OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Materials & Design is 75. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Creation of submicron-scale metal oxide speckle patterns on single carbon fibers by a thermodynamically and kinetically controlled nonequilibrium process	953
On the process of designing material qualification type specimens manufactured using laser powder bed fusion	654
Engineering melt pool boundaries for strength ductility Enhancement in additive manufactured CoCrFeNiWx high entropy alloys	573
Improving thermal/electrical properties of silicone rubber nanocomposite using exfoliated boron nitride nano sheets made by an effective/novel exfoliating agent	552
Quantitative mixed-valence state identification of metal ions based on fluorescence response of graphene quantum dots	415
Gelatine methacrylamide-based multifunctional bilayer hydrogels for accelerating diabetic wound repair	279
Delay optimisation of Gradient-Doped Nd: YAG laser ceramics via active mixing of Direct ink writing	220
Porous titanium layer co-immobilized with bone morphogenetic protein-2 and vancomycin for biofunctionalization of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene	210
Homogenization of the melt pool influenced by the local transient thermal conditions using model-based parameter adaption in powder bed fusion	169
Dimensionless unified modelling of macroscale electric properties of conductive fibre networks in different regimes	166
Pore space of steatite ceramics triggered by the allowance of natural fibers: High-resolution X-ray microscopy analysis and related thermo-mechanical properties	165
Remote eradication of delayed infection on orthopedic implants via magnesium-based total morphosynthesis of biomimetic mineralization strategy	160
Precision control of oxygen content in CP-Ti for ultra-high strength through titanium oxide decomposition: An in-situ study	159
A transient carbon nanocoating for improved processing efficiency of copper during laser powder bed fusion	159
Injectable hyaluronic acid hydrogel for corneal neovascularization management by inhibiting oxidative stress, inflammation and neovascularization	154
Machine learning and Python assisted design and verification of Fe–based amorphous/nanocrystalline alloy	154
Explainable machine learning for predicting the mechanical properties in bainitic steels	152
Morphological design of nano-engineered expanded graphite for enhanced dynamic energy absorption in liquid thermoplastic/CF composites	149
Study on the melting and sintering behavior of Cu-Fe mixed nanoparticles based on molecular dynamics simulations	141
Bilayer-functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles for overcoming multiple barriers of mucus clearance, intestinal epithelium and P-glycoprotein efflux	141
Study on casting infiltration properties of ZTA/Fe wear resistant composites assisted by self-exothermic powders of Al-Ni2O3	139
Compressive stress improves mechanical properties of mineralized collagen by dynamically regulating its mineralization - a closed-loop regulation mechanism	134
Multifunctional upconversion nanocomposite for multi-purpose cancer theranostics	130
High-temperature high cycle fatigue performance of laser powder bed fusion fabricated Hastelloy X: Study into the microstructure and oxidation effects	129
Achieving ultra-high strength rapidly in Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr alloy processed by directed energy deposition	128

Corrigendum to “A solid–liquid interface enhancement algorithm for X-ray in situ observation of space materials” [Mater. Design 228 (2023) 11852]	127
Joining of additively manufactured fiber-reinforced thermoplastic and metals by ultrasonic energy: Mechanical and corrosion behavior	124
Green and facile fabrication of high-performance antibacterial nanofiber materials with low cytotoxicity using eggshell membrane hydrolysate	121
Corrigendum to “Temperature-dependent properties of single crystal diamond nanopillars”. [Mater. Des. 255 (2025) 114194]	120
Multiscale characterization of bone mineralization reveals an amorphous–nanocrystalline apatite phase intimately associated with collagen	117
“Fire-beetles” inspired all-solid infrared sensor with bolometric and photomechanic dual sensing modes	117
Powder injection molded ceramic scaffolds: The role of pores size and surface functionalization on the cytocompatibility	115
Carrier-free poly(glycyrrhetinic acid)-facilitated celastrol-loaded nanoparticle for high-efficiency low-toxicity treatment of rheumatoid arthritis	115
Introducing a new heterogeneous nanocomposite thin film with superior mechanical properties and thermal stability	114
Evolutionary characteristics of microstructural hydration and chloride diffusion in UHPC	110
Microstructure dependent burst behavior of oxide dispersion–strengthened FeCrAl cladding	110
Deep-learning approach for predicting crystalline phase distribution of femtosecond laser-processed silicon	108
Patterned preparation of high-quality graphene film based on solution coating	108
Corrigendum to “Mechanical and tribological behaviour of BaTiO3 nanoparticles reinforced UHMWPE nanocomposite for prospective load-bearing applications”. [Mater. Des. 256 (2025) 114349]	108
Mechanical and tribological behaviour of BaTiO3 nanoparticles reinforced UHMWPE nanocomposite for prospective load-bearing applications	107
Improved thermal shock reliability of Ag paste sintered joint by adjusted coefficient of thermal expansion with Ag-Si atomized particles addition	105
Design, fabrication, and characterization of novel dental implants with porosity gradient obtained by Selective Laser Melting	103
The effect of pre-existing voids on solder reliability at different thermomechanical stress Levels: Experimental assessment	102
Ultralight Pt-ALD-modified graphene aerogel achieving aluminum-class thermal resistance at 12% mass	101
Advances, optical and electronic applications of functional materials based on rare earth sulfide semiconductors	100
Enhanced drug release from a pH-responsive nanocarrier can augment colon cancer treatment by blocking PD-L1 checkpoint and consuming tumor glucose	98
Sequential galvanic replacement mediated platelet Ru nanozyme for enhanced peroxidase-mimicking efficiency in neutral media to combat gastrointestinal bacterial infection	96
Magnetostrictive bulk Fe-Ga alloys prepared by selective laser melting for biodegradable implant applications	96
Light-adaptable artificial iris with dynamically scalable pupil-aperture function by radially patterned photochromic transition control	96
Heat-resistant aluminum alloy design using explainable machine learning	94
Mechanisms of external magnetic field influence on electrical discharge machining of SiCp/Al composites	93
Densifying hydration products of alite by a bio-inspired admixture	92
Superior fracture toughness with high yield strength in a high-Mn steel induced by heterogeneous grain structure	92
Metallic nanoparticles-based additive manufacturing: A review of recent advances on progress, prospects, and challenges	91
First-principles comparative analysis of structural stability, hydrogen storage, mechanical, and electronic properties of hexahydride perovskites A2(Pd/Pt)H6 (A = alkali metal)	90
Thermal conductivity of low-density micro-and nanocellular poly(methyl-methacrylate) (PMMA): Experimental and modeling	90
Preparation of DFO/HACC/PCL-gel coaxial electrospun nanofibrous membranes and their effect on bone defect repair	90
Dual-radical generating FePEIDN nanocomposite for tumor therapy: Sulfite radical persistence meets Fenton catalysis	87
Effects of the morphology of grain boundary α-phase on the anisotropic deformation behaviors of additive manufactured Ti–6Al–4V	87
Strategy of complex carbides in microalloyed 4Mn steels processed by quenching and austenite reversion	86
A novel stress manipulation method for robust and reliability-based optimization of multi-step forming processes	86
Coupled effect of microstructure and topology on the mechanical behavior of Inconel718 additively manufactured lattices	86
Processability improvement of laser-assisted micro-machining 95W-3.5Ni-1.5Fe alloy based on surface and subsurface characteristics	86
Strength prediction and microstructure quantification of Ti-6Al-4V alloy by selective laser melting based on machine learning	86
Nano-flower-stick composite structure S-scheme Au/MoS2/Bi2S3 heterojunction with multiple enzyme-like activity for efficient tumor photothermal and photodynamic combination therapy	84
Machine-learning-assisted design of high-hardness high-entropy alloys based on component space screening	83
A physics-informed coupled residual-Fourier neural network for multi-physics field prediction in laser manufacturing	82
Dynamic mechanical behavior of K417G superalloy: development of Johnson-Cook constitutive model and its application in single-grit grinding	81
Laser intensity profile as a means to steer microstructure of deposited tracks in Directed Energy Deposition	80
Fabrication and strengthening mechanism of dual-phased and bimodal-sized (Si3N4p + TiB2p)/6061Al hybrid composite	79
Fabrication of low thermal expansion Fe–Ni alloys by in-situ alloying using twin-wire arc additive manufacturing	78
Spatial and temporal evolution of temperature, hardness, and residual stress in linear friction welding of wrought and 3D-printed near-net blanks	77
Electromagnetic stealth technology: A review of wave-absorbing structures	77
Selection of pultruded composite materials for new, low-carbon emission, lightweight railways tracks, with a focus on mechanics, economics and sustainability	77
Achieving high effective permeability and low core loss in Fe-6.5 wt%Si soft magnetic composites via plasma coating method	76

Regulation of microstructure and physical properties of Tb-Dy-Fe-Cu alloys by doping with transition elements	75
Roughness-driven compressive sensing AFM for accurate nanoscale surface characterization in functional material systems	75
Synergistic effects of Monel 400 filler wire in gas metal arc welding of CoCrFeMnNi high entropy alloy	75