OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Industrial Crops and Products is 59. 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 2020-07-01 to 2024-07-01.)

Article	Citations
Lignin-based electrodes for energy storage application	176
Phytic acid: A bio-based flame retardant for cotton and wool fabrics	156
Characterization of nanocellulose extracted from short, medium and long grain rice husks	118
Circular bioeconomy and integrated biorefinery in the production of xylooligosaccharides from lignocellulosic biomass: A review	110
Simultaneous quantitative screening of 53 phytochemicals in 33 species of medicinal and aromatic plants: A detailed, robust and comprehensive LC–MS/MS method validation	104
Biobased, reprocessable and weldable epoxy vitrimers from epoxidized soybean oil	102
Antibacterial activity and mechanism of action saponins from Chenopodium quinoa Willd. husks against foodborne pathogenic bacteria	100
Technical lignin and its potential modification routes: A mini-review	99
Organic solid waste biorefinery: Sustainable strategy for emerging circular bioeconomy in China	97
Valorization of industrial lignin to value-added chemicals by chemical depolymerization and biological conversion	94
From Wood and Hemp Biomass Wastes to Sustainable Nanocellulose Foams	94
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	89
Microwave-assisted deep eutectic solvents (DES) pretreatment of control and transgenic poplars for boosting the lignin valorization and cellulose bioconversion	88
UV-B promotes flavonoid synthesis in Ginkgo biloba leaves	88
Lignin fractionation: Effective strategy to reduce molecule weight dependent heterogeneity for upgraded lignin valorization	85
Efficient removal of lignin from vegetable wastes by ultrasonic and microwave-assisted treatment with ternary deep eutectic solvent	84
Microencapsulation of Mentha spicata essential oil by spray drying: Optimization, characterization, release kinetics of essential oil from microcapsules in food models	84
Application of lignin in preparation of slow-release fertilizer: Current status and future perspectives	82
Insights into bamboo delignification with acidic deep eutectic solvents pretreatment for enhanced lignin fractionation and valorization	81
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	79
Synergistic antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of essential oils of some selected medicinal plants in combination and with synthetic compounds	79
Potential application of grape (Vitis vinifera L.) stem extracts in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries: Valorization of a by-product	79
Soybean biodiesel production using synergistic CaO/Ag nano catalyst: Process optimization, kinetic study, and economic evaluation	78
Using lignin as the precursor to synthesize Fe3O4@lignin composite for preparing electromagnetic wave absorbing lignin-phenol-formaldehyde adhesive	77
Effect of alkali treatment on microstructure and thermal stability of parenchyma cell compared with bamboo fiber	77

Nitrogen supply affects cannabinoid and terpenoid profile in medical cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.)	76
Unlocking the role of lignin for preparing the lignin-based wood adhesive: A review	74
Role of microbial diversity to influence the growth and environmental remediation capacity of bamboo: A review	72
Cannabidiol-enriched hemp essential oil obtained by an optimized microwave-assisted extraction using a central composite design	72
Effects of extraction methods on morphology, structure and properties of bamboo cellulose	72
Cellulose/polyaniline hybrid nanocomposites: Design, fabrication, and emerging multidimensional applications	70
Kapok leaves extract and synergistic iodide as novel effective corrosion inhibitors for Q235 carbon steel in H2SO4 medium	70
Valorization of cashew nut processing residues for industrial applications	70
Light matters: Effect of light spectra on cannabinoid profile and plant development of medical cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.)	70
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	70
Seed priming with gibberellic acid and melatonin in rapeseed: Consequences for improving yield and seed quality under drought and non-stress conditions	69
Lignin-based adsorbent materials for metal ion removal from wastewater: A review	68
Impregnation of phytic acid into the delignified wood to realize excellent flame retardant	66
Multifunctional CeO2-coated pulp/cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) membrane for wastewater treatment: Effective oil/water separation, organic contaminants photodegradation, and anti-bioadhesion activity	66
A combined pretreatment with ultrasound-assisted alkaline solution and aqueous deep eutectic solvent for enhancing delignification and enzymatic hydrolysis from oil palm fronds	66
Heneicosane—A novel microbicidal bioactive alkane identified from Plumbago zeylanica L	65
A review for lignin valorization: Challenges and perspectives in catalytic hydrogenolysis	65
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	65
Essential oil-based nano-emulsions: Effect of different surfactants, sonication and plant species on physicochemical characteristics	65
Soybean extract firstly used as a green corrosion inhibitor with high efficacy and yield for carbon steel in acidic medium	64
Development of ultrasound aided chemical pretreatment methods to enrich saccharification of wheat waste biomass for polyhydroxybutyrate production and its characterization	64
Changes in essential oil compositions, total phenol, flavonoids and antioxidant capacity of Achillea millefolium at different growth stages	64
Plasticized hydroxypropyl cassava starch blended PBAT for improved clarity blown films: Morphology and properties	64
Recent advances in cannabis biotechnology	63
Interfacial and mechanical properties of continuous ramie fiber reinforced biocomposites fabricated by in-situ impregnated 3D printing	63
Alternative lignocellulosic raw materials in particleboard production: A review	62
Property changes in plant fibres during the processing of bio-based composites	62
Agro-industrial wastes as building insulation materials: A review and challenges for Euro-Mediterranean countries	61
Bio-inspired co-deposition strategy of aramid fibers to improve performance of soy protein isolate-based adhesive	61
Legume-based intercropping systems promote beneficial rhizobacterial community and crop yield under stressing conditions	61
Remodeling agro-industrial and food wastes into value-added bioactives and biopolymers	61
Adding value to poly (butylene succinate) and nanofibrillated cellulose-based sustainable nanocomposites by applying masterbatch process	60
The potential of biochar and lignin-based adsorbents for wastewater treatment: Comparison, mechanism, and application—A review	60
Process optimization of microwave-assisted extraction of bioactive molecules from avocado seeds	60
Sustainable alternative for bisphenol A epoxy resin high-performance and recyclable lignin-based epoxy vitrimers	59
Upgrading wood biorefinery: An integration strategy for sugar production and reactive lignin preparation	59
Preparation of a novel lignin-based film with high solid content and its physicochemical characteristics	59
Insight into anti-corrosion mechanism of Dalbergia odorifera leaves extract as a biodegradable inhibitor for X70 steel in sulfuric acid medium	59