E.S. Zainudin

12.2k total citations · 4 hit papers
221 papers, 9.0k citations indexed

About

E.S. Zainudin is a scholar working on Polymers and Plastics, Biomaterials and Mechanical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, E.S. Zainudin has authored 221 papers receiving a total of 9.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 172 papers in Polymers and Plastics, 92 papers in Biomaterials and 79 papers in Mechanical Engineering. Recurrent topics in E.S. Zainudin's work include Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites (165 papers), Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging (51 papers) and Advanced Cellulose Research Studies (50 papers). E.S. Zainudin is often cited by papers focused on Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites (165 papers), Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging (51 papers) and Advanced Cellulose Research Studies (50 papers). E.S. Zainudin collaborates with scholars based in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. E.S. Zainudin's co-authors include S.M. Sapuan, R.A. Ilyas, Khalina Abdan, Mohammad Jawaid, Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak, Ridwan Yahaya, M.Y.M. Zuhri, Zulkiflle Leman, Y.A. El-Shekeil and J. Sahari and has published in prestigious journals such as Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Journal of Cleaner Production and Carbohydrate Polymers.

In The Last Decade

E.S. Zainudin

213 papers receiving 8.6k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Thermogravimetric Analysis Properties of Cellulosic Natural Fiber Polymer Composites: A Review on Influence of Chemical Treatments

2021 310 citations Mohd Nurazzi Norizan, M. R. M. Asyraf et al. Polymers profile →
A Review on Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Natural Fiber Polymer Composites for Structural Applications

2021 283 citations Mohd Nurazzi Norizan, M. R. M. Asyraf et al. Polymers profile →
Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polylactic Acid, Polylactic Acid Blends and Their Composites for Advanced Applications

2022 236 citations R.A. Ilyas, M.Y.M. Zuhri et al. Polymers profile →
Mechanical Performance and Applications of CNTs Reinforced Polymer Composites—A Review

2021 179 citations Mohd Nurazzi Norizan, M.M. Harussani et al. profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
E.S. Zainudin Malaysia	53	6.2k	3.8k	2.4k	1.7k	949	221	9.0k
Khalina Abdan Malaysia	57	6.9k 1.1×	4.5k 1.2×	2.3k 1.0×	1.8k 1.0×	1.3k 1.3×	288	11.5k
N. Saba Malaysia	43	5.5k 0.9×	2.8k 0.7×	1.7k 0.7×	1.5k 0.8×	842 0.9×	84	7.2k
Kuruvilla Joseph India	53	8.4k 1.4×	3.1k 0.8×	2.8k 1.1×	2.4k 1.4×	1.1k 1.1×	242	10.6k
Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai India	44	5.3k 0.9×	3.5k 0.9×	1.7k 0.7×	1.0k 0.6×	1.2k 1.2×	177	8.3k
Z. A. Mohd Ishak Malaysia	57	8.6k 1.4×	4.5k 1.2×	1.8k 0.8×	2.0k 1.1×	1.1k 1.2×	274	10.9k
Suchart Siengchin Thailand	47	4.1k 0.7×	2.9k 0.8×	1.6k 0.7×	1.1k 0.7×	1.2k 1.3×	264	7.9k
K.L. Pickering New Zealand	45	6.3k 1.0×	3.7k 1.0×	2.1k 0.9×	1.5k 0.9×	1.2k 1.3×	122	8.8k
Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak Malaysia	62	8.0k 1.3×	5.8k 1.5×	2.8k 1.2×	1.9k 1.1×	1.3k 1.4×	231	12.3k
Hom Nath Dhakal United Kingdom	44	4.4k 0.7×	1.6k 0.4×	2.2k 0.9×	2.3k 1.3×	679 0.7×	159	6.9k
N. Rajini India	42	3.8k 0.6×	2.0k 0.5×	1.7k 0.7×	1.2k 0.7×	634 0.7×	205	5.6k

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Ismail, Ahmad Safwan, Mohammad Jawaid, Siti Noorbaini Sarmin, et al.. (2025). Physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of epoxy composites with woven kenaf and kenaf/cotton fabrics. Cellulose. 32(17). 10171–10189. 1 indexed citations

Ishak, Mohamad Ridzwan, et al.. (2025). Cutting-edge innovations in sound absorption properties of natural fiber reinforced polylactic acid composites. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 1 indexed citations

Sapuan, S.M., et al.. (2024). Water absorption properties of graphene nanoplatelets filled bamboo/kenaf reinforced polylactic acid hybrid composites. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 285. 138411–138411. 6 indexed citations

Sapuan, S.M., et al.. (2023). Investigation on Microstructure and Mechanical Characteristics of Sugar Palm Fibre Ash Reinforced LM26 Al-Matrix Composites. Applied Science and Engineering Progress.

Sapuan, S.M., et al.. (2023). Characterization of Ash from Sugar Palm [ Arenga Pinnata (Wrumb) Merr .] Fiber for Industrial Application. Journal of Natural Fibers. 20(1). 4 indexed citations

Jamal, Tarique, S.M. Sapuan, E.S. Zainudin, et al.. (2022). A comparative review of the effects of different fibre concentrations on arrowroot fibre and other fibre-reinforced composite films. Materials Today Proceedings. 74. 411–414. 3 indexed citations

Sapuan, S.M., et al.. (2022). Thermal Stability, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis and Flammability Properties of Woven Kenaf/Polyester-Reinforced Polylactic Acid Hybrid Laminated Composites. Polymers. 14(13). 2690–2690. 22 indexed citations

Norizan, Mohd Nurazzi, M. R. M. Asyraf, Siti Shazra Shazleen, et al.. (2021). A Review on Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Natural Fiber Polymer Composites for Structural Applications. Polymers. 13(13). 2170–2170. 283 indexed citations breakdown →

Sapuan, S.M., et al.. (2020). Statistical inferences in material selection of a polymer matrix for natural fiber composites. Polimery. 65(2). 105–114. 2 indexed citations

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Alaaeddin, M. H., S.M. Sapuan, M.Y.M. Zuhri, E.S. Zainudin, & Faris M. AL‐Oqla. (2019). Lightweight and Durable PVDF–SSPF Composites for Photovoltaics Backsheet Applications: Thermal, Optical and Technical Properties. Materials. 12(13). 2104–2104. 24 indexed citations

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Alaaeddin, M. H., S.M. Sapuan, M.Y.M. Zuhri, E.S. Zainudin, & Faris M. AL‐Oqla. (2019). Development of Photovoltaic Module with Fabricated and Evaluated Novel Backsheet-Based Biocomposite Materials. Materials. 12(18). 3007–3007. 14 indexed citations

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Sapuan, S.M., et al.. (2016). Effect of filler loading on mechanical properties of pultruded kenaf fibre reinforced vinyl ester composites. JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES. 10(1). 1931–1942. 42 indexed citations

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Yahaya, Ridwan, S.M. Sapuan, Mohammad Jawaid, Zulkiflle Leman, & E.S. Zainudin. (2014). Effect of layering sequence and chemical treatment on the mechanical properties of woven kenaf–aramid hybrid laminated composites. Materials & Design (1980-2015). 67. 173–179. 212 indexed citations

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Sahari, J., S.M. Sapuan, E.S. Zainudin, & Md. Abdul Maleque. (2014). Degradation Characteristics of SPF/SPS Biocomposites. Fibres and Textiles in Eastern Europe. 7 indexed citations

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Zainudin, E.S., et al.. (2014). Effect of Fibre/Matrix Modification on Tensile Properties and Water Absorption Behaviour of Hybridized Kenaf/PALF Reinforced HDPE Composite. 3(3). 1–8. 1 indexed citations

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Khalil, H. P. S. Abdul, et al.. (2014). Flexural Properties of Activated Carbon Filled Epoxy Nano composites. 18(2). 391–397. 4 indexed citations

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Sahari, J., S.M. Sapuan, E.S. Zainudin, & Md. Abdul Maleque. (2014). BIODEGRADABILITY AND MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR OF SUGAR PALM STARCH BASED BIOPOLYMER. American Journal of Applied Sciences. 11(10). 1836–1840. 4 indexed citations

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Sapuan, S.M., et al.. (2014). POLYMER COMPOSITE MANUFACTURING USING A PULTRUSION PROCESS: A REVIEW. American Journal of Applied Sciences. 11(10). 1798–1810. 58 indexed citations

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El-Shekeil, Y.A., Mohd Sapuan Salit, Khalina Abdan, & E.S. Zainudin. (2011). Development of a new kenaf bast fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane composite. BioResources. 6(4). 4662–4672. 46 indexed citations

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Wirawan, Riza, E.S. Zainudin, & Mohd Sapuan Salit. (2009). Mechanical properties of natural fibre reinforced PVC composites : a review. Heliyon. 8(11). e11789–e11789. 22 indexed citations

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