OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Bulletin of Materials Science is 7. 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
Structural and optical studies of cerium doped gadolinium oxide phosphor	53
Photocatalytic degradation of malachite green dye by ZnO and ZnO–β-cyclodextrin nanocomposite	43
Material-specific properties and applications of additive manufacturing techniques: a comprehensive review	40
Enhancing the absorption of 1-chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane on carbon nanotubes: an ab initio study	36
Effect of electrolyte concentration on the electrochemical performance of RGO–KOH supercapacitor	35
First principles study of structural, elastic, mechanical and electronic properties of nitrogen-doped cubic diamond	31
Bandgap engineering of PEDOT:PSS/rGO a hole transport layer for SiNWs hybrid solar cells	30
Weak intermolecular interactions of cysteine on BNNT, BNAlNT and BC2NNT: a DFT investigation	29
Green synthesis of zinc oxide and copper oxide nanoparticles using Achillea Nobilis extract and evaluating their antioxidant and antibacterial properties	28
Biocompatible synthesis of rGO from ginger extract as a green reducing agent and its supercapacitor application	27
A facile synthesis of g-C3N4/BaTiO3 photocatalyst with enhanced activity for degradation of methylene blue under visible light	27
Synergistic effect of pH solution and photocorrosion of ZnO particles on the photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B	26
Analysis of carbon-based nanomaterials using Raman spectroscopy: principles and case studies	26
Silver-decorated reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite for supercapacitor electrode application	24
Synthesis, transfer and application of graphene as a transparent conductive film: a review	23
Recent advancements on non-platinum based catalyst electrode material for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells: a mini techno-economic review	22
Facile and green synthesis of a ZnO/CQDs/AgNPs ternary heterostructure photocatalyst: study of the methylene blue dye photodegradation	21
Investigation on SnO2/TiO2 nanocomposites and their enhanced photocatalytic properties for the degradation of methylene blue under solar light irradiation	21
Optical properties of rare earth-activated Ca3(PO4)2:RE (RE = Eu3+ and Dy3+) phosphors prepared by wet chemical synthesis	21
Preparation and characterization of biopolymer blend electrolyte membranes based on derived celluloses for lithium-ion batteries separator	20
Characterization and molecular dynamic studies of chitosan–iron complexes	19
Biofabrication of gold nanoparticles using Ganoderma lucidum and their cytotoxicity against human colon cancer cell line (HT-29)	19
Mechanical properties of MWCNTs and graphene nanoparticles modified glass fibre-reinforced polymer nanocomposite	19
Synthesis and study of polyaniline/MWCNT composite for optoelectronic application	19
Investigation of novel diethanolamine dithiocarbamate agent for RAFT polymerization: DFT computational study of the oligomer molecules	19

Promising biodegradable polymer blend electrolytes based on cornstarch:PVP for electrochemical cell applications	18
Bulk growth of Iminodiacetic acid single crystal and its characterization for nonlinear optical applications	17
Some properties of LiInSi half-Heusler alloy via density functional theory	16
Gold nanoparticle nanofibres as SERS substrate for detection of methylene blue and a chemical warfare simulant (methyl salicylate)	16
Optimization of cationic dye removal using a high surface area-activated carbon from water treatment sludge	16
Photocatalytic degradation of textile dyeing wastewater under visible light irradiation using green synthesized mesoporous non-metal-doped TiO2	16
A study on strain and density in graphene-induced Bi2O3 thin film	15
Effect of metal doping on visible light absorption and optical properties of lithium niobate (LiNbO3) crystal: a first-principles calculation	15
Electrospinning of wheat bran cellulose/TiO2/ZnO nanofibre and investigating the UV blocking and bactericidal properties	15
Decolourization of rhodamine B and methylene blue dyes in the presence of bismuth tungstates: a detailed investigation on the effect of grain size	15
Synergistic effect of MoO3/TiO2 towards discrete and simultaneous photocatalytic degradation of E. coli and methylene blue in water	15
Potential biomedical application of a new MOF based on a derived PET: synthesis and characterization	14
Comparison of the antifungal activity of fluconazole- and ketoconazole-loaded PCL/PVP nanofibrous mat	14
Green synthesis of graphene quantum dots and the dual application of graphene quantum dots-decorated flexible MSM p-type ZnO device as UV photodetector and piezotronic generator	14
Physico-mechanical properties of emulsion paint embedded with silver nanoparticles	13
Synthesis, growth, structural, optical, thermal and mechanical properties of bis-benzotriazole trichloroacetic acid single crystals	13
Temperature effect to investigate optical and structural properties of AZO nanostructures for optoelectronics	13
Study of optical properties of TiO2 nanoparticles and CdS@TiO2 nanocomposites and their use for photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B under natural light irradiation	12
Storage stability of the oxygen plasma-modified PLA film	12
Enhancement of the up-conversion luminescence performance of Ho3+-doped 0.825K0.5Na0.5NbO3-0.175Sr(Yb0.5Nb0.5)O3 transparent ceramics by polarization	12
Diatomite/silver phosphate composite for efficient degradation of organic dyes under solar radiation	12
Electrochemical detection of bupropion drug using nanocomposite of molecularly imprinted polyaniline/Au nanoparticles/graphene oxide	12
Enhancement and luminescence properties of Eu3+, Sm3+ co-doped KMgPO4 phosphor with variable concentration of Eu3+ for w-LEDs	11
Solid-state gas sensors: sensing mechanisms and materials	11
Synthesis of iron pyrite with efficient bifunctional electrocatalytic activity towards overall water splitting in alkaline medium	10
CdS nanosheets as electrode materials for all pseudocapacitive asymmetric supercapacitors	10
Interpretation of trap-assisted conduction with estimation of electrical parameters of thin indigo film-based semiconducting device	10
Review on the deposition, structure and properties of high entropy oxide films: current and future perspectives	10
Construction of MOFs-based AgI/Ag/Cu3(BTC)2 ternary composites as Z-scheme photocatalysts for effective degradation of tetracycline	10
Exploration of the role of disorder and the behaviour of the surface state in the three-dimensional topological insulator—Bi2Se3	9
Nitrogen-doped graphene-like carbon from bio-waste as efficient low-cost electrocatalyst for fuel cell application	9
Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of water-soluble dye-capped zinc sulphide nanoparticles from waste Zn–C battery	9
First-principle study of electronic, optical and transport properties for (Zn/Cd)Sc2Se4 spinel chalcogenides	9
SILAR-deposited nanostructured ZnO thin films: effect of deposition cycles on surface properties	9
Enhancing hydrothermal formation of α-MnO2 nanoneedles over nanographite structures obtained by electrochemical exfoliation	9
Effect of different complexing agents on the magnetic, optical and photocatalytic properties of sol–gel synthesized KBiFe2O5	9
Crystal growth of quantum materials: a review of selective materials and techniques	9
Effect of substrate bias on the properties of DLC films created using a combined vacuum arc	9
Impact of an anionic surfactant on the enhancement of the capacitance characteristics of polyaniline-wrapped graphene oxide hybrid composite	9
UV light-activated photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B dye and Suzuki cross-coupling reaction by Ni ferrite catalyst synthesized by sol–gel auto-combustion method	9
Investigations of structure development, electrical and thermal properties of polyvinylidene fluoride-expanded graphite nanocomposites	9
Simple route deposition and some physical investigations on nanoflower NiMoO4 sprayed thin films	9
Nano-cubes over nano-spheres: shape dependent study of silver nanomaterial for biological applications	8
Synthesis and visible-light photocatalytic activity of brookite/BiOBr	8
Crystal growth, structural, nonlinear, optical and theoretical investigations of L-histidinium trichloroacetate single crystals	8
Effect of various synthesis techniques on the electrical transport properties of garnet-structured solid electrolyte materials	8
Synthesis, physicochemical and photocatalytic activities of nano ZnCo2O4 catalyst for photodegradation of various dyes under sunlight irradiation	8
Characterization and optimization of influence of MoS2 hybridization on tribological behaviours of Mg–B4C composites	8
Hydrophobic behaviour of reduced graphene oxide thin film fabricated via electrostatic spray deposition	8
Influence of catalyst loading on photocatalytic degradation efficiency of CTAB-assisted TiO2 photocatalyst towards methylene blue dye solution	8

Green synthesis of zirconium phosphate by combustion method: photocatalytic application and microwave-assisted catalytic conversion of aldehyde to nitriles	8
HER activity of nanosheets of 2D solid solutions of MoSe2 with MoS2 and MoTe2	8
ZnO thin films prepared by RF plasma chemical vapour transport for self-cleaning and transparent conducting coatings	8
Facile wet-chemical synthesis and evaluation of physico-chemical characteristics of novel nanocrystalline NdCoO3-based perovskite oxide as cathode for LT-SOFC applications	8
Realizing topological states in type-II Dirac semimetal PdTe2: an angle-resolved photoemission and quantum oscillations study	8
Change in properties upon thermal treatment of copper sulphide powder and thin films	8
First-principles DFT computation of crystal, thermodynamic, magnetic and electronic structures of Sr-based perovskite-type oxides SrTO3 (T = V, Cr, Mn, Co)	8
Mesoporous CuZnAl-layered double hydroxide/graphene oxide nanohybrid as an energy storage electrode for supercapacitor application	8
Enhancement of thermoelectric performance of n-type AgBi1+xSe2 via improvement of the carrier mobility by modulation doping	8
Fabrication and characterization of hollow electrospun PLA structure through a modified electrospinning method applicable as vascular graft	8
Novel approach in experimental and statistical investigations on titanium matrix composite	8
Characterization and electrochemical analysis of silver electrodeposition in ChCl–urea deep eutectic solvents	8
Chemical pressure-stabilized post spinel-NaMnSnO4 as potential cathode for sodium-ion batteries	8
Surface electrocoating of single carbon fibre with electroactive 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene/1‐p(tolylsulphonyl) pyrrole copolymer: effect of dielectric constant of solvent	7
On the production of dispersive single-crystal iron carbide (Fe3C) nanoparticulate	7
Dielectric characterization of Al/PCBM:ZnO/p-Si structures for wide-range frequency	7
Hydrostatic pressure effects on the processes of lattice thermal conductivity of bulk Silicon and nanowires	7
Visible light emission and enhanced electrocatalytic activity of pure ZnS nanoparticles synthesized via thermal decomposition route	7
Thermo-mechanical investigation of PEG–PVA biohybrid active film grafted with copper nanoparticles for packaging applications	7
Highly efficient degradation of rhodamine B by α-MnO2 nanorods	7
Investigation of structural and optical parameters of yttrium-doped ZnO thin films prepared via spin coating of simple aqueous solution	7
Investigation on the substituent effects of homodinuclear cobalt(II) complexes of tetraiminediphenol macrocycle on the synthesis of pure Co3O4 nanoparticles	7
Crystallization of BaFe12O19 magnetic particles in Fe2O3–B2O3–Bi2O3–BaO–LiCl glass ceramics	7
Structural and optical characteristics of silicon nanowires prepared by the Ag-assisted chemical etching method	7
Preparation of well-dispersed MgFe2O4 nanospheres and their electrochemical performance for lithium-ion batteries	7
Efficiency enhancement in dye-sensitized solar cells with co-sensitized, triple layered photoanode by enhanced light scattering and spectral responses	7
Thermal and pressure dependence of mechanical properties for AlxIn1−xPySb1−y/GaSb system	7
Thymol-functionalized hollow mesoporous silica spheres nanoparticles: preparation, characterization and bactericidal activity	7
Effect of alkali metal (Na, K) ion ratio on structural, optical and photoluminescence properties of K0.5Na0.5NbO3 ceramics prepared by sol–gel technique	7
Room temperature dielectric and optical studies of Cd-doped ZnO nanostructures	7