OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Advances in Colloid and Interface Science is 67. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Surface and interface engineering of BiOCl nanomaterials and their photocatalytic applications	547
Recent advances in qualitative and quantitative characterization of nanocellulose-reinforced nanocomposites: A review	242
Covalent organic frameworks in tribology - A perspective	238
Editorial Board	222
Microfluidic synthesis of optically responsive materials for nano- and biophotonics	220
Self-assembly in binary mixtures of spherical colloids	209
Controversies on the mechanism and kinetics of emulsion polymerization: An updated critical review	206
Advances and challenges in the high-pressure rheology of complex fluids	168
Bio-inspired super liquid-repellent membranes for membrane distillation: Mechanisms, fabrications and applications	160
Toward molecular characterization of asphaltene from different origins under different conditions by means of FT-IR spectroscopy	154
Advances in fluorescence sensing enabled by lanthanide-doped upconversion nanophosphors	150
Defect engineering in polymeric carbon nitride photocatalyst: Synthesis, properties and characterizations	136
State, synthesis, perspective applications, and challenges of Graphdiyne and its analogues: A review of recent research	135
Enhanced coagulation for mitigation of disinfection by-product precursors: A review	135
Plasmonic group IVB transition metal nitrides: Fabrication methods and applications in biosensing, photovoltaics and photocatalysis	132
Dispersion strategies of nanomaterials in polymeric inks for efficient 3D printing of soft and smart 3D structures: A systematic review	130
Non-Newtonian behaviour of suspensions and emulsions: Review of different mechanisms	126
Surface modification of nanoparticles for enhanced applicability of nanofluids in harsh reservoir conditions: A comprehensive review for improved oil recovery	123
Stimuli-responsive viscosity modifiers	121
Editorial Board	116
Editorial Board	111
Inelastic neutron scattering and spectroscopy methods to characterize dynamics in colloidal and soft matter systems	111
Editorial Board	110
Editorial Board	108
Editorial Board	106

Editorial Board	104
Editorial Board	103
Editorial Board	101
Bubble growth analysis during subcooled boiling experiments on-board the international space station: Benchmark image analysis	100
Customizing polyelectrolytes through hydrophobic grafting	96
Fundamentals and utilization of solid/ liquid phase boundary interactions on functional surfaces	96
Charge regulated solid-liquid interfaces interacting on the nanoscale: Benchmarking of a generalized speciation code (SINFONIA)	96
Recent advances in studying crystallisation of mono- and di-glycerides at oil-water interfaces	95
Manufacturing and post-engineering strategies of hydrogel actuators and sensors: From materials to interfaces	93
Strategies to prolong the residence time of drug delivery systems on ocular surface	92
Recent developments in emulsion characterization: Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy beyond average values	92
A critical review on thermal conductivity enhancement of graphene-based nanofluids	91
Biomimetic synthesis of nanoparticles: A comprehensive review on green synthesis of nanoparticles with a focus on Prosopis farcta plant extracts and biomedical applications	91
Emulsions in external electric fields	87
CO2 hydrogenation over functional nanoporous polymers and metal-organic frameworks	86
Bioinspired organohydrogels with heterostructures: Fabrications, performances, and applications	81
Monoelemental two-dimensional boron nanomaterials beyond theoretical simulations: From experimental preparation, functionalized modification to practical applications	81
A novel ceramic with low friction and wear toward tribological applications: Boron carbide-silicon carbide	80
Nucleation of melt: From fundamentals to dispersed systems	80
In situ characterization of heterogeneous surface wetting in porous materials	80
Breaking barriers in electrodeposition: Novel eco-friendly approach based on utilization of deep eutectic solvents	79
Solid-state and polymer nanopores for protein sensing: A review	79
Mucoadhesion across scales: Towards the design of protein-based adhesives	78
Recent advances in gold Janus nanomaterials: Preparation and application	77
Advances in design and applications of polymer brush modified anisotropic particles	77
Experimental and simulation-based characterization of surfactant adsorption layers at fluid interfaces	76
Panoramic view of artificial fruit ripening agents sensing technologies and the exigency of developing smart, rapid, and portable detection devices: A review	75
Biomimetic materials in oil/water separation: Focusing on switchable wettabilities and applications	74
Membrane modification with carbon nanomaterials for fouling mitigation: A review	73
Advances in the research of carbon-, silicon-, and polymer-based superhydrophobic nanomaterials: Synthesis and potential application	73
Recent advances in cellulose microgels: Preparations and functionalized applications	72
Sunflower protein isolates-composition, extraction and functional properties	72
Rising of MXenes: Novel 2D-functionalized nanomaterials as a new milestone in corrosion science - a critical review	71
A review of high internal phase Pickering emulsions: Stabilization, rheology, and 3D printing application	71
Variations in foam collapse and thin film stability with constant interfacial and bulk properties	71
Fabrication of air filters with advanced filtration performance for removal of viral aerosols and control the spread of COVID-19	71
Graphene-based nanomaterials applications for agricultural and food sector	69
Sputtering thin films: Materials, applications, challenges and future directions	68
Emerging two dimensional MXene for corrosion protection in new energy systems: Design and mechanisms	68
2D materials for Tribo-corrosion and -oxidation protection: A review	68
Classification of surfactants and admixtures for producing stable aqueous foam	68
Hydrogel foams from liquid foam templates: Properties and optimisation	67
Advances in sample environments for neutron scattering for colloid and interface science	67
Nanoparticles: From synthesis to applications and beyond	67