OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Molecular Simulation is 4. 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
Recent developments in molecular simulation	106
Models of topological barriers and molecular motors of bacterial DNA	68
Effects of externally-applied static electric fields on hydrogen hydrates: a molecular dynamics study	50
Calcium carbonate formation mechanism in MSHC revealed by molecular simulation	28
Breaking barriers in peptide therapeutics: hydrocarbon stapling of Temporin-FL peptide for improved bacterial membrane disruption	27
Investigations of thermal and mechanical properties of graphene-silver nanocomposites: a molecular dynamics study	25
Interfacial thermal resistance in polymer composites: a molecular dynamic perspective	25
Molecular dynamics simulation of structural changes in the LIM2 domain of FHL1 caused by tyrosine mutants	23
A molecular dynamics study on mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites reinforced by two-dimensional nanosheets	23
Identification of anti-cancer natural compounds against colchicine binding site of tubulin: a combined structure and QSAR-based approach	21
Atomistic simulation on the transformation behaviour of structural units at Σ27 tilt grain boundary	21
Investigating natural plant products as potential inhibitors to disrupt NS1 β-roll domain polymerisation in DENV2: a detailed computational chemistry approach	20
Simulated synthesis of silica nanowires by lyotropic liquid crystal template method	18
Dual targeting inhibitors for HIV-1 capsid and cyclophilin A: molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and quantum mechanics	18
Repurposing of approved drugs and nutraceuticals to identify potential inhibitors of SARS-COV-2’s entry into human host cells: a structural analysis using induced-fit docking, MMGBSA and molecular dyn	18
Effects of chain length and anions on ion transport in PEO-lithium salt systems	17
A molecular dynamics study of mechanical properties of bioinspired functionally graded Cu-Ni alloy	17
Free energy calculations in associative polymers using molecular dynamics	17
Identification of novel potential hepatitis E virus inhibitors as seen from molecular docking, free energy landscape and molecular dynamics simulation studies	16
Molecular dynamics simulation of alloying characteristics of Al–Mg nanoparticles under different process heating conditions	16
Insights into role of synergistic interplay among collagen type I, collagen type II, and water on the structure and nanomechanics of collagen fibrils in annulus fibrosus: a molecular dynamics study	16
Probing the mechanical and deformation behaviour of CNT-reinforced AlCoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy – a molecular dynamics approach	16
My respect for Professor WANG	16
Molecular dynamics investigation of the interaction between volatile organic compounds and deep eutectic solvents	15
Mechanical properties of boron nitride nano-sheet reinforced aluminium nanocomposite: a molecular dynamics study	15

Theoretical investigation of mixed-metal metal-organic frameworks as H ₂ adsorbents: insights from GCMC and DFT simulations	14
Hydrogen embrittlement of iron nanowires: investigating size and orientation dependence on loading behaviour	13
Computational discovery of sulfonamide derivatives as potential inhibitors of the cruzain enzyme from T. cruzi by molecular docking, molecular dynamics and MM/GBSA approaches	13
Integrative network and computational simulation of clinical and genomic data for the identification of mutated EGFR in breast cancer patients for therapeutic targeting using purine analogues	13
Molecular dynamics model quantum field for prediction of the interaction between chitosan–silver nanoparticles	13
Binding mechanism of andrographolide with intramolecular antiparallel G-quadruplexes of therapeutic importance: an in-silico analysis	13
DPD simulation of the reciprocating translocation behaviour of polymer chain in a microchannel under variable external force	12
Calix-like molecules with outstanding optical properties designed based on the Aza-BODIPY molecule: a DFT study	12
Formation of the various types of daisy chains constructed by modified cyclodextrin depending on the bond angle of the modified part linked to α-cyclodextrin	12
A combinatorial machine-learning-driven approach for predicting glass transition temperature based on numerous molecular descriptors	12
Influence of charge on conformations, inter-molecular structure and thermodynamics of symmetric polystyrene- block -polymethacrylic acid (PS- b	12
Experimental and theoretical approaches for the development of 4H-Chromene derivatives as inhibitors of tyrosinase	12
Molecular simulation of the paracetamol drug interaction with Pt-decorated BC₃ graphene-like nanosheet	12
The effect of genotype variation and M423 resistance mutations to the binding of phosphonomidate-based inhibitor IDX17119 with the thumb-II domain of Hepatitis C virus RdRp: an integrated molecular dy	12
Library-based lead compound discovery for CS-1 protein in multiple myeloma: homology modelling, molecular dynamic simulations, virtual screening and molecular docking	11
Engineering novel alkalides with superalkali clusters: Ab initio insights into nonlinear optical responses	11
Nano-CaCO₃ enhances PVA fiber-matrix interfacial properties: an experimental and molecular dynamics study	11
Machine learning of performance space mapping for the DPD simulation of drug delivery to endothelial cells	11
Local structure in lithium chloride solution: a Monte-Carlo simulation study	10
Structure of interpolymer complex between poly(acrylic acid) and poly(ethylene oxide) in aqueous salt solution: a molecular dynamics simulation study	10
In Silico evaluation of hyaluronic acid nanoparticle stability and drug encapsulation using molecular dynamics simulations	10
Investigation of translation initiation factor through protein–protein interactions and molecular dynamics approaches	10
Molecular dynamic approach in the regulation of systemic XCT antiporter through biologically active molecules for ischemic stroke	10
Improved cutoff functions for short-range potentials and the Wolf summation	10
Tunable mechanical properties of vulcanised styrene-butadiene rubber by regulating cross-linked molecular network structures	9
The physicochemical properties of the CeF₃ – FLiNaK molten mixture: an in silico study	9
Quantum chemistry study in metallophilic interactions on complexes based in Au(I)-Pb(II) and Au(I)-Bi(III)	9
Effect of aqueous layer thickness on nano-scratching of single-crystal γ-TiAl alloys	9
Investigating the binding affinities of fructose and galactose to human serum albumin: simulation studies	9
Molecular dynamic simulations of deformation behaviour of blended polyethylene	8
Molecular insights into the adsorption mechanism of E21R and T7E21R human defensin 5 on a bacterial membrane	8
Molecular dynamics analysis of high-spatial-resolution diffusion properties of a liquid near a solid–liquid interface	8
Dissipative particle dynamics simulation on phase behaviour of reduction-responsive polyprodrug amphiphile	8
In-silico analysis of deleterious single nucleotide polymorphisms of PNMT gene	8
Reactive molecular dynamics simulations of the intra- and intermolecular reactions of hydrogen-abstracted polyethylene chains	8
Effects of chain length on the structure and dynamics of polyvinyl chloride during atomistic molecular dynamics simulations	8
The molecular level study of the fate of the CH₃CH₂C(O)OCH(O)CH₃ radical derived from ethyl propionate	8
Understanding the interaction in cellulose–chitosan composite and its adsorption ability for Nickel (II): a theoretical investigation	8
Comparison of the unbinding process of RBD-ACE2 complex between SARS-CoV-2 variants (Delta, delta plus, and Lambda): A steered molecular dynamics simulation	8
Thermal conductivity calculations of binary liquid organic mixtures by molecular dynamics simulation and its interpretation of microscopic heat transfer mechanism	8
DFT and Monte Carlo simulation studies of potential corrosion inhibition properties of some basic heterocyclic compounds	8
Structural phase transformation and oxygen packing fraction in amorphous SiO ₂	8
In-silico and in-vitro identification of triazole based compounds as potential EGFR inhibitors targeting lung cancer	8
Effect of endohedral nickel atoms on the hydrophilicity of carbon nanotubes	7
A theoretical investigation on the hydrodesulphurisation mechanism of hydrogenated thiophene over Cu–Mo-modified FAU zeolite	7
Development of coarse-grained potential of silica species	7
Novel quinoline–imidazole derivatives as inhibitors of Mycobacterium tuberculosis : an integrated approach combining molecular dynamics and in-vitro studies	7
Rapid screening of gas solubility in ionic liquids using biased particle insertions with pre-sampled liquid trajectories	7
Laser-assisted graphene layer exfoliation from graphite slab	7
Atomistic approach to analyse transportation of water nanodroplet through a vibrating nanochannel: scope in bio-NEMS applications	7

Transformation mechanism of carbamic acid elimination and hydrolysis reaction in microbial self-healing concrete	7
Improving thermodynamic properties and desorption temperature in MgH2 by doping Be: DFT study	7
Quantification of the impact of water on the wetting behavior of hydrophilic ionic liquid: a molecular dynamics study	7
Binding affinity analysis of quinolone and dione inhibitors with Mtb-DNA gyrase emphasising the crystal water molecular transfer energy to the protein–ligand association	7
Identification of potential inhibitors of Leishmania donovani Sterol 24-C- methyltransferase: in silico and in vitro studies	7
Electron–phonon coupling factor and electron heat capacity of 6H-SiC	7
Molecular dynamics simulation of nano-crack formation in asphalt binder with different SARA fractions	6
Self-assembly of macrocyclic oligofurans to create novel organic nanotubes through π–π stacking: a computational study	6
Lasioglossin-1 peptide inhibits binding of spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 to ACE2 receptor: an in silico approach of some bee venom peptides	6
Understanding the role of mTOR-mLst8 binding through coarse-grained simulation approaches	6
Ion exchange selectivity (Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺ and K⁺) in hydrated Na-montmorillonite: insights from molecular dynamic simulations	6
Fusion features of monocomponent parts in Janus-like nanoscale clusters under impacts of low- and ultra-low-energy Ar ₁₃ and Ar projectiles	6
A computational analysis of the binding free energies of apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 inhibitors from different chemotypes	6
Isotropic pressure-induced electronic band structure of BaTiO₃, SrTiO₃ and CaTiO₃ with its impact on structural and optical properties: ab-initio calculation	6
Anti-cancer potentials of aervine validated throughin silicomolecular docking, dynamics simulations, pharmacokinetic prediction andin vitroassessment of caspase – 3 in SW480 cell line	6
A molecular dynamic simulation-based study on nanoscale friction stir welding between copper and aluminium	6
Effect of the atomic construction and preparation procedure on the deformation behaviour of CuZr metallic glasses	6
Comprehensive molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation study of unmodified and modified cyclodextrins: erlotinib inclusion complexes	6
Mechanical properties and liquid oxygen compatibility of nano-silica and graphene oxide modified phosphorus-containing epoxy resin	5
Molecular dynamics study on improvement effect of polyethylene terephthalate on adhesive properties of asphalt and cement-based composite interface	5
Influence of π-linker on pyrone-based hole transporting materials in perovskite solar cells	5
Molecular dynamics simulation of the interfacial properties of methane-water and methane-brine systems	5
High directional water transport graphene oxide biphilic stack	5
Effects of waste wood oil content on thermodynamic and structural properties of bio-asphalt and interactions between components: a molecular dynamic simulation study	5
Molecular dynamics simulation and experimental study on mechanical properties and microstructure of cement-based composites enhanced by graphene oxide and graphene	5
Interaction study of Dox-incorporated AS1411 aptamer and nucleolin by molecular dynamics simulation	5
High strain rate molecular dynamics simulations of pre-existing edge dislocation in Al, Cu and Ni: Arrhenius to non-Arrhenius transition	5
The removal of elemental aluminium and its ions using some heteroatom-decorated graphitic carbonitride nanosheets: a DFT study	5
In silicoidentification of potential γ-secretase inhibitor of marine-algal origin: an anticancer intervention	5
Molecular dynamics study on the stability of foot-and-mouth disease virus particle in salt solution	5
Structure, interface stability and hot-spots identification for RBD(SARS-CoV-2):hACE2 complex formation	5
Molecular insight into the structure and dynamics of LiTf₂N/deep eutectic solvent: an electrolyte for Li-ion batteries	5
Development of embedded-atom method (EAM) potential for Palladium–Barium alloy	5
Solubilities of CO₂, CH₄, C₂H₆, CO, H₂, N₂, N₂O, and H₂S in commercial physical solvents from Monte Carlo simula	5
Decoding the commutable first hyperpolarisability of keto–enol tautomer using DFT and AI-based soft computing method	5
Mechanical and electronic behaviour of TMDC nanotubes and monolayers: molecular simulations	5
First-principles study of the adsorption and diffusion mechanisms of lithium dendrite growth	4
Hydration characteristics of blood-compatible poly(2-methoxyethyl acrylate) (PMEA) polymer chains at infinite dilution	4
Rheological study of the effects of size/shape of graphene oxide and SiO₂ nanoparticles on shear thickening behaviour of polyethylene glycol 400-based fluid: molecular dynamics simulation	4
Study of the prostate-specific antigen–aptamer stability in the PSA–aptamer-single wall carbon nanotube assembly by docking and molecular dynamics simulation	4
Influence of chain stiffness on semiflexible polymer melts in two dimensions via molecular dynamics simulation	4
Comparison of the effect of fluorinated aliphatic and aromatic amino acids on stability at a solvent-exposed position of a globular protein	4
Molecular simulations of interfacial systems: challenges, applications and future perspectives	4
Molecular dynamics study on friction of polymer material polyamide 6 (PA 6)	4
Effect of sliding velocity on the nanoscale friction behaviour of articular cartilage contact interface: insights from all-atom molecular dynamics investigation	4
Highly selective carbon capture by novel graphene-carbon nanotube hybrids	4
DFT Study of adsorption and diffusion of CO ₂ on bimetallic surfaces	4
First-principles calculations to investigate optical and electrical properties of the half-Heusler materials TiXSn (X = Ni, Pt)	4
Computational investigations on efficient metal-free organic D-π-A dyes with different spacers for powerful DSSCs applications	4
Insights into selectivity of some oxygen containing gases by the CHCl^•– anion from molecular simulation	4
A comprehensive theoretical investigation on the thiophene hydrodesulphurisation mechanism over sulphided Co–Mo catalysts supported by ZSM-5, FAU, Beta and MCM-22 zeolites	4
Atomistic analysis of the effect of cholesterol on cancerous membrane protein system: unfolding and associated resistance stresses under strain	4
Using PD-L1 full-length structure, enhanced induced fit docking and molecular dynamics simulations for structural insights into inhibition of PD-1/PD-L1 interaction by small-molecule ligands	4
The gallophosphate cloverite – A promising adsorbent for environmental remediation … ?*	4
Molecular model construction of bituminous coal and its oxygen adsorption characteristics under different moisture conditions	4
Modelling aggregates of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide on gold surfaces using dissipative particle dynamics simulations	4
Adsorption and diffusion of methane and light gases in 3D nano-porous graphene sponge	4
Thermally induced transformations of methane hydrate clusters	4
Correlation between the fouling of different crystal calcium carbonate and Fe₂O₃ corrosion on heat exchanger surface	4
Correction	4
Binding mechanisms of varic acid inhibitors on protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B andin silicodesign of the novel derivatives	4
Elucidating the conformational change of dengue envelope protein using the Markov state model	4
Elucidation of significant regulatory proteins in the JNK pathway modulated by truncated pardaxin, PC6 through molecular dynamic simulation	4
Experimental and simulation study on the thermal decomposition of Xishan coal and the pyrolysis of coal with Na ₂ SO ₄	4
Methylation of graphene (pristine and S-doped) by carcinogenic methane diazonium ion: a DFT study	4
A high-dimensional neural network potential for molecular dynamics simulations of condensed phase nickel and phase transitions	4
Molecular dynamics simulation studies on tensile mechanical properties of zirconium nanowire: effect of temperature, diameter, and strain rate	4
Screening of 60,544 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) compounds against the most oncogenic K-Ras(G12D) mutation switch-I/II allosteric pocket: a comprehensive structure-based screening and pharmacoki	4
Melting behavior of Ir-Ag-Au nanoalloys: a molecular dynamic study	4
Effect of heat treatment on the diffusion intermixing and structure of the Cu thin ﬁlm on Si (111) substrate: a molecular dynamics simulation study	4
Repurposing clinically approved drugs as Wee1 checkpoint kinase inhibitors: an in silico investigation integrating molecular docking, ensemble QSAR modelling and molecul	4
Electronic structure and spectroscopic properties of some low-lying electronic states of neutral and ionic species CN and CN ⁻	4
Molecular dynamics simulation of the interaction between aggregates and calcium silicate hydrate and influence of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer modifier	4
Effects of tool rake angle and workpiece surface roughness on nanocutting of cu investigated using Multiscale simulation	4
First-principles calculations to investigate structural, electronics, optical and mechanical properties of LaRu₂P₂ compound for superconducting application	4
Molecular dynamics simulation study to investigate electrical properties of plumbene	4