐François Gérard France	51	4.3k 0.5×	1.5k 0.5×	1.8k 0.8×	2.1k 1.1×	997 0.8×	227	7.1k
Bang‐Hu Xie China	45	4.0k 0.5×	2.3k 0.7×	1.9k 0.9×	2.6k 1.4×	515 0.4×	175	8.2k
Masaya Kawasumi Japan	31	9.1k 1.1×	3.1k 1.0×	2.7k 1.3×	869 0.5×	1.1k 0.9×	73	10.7k
Hossein Ali Khonakdar Iran	44	4.3k 0.5×	2.3k 0.7×	1.7k 0.8×	830 0.4×	496 0.4×	278	6.8k
Philippe Cassagnau France	42	6.1k 0.7×	2.7k 0.9×	2.2k 1.0×	923 0.5×	521 0.4×	257	9.0k
Giovanni Camino Italy	46	5.0k 0.6×	1.9k 0.6×	2.5k 1.2×	667 0.4×	369 0.3×	126	7.5k
J. W. Barlow United States	50	6.3k 0.7×	2.4k 0.8×	1.3k 0.6×	1.3k 0.7×	631 0.5×	104	7.7k
David A. Schiraldi United States	56	4.0k 0.5×	2.4k 0.8×	2.8k 1.3×	854 0.5×	447 0.4×	207	8.4k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of D. R. Paul

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20 of 20 papers shown

Paul, D. R., et al.. (2025). Transforming Dental Care, Practice and Education with Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing: Innovations in Materials, Technologies, and Future Pathways. Dentistry Journal. 13(12). 555–555.

Paul, D. R., et al.. (2023). Investigations of Surface-Treated Wood by a Micro-Indentation Approach: A Short Review and a Case Study. 177–190.

Park, Yohan, Min‐Young Lyu, & D. R. Paul. (2013). Computer Simulation of Izod Impact Test for Impact Modifier Reinforced Nylon6. Elastomers and Composites. 48(2). 172–179. 2 indexed citations

Xia, Jianzhong, Tai‐Shung Chung, & D. R. Paul. (2013). Physical aging and carbon dioxide plasticization of thin polyimide films in mixed gas permeation. Journal of Membrane Science. 450. 457–468. 66 indexed citations

Paul, D. R., et al.. (2012). Carbon Dioxide Sorption and Plasticization of Thin Glassy Polymer Films Tracked by Optical Methods. Macromolecules. 45(6). 2820–2834. 65 indexed citations

Oliveira, Amanda Dantas de, Nelson M. Larocca, D. R. Paul, & Luiz Antônio Pessan. (2012). Effects of mixing protocol on the performance of nanocomposites based on polyamide 6/acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene blends. Polymer Engineering and Science. 52(9). 1909–1919. 33 indexed citations

Tiwari, Rajkiran R. & D. R. Paul. (2011). Effect of organoclay on the morphology, phase stability and mechanical properties of polypropylene/polystyrene blends. Polymer. 52(4). 1141–1154. 52 indexed citations

Rowe, Brandon W., Steven J. Pas, Anita J. Hill, et al.. (2009). A variable energy positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy study of physical aging in thin glassy polymer films. Polymer. 50(25). 6149–6156. 88 indexed citations

Cui, Lili, et al.. (2009). Morphology and Properties of Nanocomposites Formed from Poly(ethylene-co-methacrylic acid) Ionomers and Organoclays: Effect of Acid Neutralization. Macromolecules. 42(7). 2599–2608. 33 indexed citations

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Larocca, Nelson M., et al.. (2009). Nanocomposites formed from polypropylene/EVA blends. Polymer. 50(7). 1743–1754. 132 indexed citations

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Paul, D. R., et al.. (2008). A versatile membrane system for bulk storage and shipping of produce in a modified atmosphere. Journal of Membrane Science. 324(1-2). 119–127. 15 indexed citations

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Fasulo, Paula D., et al.. (2006). TPO based nanocomposites. Part 2. Thermal expansion behavior. Polymer. 47(10). 3528–3539. 68 indexed citations

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Shah, Rhutesh K. & D. R. Paul. (2006). Organoclay degradation in melt processed polyethylene nanocomposites. Polymer. 47(11). 4075–4084. 179 indexed citations

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Tracy, Sharon L., et al.. (2005). HPC for Chicago’s Wacker Drive. 1 indexed citations

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Zeng, Qinghua, Aibing Yu, Gao Qing Lu, & D. R. Paul. (2005). Clay-Based Polymer Nanocomposites: Research and Commercial Development. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 5(10). 1574–1592. 426 indexed citations

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Fornes, T.D. & D. R. Paul. (2003). Crystallization behavior of nylon 6 nanocomposites. Polymer. 44(14). 3945–3961. 771 indexed citations breakdown →

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Paul, D. R., et al.. (2001). Gas sorption and transport in poly(alkyl (meth)acrylate)s. I. Permeation properties. Polymer. 42(18). 7765–7780. 36 indexed citations

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Lu, Mingjian, H. Keskkula, & D. R. Paul. (1996). Thermodynamics of solubilization of functional copolymers in the grafted shell of core-shell impact modifiers: 2. Experimental. Polymer. 37(1). 125–135. 19 indexed citations

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Kim, Jae‐Jin, et al.. (1994). Phase stability of ternary blends. Polymer Engineering and Science. 34(24). 1788–1798. 20 indexed citations

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Paul, D. R., et al.. (1970). Pressure‐induced diffusion of organic liquids through highly swollen polymer membranes. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 14(9). 2201–2224. 152 indexed citations

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