OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Applied Surface Science is 84. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Adsorption of SO2 and NO2 molecule on intrinsic and Pd-doped HfSe2 monolayer: A first-principles study	248
Adsorption and sensing behaviors of SF6 decomposed species on Ni-doped C3N monolayer: A first-principles study	234
Raman study of D* band in graphene oxide and its correlation with reduction	213
High-efficiency adsorption of norfloxacin using octahedral UIO-66-NH2 nanomaterials: Dynamics, thermodynamics, and mechanisms	176
Chitosan-coated cotton fiber composite for efficient toxic dye encapsulation from aqueous media	175
A novel organic/inorganic S-scheme heterostructure of TCPP/Bi12O17Cl2 for boosting photodegradation of tetracycline hydrochloride: Kinetic, degradation mechanism, and toxic assessment	170
Enhancing the PEC water splitting performance of BiVO4 co-modifying with NiFeOOH and Co-Pi double layer cocatalysts	167
One MAX phase, different MXenes: A guideline to understand the crucial role of etching conditions on Ti3C2Tx surface chemistry	164
Constructing and optimizing core@shell structure CNTs@MoS2 nanocomposites as outstanding microwave absorbers	157
Accessing the robustness of adventitious carbon for charge referencing (correction) purposes in XPS analysis: Insights from a multi-user facility data review	157
CeO2/3D g-C3N4 heterojunction deposited with Pt cocatalyst for enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction	152
Low temperature high activity of M (M = Ce, Fe, Co, Ni) doped M-Mn/TiO2 catalysts for NH3-SCR and in situ DRIFTS for investigating the reaction mechanism	143
Adsorptive removal of dye and antibiotic from water with functionalized zirconium-based metal organic framework and graphene oxide composite nanomaterial Uio-66-(OH)2/GO	138
One-step fabrication of biomass-derived hierarchically porous carbon/MnO nanosheets composites for symmetric hybrid supercapacitor	129
A robust 2D porous carbon nanoflake cathode for high energy-power density Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitor applications	128
Manipulation of AgNPs coated on selenium/carbonated hydroxyapatite/ε-polycaprolactone nano-fibrous via pulsed laser deposition for wound healing applications	128
N, S self-doped hollow-sphere porous carbon derived from puffball spores for high performance supercapacitors	126
Surface engineering by doping manganese into cobalt phosphide towards highly efficient bifunctional HER and OER electrocatalysis	124
Surface modification of carbon fibers with hydrophilic Fe3O4 nanoparticles for nickel-based multifunctional composites	123
Electrochemical sensor for detecting dopamine using graphene quantum dots incorporated with multiwall carbon nanotubes	122
Enhanced antibacterial performance of gelatin/chitosan film containing capsaicin loaded MOFs for food packaging	122
Amino acids as copper corrosion inhibitors: A density functional theory approach	118
Conductive WS2-NS/CNTs hybrids based 3D ultra-thin mesh electromagnetic wave absorbers with excellent absorption performance	116
Referencing to adventitious carbon in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy: Can differential charging explain C 1s peak shifts?	116
Step-scheme WO3/CdIn2S4 hybrid system with high visible light activity for tetracycline hydrochloride photodegradation	114

Flame-retardant polyester/cotton blend with phosphorus/nitrogen/silicon-containing nano-coating by layer-by-layer assembly	113
NiFe-LDH nanosheet/carbon fiber nanocomposite with enhanced anionic dye adsorption performance	112
CoFe2O4 nanoparticles loaded N-doped carbon nanofibers networks as electrocatalyst for enhancing redox kinetics in Li-S batteries	112
Reversible Na+ insertion/extraction in conductive polypyrrole-decorated NaTi2(PO4)3 nanocomposite with outstanding electrochemical property	112
Step-scheme NiO/BiOI heterojunction photocatalyst for rhodamine photodegradation	111
Biomass-derived porous carbons with tailored graphitization degree and pore size distribution for supercapacitors with ultra-high rate capability	111
Towards reliable X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy: Sputter-damage effects in transition metal borides, carbides, nitrides, and oxides	111
Fe3O4 nanorods decorated on polypyrrole/reduced graphene oxide for electrochemical detection of dopamine and photocatalytic degradation of acetaminophen	110
In situ fabrication of 2D/3D g-C3N4/Ti3C2 (MXene) heterojunction for efficient visible-light photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	110
Effective and structure-controlled adsorption of tetracycline hydrochloride from aqueous solution by using Fe-based metal-organic frameworks	110
Efficient photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) in aqueous solution over CoS2/g-C3N4-rGO nanocomposites under visible light	108
Microwave-assisted synthesis of a TiO2-CuO heterojunction with enhanced photocatalytic activity against tetracycline	107
High-crystalline/amorphous g-C3N4 S-scheme homojunction for boosted photocatalytic H2 production in water/simulated seawater: Interfacial charge transfer and mechanism insight	107
Enhanced visible light photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline by MoS2/Ag/g-C3N4 Z-scheme composites with peroxymonosulfate	105
Nitrogen-doped carbon spheres with precisely-constructed pyridinic-N active sites for efficient oxygen reduction	103
Moisture effect on nanostructure and adhesion energy of asphalt on aggregate surface: A molecular dynamics study	103
XPS spectral analysis for a multiple oxide comprising NiO, TiO2, and NiTiO3	102
Highly dispersed ultra-small nano Sn-SnSb nanoparticles anchored on N-doped graphene sheets as high performance anode for sodium ion batteries	101
Effect of microstructure on the corrosion resistance of coatings by extreme high speed laser cladding	101
Microstructural characteristics and properties of CoCrFeNiNbx high-entropy alloy coatings on pure titanium substrate by pulsed laser cladding	101
Fabrication of β-In2S3/NiAl-LDH heterojunction photocatalyst with enhanced separation of charge carriers for efficient CO2 photocatalytic reduction	101
Oxygen vacancies modified TiO2/Ti3C2 derived from MXenes for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants: The crucial role of oxygen vacancy to schottky junction	100
Investigation of phosphate removal mechanisms by a lanthanum hydroxide adsorbent using p-XRD, FTIR and XPS	100
Fabrication, characterization and n-propanol sensing properties of perovskite-type ZnSnO3 nanospheres based gas sensor	99
CdS/BiOBr heterojunction photocatalyst with high performance for solar-light-driven degradation of ciprofloxacin and norfloxacin antibiotics	99
A type-II GaSe/HfS2 van der Waals heterostructure as promising photocatalyst with high carrier mobility	98
Adsorption of SO2 molecule on Ni-doped and Pd-doped graphene based on first-principle study	98
Flexoelectricity-induced enhancement in carrier separation and photocatalytic activity of a photocatalyst	98
A novel slurry for chemical mechanical polishing of single crystal diamond	97
Noble-metal-free CdS/Ni-MOF composites with highly efficient charge separation for photocatalytic H2 evolution	97
Improved H2O2 photogeneration by KOH-doped g-C3N4 under visible light irradiation due to synergistic effect of N defects and K modification	97
Magnetic yolk-shell structure of ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles for enhanced visible light photo-Fenton degradation towards antibiotics and mechanism study	96
Adsorption of SF6 decomposition gases (H2S, SO2, SOF2 and SO2F2) on Sc-doped MoS2 surface: A DFT study	96
Preparation of porous activated carbon from semi-coke by high temperature activation with KOH for the high-efficiency adsorption of aqueous tetracycline	96
Selective, sensitive, and stable NO2 gas sensor based on porous ZnO nanosheets	95
Noble metal deposited graphitic carbon nitride based heterojunction photocatalysts	95
Wear resistance of FeCoCrNiMnAlx high-entropy alloy coatings at high temperature	95
Multilayer electrospun nanofibrous membranes with antibacterial property for air filtration	94
Carbon nanotubes modified CoZn/C composites with rambutan-like applied to electromagnetic wave absorption	94
Adsorption of CO, NH3, NO, and NO2 on pristine and defective g-GaN: Improved gas sensing and functionalization	93
BiVO4@MoS2 core-shell heterojunction with improved photocatalytic activity for discoloration of Rhodamine B	90
Ru doped bimetallic phosphide derived from 2D metal organic framework as active and robust electrocatalyst for water splitting	90
DFT exploration of sensor performances of two-dimensional WO3 to ten small gases in terms of work function and band gap changes and I-V responses	89
Selectively Se-doped Co3O4@CeO2 nanoparticle-dotted nanoneedle arrays for high-efficiency overall water splitting	89
New insight into surface wetting of coal with varying coalification degree: An experimental and molecular dynamics simulation study	88
Synthesis of flower-like MoS2/g-C3N4 nanosheet heterojunctions with enhanced photocatalytic reduction activity of uranium(VI)	88
A combined experimental and theoretical study of papain as a biological eco-friendly inhibitor for copper corrosion in H2SO4 medium	88
A simple, rapid and single step method for fabricating superhydrophobic titanium surfaces with improved water bouncing and self cleaning properties	88
One-pot solvothermal fabrication of S-scheme OVs-Bi2O3/Bi2SiO5 microsphere heterojunctions with enhanced photocatalytic performance toward decontamination of organic pollutants	88
Fabrication of BiOBr/MoS2/graphene oxide composites for efficient adsorption and photocatalytic removal of tetracycline antibiotics	87

Facile strategy to construction Z-scheme ZnCo2O4/g-C3N4 photocatalyst with efficient H2 evolution activity	87
CeO2/BiOIO3 heterojunction with oxygen vacancies and Ce4+/Ce3+ redox centers synergistically enhanced photocatalytic removal heavy metal	87
Construction of CeO2/BiOI S-scheme heterojunction for photocatalytic removal of elemental mercury	86
Controlled synthesis of CuO decorated defect enriched ZnO nanoflakes for improved sunlight-induced photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants	86
Direct Z-scheme hierarchical WO3/BiOBr with enhanced photocatalytic degradation performance under visible light	86
Ultrathin mesoporous g-C3N4/NH2-MIL-101(Fe) octahedron heterojunctions as efficient photo-Fenton-like system for enhanced photo-thermal effect and promoted visible-light-driven photocatalytic performa	85
Enhancing catalytic properties of noble metal@MoS2/WS2 heterojunction for the hydrogen evolution reaction	85
A sandwich-like nano-micro LDH-MXene-LDH for high-performance supercapacitors	84
Efficient sulfur host based on Sn doping to construct Fe2O3 nanospheres with high active interface structure for lithium-sulfur batteries	84