Robert A. Shanks

11.4k total citations · 1 hit paper
322 papers, 8.9k citations indexed

About

Robert A. Shanks is a scholar working on Polymers and Plastics, Biomaterials and Materials Chemistry. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert A. Shanks has authored 322 papers receiving a total of 8.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 182 papers in Polymers and Plastics, 103 papers in Biomaterials and 57 papers in Materials Chemistry. Recurrent topics in Robert A. Shanks's work include Polymer crystallization and properties (91 papers), Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties (82 papers) and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (79 papers). Robert A. Shanks is often cited by papers focused on Polymer crystallization and properties (91 papers), Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties (82 papers) and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (79 papers). Robert A. Shanks collaborates with scholars based in Australia, United Kingdom and China. Robert A. Shanks's co-authors include Sirisart Ouajai, A. Hodzic, Antonietta Genovese, Shadi Houshyar, L.M.W.K. Gunaratne, Long Yu, Susan Wong, Gandara Amarasinghe, K M Goel and Dumitru Pavel and has published in prestigious journals such as The Lancet, Nano Letters and Progress in Polymer Science.

In The Last Decade

Robert A. Shanks

315 papers receiving 8.6k citations

Hit Papers

Composition, structure and thermal degradation of hemp ce... 2005 2026 2012 2019 2005 100 200 300 400 500

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Robert A. Shanks Australia 49 4.5k 3.3k 1.5k 1.2k 1.2k 322 8.9k
A. S. Luyt South Africa 50 4.3k 1.0× 3.0k 0.9× 2.1k 1.4× 1.3k 1.1× 2.0k 1.6× 260 8.7k
Nor Azowa Ibrahim Malaysia 47 3.1k 0.7× 3.5k 1.1× 2.0k 1.3× 922 0.7× 1.8k 1.5× 195 7.5k
Yves Grohens France 55 3.9k 0.9× 3.8k 1.2× 2.4k 1.6× 968 0.8× 2.3k 1.9× 275 9.5k
Pierre J. Carreau Canada 62 5.9k 1.3× 4.9k 1.5× 3.1k 2.1× 1.8k 1.4× 1.6k 1.3× 292 13.0k
Ning Yan Canada 54 3.4k 0.8× 3.0k 0.9× 3.5k 2.4× 1.2k 1.0× 1.2k 1.0× 263 9.2k
Francesco Paolo La Mantia Italy 45 6.3k 1.4× 3.8k 1.1× 907 0.6× 897 0.7× 915 0.7× 372 8.9k
Volker Altstädt Germany 49 6.2k 1.4× 2.5k 0.8× 1.4k 1.0× 2.0k 1.6× 1.9k 1.5× 320 9.3k
Vera A. Álvarez Argentina 47 3.1k 0.7× 5.0k 1.5× 1.7k 1.2× 669 0.5× 804 0.7× 224 8.3k
Veena Choudhary India 54 4.1k 0.9× 2.0k 0.6× 2.8k 1.9× 1.1k 0.9× 2.2k 1.8× 260 10.0k
Susheel Kalia India 46 3.3k 0.7× 3.3k 1.0× 2.0k 1.4× 817 0.7× 2.0k 1.6× 116 8.9k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Robert A. Shanks

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All Works

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Istivan, Taghrid, et al.. (2021). Manipulation of the Glass Transition Properties of a High-Solid System Made of Acrylic Acid-N,N′-Methylenebisacrylamide Copolymer Grafted on Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 22(5). 2682–2682. 2 indexed citations
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Houshyar, Shadi, G. Sathish Kumar, Aaqil Rifai, et al.. (2019). Nanodiamond/poly-ε-caprolactone nanofibrous scaffold for wound management. Materials Science and Engineering C. 100. 378–387. 47 indexed citations
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Pour, Saeideh Ostovar, Oliver A.H. Jones, Peter M. Smooker, et al.. (2019). Extraction of keratin from waste chicken feathers using sodium sulfide and l-cysteine. Process Biochemistry. 82. 205–214. 59 indexed citations
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Jones, Oliver A.H., et al.. (2018). Design and characterization of sustainable bio‐composites from waste chicken feather keratin and thermoplastic polyurethane. Polymer Composites. 39(S1). 21 indexed citations
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Shanks, Robert A., et al.. (2018). Natural Rubber with Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane, Nanocomposites, and Hybrids Compared by Molecular Modeling. Macromolecular Theory and Simulations. 28(1). 1 indexed citations
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Castro, Isabela Alves de, Adam F. Chrimes, Ali Zavabeti, et al.. (2017). A Gallium-Based Magnetocaloric Liquid Metal Ferrofluid. Nano Letters. 17(12). 7831–7838. 114 indexed citations
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Kong, Ing, et al.. (2014). Properties enhancement in multiwalled carbon nanotube-magnetite hybrid-filled polypropylene natural rubber nanocomposites through functionalization and processing methods. Science and Engineering of Composite Materials. 23(3). 257–267. 5 indexed citations
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Hodzic, A. & Robert A. Shanks. (2014). Natural fibre composites : materials, processes and properties. 37 indexed citations
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Shanks, Robert A., et al.. (2013). Poly(lactic acid)-hemp-nanosilica hybrid composites: Thermomechanical, thermal behavior and morphological properties. RMIT Research Repository (RMIT University Library). 10 indexed citations
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Shanks, Robert A., et al.. (2013). Preparation of graphene and inclusion in composites with poly(styrene- b -butadiene- b -styrene). Science and Engineering of Composite Materials. 22(1). 7–16. 13 indexed citations
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Shanks, Robert A., et al.. (2013). Purification methods for chicken feather keratin. RMIT Research Repository (RMIT University Library). 3 indexed citations
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Shanks, Robert A., et al.. (2012). Melting behaviour of poly(lactic acid)-hemp-silica composites by modulated temperature differential scanning calorimetry. RMIT Research Repository (RMIT University Library). 1 indexed citations
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Shanks, Robert A., et al.. (2010). Fire-Retardant and Fire-Barrier Polyurethane Foam Sealants containing a Ceramifying Filler Composition for Structural Integrity. RMIT Research Repository (RMIT University Library). 1 indexed citations
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Shanks, Robert A.. (2010). Modelling of polymeric fibre-composites and finite element simulation of mechanical properties. RMIT Research Repository (RMIT University Library). 1 indexed citations
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Kamiński, Daniel M. & Robert A. Shanks. (2008). Relaxation models applied to modulated force thermomechanometry of a silica filled flexible polymer. RMIT Research Repository (RMIT University Library).
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Kamiński, Daniel M. & Robert A. Shanks. (2008). Static creep and recovery of filled elastomers using thermomechanometry. RMIT Research Repository (RMIT University Library). 2 indexed citations
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Pavel, Dumitru, David E. Hibbs, & Robert A. Shanks. (2006). Review of main chain liquid crystalline polymers. RMIT Research Repository (RMIT University Library). 1 indexed citations
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Li, Jun, Robert A. Shanks, & Long Yu. (2002). TIME-DEPENDENT MORPHOLOGY OF POLYETHYLENE-POLYPROPYLENE BLENDS. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science. 20(6). 497–508. 4 indexed citations
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May, Bee K., et al.. (1997). A study of drying characteristics of foods using a thermogravimetric analyser. Figshare. 49(5). 218–220. 4 indexed citations
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Goel, K M, et al.. (1978). Infant-feeding practices among immigrants in Glasgow.. BMJ. 2(6146). 1181–1183. 40 indexed citations

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