OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Ultrasonics Sonochemistry is 64. 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
Selective (sono)photocatalytic cleavage of lignin-inspired β–O–4 linkages to phenolics by ultrasound derived 1-D titania nanomaterials	807416368
Ultrasound assisted extraction (UAE) of bioactive compounds from fruit and vegetable processing by-products: A review	445
Advances in application of ultrasound in food processing: A review	300
Application of ultrasound technology in processing of ready-to-eat fresh food: A review	173
Sonoelectrochemistry for energy and environmental applications	154
Enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalytic performance for degradation of organic contaminants using PbWO4 nanostructure fabricated by a new, simple and green sonochemical approach	137
Application of ultrasound in combination with other technologies in food processing: A review	135
Power ultrasound and its applications: A state-of-the-art review	131
A review on hybrid techniques for the degradation of organic pollutants in aqueous environment	129
Modification of rapeseed protein by ultrasound-assisted pH shift treatment: Ultrasonic mode and frequency screening, changes in protein solubility and structural characteristics	126
Comparison of different ultrasound assisted extraction techniques for pectin from tomato processing waste	121
Enhanced photocatalytic performance of ultrasound treated GO/TiO2 composite for photocatalytic degradation of salicylic acid under sunlight illumination	121
Sonochemical synthesis of carbon dots, mechanism, effect of parameters, and catalytic, energy, biomedical and tissue engineering applications	117
Ultrasound driven conformational and physicochemical changes of soy protein hydrolysates	112
Solubilization and stable dispersion of myofibrillar proteins in water through the destruction and inhibition of the assembly of filaments using high-intensity ultrasound	111
Application of ultrasound technology in the drying of food products	107
Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of toxic contaminants using Dy2O3-SiO2 ceramic nanostructured materials fabricated by a new, simple and rapid sonochemical approach	107
Enhanced piezoelectric-induced catalysis of SrTiO3 nanocrystal with well-defined facets under ultrasonic vibration	104
Review of ultrasound combinations with hybrid and innovative techniques for extraction and processing of food and natural products	101
Synthesis of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from cotton using ultrasound-assisted acid hydrolysis	97
Effect of multi-frequency power ultrasound (MFPU) treatment on enzyme hydrolysis of casein	95
Optimization and kinetic study of ultrasound assisted deep eutectic solvent based extraction: A greener route for extraction of curcuminoids from Curcuma longa	95
Recent advances in the application of ultrasound in dairy products: Effect on functional, physical, chemical, microbiological and sensory properties	90
Mechanisms underlying sonoporation: Interaction between microbubbles and cells	88
Effect of microencapsulation using soy protein isolate and gum arabic as wall material on red raspberry anthocyanin stability, characterization, and simulated gastrointestinal conditions	85

Application of ultrasonic technology in postharvested fruits and vegetables storage: A review	84
Ultrasound-assisted extraction of phytocompounds from dragon fruit peel: Optimization, kinetics and thermodynamic studies	84
Synergistic antibacterial effects of ultrasound and thyme essential oils nanoemulsion against Escherichia coli O157:H7	83
Grain refining of Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by laser and wire additive manufacturing assisted with ultrasonic vibration	83
Impact of ultrasonication on the aggregation structure and physicochemical characteristics of sweet potato starch	83
Effect of zirconia on improving NOx reduction efficiency of Nd2Zr2O7 nanostructure fabricated by a new, facile and green sonochemical approach	83
Integrated ultrasound-assisted liquid biphasic flotation for efficient extraction of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis	82
Application of power ultrasound in freezing and thawing Processes: Effect on process efficiency and product quality	81
Sonochemical degradation of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances – A review	81
Effect of multi-frequency ultrasound thawing on the structure and rheological properties of myofibrillar proteins from small yellow croaker	78
Impact of combined ultrasound-microwave treatment on structural and functional properties of golden threadfin bream (Nemipterus virgatus) myofibrillar proteins and hydrolysates	78
Influence of ultrasonic amplitude, temperature, time and solvent concentration on bioactive compounds extraction from propolis	77
Comparison between airborne ultrasound and contact ultrasound to intensify air drying of blackberry: Heat and mass transfer simulation, energy consumption and quality evaluation	77
Effect of ultrasound thawing, vacuum thawing, and microwave thawing on gelling properties of protein from porcine longissimus dorsi	76
Ultrasound-assisted thawing of frozen white yak meat: Effects on thawing rate, meat quality, nutrients, and microstructure	76
Effects of multi-frequency ultrasound on physicochemical properties, structural characteristics of gluten protein and the quality of noodle	76
A review on pharmaceuticals removal from waters by single and combined biological, membrane filtration and ultrasound systems	75
Sonochemical processes for the degradation of antibiotics in aqueous solutions: A review	74
KNbO3/ZnO heterojunction harvesting ultrasonic mechanical energy and solar energy to efficiently degrade methyl orange	74
Ultrasonic treatment on physicochemical properties of water-soluble protein from Moringa oleifera seed	72
Effects of sonication on the in vitro digestibility and structural properties of buckwheat protein isolates	71
Ultrasonication-assisted synthesis of alcohol-based deep eutectic solvents for extraction of active compounds from ginger	71
Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes by ultrasonic-assisted electrospray TiO2/graphene oxide on polyacrylonitrile/β-cyclodextrin nanofibrous membranes	71
Fabrication of high-performance nickel/graphene oxide composite coatings using ultrasonic-assisted electrodeposition	71
Emulsion gels stabilized by soybean protein isolate and pectin: Effects of high intensity ultrasound on the gel properties, stability and β-carotene digestive characteristics	70
Ultrasound irradiation alters the spatial structure and improves the antioxidant activity of the yellow tea polysaccharide	70
Structural characteristics and emulsifying properties of myofibrillar protein-dextran conjugates induced by ultrasound Maillard reaction	70
Impact of ultrasonic treatment on rice starch and grain functional properties: A review	70
Ultrasound-promoted synthesis of γ-graphyne for supercapacitor and photoelectrochemical applications	69
Ultrasonication an intensifying tool for preparation of stable nanofluids and study the time influence on distinct properties of graphene nanofluids – A systematic overview	68
Effect of multi-mode dual-frequency ultrasound pretreatment on the vacuum freeze-drying process and quality attributes of the strawberry slices	68
Ultrasound-assisted electrodeposition and synthesis of alloys and composite materials: A review	68
Optimizing the antioxidant biocompound recovery from peach waste extraction assisted by ultrasounds or microwaves	67
Citrus pectin modified by microfluidization and ultrasonication: Improved emulsifying and encapsulation properties	66
Synergetic decolorization of azo dyes using ultrasounds, photocatalysis and photo-fenton reaction	66
Effects of multi-frequency ultrasound on the freezing rates, quality properties and structural characteristics of cultured large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea)	66
Ultrasound-assisted immersion freezing reduces the structure and gel property deterioration of myofibrillar protein from chicken breast	65
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	64
Sonochemical synthesis, characterization and application of PrVO4 nanostructures as an effective photocatalyst for discoloration of organic dye contaminants in wastewater	64