OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Industrial Crops and Products is 61. 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 2020-09-01 to 2024-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Lignin-based electrodes for energy storage application	183
Phytic acid: A bio-based flame retardant for cotton and wool fabrics	168
Characterization of nanocellulose extracted from short, medium and long grain rice husks	126
Circular bioeconomy and integrated biorefinery in the production of xylooligosaccharides from lignocellulosic biomass: A review	111
Biobased, reprocessable and weldable epoxy vitrimers from epoxidized soybean oil	106
Technical lignin and its potential modification routes: A mini-review	104
Organic solid waste biorefinery: Sustainable strategy for emerging circular bioeconomy in China	101
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	99
From Wood and Hemp Biomass Wastes to Sustainable Nanocellulose Foams	99
Valorization of industrial lignin to value-added chemicals by chemical depolymerization and biological conversion	98
UV-B promotes flavonoid synthesis in Ginkgo biloba leaves	91
Lignin fractionation: Effective strategy to reduce molecule weight dependent heterogeneity for upgraded lignin valorization	91
Microwave-assisted deep eutectic solvents (DES) pretreatment of control and transgenic poplars for boosting the lignin valorization and cellulose bioconversion	90
Microencapsulation of Mentha spicata essential oil by spray drying: Optimization, characterization, release kinetics of essential oil from microcapsules in food models	88
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	88
Application of lignin in preparation of slow-release fertilizer: Current status and future perspectives	87
Insights into bamboo delignification with acidic deep eutectic solvents pretreatment for enhanced lignin fractionation and valorization	85
Potential application of grape (Vitis vinifera L.) stem extracts in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries: Valorization of a by-product	83
Effect of alkali treatment on microstructure and thermal stability of parenchyma cell compared with bamboo fiber	82
Synergistic antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of essential oils of some selected medicinal plants in combination and with synthetic compounds	82
Using lignin as the precursor to synthesize Fe3O4@lignin composite for preparing electromagnetic wave absorbing lignin-phenol-formaldehyde adhesive	81
Soybean biodiesel production using synergistic CaO/Ag nano catalyst: Process optimization, kinetic study, and economic evaluation	80
Unlocking the role of lignin for preparing the lignin-based wood adhesive: A review	79
Nitrogen supply affects cannabinoid and terpenoid profile in medical cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.)	79
Role of microbial diversity to influence the growth and environmental remediation capacity of bamboo: A review	77

Effects of extraction methods on morphology, structure and properties of bamboo cellulose	76
Impregnation of phytic acid into the delignified wood to realize excellent flame retardant	75
Cannabidiol-enriched hemp essential oil obtained by an optimized microwave-assisted extraction using a central composite design	74
Kapok leaves extract and synergistic iodide as novel effective corrosion inhibitors for Q235 carbon steel in H2SO4 medium	74
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	73
Light matters: Effect of light spectra on cannabinoid profile and plant development of medical cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.)	72
Seed priming with gibberellic acid and melatonin in rapeseed: Consequences for improving yield and seed quality under drought and non-stress conditions	72
Phenolic profiles and screening of potential α-glucosidase inhibitors from Polygonum aviculare L. leaves using ultra-filtration combined with HPLC-ESI-qTOF-MS/MS and molecular docking analysis	72
Cellulose/polyaniline hybrid nanocomposites: Design, fabrication, and emerging multidimensional applications	71
Multifunctional CeO2-coated pulp/cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) membrane for wastewater treatment: Effective oil/water separation, organic contaminants photodegradation, and anti-bioadhesion activity	71
Plasticized hydroxypropyl cassava starch blended PBAT for improved clarity blown films: Morphology and properties	71
Heneicosane—A novel microbicidal bioactive alkane identified from Plumbago zeylanica L	70
A review for lignin valorization: Challenges and perspectives in catalytic hydrogenolysis	70
Lignin-based adsorbent materials for metal ion removal from wastewater: A review	70
Valorization of cashew nut processing residues for industrial applications	70
A combined pretreatment with ultrasound-assisted alkaline solution and aqueous deep eutectic solvent for enhancing delignification and enzymatic hydrolysis from oil palm fronds	69
Changes in essential oil compositions, total phenol, flavonoids and antioxidant capacity of Achillea millefolium at different growth stages	69
Sustainable alternative for bisphenol A epoxy resin high-performance and recyclable lignin-based epoxy vitrimers	68
Legume-based intercropping systems promote beneficial rhizobacterial community and crop yield under stressing conditions	67
Essential oil-based nano-emulsions: Effect of different surfactants, sonication and plant species on physicochemical characteristics	67
Interfacial and mechanical properties of continuous ramie fiber reinforced biocomposites fabricated by in-situ impregnated 3D printing	67
Catalyst-free self-healing fully bio-based vitrimers derived from tung oil: Strong mechanical properties, shape memory, and recyclability	67
The potential of biochar and lignin-based adsorbents for wastewater treatment: Comparison, mechanism, and application—A review	67
Alternative lignocellulosic raw materials in particleboard production: A review	67
Insight into anti-corrosion mechanism of Dalbergia odorifera leaves extract as a biodegradable inhibitor for X70 steel in sulfuric acid medium	66
Soybean extract firstly used as a green corrosion inhibitor with high efficacy and yield for carbon steel in acidic medium	65
Recent advances in cannabis biotechnology	65
Agro-industrial wastes as building insulation materials: A review and challenges for Euro-Mediterranean countries	65
Comparison of lignin distribution, structure, and morphology in wheat straw and wood	64
Process optimization of microwave-assisted extraction of bioactive molecules from avocado seeds	64
Property changes in plant fibres during the processing of bio-based composites	64
Production of cellulose nanocrystals integrated into a biochemical sugar platform process via enzymatic hydrolysis at high solid loading	64
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
Remodeling agro-industrial and food wastes into value-added bioactives and biopolymers	62
Upgrading wood biorefinery: An integration strategy for sugar production and reactive lignin preparation	61
Gum arabic – A versatile natural gum: A review on production, processing, properties and applications	61
Extraction and characterization of novel fibers from Vernonia elaeagnifolia as a potential textile fiber	61