OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Advances in Colloid and Interface Science is 68. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Synthesis of nanomaterials using various top-down and bottom-up approaches, influencing factors, advantages, and disadvantages: A review	471
Application of bio-nanocomposite films and edible coatings for extending the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables	222
Spinel ferrites (MFe2O4): Synthesis, improvement and catalytic application in environment and energy field	211
Underground hydrogen storage: Influencing parameters and future outlook	209
Metal-organic framework (MOF) composites as promising materials for energy storage applications	206
Effect of synthetic surfactants on the environment and the potential for substitution by biosurfactants	199
Emulsification and emulsion stability: The role of the interfacial properties	189
Recent advances in chemical surface modification of metal oxide nanoparticles with silane coupling agents: A review	178
Icephobic/anti-icing properties of superhydrophobic surfaces	150
A state of the art review on the synthesis, antibacterial, antioxidant, antidiabetic and tissue regeneration activities of zinc oxide nanoparticles	148
The emerging role of nanotechnology in skincare	146
Zinc oxide nanoparticles: A comprehensive review on its synthesis, anticancer and drug delivery applications as well as health risks	140
Polydopamine at biological interfaces	134
Hydrodynamics and surface properties influence biofilm proliferation	131
Antibacterial hydrogel coating: Strategies in surface chemistry	130
Pore wettability for enhanced oil recovery, contaminant adsorption and oil/water separation: A review	126
Strategies, advances, and challenges associated with the use of graphene-based nanocomposites for electrochemical biosensors	123
Multifunctional membranes with super-wetting characteristics for oil-water separation and removal of hazardous environmental pollutants from water: A review	115
What affects the biocompatibility of polymers?	115
The impact of relative humidity on electrospun polymer fibers: From structural changes to fiber morphology	114
Copper-based metal–organic frameworks for biomedical applications	113
Multifunctional superhydrophobic surfaces	111
Recent advances in active targeting of nanomaterials for anticancer drug delivery	109
Janus membranes for membrane distillation: Recent advances and challenges	108
Liposomes as biocompatible and smart delivery systems – the current state	106

Comprehensive review on surfactant adsorption on mineral surfaces in chemical enhanced oil recovery	102
Advances of 3D graphene and its composites in the field of microwave absorption	101
A review on the features, performance and potential applications of hydrogel-based wearable strain/pressure sensors	100
State-of-the-art of 3D printing technology of alginate-based hydrogels—An emerging technique for industrial applications	100
Emulsion characterization via microfluidic devices: A review on interfacial tension and stability to coalescence	98
Surface characterization of thin-film composite membranes using contact angle technique: Review of quantification strategies and applications	98
Discussion on molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of the asphalt materials	97
A review on clay wettability: From experimental investigations to molecular dynamics simulations	97
Current advances in the classification, production, properties and applications of microbial biosurfactants – A critical review	96
Strategies to prolong the residence time of drug delivery systems on ocular surface	94
Polyimide based super-wettable membranes/materials for high performance oil/water mixture and emulsion separation: A review	91
Semiconductor photocatalysts: A critical review highlighting the various strategies to boost the photocatalytic performances for diverse applications	91
Froth flotation of fluorite: A review	91
Transition metal selenides and diselenides: Hydrothermal fabrication, investigation of morphology, particle size and and their applications in photocatalyst	90
Face masks against COVID-19: Standards, efficacy, testing and decontamination methods	89
Recent advances on micellar catalysis in water	88
Enhanced oil recovery from fractured carbonate reservoirs using nanoparticles with low salinity water and surfactant: A review on experimental and simulation studies	87
New insights into food hydrogels with reinforced mechanical properties: A review on innovative strategies	87
Progress of polymer gels for conformance control in oilfield	87
Nanoparticles: From synthesis to applications and beyond	86
A review of wettability alteration using surfactants in carbonate reservoirs	86
Protein immobilization on graphene oxide or reduced graphene oxide surface and their applications: Influence over activity, structural and thermal stability of protein	85
Magnetic nanofluids (Ferrofluids): Recent advances, applications, challenges, and future directions	83
A critical review of synthesis procedures, applications and future potential of nanoemulsions	83
Cationic gemini surfactant properties, its potential as a promising bioapplication candidate, and strategies for improving its biocompatibility: A review	80
Emulsions containing essential oils, their components or volatile semiochemicals as promising tools for insect pest and pathogen management	78
Application of surfactants as anticorrosive materials: A comprehensive review	78
A critical review on thermal conductivity enhancement of graphene-based nanofluids	75
Incorporation of silver nanoparticles into active antimicrobial nanocomposites: Release behavior, analyzing techniques, applications and safety issues	75
Temperature dependence of the contact angle of water: A review of research progress, theoretical understanding, and implications for boiling heat transfer	75
Hydroxyapatite with magnetic core: Synthesis methods, properties, adsorption and medical applications	74
Droplet manipulation on superhydrophobic surfaces based on external stimulation: A review	73
Emergence of sulfur quantum dots: Unfolding their synthesis, properties, and applications	72
The challenge of lubricant-replenishment on lubricant-impregnated surfaces	72
Detection of food spoilage and adulteration by novel nanomaterial-based sensors	71
Recent advances in superhydrophobic polyurethane: Preparations and applications	71
Nanomaterial based PVA nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical sensing: Advances toward designing the ideal flexible/wearable nanoprobes	71
A review on super-wettable porous membranes and materials based on bio-polymeric chitosan for oil-water separation	71
Multiscale combined techniques for evaluating emulsion stability: A critical review	71
2D/2D Heterojunction systems for the removal of organic pollutants: A review	71
A review on recent developments in electrochemical hydrogen peroxide synthesis with a critical assessment of perspectives and strategies	69
Dissipative particle dynamics simulations in colloid and Interface science: a review	69
Core-shell microparticles: From rational engineering to diverse applications	68
Therapeutic oxygen delivery by perfluorocarbon-based colloids	68
Engineering of g-C3N4-based photocatalysts to enhance hydrogen evolution	68