OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Industrial Crops and Products is 58. 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
Lignin-based electrodes for energy storage application	184
Phytic acid: A bio-based flame retardant for cotton and wool fabrics	173
Circular bioeconomy and integrated biorefinery in the production of xylooligosaccharides from lignocellulosic biomass: A review	111
Low-cost activated carbon preparation from Corn stigmata fibers chemically activated using H3PO4, ZnCl2 and KOH: Study of methylene blue adsorption, stochastic isotherm and fractal kinetic	101
From Wood and Hemp Biomass Wastes to Sustainable Nanocellulose Foams	101
Valorization of industrial lignin to value-added chemicals by chemical depolymerization and biological conversion	99
Lignin fractionation: Effective strategy to reduce molecule weight dependent heterogeneity for upgraded lignin valorization	96
Microwave-assisted deep eutectic solvents (DES) pretreatment of control and transgenic poplars for boosting the lignin valorization and cellulose bioconversion	91
Comparison of response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN) modelling for supercritical fluid extraction of phytochemicals from Terminalia chebula pulp and optimization using	89
Application of lignin in preparation of slow-release fertilizer: Current status and future perspectives	89
Insights into bamboo delignification with acidic deep eutectic solvents pretreatment for enhanced lignin fractionation and valorization	86
Effect of alkali treatment on microstructure and thermal stability of parenchyma cell compared with bamboo fiber	86
Unlocking the role of lignin for preparing the lignin-based wood adhesive: A review	83
Soybean biodiesel production using synergistic CaO/Ag nano catalyst: Process optimization, kinetic study, and economic evaluation	82
Nitrogen supply affects cannabinoid and terpenoid profile in medical cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.)	81
Role of microbial diversity to influence the growth and environmental remediation capacity of bamboo: A review	78
Impregnation of phytic acid into the delignified wood to realize excellent flame retardant	77
Effects of extraction methods on morphology, structure and properties of bamboo cellulose	76
The application of biochar alleviated the adverse effects of drought on the growth, physiology, yield and quality of rapeseed through regulation of soil status and nutrients availability	74
Insight into anti-corrosion mechanism of Dalbergia odorifera leaves extract as a biodegradable inhibitor for X70 steel in sulfuric acid medium	74
Light matters: Effect of light spectra on cannabinoid profile and plant development of medical cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.)	74
Kapok leaves extract and synergistic iodide as novel effective corrosion inhibitors for Q235 carbon steel in H2SO4 medium	74
Seed priming with gibberellic acid and melatonin in rapeseed: Consequences for improving yield and seed quality under drought and non-stress conditions	72
Cellulose/polyaniline hybrid nanocomposites: Design, fabrication, and emerging multidimensional applications	72
Plasticized hydroxypropyl cassava starch blended PBAT for improved clarity blown films: Morphology and properties	72

Multifunctional CeO2-coated pulp/cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) membrane for wastewater treatment: Effective oil/water separation, organic contaminants photodegradation, and anti-bioadhesion activity	72
A combined pretreatment with ultrasound-assisted alkaline solution and aqueous deep eutectic solvent for enhancing delignification and enzymatic hydrolysis from oil palm fronds	71
Lignin-based adsorbent materials for metal ion removal from wastewater: A review	70
A review for lignin valorization: Challenges and perspectives in catalytic hydrogenolysis	70
Comparison of lignin distribution, structure, and morphology in wheat straw and wood	69
Essential oil-based nano-emulsions: Effect of different surfactants, sonication and plant species on physicochemical characteristics	69
Sustainable alternative for bisphenol A epoxy resin high-performance and recyclable lignin-based epoxy vitrimers	68
Catalyst-free self-healing fully bio-based vitrimers derived from tung oil: Strong mechanical properties, shape memory, and recyclability	68
Soybean extract firstly used as a green corrosion inhibitor with high efficacy and yield for carbon steel in acidic medium	68
Alternative lignocellulosic raw materials in particleboard production: A review	68
The potential of biochar and lignin-based adsorbents for wastewater treatment: Comparison, mechanism, and application—A review	67
Interfacial and mechanical properties of continuous ramie fiber reinforced biocomposites fabricated by in-situ impregnated 3D printing	67
Recent advances in cannabis biotechnology	67
Legume-based intercropping systems promote beneficial rhizobacterial community and crop yield under stressing conditions	67
Agro-industrial wastes as building insulation materials: A review and challenges for Euro-Mediterranean countries	65
Gum arabic – A versatile natural gum: A review on production, processing, properties and applications	65
Adding value to poly (butylene succinate) and nanofibrillated cellulose-based sustainable nanocomposites by applying masterbatch process	63
Biomass–derived cellulose nanofibrils membrane from rice straw as sustainable separator for high performance supercapacitor	62
Extraction and purification of d-limonene from orange peel wastes: Recent advances	62
Investigation into lignin modified PBAT/thermoplastic starch composites: Thermal, mechanical, rheological and water absorption properties	62
Eco-friendly flame retardant and smoke suppression coating containing boron compounds and phytic acids for nylon/cotton blend fabrics	62
Upgrading wood biorefinery: An integration strategy for sugar production and reactive lignin preparation	61
Catalytic performance of MgO /Fe2O3-SiO2 core-shell magnetic nanocatalyst for biodiesel production of Camelina sativa seed oil: Optimization by RSM-CCD method	61
Effect of different biomass species and pyrolysis temperatures on heavy metal adsorption, stability and economy of biochar	60
Transesterification of waste cooking oil to biodiesel by walnut shell/sawdust as a novel, low-cost and green heterogeneous catalyst: Optimization via RSM and ANN	60
Efficient capture of lead ion and methylene blue by functionalized biomass carbon-based adsorbent for wastewater treatment	60
Preparation of a novel lignin-based film with high solid content and its physicochemical characteristics	60
Process optimization of intermediate-wave infrared drying: Screening by Plackett–Burman; comparison of Box-Behnken and central composite design and evaluation: A case study	59
Production of bioethanol from pumpkin peel wastes: Comparison between response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural networks (ANN)	59
Development of highly flexible electromagnetic interference shielding composites for electronic applications using Cobalt/ Hevea brasiliensis seed husk carbon dots/Bamboo microfibre-polyvinyl alcohol	58
A review on the state of flame-retardant cotton fabric: Mechanisms and applications	58
Hemicellulose degradation: An overlooked issue in acidic deep eutectic solvents pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass	58
Developing an antifungal and high-strength soy protein-based adhesive modified by lignin-based polymer	58
Tea and coffee polyphenols and their biological properties based on the latest in vitro investigations	58
An overview on cellulose-supported photocatalytic materials for the efficient removal of toxic dyes	58