OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Carbohydrate Polymers is 105. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Fostering rehydration and facilitating bioactive release through cellulose-assisted leaf surface treatment	310
Corrigendum to “Enhancement of the carboxymethylation of corn starch via induced electric field” [Carbohydrate Polymers 319 (2023) 1–9/CARP_121137]	268
Editorial Board	263
Highly anisotropic and elastic cellulosic scaffold guiding cell orientation and osteogenic differentiation via topological and mechanical cues	228
Chitosan based hydrogel for iron (III) chelation in biological conditions	222
A carboxymethyl chitosan /trans-2-hexenal Schiff's base gel with controlled density using dynamic imine bonds: pH-controlled release and extended duration	221
Characterization of a sulfated fucan-specific carbohydrate-binding module: A promising tool for investigating sulfated fucans	217
Enhanced photodynamic inactivation against Escherichia coli O157:H7 provided by chitosan/curcumin coating and its application in food contact surfaces	216
Structural studies of a mannoglucan from Cremastra appendiculata (Orchidaceae) by chemical and enzymatic methods	211
High sensitivity profiling of N-glycans from mouse serum using fluorescent imidazolium tags by HILIC electrospray ionisation spectrometry	208
Editorial Board	206
Carboxylated lamellar wood sponge enables high loading and uniform dispersion of MIL-53(Al) for efficient organic dye adsorption	200
Hyaluronan-decorated CuO2-doxorubicin nanodot clusters for targetedly sensitizing cuproptosis in breast cancer via a three-pronged strategy	199
Tailoring nanohole sizes through the deacetylation process in chitosan powders obtained from squid pens	196
Unveiling the inverse antimicrobial impact of a hetero-chitooligosaccharide on Candida tropicalis growth and biofilm formation	187
Homogeneous films from amphiphilic hyaluronan and their characterization by confocal microscopy and nanoindentation	178
Tunability of the thermal diffusivity of cellulose nanofibril films by addition of multivalent metal ions	176
Hijacking the hyaluronan assisted iron endocytosis to promote the ferroptosis in anticancer photodynamic therapy	176
Tuning the water interactions of cellulose nanofibril hydrogels using willow bark extract	176
Smart fluorescent polysaccharides: Recent developments and applications	175
Poly(butylene succinate)/cellulose composite monofilaments with microelastic response based on interfacial bonding	172
Sustainable iridescence of cast and shear coatings of cellulose nanocrystals	171
Towards the application of carboxymethyl chitin/ionic liquid blend as polymer electrolyte membrane for aqueous batteries	170
Effects of particle properties, intermolecular forces, and molecular structure on the shear-thickening behavior of waxy starch dispersions	168
Click chemistry-induced modification of acrylated cellulose nanocrystals for application in PVA-based nanocomposites	168

Stability and photo demulsification of oil-in-seawater Pickering emulsion based on Fe3+ induced amphiphilic alginate	166
Hepatoma-targeting and reactive oxygen species-responsive chitosan-based polymeric micelles for delivery of celastrol	165
Polysaccharide corona: The acetyl-rich envelope wraps the extracellular membrane vesicles and the cells of Shewanella vesiculosa providing adhesiveness	164
A new antibacterial nano-system based on hematoporphyrin-carboxymethyl chitosan conjugate for enhanced photostability and photodynamic activity	163
Synthesis of linear chitosan-block-dextran copolysaccharides with dihydrazide and dioxyamine linkers	163
Three-dimensional printing of chitosan cryogel as injectable and shape recoverable scaffolds	160
Self-assembled near-infrared-photothermal antibacterial Hericium erinaceus β-glucan/tannic acid/Fe (III) hydrogel for accelerating infected wound healing	159
Integrative experimental and computational analysis of the impact of KGM's polymerization degree on wheat starch's pasting and retrogradation characteristics	154
Characterization of a polysaccharide hydrogel with high elasticity produced by a mutant strain Sphingomonas sanxanigenens NX03	153
Characterization of cellulases from softening fruit for enzymatic depolymerization of cellulose	152
Propolis ethanol extract functionalized chitosan/Tenebrio molitor larvae protein film for sustainable active food packaging	149
Novel Ag/cellulose-doped CeO2 quantum dots for efficient dye degradation and bactericidal activity with molecular docking study	148
Strong water-resistant, UV-blocking cellulose/glucomannan/lignin composite films inspired by natural LCC bonds	146
Multifunctional and thermoresponsive methylcellulose composite hydrogels with photothermal effect	146
Facile microfluidic fabrication and characterization of ethyl cellulose/PVP films with neatly arranged fibers	146
A β-cyclodextrin-based supramolecular modular system creating micellar carriers for codelivery of doxorubicin and siRNA for potential combined chemotherapy and immunotherapy	144
Leaf starch degradation by β-amylase ZmBAM8 influences drought tolerance in maize	142
Effects of aging on the fine structure, chain conformation, and morphology of Chenpi polysaccharides	141
Tough, self-healing, and injectable dynamic nanocomposite hydrogel based on gelatin and sodium alginate	138
Castor oil-based waterborne polyurethane/tunicate cellulose nanocrystals nanocomposites for wearable strain sensors	137
A comparative study on inclusion complex formation between formononetin and β-cyclodextrin derivatives through multiscale classical and umbrella sampling simulations	136
Nano-chitin: Preparation strategies and food biopolymer film reinforcement and applications	136
Structural characterization of two novel heteropolysaccharides from Catharanthus roseus and the evaluation of their immunological activities	135
Phosphorylated xanthan gum-Ag(I) complex as antibacterial viscosity enhancer for eye drops formulation	133
Comprehensive characterization of bacterial glycoconjugate vaccines by liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry	132
Microencapsulated phase change material via Pickering emulsion based on xylan nanocrystal for thermoregulating application	131
A new strategy to improve the dielectric properties of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs): Surface modification of small molecules	131
Impact of glycosylation on viral vaccines	131
Functionalization of loofah sponge as a natural cellulose-based material for water environment remediation and sustainability assessment	130
Effect of water sorption on glass transition and microstructural variation of dextran & sugar mixtures	130
Structure and properties of the cellulose fibres spun from imidazolium-based carboxylate functionalized zwitterionic liquid	129
Gel characteristics of low-acetyl spruce galactoglucomannans	128
Alkali-washing facilitates thermal-processed lignin to slow the hydrolysis of pancreatic α-amylase in starchy foods	128
Thiol-linked hyaluronic acid-mediated encapsulation of RCR-stabilized gold nanoclusters for hyaluronidase sensing and cellular imaging	128
Partial exchange of ozone by electron beam irradiation shows better viscosity control and less oxidation in cellulose upgrade scenarios	128
Synthesis of RGD-dextran-coated Fe-porphyrin-based Zr-MOF for CT/MR imaging and targeted chemo-photothermal therapy of melanoma	128
Starch/polyacrylamide hydrogels with flexibility, conductivity and sensitivity enhanced by two imidazolium-based ionic liquids for wearable electronics: Effect of anion structure	127
Anticancer and antimicrobial potential of novel xanthan gum derivatives synthesized via quaternary ammonium grafting	127
Synthesis of amylose and cellulose derivatives bearing bulky pendants for high-efficient chiral fluorescent sensing	126
Green synthesis and chemometric characterization of hydrophobic xanthan matrices: Interactions with phenolic compounds	125
Protective effects of konjac glucomannan on gut microbiome with antibiotic perturbation in mice	125
Effects of charge state of nano-chitin on the properties of polyvinyl alcohol composite hydrogel	124
An antibacterial hemostatic AuNPs@corn stalk/chitin composite sponge with shape recovery for promoting wound healing	124
Analysis of synthesis, accumulation and physicochemical properties of Tartary buckwheat starches affected by nitrogen fertilizer	121
A biocompatible superparamagnetic chitosan-based nanoplatform enabling targeted SN-38 delivery for colorectal cancer therapy	121
3D-cellulose acetate-derived hierarchical network with controllable nanopores for superior Li+ transference number, mechanical strength and dendrites hindrance	121
Polyguluronic acid alleviates doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity by suppressing Peli1-NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis	121
BMSCs-laden mechanically reinforced bioactive sodium alginate composite hydrogel microspheres for minimally invasive bone repair	121
Nanocelluloses as sustainable membrane materials for separation and filtration technologies: Principles, opportunities, and challenges	120
Konjac glucomannan/xanthan gum hydrogels loaded with metal-phenolic networks encapsulated probiotic to promote infected wound healing	120

Recyclable cellulose nanofibers reinforced poly (vinyl alcohol) films with high mechanical strength and water resistance	117
Complexation of daclatasvir by single isomer methylated β-cyclodextrins studied by capillary electrophoresis, NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry	116
Structural and functional properties of alginate obtained by means of high hydrostatic pressure-assisted extraction	116
Recent advances of antibacterial starch-based materials	114
High-stretchable, self-healing, self-adhesive, self-extinguishing, low-temperature tolerant starch-based gel and its application in stimuli-responsiveness	113
Spatial correlation of water distribution and fine structure of arabinoxylans in the developing wheat grain	113
FTIR determination of the degree of molar substitution for hydroxypropyl chitosan	113
Dual-pH responsive chitosan nanoparticles for improving in vivo drugs delivery and chemoresistance in breast cancer	112
Cellulose paper-based humidity power generator with high open circuit voltage based on zinc-air battery structure	112
Modified lignocellulose and rich starch for complete saccharification to maximize bioethanol in distinct polyploidy potato straw	112
Water-based carbodiimide mediated synthesis of polysaccharide-amino acid conjugates: Deprotection, charge and structural analysis	112
Cellulose nanocrystal and β-cyclodextrin chiral nematic composite films as selective sensor for methanol discrimination	111
Helicity degree of carrageenan conformation determines the polysaccharide and water interactions	110
Chitosan-based nano-micelles for potential anti-tumor immunotherapy: Synergistic effect of cGAS-STING signaling pathway activation and tumor antigen absorption	110
Edible HIPE-Gels and oleogels formed by synergistically combining natural triterpenoid saponin and citrus dietary fiber	109
Preparation, characteristics, and soil-biodegradable analysis of corn starch/nanofibrillated cellulose (CS/NFC) and corn starch/nanofibrillated lignocellulose (CS/NFLC) films	109
Enhancing anticorrosion performance of metals by incorporating cellulose nanofibrils/α-ZrP composite as nanofiller into water-based coating	109
Dopamine induced multiple bonding in hyaluronic acid network to construct particle-free conductive hydrogel for reliable electro-biosensing	109
Destructing biofilms by cationic dextran through phase transition	108
Engineered extracellular vesicles loaded in boronated cyclodextrin framework for pulmonary delivery	108
Hybridization of carboxymethyl chitosan with bimetallic MOFs to construct renewable metal ion “warehouses” with rapid sterilization and long-term antibacterial effects	107
Debugging periodate oxidation of cellulose: Why following the common protocol of quenching excess periodate with glycol is a bad idea	107
TiO2/carbonaceous nanocomposite from titanium-alginate coordination compound	107
RID serve as a more appropriate measure than phenol sulfuric acid method for natural water-soluble polysaccharides quantification	106
Harnessing the potential of de-sulfated heparin for targeted drug delivery: A three-component approach exemplified by conjugation with galactose and paclitaxel	106
3D-printable chitosan/silk fibroin/cellulose nanoparticle scaffolds for bone regeneration via M2 macrophage polarization	106
High strength and biodegradable dielectric film with synergistic alignment of chitosan nanofibrous networks and BNNSs	105
Creating ultra-strong and recyclable green plastics from marine-sourced alginate-chitosan nanowhisker nanocomposites for controlled release urea fertilizer	105
Iota carrageenan gold-silver NPs photothermal hydrogel for tumor postsurgical anti-recurrence and wound healing	105
Stability and surface properties of selenium nanoparticles coated with chitosan and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose	105