Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials is a fully peer reviewed international journal that publishes original research and review articles on polymers, nanocomposites, and particulate-, discontinuous-, and continuous-fiber-reinforced materials in the areas of processing, materials science, mechanics, durability, design, non destructive evaluation, additive manufacturing and manufacturing science.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.4
2024	3.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7310

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2418

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.756

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	63

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Materials Science and Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Mechanical properties of polypropylene composites

  Citation: 424

  Authors: Quazi TH, AKMM, MA

• Fusion Bonding/Welding of Thermoplastic Composites

  Citation: 396

  Authors: Ali, Mehdi, Jean-Pierre

• Natural fiber–reinforced composites: A review on material, manufacturing, and machinability

  Citation: 360

  Authors: Amirhossein, Huaizhong, Dzung Viet, Gangadhara

• Comparison of injection moulded, natural fibre-reinforced composites with PP and PLA as matrices

  Citation: 325

  Authors: J. P., A. S., T., J.

• Development and characterization of PLA-based green composites

  Citation: 296

  Authors: Pramendra Kumar, Inderdeep, Jitendra

• Flammability of Natural Fiber-reinforced Composites and Strategies for Fire Retardancy: A Review

  Citation: 254

  Authors: S., R.

• Review of natural fiber-reinforced engineering plastic composites, their applications in the transportation sector and processing techniques

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Vardaan, Timo, Juha

• Physical Modification of Natural Fibers and Thermoplastic Films for Composites — A Review

  Citation: 229

  Authors: S., R.

• Recent Development in Thermoplastic Composites: A Review of Matrix Systems and Processing Methods

  Citation: 209

  Authors: I.Y., J.K.

• Process and performance evaluation of ultrasonic, induction and resistance welding of advanced thermoplastic composites

  Citation: 187

  Authors: Irene Fernandez, Lars, Ali, Peter, Harald EN

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