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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

Article	Citations
Fostering rehydration and facilitating bioactive release through cellulose-assisted leaf surface treatment	337
Innovative dual-functional, green and biodegradable dicarboxylated inulin as scale and corrosion inhibitors for sustainable oil and gas operations	294
Redox-responsive core-cross-linked micelles of miktoarm maltoheptaose-b-poly(furfuryl methacrylate) for enhanced anticancer drug delivery	269
Editorial Board	244
High sensitivity profiling of N-glycans from mouse serum using fluorescent imidazolium tags by HILIC electrospray ionisation spectrometry	243
Functionalization of loofah sponge as a natural cellulose-based material for water environment remediation and sustainability assessment	239
Spatial correlation of water distribution and fine structure of arabinoxylans in the developing wheat grain	225
Tunability of the thermal diffusivity of cellulose nanofibril films by addition of multivalent metal ions	224
Corrigendum to “Enhancement of the carboxymethylation of corn starch via induced electric field” [Carbohydrate Polymers 319 (2023) 1–9/CARP_121137]	217
Gel characteristics of low-acetyl spruce galactoglucomannans	213
Homogeneous films from amphiphilic hyaluronan and their characterization by confocal microscopy and nanoindentation	206
Polysaccharide corona: The acetyl-rich envelope wraps the extracellular membrane vesicles and the cells of Shewanella vesiculosa providing adhesiveness	205
Sustainable iridescence of cast and shear coatings of cellulose nanocrystals	205
NIR-responsive dextran / poly(lactide) hydrogels: Characterization of cleavable hydrogels and photoactivated release of proteins	198
Construction of chitin nanocrystal/poly(deep eutectic solvent) elastomers via glycidyl methacrylate associated modification, polymerization and crosslinking for artificial skin applications	196
Multimodal chitosan-based materials for combination immunotherapy in cancers: Structural engineering, immune regulatory mechanisms and synergistic therapeutic applications	192
Multi-functional design of cellulose aerogel fiber-based textiles for advanced personal thermal management	189
Chitosan-based nano-micelles for potential anti-tumor immunotherapy: Synergistic effect of cGAS-STING signaling pathway activation and tumor antigen absorption	187
Processing strategy for reduced energy demand of nanostructured CNF/clay composites with tailored interfaces	186
Towards the application of carboxymethyl chitin/ionic liquid blend as polymer electrolyte membrane for aqueous batteries	180
Comprehensive characterization of bacterial glycoconjugate vaccines by liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry	180
Cellulose nanocrystal and β-cyclodextrin chiral nematic composite films as selective sensor for methanol discrimination	180
Structural characterization of two novel heteropolysaccharides from Catharanthus roseus and the evaluation of their immunological activities	178
Hijacking the hyaluronan assisted iron endocytosis to promote the ferroptosis in anticancer photodynamic therapy	174
Development and evaluation of a dual-network crosslinked hydrogel comprising gelatin methacryloyl and zinc alginate for enhanced skin wound healing applications	171

Comparative analysis of physicochemical properties and biological activities of chitosans from squid gladius and crab shell	170
Sodium hyaluronate-modified FeIII-shikonin self-assembly nanoparticle for effective tumor therapy and reduced tumor metastasis	169
Oligosaccharides and oligosaccharide-based noble metal nanoparticles: From preparation to biomedical applications	169
High-stretchable, self-healing, self-adhesive, self-extinguishing, low-temperature tolerant starch-based gel and its application in stimuli-responsiveness	163
Effect of water sorption on glass transition and microstructural variation of dextran & sugar mixtures	162
Synthesis of linear chitosan-block-dextran copolysaccharides with dihydrazide and dioxyamine linkers	160
Synthesis of RGD-dextran-coated Fe-porphyrin-based Zr-MOF for CT/MR imaging and targeted chemo-photothermal therapy of melanoma	157
Retraction notice to “Ca2+ signaling modulation using cancer cell membrane coated chitosan nanoparticles to combat multidrug resistance of cancer” [Carbohydr. Polym. 238 (2020) 116073]	156
Antioxidant-sealed chitosan nanofibers loaded with erythromycin: Tissue regeneration biomaterials with immune-modulating effects in a rat model	155
Leaf starch degradation by β-amylase ZmBAM8 influences drought tolerance in maize	154
Characterization of a polysaccharide hydrogel with high elasticity produced by a mutant strain Sphingomonas sanxanigenens NX03	152
Preparation of pectin-chitosan hydrogels based on bioadhesive-design micelle to prompt bacterial infection wound healing	151
Tailoring nanohole sizes through the deacetylation process in chitosan powders obtained from squid pens	149
Characterization of a sulfated fucan-specific carbohydrate-binding module: A promising tool for investigating sulfated fucans	149
Click chemistry-induced modification of acrylated cellulose nanocrystals for application in PVA-based nanocomposites	147
Destructing biofilms by cationic dextran through phase transition	146
Chitosan-based mussel-inspired hydrogel for rapid self-healing and high adhesion of tissue adhesion and wound dressings	145
Self-assembled near-infrared-photothermal antibacterial Hericium erinaceus β-glucan/tannic acid/Fe (III) hydrogel for accelerating infected wound healing	144
Harnessing the potential of de-sulfated heparin for targeted drug delivery: A three-component approach exemplified by conjugation with galactose and paclitaxel	144
Multiscale dynamics and molecular mobility in cellulose-rich materials	143
Alkali-washing facilitates thermal-processed lignin to slow the hydrolysis of pancreatic α-amylase in starchy foods	143
Multi-omics analysis of a prebiotic intervention with pectin in lipid transfer proteins (LTPs) allergic patients	143
Effects of aging on the fine structure, chain conformation, and morphology of Chenpi polysaccharides	143
Polyguluronic acid alleviates doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity by suppressing Peli1-NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis	142
Carboxylated lamellar wood sponge enables high loading and uniform dispersion of MIL-53(Al) for efficient organic dye adsorption	141
Structural elucidation and serological studies of emerging Klebsiella pneumoniae capsular polysaccharides K102 and K112	139
Preparation, characteristics, and soil-biodegradable analysis of corn starch/nanofibrillated cellulose (CS/NFC) and corn starch/nanofibrillated lignocellulose (CS/NFLC) films	139
Three-dimensional printing of chitosan cryogel as injectable and shape recoverable scaffolds	137
Effects of charge state of nano-chitin on the properties of polyvinyl alcohol composite hydrogel	137
Cyclodextrin polyrotaxane based self oxygen supplying nanoparticles for enhancing the sonodynamic therapy mammary cancer performance with a “one-stone-two-birds” strategy	136
Cellulose paper-based humidity power generator with high open circuit voltage based on zinc-air battery structure	136
Stability and photo demulsification of oil-in-seawater Pickering emulsion based on Fe3+ induced amphiphilic alginate	133
High strength and biodegradable dielectric film with synergistic alignment of chitosan nanofibrous networks and BNNSs	133
Helicity degree of carrageenan conformation determines the polysaccharide and water interactions	131
Microencapsulated phase change material via Pickering emulsion based on xylan nanocrystal for thermoregulating application	129
Unveiling the inverse antimicrobial impact of a hetero-chitooligosaccharide on Candida tropicalis growth and biofilm formation	128
A β-cyclodextrin-based supramolecular modular system creating micellar carriers for codelivery of doxorubicin and siRNA for potential combined chemotherapy and immunotherapy	127
Protective effects of konjac glucomannan on gut microbiome with antibiotic perturbation in mice	127
Facile microfluidic fabrication and characterization of ethyl cellulose/PVP films with neatly arranged fibers	125
Tuning the water interactions of cellulose nanofibril hydrogels using willow bark extract	125
Thiol addition to hyaluronic acid oligomer non-reducing terminus-synthesis, analysis, stability, and unexpected stereoselectivity	124
Thiol-linked hyaluronic acid-mediated encapsulation of RCR-stabilized gold nanoclusters for hyaluronidase sensing and cellular imaging	123
TiO2/carbonaceous nanocomposite from titanium-alginate coordination compound	122
Anticancer and antimicrobial potential of novel xanthan gum derivatives synthesized via quaternary ammonium grafting	122
Structure and properties of the cellulose fibres spun from imidazolium-based carboxylate functionalized zwitterionic liquid	121
Castor oil-based waterborne polyurethane/tunicate cellulose nanocrystals nanocomposites for wearable strain sensors	121
Complexation of daclatasvir by single isomer methylated β-cyclodextrins studied by capillary electrophoresis, NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry	121
Optimizing multilevel interactions of paper straws using modified cellulose nanocrystal-based coatings to enhance PLA crystallization and microplastic capture efficiency	120
A new strategy to improve the dielectric properties of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs): Surface modification of small molecules	120
Impact of glycosylation on viral vaccines	120

Multifunctional and thermoresponsive methylcellulose composite hydrogels with photothermal effect	119
Preparation and characterization of particle-filled microgels by chemical cross-linking based on zein and carboxymethyl starch for delivering the quercetin	119
Brain targeted peptide-functionalized chitosan nanoparticles for resveratrol delivery: Impact on insulin resistance and gut microbiota in obesity-related Alzheimer's disease	118
Starch/polyacrylamide hydrogels with flexibility, conductivity and sensitivity enhanced by two imidazolium-based ionic liquids for wearable electronics: Effect of anion structure	118
Stability and surface properties of selenium nanoparticles coated with chitosan and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose	118
Dopamine induced multiple bonding in hyaluronic acid network to construct particle-free conductive hydrogel for reliable electro-biosensing	117
Creating ultra-strong and recyclable green plastics from marine-sourced alginate-chitosan nanowhisker nanocomposites for controlled release urea fertilizer	117
Structure-anti-inflammatory activity relationship of garlic fructans in mice with dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis: Impact of chain length	116
Alginate oligosaccharides: The structure-function relationships and the directional preparation for application	114
Integrative experimental and computational analysis of the impact of KGM's polymerization degree on wheat starch's pasting and retrogradation characteristics	114
Spider-web-inspired membrane reinforced with sulfhydryl-functionalized cellulose nanocrystals for oil/water separation	113
Chlorogenic acid-assisted dopamine‑sodium alginate composite nanofiber membranes for promoting wound healing	112
A comprehensive review of β-cyclodextrin polymer nanocomposites exploration for heavy metal removal from wastewater	112
A comparative study on inclusion complex formation between formononetin and β-cyclodextrin derivatives through multiscale classical and umbrella sampling simulations	112
An antibacterial hemostatic AuNPs@corn stalk/chitin composite sponge with shape recovery for promoting wound healing	111
Effect of CNF ratio and pressure on structural and electrochemical performance of hybrid hydrogel for flexible free-standing electrode and sensors	111
Structural elucidation of a highly branched α-D-glucan from Huangjiu and its hepatoprotective activity via gut microbiome regulation and intestinal barrier repairment	111
FTIR determination of the degree of molar substitution for hydroxypropyl chitosan	110
Chitosan based hydrogel for iron (III) chelation in biological conditions	109
Iota carrageenan gold-silver NPs photothermal hydrogel for tumor postsurgical anti-recurrence and wound healing	109
Hepatoma-targeting and reactive oxygen species-responsive chitosan-based polymeric micelles for delivery of celastrol	109
Strong water-resistant, UV-blocking cellulose/glucomannan/lignin composite films inspired by natural LCC bonds	109
Enhancing anticorrosion performance of metals by incorporating cellulose nanofibrils/α-ZrP composite as nanofiller into water-based coating	109
Tough, self-healing and injectable dynamic nanocomposite hydrogel based on gelatin and sodium alginate	108
Defensing against oxidative stress in Caenorhabditis elegans of a polysaccharide LFP-05S from Lycii fructus	108
A carboxymethyl chitosan /trans-2-hexenal Schiff's base gel with controlled density using dynamic imine bonds: pH-controlled release and extended duration	107
Development of a novel resistant starch via synergistic triple modification strategy that enables lipid complexation under mild conditions	107
Sodium alginate based drug delivery in management of breast cancer	106
Edible HIPE-Gels and oleogels formed by synergistically combining natural triterpenoid saponin and citrus dietary fiber	106
Understanding the impact of pectin on browning of polyphenol oxidation system in thermal and storage processing	105
BMSCs-laden mechanically reinforced bioactive sodium alginate composite hydrogel microspheres for minimally invasive bone repair	105
A galacturonan from sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) berry modulates dyslipidemia by promoting hepatic lipolysis and mitochondrial oxidation	105
Highly anisotropic and elastic cellulosic scaffold guiding cell orientation and osteogenic differentiation via topological and mechanical cues	105
Chitosan based bioadhesives for biomedical applications: A review	105
Analysis of synthesis, accumulation and physicochemical properties of Tartary buckwheat starches affected by nitrogen fertilizer	105
Nano-chitin: Preparation strategies and food biopolymer film reinforcement and applications	105
Hyaluronan-decorated CuO2-doxorubicin nanodot clusters for targetedly sensitizing cuproptosis in breast cancer via a three-pronged strategy	105