OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Green Chemistry is 78. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
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Biobased sunscreen fabrication using Zn-porphyrins from engineered Corynebacterium glutamicum	158
Multi-layered CuO/SiO₂ core–shell structure improves electrocatalytic CO₂-to-n-propanol conversion	152
Integrated design of multifunctional reinforced bioplastics (MReB) to synergistically enhance strength, degradability, and functionality	148
Heuristic process prediction model for screening optimal green entrainers based on TAC and LCA impacts utilizing PSE concepts	138
Mechanistic study of novel chemical looping phase separation recovering lithium-ion battery cathode materials with biogas residues	138
Polymer monomers fabricated from biomass platform molecules over metal-free catalysts	138
Tailoring surface reaction pathways by self-assembling a trifluoromethyl-terminated molecular layer to enhance photocatalytic cellulose-to-syngas conversion in pure water	137
Minute-level alkylation of heteroarenes via a photo-Fenton mechanism in continuous flow	137
Voltage losses in indoor light harvesting organic photovoltaic devices: a case study of green solvent processed PM6/IT-4Cl devices	135
Phase-segregated PtNi₅ rhombic dodecahedra enable excellent electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution in the full pH range	133
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Introduction to green and sustainable batteries	129
Electrosynthesis of benzyl-tert-butylamine via nickel-catalyzed oxidation of benzyl alcohol	128
Replacing polyacrylonitrile with Kraft lignin for sustainable carbon fiber manufacturing mitigates carbon emissions	128
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Wood-inspired dual-scale directional channel cellulose bioreactors with high mass transfer efficiency for continuous flow catalytic green conversion	124

Non-enzymatic signal-on electrochemiluminescence detection of organophosphorus pesticides based on tungsten disulfide quantum dots	122
Defossilising fuels and chemicals – a systemic analysis from feedstock and technology, to hurdles and enablers	121
Electrochemical ring-opening 1,3-dihydroxylation of arylcyclopropanes with H₂O	120
Progress of photothermal/thermal catalytic CO ₂ hydrogenation by metal-modified CeO ₂	119
Highly efficient sulfurized Re–Ir catalysts for multiple N-methylation of ethylenediamine and its homologous series with CO₂ and H₂ in water solvent	117
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Phthalocyanine separator with “chelation-relay” behavior for homogeneous Zn ²⁺ flux and ultra-stable aqueous zinc-ion batteries	116
CO ₂ hydrogenation to CH ₃ OH promoted by strong Cu	115
Efficient CO ₂ electroreduction to n -propanol on a matching cobalt phthalocyanine/copper tandem catal	114
Characterization and molecular simulation of lignin in Cyrene pretreatment of switchgrass	113
Dibasic esters as green solvents for PVDF membrane preparation	113
Energy and cost-saving potential of combined carbon capture and conversion: a pioneering design of a process intensification concept harnessing CeO₂ as a dual-functional material	111
Phosphatidylcholine-driven cell-like assembly of lignin for reinforcing and toughening rubber materials	109
Towards a scalable recycling process for ceramics in fuel-electrode-supported solid oxide cells	108
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Copper-catalyzed 1,2-carboesterification of 1,3-enynes via polarity-matched hydrogen atom transfer	106
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H-bond mediated photocatalyzed oxidation of oximes under visible light and air. A general route toward dioxazoles, oxadiazoles and isoxazoles	105
Selective C–O bond cleavage enhances aromatics production from lignin-derived platform molecules with ethanol as a hydrogen donor	104
Advancements in catalysts for glycerol oxidation via photo-/electrocatalysis: a comprehensive review of recent developments	102
Electrochemical C–O bond cleavage of diaryl ethers: upcycling of lignin 4-O-5 models and polyphenylene oxide	96
Metal-free photocatalysis at charged aqueous interfaces: boosting the photocatalytic oxidative coupling of arylamines to azoaromatics under ambient conditions	96
Progress in torrefaction pretreatment for biomass gasification	96
Hierarchical porous organometallic polymers enable industrial-level acidic CO₂ electroreduction	95
Photoelectrocatalytic heteroarene C(sp²)–H borylation	95
Expanding the circularity of plastic and biochar materials by developing alternative low environmental footprint sensors	95
Hydrophobic and mechanically reinforcing coatings from palmitoylated lignin via waterborne spraying	95
Design and synthesis of covalently tethered “isoG-star” as a recyclable host for selective cesium separation	94
Novel arylindane diols as sustainable primary antioxidants from lignin	93
Polysaccharide-based supramolecular bicomponent eutectogels as sustainable antioxidant materials	92
Catalyst-free urea synthesis via plasma-driven direct coupling of CO ₂ and N	91
Recent advances in ex ante techno-environmental-economic assessment of thermochemical waste or biomass to energy technologies based on process simulation	91
Plastic photoreforming: catalytic production of hydrogen and valuable chemicals	90
Oxygen-harvesting carbon dot photocatalysts for ambient tandem oxidative synthesis of quinazolin-4(3H)-ones	90
Two-step chemolytic delamination and depolymerization of multilayer laminated packaging films into valuable chemicals	89
Modular access to multi-substituted allenones via environmentally friendly organocatalytic C–H allenylation of aldehydes	88
Ligand-induced tetrad effect in coordination leaching of ion-adsorption rare earth ores: enhanced recovery of high-value low-lanthanum rare earth concentrates	87
Design of environmentally degradable polyethylene-like polyesters and eco-friendly recycling via commercial enzymes	87
Corrosion-resistant microplasma anode arrays for high-temperature molten salt electrolysis and in situ analysis	87
Facile fractionation of spent coffee grounds into sustainable aviation fuel-relevant streams using methanol and potential endogenous alcohol–glycerol solvent mixtures	87
Syntheses and polymerization of monoterpene-based (meth)acrylates: IBO(M)A as a relevant monomer for industrial applications	86
Biodegradable alginate derivatives obtained by eco-friendly ultrasound technology for more sustainable leather tanning	86
Solvent-free Markovnikov hydroamination of vinylarenes with carboxamides: a heterogeneous catalytic approach using Hβ zeolite	85
Olefin isomerization-Michael addition cascade in aqueous micelles: a new piperazine-based antifungal chemotype	85
Iridium-catalyzed N-methylation of drug molecules	85
A green chemical protocol for the separation of spent LiFePO ₄ cathode material from Al foil and regeneration	85
Regulating the hydrophobic microenvironment of SnS₂ to facilitate the interfacial CO₂/H₂O ratio towards pH-universal electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction	82
Sustainable base-mediated chemical upcycling of poly (propylene carbonate) to β-hydroxy sulfides and oxides	82
Light-driven ultrafast dual C–C cleavage and coupling of dihydroxyacetone into high-purity carbon monoxide and ethylene glycol	81
Obituary: Roger Arthur Sheldon (1942–2025)	80

Synthesis of biodegradable PGA-PBC-PGA triblock copolymers and closed-loop recycling via a thermal depolymerization strategy	80
Tuning the electronic structure of the Mn–N–C catalyst through XO₂ group (X = S, Se, Te) doping for proton-exchange membrane fuel cells	79
Spatial organization of an enzyme cascade in a Ni-ZIF-8 framework for efficient sugar nucleotide synthesis	79
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Visible-light-induced hydroxycarboxylation of α-trifluoromethylstyrenes to construct densely functionalized α-CF₃ tertiary alcohols	78
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