OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Critical Reviews in Solid State and Materials Sciences is 6. 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 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Cutting edge development on graphene derivatives modified by liquid crystal and CdS/TiO₂hybrid matrix: optoelectronics and biotechnological aspects	95
Synthesis and applications of ZnO nanostructures (ZONSs): a review	77
A critical review on multifunctional smart materials ‘nanographene’ emerging avenue: nano-imaging and biosensor applications	65
Heteroatom doping of 2D graphene materials for electromagnetic interference shielding: a review of recent progress	59
Stationary shoulder friction stir welding – low heat input joining technique: a review in comparison with conventional FSW and bobbin tool FSW	48
A critical review on the production and application of graphene and graphene-based materials in anti-corrosion coatings	41
Interfacial engineering revolutionizers: perovskite nanocrystals and quantum dots accentuated performance enhancement in perovskite solar cells	35
Methods and mechanisms of gas sensor selectivity	30
Advancements in multi-scale filler reinforced epoxy nanocomposites for improved impact strength: A review	30
Designing highly ductile magnesium alloys: current status and future challenges	29
Comprehensive review on carbon nanotubes embedded in different metal and polymer matrix: fabrications and applications	28
Regulation of hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity of aluminosilicate zeolites: a review	28
An analytical review on Spark Plasma Sintering of metals and alloys: from processing window, phase transformation, and property perspective	25
Structure and synthesis of MAX phase materials: a brief review	24
Tunable fluorescent carbon dots: synthesis progress, fluorescence origin, selective and sensitive volatile organic compounds detection	23
Green gap in GaN-based light-emitting diodes: in perspective	22
Performance degradation and mitigation strategies of silver nanowire networks: a review	21
Entropy stabilized multicomponent oxides with diverse functionality – a review	21
Layered materials and their heterojunctions for supercapacitor applications: a review	19
Cold-isostatic pressing of metal powders: a review of the technology and recent developments	18
Nickel oxides/hydroxides-graphene as hybrid supercapattery nanocomposites for advanced charge storage materials – a review	18
Distortion and energy transfer assisted tunability in garnet phosphors	18
Laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing (LPBF-AM): the influence of design features and LPBF variables on surface topography and effect on fatigue properties	16
A review on friction stir-based channeling	15
Recent developments in materials design for all-solid-state Li–S batteries	15

A review on 1D photonic crystal based reflective optical limiters	14
Recent progress in the electrochemical deposition of ZnO nanowires: synthesis approaches and applications	14
Architectural design of advanced aluminum matrix composites: a review of recent developments	13
Recent advances and future perspectives on nanoparticles-controlled alignment of liquid crystals for displays and other photonic devices	13
Long range ordered, dimerized, large-D and Haldane phases in spin 1 chain compounds	13
Capsule-based healing systems in composite materials: a review	12
Microstructural, corrosion and mechanical properties of additively manufactured alloys: a review	12
A review of recent developments in aluminum gallium oxide thin films and devices	12
Recent development of graphene-based composite for multifunctional applications: energy, environmental and biomedical sciences	12
Recent progress on 2D materials-based artificial synapses	11
Pore size matters!—a critical review on the supercapacitive charge storage enhancement of biocarbonaceous materials	11
Atomic layer deposition of transition metal films and nanostructures for electronic and catalytic applications	10
Experimental and theoretical review on covalent coupling and elemental doping of carbon nanomaterials for environmental photocatalysis	8
L1 ₀ FeNi: a promising material for next generation permanent magnets	7
The curious case of polyaniline-graphene nanocomposites: a review on their application as exceptionally conductive and gas sensitive materials	7
Spinel ferrites gas sensors: a review of sensing parameters, mechanism and the effects of ion substitution	7
Imprints of interfaces in thermoelectric materials	6
A historical, statistical and electrochemical approach on the effect of microstructure in the anodizing of Al alloys: a review	6
Current advances in perovskite oxides supported on graphene-based materials as interfacial layers of perovskite solar cells	6
New horizons in surface topography modulation of MXenes for electrochemical sensing toward potential biomarkers of chronic disorders	6
The puzzling thermal expansion behavior of invar alloys: a review on process-structure-property relationship	6
Silicon-based anode materials for lithium batteries: recent progress, new trends, and future perspectives	6