OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Ultrasonics Sonochemistry is 69. 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 2020-10-01 to 2024-10-01.)

Article	Citations
Ultrasound assisted extraction (UAE) of bioactive compounds from fruit and vegetable processing by-products: A review	583
Advances in application of ultrasound in food processing: A review	381
Application of ultrasound in combination with other technologies in food processing: A review	178
A review on hybrid techniques for the degradation of organic pollutants in aqueous environment	156
Enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalytic performance for degradation of organic contaminants using PbWO4 nanostructure fabricated by a new, simple and green sonochemical approach	156
Modification of rapeseed protein by ultrasound-assisted pH shift treatment: Ultrasonic mode and frequency screening, changes in protein solubility and structural characteristics	155
Ultrasound driven conformational and physicochemical changes of soy protein hydrolysates	136
Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of toxic contaminants using Dy2O3-SiO2 ceramic nanostructured materials fabricated by a new, simple and rapid sonochemical approach	131
Solubilization and stable dispersion of myofibrillar proteins in water through the destruction and inhibition of the assembly of filaments using high-intensity ultrasound	130
Review of ultrasound combinations with hybrid and innovative techniques for extraction and processing of food and natural products	124
Synthesis of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from cotton using ultrasound-assisted acid hydrolysis	123
Optimization and kinetic study of ultrasound assisted deep eutectic solvent based extraction: A greener route for extraction of curcuminoids from Curcuma longa	118
Grain refining of Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by laser and wire additive manufacturing assisted with ultrasonic vibration	111
Recent advances in the application of ultrasound in dairy products: Effect on functional, physical, chemical, microbiological and sensory properties	110
Mechanisms underlying sonoporation: Interaction between microbubbles and cells	104
Application of ultrasonic technology in postharvested fruits and vegetables storage: A review	104
A review on pharmaceuticals removal from waters by single and combined biological, membrane filtration and ultrasound systems	100
Sonochemical degradation of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances – A review	99
Ultrasound-assisted thawing of frozen white yak meat: Effects on thawing rate, meat quality, nutrients, and microstructure	97
Ultrasound-assisted extraction of phytocompounds from dragon fruit peel: Optimization, kinetics and thermodynamic studies	93
Sonochemical processes for the degradation of antibiotics in aqueous solutions: A review	93
Impact of ultrasonic treatment on rice starch and grain functional properties: A review	93
Ultrasonication an intensifying tool for preparation of stable nanofluids and study the time influence on distinct properties of graphene nanofluids – A systematic overview	91
Ultrasonic treatment on physicochemical properties of water-soluble protein from Moringa oleifera seed	90
Effect of ultrasound on protein functionality	90

Effects of multi-frequency ultrasound on physicochemical properties, structural characteristics of gluten protein and the quality of noodle	90
Application of power ultrasound in freezing and thawing Processes: Effect on process efficiency and product quality	89
Effects of sonication on the in vitro digestibility and structural properties of buckwheat protein isolates	88
Ultrasound irradiation alters the spatial structure and improves the antioxidant activity of the yellow tea polysaccharide	88
Effect of zirconia on improving NOx reduction efficiency of Nd2Zr2O7 nanostructure fabricated by a new, facile and green sonochemical approach	88
KNbO3/ZnO heterojunction harvesting ultrasonic mechanical energy and solar energy to efficiently degrade methyl orange	88
Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes by ultrasonic-assisted electrospray TiO2/graphene oxide on polyacrylonitrile/β-cyclodextrin nanofibrous membranes	88
Emulsion gels stabilized by soybean protein isolate and pectin: Effects of high intensity ultrasound on the gel properties, stability and β-carotene digestive characteristics	87
Integrated ultrasound-assisted liquid biphasic flotation for efficient extraction of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis	87
Synthesis of graphene oxide and graphene quantum dots from miscanthus via ultrasound-assisted mechano-chemical cracking method	86
Effect of multi-frequency ultrasound thawing on the structure and rheological properties of myofibrillar proteins from small yellow croaker	86
Comparison between airborne ultrasound and contact ultrasound to intensify air drying of blackberry: Heat and mass transfer simulation, energy consumption and quality evaluation	85
Effect of high-intensity ultrasound on the physicochemical properties, microstructure, and stability of soy protein isolate-pectin emulsion	84
Structural characteristics and emulsifying properties of myofibrillar protein-dextran conjugates induced by ultrasound Maillard reaction	84
Recovery of β-carotene from pumpkin using switchable natural deep eutectic solvents	83
Ultrasound based modification and structural-functional analysis of corn and cassava starch	83
Enhancing carrot convective drying by combining ethanol and ultrasound as pre-treatments: Effect on product structure, quality, energy consumption, drying and rehydration kinetics	82
Novel extraction, rapid assessment and bioavailability improvement of quercetin: A review	82
Effects of multi-frequency ultrasound on the freezing rates, quality properties and structural characteristics of cultured large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea)	82
Ultrasound-assisted electrodeposition and synthesis of alloys and composite materials: A review	82
Effect of multi-mode dual-frequency ultrasound pretreatment on the vacuum freeze-drying process and quality attributes of the strawberry slices	81
A comprehensive review of ultrasonic assisted extraction (UAE) for bioactive components: Principles, advantages, equipment, and combined technologies	79
Citrus pectin modified by microfluidization and ultrasonication: Improved emulsifying and encapsulation properties	77
Comparison of oil-in-water emulsions prepared by ultrasound, high-pressure homogenization and high-speed homogenization	76
Ultrasound for microalgal cell disruption and product extraction: A review	75
Extraction of natural products using supercritical fluids and pressurized liquids assisted by ultrasound: Current status and trends	75
Synergetic decolorization of azo dyes using ultrasounds, photocatalysis and photo-fenton reaction	75
Antibacterial mechanism of ultrasound against Escherichia coli: Alterations in membrane microstructures and properties	74
Ultrasound-assisted extraction and properties of polysaccharide from Ginkgo biloba leaves	74
Drying characteristics and quality attributes of apple slices dried by a non-thermal ultrasonic contact drying method	74
Ultrasound freeze-thawing style pretreatment to improve the efficiency of the vacuum freeze-drying of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) and the quality characteristics of the dried product	73
Low oil emulsion gel stabilized by defatted Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) protein using high-intensity ultrasound	73
Insights into the novel application of Fe-MOFs in ultrasound-assisted heterogeneous Fenton system: Efficiency, kinetics and mechanism	73
Ultrasound stabilization of raw milk: Microbial and enzymatic inactivation, physicochemical properties and kinetic stability	73
Effect of ultrasonic on the structure and quality characteristics of quinoa protein oxidation aggregates	71
Ultrasonic cavitation: An effective cleaner and greener intensification technology in the extraction and surface modification of nanocellulose	71
Ultrasound-assisted immersion freezing reduces the structure and gel property deterioration of myofibrillar protein from chicken breast	71
Ultrasound-assisted biomass valorization to industrial interesting products: state-of-the-art, perspectives and challenges	71
Novel application of Ag/PbBiO2I nanocomposite in piezocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B via harvesting ultrasonic vibration energy	70
Effect of high intensity ultrasound on the structure and solubility of soy protein isolate-pectin complex	70
Effects of ultrasound-assisted basic electrolyzed water (BEW) extraction on structural and functional properties of Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) proteins	70
Sonochemical fabrication of inorganic nanoparticles for applications in catalysis	70
A novel NiO/BaTiO3 heterojunction for piezocatalytic water purification under ultrasonic vibration	69
A review on recent advances in hydrogen energy, fuel cell, biofuel and fuel refining via ultrasound process intensification	69