OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Chemical Record is 17. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Recent Progress in Nonanolides of Natural Origin: Structures, Synthesis, Biosynthesis, and Bioactivities	139
Water‐Soluble Pd‐Imidate Complexes as Versatile Catalysts for the Modification of Unprotected Halonucleosides	133
Harnessing Visible/UV Light for the Activation and/or Functionalization of C−H Bonds: Metal‐ and Photocatalyst‐Free Approach	108
Coupling Transition Metal Compound with Single‐Atom Site for Water Splitting Electrocatalysis	99
From Utility to Toxicity: Managing Metalloid Pollution Through Innovative Remediation Technologies	94
Rubizhne Institute – A Birthplace of Photochromic Molecules	86
Recent Advances and Perspectives on Porphyrin for Photocatalytic CO ₂ Reduction: From Molecules to Framework Materials	83
Transition Metal‐Catalyzed Dual C−H Activation/Annulation Reactions Involving Internal Alkynes	81
Photocatalytic Degradation of Emerging Pollutants Using Covalent Organic Frameworks	79
Advanced Lithium Primary Batteries: Key Materials, Research Progresses and Challenges	75
Advances and Prospects of Selective Electrocatalytic Upgrading of 5‐Hydroxymethylfurfural to Furan‐2,5‐Dicarboxylic Acid	73
Co₃O₄ Hybrid Electrocatalysts; Materials Description and Mechanistic Aspects Toward Hydrogen Production, Oxygen Evolution‐Reduction, and CO₂ Reduction Reactions	70
Photocatalytic Water‐Splitting by Organic Conjugated Polymers: Opportunities and Challenges	69
Enantioselective Catalytic Synthesis of Inherently Chiral Calixarenes	69
Recent Advancement of the Current Aspects of g‐C₃N₄for its Photocatalytic Applications in Sustainable Energy System	68
Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Peroxide Production: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives	66
Evaluating the Capacitive Response in Metal Halide Perovskite Solar Cells	65
Applications of Zwitterions and Zwitterionic Polymers for Li‐Ion Batteries	63
Long but Strong C−C Single Bonds: Challenges for Theory	63
Advances in Graphene/Inorganic Nanoparticle Composites for Catalytic Applications	61
Recent Advances in the Development of Sustainable Composite Materials used as Membranes in Microbial Fuel Cells	60
High Performance and Long‐cycle Life Rechargeable Aluminum Ion Battery: Recent Progress, Perspectives and Challenges	59
Emerging Trends in CdS‐Based Nanoheterostructures: From Type‐II and Z‐Scheme toward S‐Scheme Photocatalytic H₂ Production	59
Lignin Extraction from Various Biomass Sources: A Comprehensive Review of Characteristics, Applications, and Future Prospects	58
Spirocyclic Iodonium Ylides for Fluorine‐18 Radiolabeling of Non‐Activated Arenes: From Concept to Clinical Research	58

Targeted Nanoprobes Enabled Precision Theranostics in Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer	57
Recent Advances of Carbon Materials in Anodes for Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries	55
Exploring Guanidinium Organocatalysts for Hypoiodite‐Mediated Reactions	54
Axis‐Unfixed Biphenylphosphine‐Oxazoline Ligands: Design and Applications in Asymmetric Catalytic Reactions	54
Cover Picture: Design of Bifunctional Amino Tf‐Amide Organocatalysts and Application in Various Asymmetric Transformations (Chem. Rec. 5/2022)	54
Recent Advances in the Electrochemical Functionalization of Indoles: Site‐Selective Strategies and Mechanistic Insights	52
Recent Progress on NHC‐Catalyzed 1,6‐Conjugate Addition Reactions	52
Recent Synthetic Advances in C–H/N–H Functionalization of 1 H ‐Pyrazoles: Diverse Strategies Across Variously Substituted Scaffolds	49
Visible Light‐Induced Metal‐Free Fluoroalkylations	48
Discover the Evolution: A Comprehensive Review of Transition and Rare Earth Metals for Oxygen Reduction Reaction, from Mono to High‐Entropy Catalysts	48
Recent Advances of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides‐Based Materials for Energy Storage Devices, in View of Monovalent to Divalent Ions	48
Zeolite Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) Derived Nanomaterials and their Hybrids for Advanced Secondary Batteries and Electrocatalysis	48
Innovative Advances of Disulfides, Diselenides, and Ditellurides‐Based Electrode Materials for Supercapacitors: A Comprehensive Review	47
Advances in Nickel‐Based Catalysts for Alkaline Water Electrolysis: Comprehensive Review of Current Research Direction for HER and OER Applications	47
Potential Biosafety of Mxenes: Stability, Biodegradability, Toxicity and Biocompatibility	45
Development of Electrophilic Radical Perfluoroalkylation of Electron‐Deficient Olefins	45
A Targeted Review of Current Progress, Challenges and Future Perspective of g‐C₃N₄based Hybrid Photocatalyst Toward Multidimensional Applications	44
Recent Advances in the Support Layer, Interlayer and Active Layer of TFC and TFN Organic Solvent Nanofiltration (OSN) Membranes: A Review	44
Recent Progress in Framework Materials for High‐Performance Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries	43
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Strategies to Enhance ZnO Photocatalyst's Performance for Water Treatment: A Comprehensive Review	40
Developments in Titanium‐Based Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metal Oxide Catalysts for Sustainable Biodiesel Production: A Review	40
Recent Advances in Electrolytes for Nonaqueous Lithium‐Oxygen Batteries	39
Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Production – Catalyst Design Strategies Based on Crystal Structures of Multimetal Oxides	39
Chemical Looping: A Sustainable Approach for Upgrading Light Hydrocarbons to Value‐Added Olefins	38
(Thio)urea Containing Chiral Ammonium Salt Catalysts	38
Fluorinated Nucleosides: Synthesis, Modulation in Conformation and Therapeutic Application	38
Chemistry, Applications, and Synthesis Methods of Indole Derivatives: A Comprehensive Review	37
Stabilities, Geometries, Electronic Structures, and Conversion Rules of Carbide Cluster Metallofullerenes	37
Fundamental and Practical Aspects of Break‐In/Conditioning of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells	37
Influence of Sugar Modifications on the Nucleoside Conformation and Oligonucleotide Stability: A Critical Review	37
Recent Advances in the Utilization of Imidazolium‐Based Ionic Liquids for Chemical‐Enhanced Oil Recovery: A Comprehensive Review	37
Advances in Single‐Atom Catalysts for Acidic and Alkaline Oxygen Evolution Reactions: Mechanisms and Applications	37
Rhodium‐Based Nanozymes: Recent Advances and Challenges	36
Review of High Entropy Alloys Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution, Oxygen Evolution, and Oxygen Reduction Reaction	36
Recent Trends and Future Perspectives of Emergent Analytical Techniques for Mercury Sensing in Aquatic Environments	36
Cover Picture: Application of Carbon Fiber‐Reinforced Ceramic Composites in Active Thermal Protection of Advanced Propulsion Systems: A Review (Chem. Rec. 4/2023)	35
Discs to a ‘Bright’ Future: Exploring Discotic Liquid Crystals in Organic Light Emitting Diodes in the Era of New‐Age Smart Materials	35
Gold‐Catalyzed Lactone Synthesis: Advancements and Insights	35
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Corrigendum:Versatile Reactivity of Metalloid‐Substituted π‐Allylpalladium Species	34
Cover Picture: Adaptive Ion‐Gel: Stimuli‐Responsive, and Self‐Healing Ion Gels (Chem. Rec. 8/2023)	34
Harnessing Radicals in Confined Supramolecular Environments Made Possible by MOFs	34
Recent Advances in Anode Electrocatalysts for Direct Formic Acid Fuel Cell‐II‐Platinum‐Based Catalysts	33
Chiral Bisphosphoric Acids and Their Applications in Asymmetric Catalysis	32
Recent Progress on the Intercalation Strategies of Vanadium‐Based Material Cathodes for Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries	32
OrthoC−H Functionalizations of 2‐Aryl‐2H‐Indazoles	32
Reactivity vs. Selectivity of Biomimetic Catalyst Systems of the Fe(PDP) Family through the Nature and Spin State of the Active Iron‐Oxygen Species	32
Application of Hydroxy Propargylic Alcohols in Organic Synthesis	31
Palladium‐Catalyzed Carbonylative Sonogashira Transformations: Advancements and Insights	31

Understanding the Impact of Flow Fields on the Performance of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells: A Review on Design Trends	31
Why Hoffmann? The Person and the Young Chemical Physicist**	31
Dissociation of Single O₂ Molecules on Ag(110) by Electrons, Holes, and Localized Surface Plasmons	31
Fifty Years of a Dispute. A Triptych: Why Woodward?**	31
Decoding the Catalytic Potential of Dinuclear 1^st‐Row Transition Metal Complexes for Proton Reduction and Water Oxidation	30
NHC‐Catalyzed Enantioselective Transformations Involving α‐Bromoenals	30
BODIPY‐Based Molecular Probes: A Journey Through their Application in Photocatalysis, Singlet Oxygen Generation and White Light Emission	30
Data Science Guiding Analysis of Organic Reaction Mechanism and Prediction	29
Advances and Challenges in Development of Transition Metal Catalysts for Heterogeneous Hydrogenation of Organic Compounds	29
Recent Advances in the Syntheses of N‐CF₃ Scaffolds up to Their Valorization	29
Recent Advances on Synthesis of CoCO₃ with Controlled Morphologies	29
Strategies for Promoting Catalytic Performance of Ru‐Based Electrocatalysts towards Oxygen/Hydrogen Evolution Reaction	29
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Application of COF Materials in Carbon Dioxide Electrocatalytic Reduction	28
C−F Transformations of Benzotrifluorides by the Activation of Ortho‐Hydrosilyl Group	28
Cover Picture: Organic Photoredox Reactions in Two‐Molecule Photoredox System (Chem. Rec. 3/2024)	28
Application of 2‐Azabicyclo[2.2.1]Hept‐5‐En‐3‐One (Vince Lactam) in Synthetic Organic and Medicinal Chemistry	27
Recent Advances in Organocatalyzed Asymmetric Sulfa‐Michael Addition Triggered Cascade Reactions	27
Research Trends in Carbon Chain Polymers and Their Derivatives: Highlighting the Decade‐Long Research	27
Self‐assembly of Tyrosine Scaffolds in Aqueous Media: Complex Molecular Architectures from Simple Building Blocks	27
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Construction of Spirocyclic Molecules from Cyclic β‐Diketones	26
Engineering Crystal Orientation of Cathode for Advanced Lithium‐Ion Batteries: A Minireview	26
Post‐Ugi Cyclizations Towards Polycyclic N‐Heterocycles	26
Analyte Detection: A Decade of Progress in the Development of Optical/Fluorescent Sensing Probes	26
Recent Advances in Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescent Materials in Type II Photodynamic Therapy	26
Recent Representative Progress of Surface Coating Technology	26
Photocatalytic and Electrochemical Borylation and Silylation Reactions	26
Spin‐State Modulation in Fe^II‐Based Hofmann‐Type Coordination Polymers: From Molecules to Materials	25
Advances in pH Sensing: From Traditional Approaches to Next‐Generation Sensors in Biological Contexts	25
Evolution of Vanadium Redox Flow Battery in Electrode	25
MOF‐Based Electrocatalysts for Water Electrolysis, Energy Storage, and Sensing: Progress and Insights	25
Regiodivergent Synthesis and Biological Activities of Indoloquinoline Based Compounds	25
Recent Updates on Supramolecular‐Based Drug Delivery – Macrocycles and Supramolecular Gels	25
Actual Applied Catalytic Approaches to Fatty Amines: An Outside Perspective	25
Exploring Highly Efficient Broadband Self‐Trapped‐Exciton Luminophors: from 0D to 3D Materials	25
Cover Picture: Silver Cluster Assembled Materials: A Model‐Driven Perspective on Recent Progress, with a Spotlight on Ag₁₂ Cluster Assembly (Chem. Rec. 5/2024)	24
Cover Picture: A Comprehensive Survey of Stink Bug Pheromones ‐ Extraction, Identification, Synthesis, Biosynthesis, and Phylogenetic Insights (Chem. Rec. 4/2025)	24
A Mechanistic Overview of the Current Status and Future Challenges of Aluminum Anode and Electrolyte in Aluminum‐Air Batteries	24
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Preparation of Nanoparticles and Diffusion Behavior of Metal Ions in Ionic Liquids	24
Recent Progress in Microfiltration/Ultrafiltration Membranes for Separation of Oil and Water Emulsions	24
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The Progress of Reductive Coupling Reaction by Iron Catalysis	23
Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Alkanes through Homogeneous Base Metal Catalysis	23
Versatile Synthesis of Carbon Materials using Protic Ionic Liquids and Salts as Precursors	23
Adaptive Ion‐Gel: Stimuli‐Responsive, and Self‐Healing Ion Gels	23
Recent Developments in Copper‐Catalyzed Annulations for Synthesis of Spirooxindoles	23
Cross‐Coupling Reactions Enabled by Well‐Defined Ag(III) Compounds: Main Focus on Aromatic Fluorination and Trifluoromethylation	23
Bioresource Polymer Composite for Energy Generation and Storage: Developments and Trends	22
Applications of Carbon‐Based Materials in Activated Peroxymonosulfate for the Degradation of Organic Pollutants: A Review	22
Covalent Modification of Nucleobases using Water‐Soluble Palladium Catalysts	22
Reductive Transformation of CO₂ to Organic Compounds	22
A Review of Synthesis Techniques for Thermoelectric Materials: From Bulk Processing and Nanostructuring to Thin‐Film Deposition	22
Recent Progress in Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries: From FundamentalScience to Structure Design	22
Current State of Microflow Trifluoromethylation Reactions	22
Stimuli‐Responsive Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices	22
Construction of Non‐Precious Metal Self‐Supported Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution from a Low‐Temperature Immersion Perspective	22
Rational Development of Bacterial Ureases Inhibitors	22
Syntheses and Synthetic Applications of Functionalized Propargylic and Allylic Fluorides	22
Emerging Trends in Asymmetric Triazole Synthesis: from Click Chemistry to Biocatalysis	22
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Challenges in Peptide Solubilization – Amyloids Case Study	21
Application of Metal‐Free Dearomatization Reaction as a Sustainable Strategy to Direct Access Complex Cyclic Compounds	21
Cover Picture: Axis‐Unfixed Biphenylphosphine‐Oxazoline Ligands: Design and Applications in Asymmetric Catalytic Reactions (Chem. Rec. 10/2023)	21
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Cover Feature: Fluoroalkyl Sulfoximines for Versatile Photocatalytic Radical Fluoroalkylations (Chem. Rec. 9/2023)	21
Dibenzo‐Fused Heterocycles: A Decade Update on the Syntheses of Carbazole, Dibenzofuran, and Dibenzothiophene	20
Advancements in Gold‐Catalyzed Cascade Reactions to Access Carbocycles and Heterocycles: An Overview	20
Anti‐Freezing Strategies of Electrolyte and their Application in Electrochemical Energy Devices	20
Hot‐Injection‐Free Silicon Nanocrystals Realize Record‐Breaking Sustainable QD LEDs	20
Recent Advances in Floating Photovoltaic Systems	20
Elemental Two‐Dimensional Materials for Li/Na‐Ion Battery Anode Applications	20
Biomimetic Nanoparticles for the Diagnosis and Therapy of Atherosclerosis	20
Review of Graphene Materials as Electrocatalysts for the Production of Green Ammonia from Nitrogen‐Containing Compounds	20
Woodward and Hoffmann on Secondary Orbital Interactions. How to Make a Fine Two‐Course Meal from Leftovers**	20
Zinc Oxide Nanostructures in Photovoltaics: Recent Progress, Technical Challenges and Perspectives	20
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Biocatalytic and Biomimetic Catalysis for Intermolecular Cyclopropanation of Olefins: A Review	19

Single Atom Catalysts: An Overview of the Coordination and Interactions with Metallic Supports	19
Synthesis of Nucleobase‐Modified Oligonucleotides by Post‐Synthetic Modification in Solution	19
Fluorescent Probes Based on Charge and Proton Transfer for Probing Biomolecular Environment	19
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An Emerging Trend in the Synthesis of Iron Titanate Photocatalyst Toward Water Splitting	19
Carbon Coated Metal‐Based Composite Electrode Materials for Lithium Sulfur Batteries: A Review	19
Designing State‐of‐the‐Art Gas Sensors: From Fundamentals to Applications	19
A Review on Electrode Materials of Fast‐Charging Lithium‐Ion Batteries	19
Optimization Strategies of Electrolytes for Low‐Temperature Aqueous Batteries	19
Design of Bifunctional Amino Tf‐Amide Organocatalysts and Application in Various Asymmetric Transformations	19
Asymmetric Synthesis of a Quaternary Carbon Stereogenic Center by Organocatalysis Using a Primary Amino Acid and Its Salt	19
A Review on Biodegradable Packaging Films from Vegetative and Food Waste	19
3D Printable Geopolymer Composites Reinforced with Carbon‐Based Nanomaterials – A Review	19
Photoluminescence of Platinum(II) Complexes with Diazine‐Based Ligands	18
Fluoroalkylations and Fluoroalkenylations with Iodonium Salts	18
Complexation of Flavonoids: Spectral Phenomena, Regioselectivity, Interplay with Charge and Proton Transfer	18
Transition Metal‐Catalyzed Direct Functionalization of Carbazoles	18
Harnessing the Potential of Graphene Quantum Dots for Multifunctional Biomedical Applications	18
Recent Advances in Photoinduced Modification of Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins	18
Ion Substitution Strategy of Manganese‐Based Layered Oxide Cathodes for Advanced and Low‐Cost Sodium Ion Batteries	18
Ring‐Opening Fluorination of Carbo/Heterocycles and Aromatics: Construction of Complex and Diverse Fluorine‐Containing Molecules	18
Light‐Mediated Radical Addition to Azomethine Compounds: Novel Reactivity and Activation Modes	18
Chemical Upcycling of Waste Plastics to High Value‐Added Products via Pyrolysis: Current Trends, Future Perspectives, and Techno‐Feasibility Analysis	18
An Opportunity for Synergizing Desalination by Membrane Distillation Assisted Reverse‐Electrodialysis for Water/Energy Recovery	18
Green Hydrogen Production From Non‐Traditional Water Sources: A Sustainable Energy Solution With Hydrogen Storage and Distribution	17
Enzymatic Reactions using Ionic Liquids for Green Sustainable Chemical Process; Stabilization and Activation of Lipases	17
Polymorphs with Remarkably Distinct Physical and/or Chemical Properties	17
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Organometallic Ionic Liquids Containing Sandwich Complexes: Molecular Design, Physical Properties, and Chemical Reactivities	17
Potential Applications of Nickel‐Based Metal‐Organic Frameworks and their Derivatives	17
Stimuli‐Responsive Macromolecular Architecture by Butler Cyclopolymerizations: Synthesis and Applications	17
Recent Advances in Current Collectors for Aqueous Zinc‐ion Batteries	17
Self‐Supported Transition Metal‐Based Nanoarrays for Efficient Energy Storage	17