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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Partial exchange of ozone by electron beam irradiation shows better viscosity control and less oxidation in cellulose upgrade scenarios	316
Harnessing the potential of de-sulfated heparin for targeted drug delivery: A three-component approach exemplified by conjugation with galactose and paclitaxel	278
Comprehensive characterization of bacterial glycoconjugate vaccines by liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry	268
Fostering rehydration and facilitating bioactive release through cellulose-assisted leaf surface treatment	245
Characterization of a sulfated fucan-specific carbohydrate-binding module: A promising tool for investigating sulfated fucans	238
A biocompatible superparamagnetic chitosan-based nanoplatform enabling targeted SN-38 delivery for colorectal cancer therapy	224
Structural characterization of two novel heteropolysaccharides from Catharanthus roseus and the evaluation of their immunological activities	206
Corrigendum to “Enhancement of the carboxymethylation of corn starch via induced electric field” [Carbohydrate Polymers 319 (2023) 1–9/CARP_121137]	204
Multiscale dynamics and molecular mobility in cellulose-rich materials	202
High strength and biodegradable dielectric film with synergistic alignment of chitosan nanofibrous networks and BNNSs	201
Edible HIPE-Gels and oleogels formed by synergistically combining natural triterpenoid saponin and citrus dietary fiber	199
Editorial Board	198
Starch/polyacrylamide hydrogels with flexibility, conductivity and sensitivity enhanced by two imidazolium-based ionic liquids for wearable electronics: Effect of anion structure	197
Structure and properties of the cellulose fibres spun from imidazolium-based carboxylate functionalized zwitterionic liquid	194
Engineered extracellular vesicles loaded in boronated cyclodextrin framework for pulmonary delivery	189
High sensitivity profiling of N-glycans from mouse serum using fluorescent imidazolium tags by HILIC electrospray ionisation spectrometry	181
Konjac glucomannan/xanthan gum hydrogels loaded with metal-phenolic networks encapsulated probiotic to promote infected wound healing	180
Editorial Board	178
Synthesis of amylose and cellulose derivatives bearing bulky pendants for high-efficient chiral fluorescent sensing	177
Hyaluronan-decorated CuO2-doxorubicin nanodot clusters for targetedly sensitizing cuproptosis in breast cancer via a three-pronged strategy	173
Carboxylated lamellar wood sponge enables high loading and uniform dispersion of MIL-53(Al) for efficient organic dye adsorption	173
Tailoring nanohole sizes through the deacetylation process in chitosan powders obtained from squid pens	172
Impact of glycosylation on viral vaccines	171
Polysaccharide corona: The acetyl-rich envelope wraps the extracellular membrane vesicles and the cells of Shewanella vesiculosa providing adhesiveness	170
Unveiling the inverse antimicrobial impact of a hetero-chitooligosaccharide on Candida tropicalis growth and biofilm formation	168

Light-stimulated T. thermophilus two-domain LPMO9H: Low-resolution SAXS model and synergy with cellulases	165
Structural elucidation of a highly branched α-D-glucan from Huangjiu and its hepatoprotective activity via gut microbiome regulation and intestinal barrier repairment	159
Synthesis of linear chitosan-block-dextran copolysaccharides with dihydrazide and dioxyamine linkers	158
Phosphorylated xanthan gum-Ag(I) complex as antibacterial viscosity enhancer for eye drops formulation	157
Hijacking the hyaluronan assisted iron endocytosis to promote the ferroptosis in anticancer photodynamic therapy	156
Leaf starch degradation by β-amylase ZmBAM8 influences drought tolerance in maize	155
Tunability of the thermal diffusivity of cellulose nanofibril films by addition of multivalent metal ions	155
Homogeneous films from amphiphilic hyaluronan and their characterization by confocal microscopy and nanoindentation	155
Effects of charge state of nano-chitin on the properties of polyvinyl alcohol composite hydrogel	154
Smart fluorescent polysaccharides: Recent developments and applications	153
Spatial correlation of water distribution and fine structure of arabinoxylans in the developing wheat grain	152
A carboxymethyl chitosan /trans-2-hexenal Schiff's base gel with controlled density using dynamic imine bonds: pH-controlled release and extended duration	152
Water-based carbodiimide mediated synthesis of polysaccharide-amino acid conjugates: Deprotection, charge and structural analysis	151
High-barrier bacterial cellulose/polyvinyl alcohol based active packaging material for food preservation	150
Ultrahigh-strength cellulose nanofiber foams via the synergy of freeze-casting and solvent exchange	149
Towards the application of carboxymethyl chitin/ionic liquid blend as polymer electrolyte membrane for aqueous batteries	147
Polyguluronic acid alleviates doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity by suppressing Peli1-NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis	146
Strong water-resistant, UV-blocking cellulose/glucomannan/lignin composite films inspired by natural LCC bonds	146
Sustainable iridescence of cast and shear coatings of cellulose nanocrystals	146
Chitosan-based nano-micelles for potential anti-tumor immunotherapy: Synergistic effect of cGAS-STING signaling pathway activation and tumor antigen absorption	145
Characterization of cellulases from softening fruit for enzymatic depolymerization of cellulose	144
Alginate microgels as delivery vehicles for cell-based therapies in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine	141
Highly anisotropic and elastic cellulosic scaffold guiding cell orientation and osteogenic differentiation via topological and mechanical cues	141
Preparation and characterization of particle-filled microgels by chemical cross-linking based on zein and carboxymethyl starch for delivering the quercetin	138
Sodium alginate based drug delivery in management of breast cancer	137
An antibacterial hemostatic AuNPs@corn stalk/chitin composite sponge with shape recovery for promoting wound healing	133
Stability and photo demulsification of oil-in-seawater Pickering emulsion based on Fe3+ induced amphiphilic alginate	133
Analysis of synthesis, accumulation and physicochemical properties of Tartary buckwheat starches affected by nitrogen fertilizer	133
Green synthesis and chemometric characterization of hydrophobic xanthan matrices: Interactions with phenolic compounds	132
Click chemistry-induced modification of acrylated cellulose nanocrystals for application in PVA-based nanocomposites	132
Nano-chitin: Preparation strategies and food biopolymer film reinforcement and applications	131
Novel Ag/cellulose-doped CeO2 quantum dots for efficient dye degradation and bactericidal activity with molecular docking study	131
Cellulose nanocrystal and β-cyclodextrin chiral nematic composite films as selective sensor for methanol discrimination	130
Processing strategy for reduced energy demand of nanostructured CNF/clay composites with tailored interfaces	129
RID serve as a more appropriate measure than phenol sulfuric acid method for natural water-soluble polysaccharides quantification	128
Understanding the impact of pectin on browning of polyphenol oxidation system in thermal and storage processing	127
Alginate oligosaccharide structures differentially affect DSS-induced colitis in mice by modulating gut microbiota	125
Effects of particle properties, intermolecular forces, and molecular structure on the shear-thickening behavior of waxy starch dispersions	124
Gel characteristics of low-acetyl spruce galactoglucomannans	122
Hepatoma-targeting and reactive oxygen species-responsive chitosan-based polymeric micelles for delivery of celastrol	122
Three-dimensional printing of chitosan cryogel as injectable and shape recoverable scaffolds	121
Structural and functional properties of alginate obtained by means of high hydrostatic pressure-assisted extraction	120
Tough, self-healing, and injectable dynamic nanocomposite hydrogel based on gelatin and sodium alginate	119
Cellulose paper-based humidity power generator with high open circuit voltage based on zinc-air battery structure	119
Facile microfluidic fabrication and characterization of ethyl cellulose/PVP films with neatly arranged fibers	118
3D-cellulose acetate-derived hierarchical network with controllable nanopores for superior Li+ transference number, mechanical strength and dendrites hindrance	118
Fungal exopolysaccharides: Properties, sources, modifications, and biomedical applications	117
Preparation and properties of polyvinyl alcohol/N–succinyl chitosan/lincomycin composite antibacterial hydrogels for wound dressing	116
Preparation of pectin-chitosan hydrogels based on bioadhesive-design micelle to prompt bacterial infection wound healing	116
Characterization of a polysaccharide hydrogel with high elasticity produced by a mutant strain Sphingomonas sanxanigenens NX03	116

Complexation of daclatasvir by single isomer methylated β-cyclodextrins studied by capillary electrophoresis, NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry	116
Effects of aging on the fine structure, chain conformation, and morphology of Chenpi polysaccharides	115
Chitosan based bioadhesives for biomedical applications: A review	115
Creating ultra-strong and recyclable green plastics from marine-sourced alginate-chitosan nanowhisker nanocomposites for controlled release urea fertilizer	115
Modified lignocellulose and rich starch for complete saccharification to maximize bioethanol in distinct polyploidy potato straw	115
Thiol-linked hyaluronic acid-mediated encapsulation of RCR-stabilized gold nanoclusters for hyaluronidase sensing and cellular imaging	115
FTIR determination of the degree of molar substitution for hydroxypropyl chitosan	115
Iota carrageenan gold-silver NPs photothermal hydrogel for tumor postsurgical anti-recurrence and wound healing	114
Hybridization of carboxymethyl chitosan with bimetallic MOFs to construct renewable metal ion “warehouses” with rapid sterilization and long-term antibacterial effects	114
BMSCs-laden mechanically reinforced bioactive sodium alginate composite hydrogel microspheres for minimally invasive bone repair	113
A mini-review on the dielectric properties of cellulose and nanocellulose-based materials as electronic components	112
TiO2/carbonaceous nanocomposite from titanium-alginate coordination compound	112
Effect of water sorption on glass transition and microstructural variation of dextran & sugar mixtures	112
Structure-anti-inflammatory activity relationship of garlic fructans in mice with dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis: Impact of chain length	112
An appraisal of the hydro-mechanical behaviour of polysaccharides, xanthan gum, guar gum and β-glucan amended soil	110
Preparation of ultra-long stable ovalbumin/sodium carboxymethylcellulose nanoparticle and loading properties of curcumin	110
Destructing biofilms by cationic dextran through phase transition	109
Brain targeted peptide-functionalized chitosan nanoparticles for resveratrol delivery: Impact on insulin resistance and gut microbiota in obesity-related Alzheimer's disease	109
Dual-pH responsive chitosan nanoparticles for improving in vivo drugs delivery and chemoresistance in breast cancer	109
A comprehensive review of β-cyclodextrin polymer nanocomposites exploration for heavy metal removal from wastewater	109
A new antibacterial nano-system based on hematoporphyrin-carboxymethyl chitosan conjugate for enhanced photostability and photodynamic activity	108
Chitosan based hydrogel for iron (III) chelation in biological conditions	108
Nanocelluloses as sustainable membrane materials for separation and filtration technologies: Principles, opportunities, and challenges	107
Self-assembled near-infrared-photothermal antibacterial Hericium erinaceus β-glucan/tannic acid/Fe (III) hydrogel for accelerating infected wound healing	106
Multifunctional and thermoresponsive methylcellulose composite hydrogels with photothermal effect	106
Preparation, characteristics, and soil-biodegradable analysis of corn starch/nanofibrillated cellulose (CS/NFC) and corn starch/nanofibrillated lignocellulose (CS/NFLC) films	106
Konjac glucomannan-based composite materials: Construction, biomedical applications, and prospects	106
Poly(butylene succinate)/cellulose composite monofilaments with microelastic response based on interfacial bonding	105
Ultrastable and supersensitive conductive hydrogels conferred by “sodium alginate stencil” anchoring strategy	105
A new strategy to improve the dielectric properties of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs): Surface modification of small molecules	105
Stability and surface properties of selenium nanoparticles coated with chitosan and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose	105
Chlorogenic acid-assisted dopamine‑sodium alginate composite nanofiber membranes for promoting wound healing	105