OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Biomacromolecules is 44. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Hydrogel-Forming Algae Polysaccharides: From Seaweed to Biomedical Applications	169
Molecularly Engineered Lignin-Derived Additives Enable Fire-Retardant, UV-Shielding, and Mechanically Strong Polylactide Biocomposites	109
Zwitterionic Hydrogel with High Transparency, Ultrastretchability, and Remarkable Freezing Resistance for Wearable Strain Sensors	108
Antimicrobial/Biocompatible Hydrogels Dual-Reinforced by Cellulose as Ultrastretchable and Rapid Self-Healing Wound Dressing	106
Biocompatible Synthetic Polymers for Tissue Engineering Purposes	99
Biological Activities and Emerging Roles of Lignin and Lignin-Based Products─A Review	92
Injectable and pH-Sensitive Hyaluronic Acid-Based Hydrogels with On-Demand Release of Antimicrobial Peptides for Infected Wound Healing	89
Renewable Polyurethanes from Sustainable Biological Precursors	75
Degradation of Cellulose Derivatives in Laboratory, Man-Made, and Natural Environments	71
Polymers and Composites Derived from Castor Oil as Sustainable Materials and Degradable Biomaterials: Current Status and Emerging Trends	69
Antimicrobial Lignin-Based Polyurethane/Ag Composite Foams for Improving Wound Healing	69
Enhancing the Radical Scavenging Activity and UV Resistance of Lignin Nanoparticles via Surface Mannich Amination toward a Biobased Antioxidant	68
Hybrid Membrane-Coated Biomimetic Nanoparticles (HM@BNPs): A Multifunctional Nanomaterial for Biomedical Applications	66
Injectable, Self-Healing, and Biocompatible N,O-Carboxymethyl Chitosan/Multialdehyde Guar Gum Hydrogels for Sustained Anticancer Drug Delivery	66
Effect of Hydrophobic Groups on Antimicrobial and Hemolytic Activity: Developing a Predictive Tool for Ternary Antimicrobial Polymers	65
Polymers for Biomedical Applications: The Importance of Hydrophobicity in Directing Biological Interactions and Application Efficacy	61
Gelatin-Reinforced Zwitterionic Organohydrogel with Tough, Self-Adhesive, Long-Term Moisturizing and Antifreezing Properties for Wearable Electronics	61
Photopolymerization of Bio-Based Polymers in a Biomedical Engineering Perspective	60
Polymer-Functionalized Upconversion Nanoparticles for Light/Imaging-Guided Drug Delivery	59
Hydrogel-Based Bioinks for Cell Electrowriting of Well-Organized Living Structures with Micrometer-Scale Resolution	59
Three-Dimensional Printable Conductive Semi-Interpenetrating Polymer Network Hydrogel for Neural Tissue Applications	58
Injectable Lignin-co-Gelatin Cryogels with Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties for Biomedical Applications	56
Antifouling Surfaces Enabled by Surface Grafting of Highly Hydrophilic Sulfoxide Polymer Brushes	56
Photopolymerized Porous Hydrogels	56
Review on Nonconventional Fibrillation Methods of Producing Cellulose Nanofibrils and Their Applications	55

Eugenol, a Promising Building Block for Biobased Polymers with Cutting-Edge Properties	54
Biocatalysts Based on Peptide and Peptide Conjugate Nanostructures	53
Poly(disulfide)s: From Synthesis to Drug Delivery	51
Silk Fibroin Enhances Cytocompatibilty and Dimensional Stability of Alginate Hydrogels for Light-Based Three-Dimensional Bioprinting	51
Efficient Synthesis of Folate-Conjugated Hollow Polymeric Capsules for Accurate Drug Delivery to Cancer Cells	50
Stimuli-Responsive Microneedles as a Transdermal Drug Delivery System: A Demand-Supply Strategy	49
Structural Alterations of Mucins Are Associated with Losses in Functionality	49
Enzyme Catalyzed Hydrogel as Versatile Bioadhesive for Tissue Wound Hemostasis, Bonding, and Continuous Repair	49
Highly Sensitive Multifunctional Electronic Skin Based on Nanocellulose/MXene Composite Films with Good Electromagnetic Shielding Biocompatible Antibacterial Properties	48
Enhanced Antibacterial Activity of Hen Egg-White Lysozyme against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli due to Protein Fibrillation	48
Opportunities and Challenges for Lignin Valorization in Food Packaging, Antimicrobial, and Agricultural Applications	48
Construction and Nanostructure of Chitosan/Nanocellulose Hybrid Aerogels	47
Gradient Diffusion Anisotropic Carboxymethyl Cellulose Hydrogels for Strain Sensors	46
Controllable Singlet Oxygen Generation in Water Based on Cyclodextrin Secondary Assembly for Targeted Photodynamic Therapy	45
Polyphenols Weaken Pea Protein Gel by Formation of Large Aggregates with Diminished Noncovalent Interactions	45
pH-Responsive Amphiphilic Polyether Micelles with Superior Stability for Smart Drug Delivery	45
Design of Fe³⁺-Rich, High-Conductivity Lignin Hydrogels for Supercapacitor and Sensor Applications	45
Matrix Stiffness-Regulated Growth of Breast Tumor Spheroids and Their Response to Chemotherapy	44
Polyglycerol for Half-Life Extension of Proteins—Alternative to PEGylation?	44
Biodegradable and Injectable Hydrogels in Biomedical Applications	44