OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Rare Metals is 54. 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Lewis and Brønsted acid synergistic catalysis in zeolite for boosting hydrogen storage performance of LiBH4	193
Inhibiting lattice strain for highly stable and long-life Li-rich Mn-based layered cathodes	138
Raman scattering of two-dimensional MoO2 flakes at high pressure	136
Research progress of inorganic solid electrolyte materials for all-solid-state sodium-ion batteries	132
A N–CoSe/CoSe2–C@Cu hierarchical architecture as a current collector-integrated anode for potassium-ion batteries	118
High-entropy design boosts dielectric energy storage	114
Well-dispersed NiCoS2 nanoparticles/rGO composite with a large specific surface area as an oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalyst	97
Triggering heteroatomic interdiffusion in one-pot-oxidation synthesized NiO/CuFeO2 heterojunction photocathodes for efficient solar hydrogen production from water splitting	97
One-step construction of strongly coupled Co3V2O8/Co3O4/MXene heterostructure via in-situ Co-F bonds for high performance all-solid-state asymmetric supercapacitors	97
Ti3C2 MXene: recent progress in its fundamentals, synthesis, and applications	93
Nanodiamond: a promising metal-free nanoscale material in photocatalysis and electrocatalysis	86
Laser powder bed fusion of NiTiFe shape memory alloy via pre-mixed powder: microstructural evolution, mechanical and functional properties	85
Improving Li reversibility in Li metal batteries through uniform dispersion of Ag nanoparticles on graphene	80
Encapsulating manganese oxide nanoparticles within conducting polypyrrole via in situ redox reaction and oxidative polymerization for long-life lithium-ion batteries	79
Shape-dependent hydrogen generation performance of PtPd bimetallic co-catalyst coupled with C3N4 photocatalyst	77
A Novel laser scanning method for metallization of alumina substrate by copper	77
Identification of optimal solid solution temperature for Sm2Co17-type permanent magnets with different Fe contents	75
Simultaneous realization of direct photodeposition and high H2-production activity of amorphous cobalt sulfide nanodot-modified rGO/TiO2 photocatalyst	74
Applications of nanomaterials in COVID-19 pandemic	74
Multi-layered fluorinated graphene cathode materials for lithium and sodium primary batteries	71
Tendencies of alloyed engineering in BiOX-based photocatalysts: a state-of-the-art review	70
Antibacterial mechanism of Cu-bearing 430 ferritic stainless steel	69
Strain-magnetization property of Ni-Mn-Ga (Co, Cu) microwires	67
A novel Ce0.485Zr0.485Y0.03O2 composite oxide with surface doping of Y and its application in Pd-only three-way catalyst	67
Electrocatalytic oxygen reduction performances of surface Ag granular packs electrodeposited from dual-phase Ag35.5Zn64.5 precursor alloys by triangle wave potential cycling	67

Photocatalytic activity of perovskite SrTiO3 catalysts doped with variable rare earth ions	67
Zwitterionic-phosphonate block polymer as anti-fouling coating for biomedical metals	66
Single-atom catalysis for advanced oxidation and reduction systems in water decontamination	65
Finite-temperature ductility-brittleness and electronic structures of AlnSc (n = 1, 2 and 3)	65
A review of energy and environment electrocatalysis based on high-index faceted nanocrystals	64
In situ polymerization of 1,3-dioxolane infiltrating 3D garnet framework with high ionic conductivity and excellent interfacial stability for integrated solid-state Li metal battery	62
Structural regulation of coal-derived hard carbon anode for sodium-ion batteries via pre-oxidation	62
Sub-nanometer structured silicon-carbon composite nanolayers armoring on graphite for fast-charging and high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries	61
Er2O3 nanospheres with fast response to humidity for non-contact sensing	61
BaTiO3-based ceramics with high energy storage density	61
Ultra-stable metallic glass generated by modulation of melt state	59
Development of RuS2 for near-infrared photodetector by atomic layer deposition and post-sulfurization	59
Electrochemical response of MoS2 nanosheets/SiO2–NH2 nanoparticles modified glassy carbon electrode to phenylacetic acid	59
Magnetic soliton confinement and discretization effects in Cr1/3TaS2 nanoflakes	59
Covalent organic framework assisted low-content ultrafine Ru on porous N-doped carbon for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction	58
Microstructure and properties of as-cast Zr-2.5Nb-1X (X = Ru, Mo, Ta and Si) alloys for biomedical application	57
Vertically grown MoS2 nanosheets on graphene with defect-rich structure for efficient sodium storage	56
Mechanism and threshold fluence of nanosecond pulsed laser paint removal	56
Mn2+-doped Co3Si2O5(OH)4 serpentine nanosheets with tuned d-band centers for efficient oxygen evolution in alkaline and neutral electrolytes	56
Morphology-controlled growth of large-area PtSe2 films for enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction	56
Hot deformation behavior of high Zn-containing 7A65 Al alloy	55
Co/Zn-metal organic frameworks derived functional matrix for highly active amorphous Se stabilization and advanced lithium storage	55
Synergistic effect of cobalt and niobium in Co3-Nb-Ox on performance of selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH3	55
GNPs/Al nanocomposites with high strength and ductility and electrical conductivity fabricated by accumulative roll-compositing	54
Experimental investigation and thermodynamic assessment of La–Y–Ni ternary system in Ni-rich corner	54
Metal-based inorganic nanocrystals for biological sonodynamic therapy applications: recent progress and perspectives	54
Enhanced potassium storage of carbon nanofibers as binder-free anodes enabled by coupling ultra-small amorphous Sb2O3, graphene modification and sulfur doping	54
Preparation of ZnO1-x by peroxide thermal decomposition and its room temperature gas sensing properties	54
High-efficiency dielectric capacitors based on BaTi0.5Hf0.5O3 films	54