OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Materials Science & Engineering R-Reports is 7. 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
Editorial Board	571
Advances in shape memory polymers: Remote actuation, multi-stimuli control, 4D printing and prospective applications	434
Programmable multi-physical mechanics of mechanical metamaterials	355
Editorial Board	224
All-in-one self-powered wearable biosensors systems	215
Recent progress on performance-enhancing strategies in flexible photodetectors: From structural engineering to flexible integration	208
Self-foaming polymers: Opportunities for the next generation of personal protective equipment	196
Bio-heterointerface charging through ultrasound-boosted extracellular and intracellular electron transfer for rapid bacterial killing	187
Additive manufacturing for biomedical bone implants: Shaping the future of bones	173
Flexible electromagnetic interference shields: Materials, structure and multifunctionalization	172
Topological quantum matter to topological phase conversion: Fundamentals, materials, physical systems for phase conversions, and device applications	169
Electron-deficient fused dithieno-benzothiadiazole-bridged polymer acceptors for high-efficiency all-polymer solar cells with low energy loss	139
First demonstration of monolithic CMOS based on 4-inch three-layer MoTe2	138
The art of controlled nanoscale lattices: A review on the self-assembly of colloidal metal–organic framework particles and their multifaceted architectures	134
Flexible stimuli-responsive materials for smart personal protective equipment	125
Two-dimensional van der Waals ferroelectrics: A pathway to next-generation devices in memory and neuromorphic computing	93
Multi-component ZnO alloys: Bandgap engineering, hetero-structures, and optoelectronic devices	88
Capacitive contribution matters in facilitating high power battery materials toward fast-charging alkali metal ion batteries	86
A comprehensive review of template-assisted porous carbons: Modern preparation methods and advanced applications	82
Editorial Board	80
23.6 % Efficient perovskite-organic tandem photovoltaics enabled by recombination layer engineering	79
Editorial Board	79
Recent progress in materials science and engineering towards flexible omnidirectional sensor	78
Emerging applications of metal-organic frameworks and derivatives in solar cells: Recent advances and challenges	76
A review on additive manufacturing of piezoelectric ceramics: From feedstock development to properties of sintered parts	69

Organic microelectrode arrays for bioelectronic applications	69
Water‐Induced Modulation of Bipolaron Formation in N-type Polymeric Mixed Conductors	66
Tailoring the injection action of oxygen over top-surface of bismuth sulfide to change reactive electron transfer path for flexible NO2 sensors	65
Density functional theory and molecular dynamics simulations for resistive switching research	63
Laser crystals from combination paradigm to local structure design: A review on rational design principles, spectroscopic properties and laser applications	62
Stretchable organic optoelectronic devices: Design of materials, structures, and applications	61
Temperature stability of perovskite-structured lead-free piezoceramics: Evaluation methods, improvement strategies, and future perspectives	58
Advancements in functionalized high-performance separators for lithium-sulfur batteries	55
Sustainable LiFePO4 and LiMnxFe1-xPO4 (x=0.1–1) cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries: A systematic review from mine to chassis	53
Graphdiyne-based molecular active materials and devices for emerging smart applications	52
High-performance tin perovskite transistors through formate pseudohalide engineering	52
Helical polyisocyanides with thermally activated delayed fluorescence pendants for efficient circularly polarized light emission and detection	51
Two-dimensional materials van der Waals assembly enabling scalable smart textiles	47
Hydrogenated metal oxide semiconductors for photoelectrochemical water splitting: Recent advances and future prospects	46
Recent progress in vanadium dioxide: The multi-stimuli responsive material and its applications	44
Machine learning-enhanced photocatalysis for environmental sustainability: Integration and applications	43
Synthesis, properties, and applications of carbyne nanocrystals	42
Recent progress of hydrogel-based bioelectronics for mechanophysiological signal sensing	42
Advanced materials for personal thermal and moisture management of health care workers wearing PPE	40
Alginate fiber anchored conductive coordination frameworks for ultrastable light-gas dual sensors with synergistic effect	39
Alignment engineering in thermal materials	38
Integration of Ag-based threshold switching devices in silicon microchips	38
Editorial Board	35
Hetero-layered 2D materials: Scalable preparation and energy applications	35
Nature-inspired materials and structures using 3D Printing	34
Editorial Board	34
The marriage of biochemistry and nanotechnology for non-invasive real-time health monitoring	33
19% efficiency in organic solar cells of Benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b′]Difuran-based donor polymer realized by volatile + non-volatile dual-solid-additive strategy	33
Sliding ferroelectricity in two-dimensional materials and device applications	31
Metal-organic-framework-derived dual-atom catalysts: from synthesis to electrocatalytic applications	28
Neuromorphic peripheral sensory-computer interface embodied by two-dimensional ultrasensitive circuits	27
Triterpenoid saponin-based supramolecular host-guest injectable hydrogels inhibit the growth of melanoma via ROS-mediated apoptosis	27
Challenges and prospectives of sodium-containing solid-state electrolyte materials for rechargeable metal batteries	25
Advancing the frontiers of EV tribology with 2D materials – A critical perspective	24
Recent applications of machine learning in alloy design: A review	24
Exploring the potential of hydroxyapatite-based materials in biomedicine: A comprehensive review	24
Aerogel-based solar-powered water production from atmosphere and ocean: A review	23
Materials design of silicon based ceramic coatings for high temperature oxidation protection	23
Hybrid organic-inorganic functional nanocomposites: From basis to applications in stretchable sensing and energy devices	22
Novel 2D MBenes-synthesis, structure, properties with excellent performance in energy conversion and storage: A review	22
Amorphization by mechanical deformation	21
Catalytic materials based on metals (ions) used in the upcycling of plastics and polymers into fuels and valuable chemicals as part of sustainable development	20
Heterostructured stainless steel: Properties, current trends, and future perspectives	18
Exploring Niobium oxide-based materials for fast-charging lithium-ion anodes: Insights from structure to property	18
Editorial Board	17
Editorial Board	17
Ultraviolet photoluminescent materials from traditional ion-activated phosphors to emerging carbon dots and perovskites	16
Thermoelectric coolers for on-chip thermal management: Materials, design, and optimization	16
Shaping and structuring 2D materials via kirigami and origami	16
Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in synthetic biosystems	16

Recent advances in inoculation treatment for powder-based additive manufacturing of aluminium alloys	15
Editorial Board	15
Air-breathing cathode for aluminum–air battery: From architecture to fabrication and evaluation	14
Viruses as biomaterials	14
High-entropy battery materials: Revolutionizing energy storage with structural complexity and entropy-driven stabilization	14
A comprehensive review of layered transition metal oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries: The latest advancements and future perspectives	13
Phase separation in intrinsically stretchable electronics: Mechanisms, functions and applications	13
Innovative advances and challenges in solid oxide electrolysis cells: Exploring surface segregation dynamics in perovskite electrodes	13
Editorial Board	13
Advanced porous MOF materials and technologies for high-efficiency ppm-level toxic gas separation	12
Monolithic three-dimensional integration with 2D material-based p-type transistors	12
Improved rate capability and energy density of high-mass hybrid supercapacitor realized through long-term cycling stability testing and selective electrode design	11
Solution-processable infrared photodetectors: Materials, device physics, and applications	11
20.5 % efficient ternary organic photovoltaics using an asymmetric small-molecular acceptor to manipulate intermolecular packing and reduce energy losses	11
Advancing the integration of covalent-organic-framework with organic, inorganic, and polymeric materials for light-assisted green H2 generation: A review of emerging trends	10
Artificial Merkel discs in van der Waals heterostructures for bio-inspired tactile sensing	10
Recent progress on chiral perovskites as chiroptical active layers for next-generation LEDs	10
Nature inspired emerging sensing technology: Recent progress and perspectives	9
Applications and multidisciplinary perspective on 3D printing techniques: Recent developments and future trends	9
Structural, light emitting, and photoelectrical properties of multilayered 2D mixed alloys of gallium monochalcogenides	9
Low temperature interfacial reaction in 3D IC nanoscale materials	9
Interaction chemistry of functional groups for natural biopolymer-based hydrogel design	9
Single-molecule device: Sn-phthalocyanine on an in-plane hBN-graphene heterostructure	9
Flexible 2D MXenes for wearable next-generation energy storage applications	9
Temperature-switchable electrolyte with desirable phase transition behavior for thermal protection of lithium-ion batteries	9
Alginate-based materials: Enhancing properties through multiphase formulation design and processing innovation	8
Ways forward with conductive hydrogels: Classifications, properties, and applications in flexible electronic and energy gadgets	8
Smart fire-warning materials and sensors: Design principle, performances, and applications	8
Roadmap for flexible solid-state aqueous batteries: From materials engineering and architectures design to mechanical characterizations	8
Advanced design strategies and multifunctional applications of Nanocellulose/MXene composites: A comprehensive review	8
Borophene: Challenges in stability and pathways to synthesis	8
Hybrid 4D printing of flexible multifunctional composites by multi jet fusion and direct ink writing	7
Substitutional doping of 2D transition metal dichalcogenides for device applications: Current status, challenges and prospects	7
Two-dimensional MXene-based devices for information technology	7
Rise of graphene in novel piezoresistive sensing applications: A review on recent development and prospect	7
Toward color-selective printed organic photodetectors for high-resolution image sensors: From fundamentals to potential commercialization	7
High-entropy ceramics: Review of principles, production and applications	7
Biodegradable polymers from lignocellulosic biomass and synthetic plastic waste: An emerging alternative for biomedical applications	7
Rational designs of mechanical metamaterials: Formulations, architectures, tessellations and prospects	7
Editorial Board	7