R. Legras

7.6k total citations · 2 hit papers
147 papers, 6.3k citations indexed

About

R. Legras is a scholar working on Polymers and Plastics, Materials Chemistry and Biomaterials. According to data from OpenAlex, R. Legras has authored 147 papers receiving a total of 6.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 106 papers in Polymers and Plastics, 35 papers in Materials Chemistry and 29 papers in Biomaterials. Recurrent topics in R. Legras's work include Polymer crystallization and properties (75 papers), Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties (35 papers) and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (29 papers). R. Legras is often cited by papers focused on Polymer crystallization and properties (75 papers), Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties (35 papers) and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (29 papers). R. Legras collaborates with scholars based in Belgium, France and United Kingdom. R. Legras's co-authors include Alain M. Jonas, Etienne Ferain, P. Bertrand, André Laschewsky, J. P. Mercier, Sophie Demoustier‐Champagne, Jacques Devaux, V. Carlier, Jannick Duchet and Michel Sclavons and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Journal of the American Chemical Society and Nano Letters.

In The Last Decade

R. Legras

147 papers receiving 6.1k citations

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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.

Ultrathin polymer coatings by complexation of polyelectrolytes at interfaces: suitable materials, structure and properties

2000 1.0k citations Alain M. Jonas, R. Legras et al. profile →
Giant magnetoresistance in magnetic multilayered nanowires

1994 533 citations Luc Piraux, Etienne Ferain et al. Applied Physics Letters profile →

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of R. Legras

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20 of 20 papers shown

#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Reactive compatibilization of blends of polybutyleneterephthalate with epoxide-containing rubber. The effect of the concentrations in reactive functions 2003 ·Polymer ·P. Martin, (unknown), Jacques Devaux, R. Legras, L. Leemans, M. van Gurp, Martin van Duin	22
2	Magnetic photonic band-gap material at microwave frequencies based on ferromagnetic nanowires 2003 ·Applied Physics Letters ·Aimad Saib, Danielle Vanhoenacker‐Janvier, Isabelle Huynen, A. Encinas, Luc Piraux, Etienne Ferain, R. Legras	61
3	Phase separation in epoxy-copolyethersulphone blends: morphologies and local characterisation by micro-Raman spectroscopy 2003 ·Polymer ·(unknown), Jacques Devaux, R. Legras, (unknown), P. Terry McGrail, V. Carlier	19
4	Raman Spectroscopy Determination of the Thermoplastic Content within Epoxy Resin-Copolyethersulfone Blends 2001 ·Applied Spectroscopy ·(unknown), Jacques Devaux, R. Legras, (unknown), P.T. McGrail, V. Carlier	5
5	Quantification of the maleic anhydride grafted onto polypropylene by chemical and viscosimetric titrations, and FTIR spectroscopy 2000 ·Polymer ·Michel Sclavons, (unknown), V. Carlier, (unknown), (unknown), R. Legras, Mathieu Y. Laurent, F.C. Thyrion	148
6	Chemical Heterogeneity of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) As Revealed by Temperature Rising Elution Fractionation and Its Influence on Polymer Thermal Behavior: A Comparison with Poly(ethylene terephthalate-co-isophthalate) 1999 ·Macromolecules ·(unknown), Alain M. Jonas, R. Legras	15
7	PAmXD,6/PP-g-MA blends. III. Microstructure, blend melt viscosity, and copolymer concentration relationship 1997 ·Journal of Polymer Science Part A Polymer Chemistry ·(unknown), Jacques Devaux, R. Legras	5
8	Track-etched membrane: dynamics of pore formation 1994 ·Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms ·Etienne Ferain, R. Legras	67
9	Advanced thermoplastic composites : characterization and processing 1993 ·H. H. Kausch, R. Legras	22
10	PEEK oligomers: a model for the polymer physical behavior. 2. Structure and thermal behavior of linear monodisperse oligomers 1993 ·Macromolecules ·Alain M. Jonas, R. Legras, Rolf Scherrenberg, Harry Reynaers	15
11	Assessing the Crystallinity of PEEK 1992 ·DIAL (Catholic University of Leuven) ·Alain M. Jonas, R. Legras	2
12	Thermal-conductivity of Highly Oriented Polyethylene Fibers 1990 ·DIAL (Catholic University of Leuven) ·(unknown), R. Legras, (unknown), (unknown), J‐P. Issi	21
13	Kinetics of the thermal degradation of anhydrous bisphenol‐A polycarbonate/alkali metal arylcarboxylate systems in the melt 1986 ·Die Makromolekulare Chemie ·Christian Bailly, (unknown), R. Legras, Jean P. Mercier	9
14	Temperature-variation of the Thermal-conductivity of Kevlar 1985 ·Digital Access to Libraries (Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), l'Université de Namur (UNamur) and the Université Saint-Louis (USL-B)) ·(unknown), R. Legras, (unknown), (unknown)	4
15	The Crystallization of Sodium Phenoxide End-capped Bisphenol-a Polycarbonate 1985 ·Digital Access to Libraries (Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), l'Université de Namur (UNamur) and the Université Saint-Louis (USL-B)) ·Christian Bailly, R. Legras, J. P. Mercier	1
16	Crystallization of bisphenol‐A polycarbonate induced by organic salts; physical aspects. I. Crystallization rate, melting behavior, and morphology 1985 ·Journal of Polymer Science Polymer Physics Edition ·Christian Bailly, (unknown), R. Legras, J. P. Mercier	22
17	Crystallization of bisphenol‐A polycarbonate induced by organic salts: Chemical modification of the polymer. III. Reaction mechanism 1985 ·Journal of Polymer Science Polymer Physics Edition ·Christian Bailly, (unknown), R. Legras, J. P. Mercier	7
18	Dégradation du poly(carbonate de bisphénol‐A) en phase liquide en présence de sels alcalins. Etude cinétique 1985 ·Die Makromolekulare Chemie ·P. Godard, Christian Bailly, R. Legras, (unknown)	1
19	Recent advances in the field of crystallization and fusion of polymers : International Microsymposium on the Crystallization and Fusion of Polymers held under the auspices of the Société chimique belge and the Groupe français des polymères, Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, June 8-11, 1976 1977 ·Wiley eBooks ·(unknown), R. Legras	1
20	Crystallization of bisphenol‐A polycarbonate. II. Melting behavior and equilibrium melting temperature of the plasticized polymer 1977 ·Journal of Polymer Science Polymer Physics Edition ·R. Legras, J. P. Mercier	20

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