OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Chemical Record is 16. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Recent Progress in Nonanolides of Natural Origin: Structures, Synthesis, Biosynthesis, and Bioactivities	116
Benzannulation Reactions: A Case for Perspective Change From Arene Decoration to Arene Construction	105
Advances and Prospects of Selective Electrocatalytic Upgrading of 5‐Hydroxymethylfurfural to Furan‐2,5‐Dicarboxylic Acid	102
Harnessing Visible/UV Light for the Activation and/or Functionalization of C−H Bonds: Metal‐ and Photocatalyst‐Free Approach	95
Rubizhne Institute – A Birthplace of Photochromic Molecules	86
Water‐Soluble Pd‐Imidate Complexes as Versatile Catalysts for the Modification of Unprotected Halonucleosides	85
Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Peroxide Production: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives	79
Photocatalytic Degradation of Emerging Pollutants Using Covalent Organic Frameworks	77
Enantioselective Catalytic Synthesis of Inherently Chiral Calixarenes	77
Coupling Transition Metal Compound with Single‐Atom Site for Water Splitting Electrocatalysis	74
Recent Advancement of the Current Aspects of g‐C₃N₄for its Photocatalytic Applications in Sustainable Energy System	72
Co₃O₄ Hybrid Electrocatalysts; Materials Description and Mechanistic Aspects Toward Hydrogen Production, Oxygen Evolution‐Reduction, and CO₂ Reduction Reactions	67
Recent Advances and Perspectives on Porphyrin for Photocatalytic CO₂ Reduction: From Molecules to Framework Materials	67
Advanced Lithium Primary Batteries: Key Materials, Research Progresses and Challenges	66
Transition Metal‐Catalyzed Dual C−H Activation/Annulation Reactions Involving Internal Alkynes	65
Photocatalytic Water‐Splitting by Organic Conjugated Polymers: Opportunities and Challenges	64
Advanced Strategies in Metal‐Organic Frameworks for CO₂ Capture and Separation	61
Recent Progress on NHC‐Catalyzed 1,6‐Conjugate Addition Reactions	60
Spirocyclic Iodonium Ylides for Fluorine‐18 Radiolabeling of Non‐Activated Arenes: From Concept to Clinical Research	60
Targeted Nanoprobes Enabled Precision Theranostics in Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer	59
Discover the Evolution: A Comprehensive Review of Transition and Rare Earth Metals for Oxygen Reduction Reaction, from Mono to High‐Entropy Catalysts	59
Recent Synthetic Advances in C–H/N–H Functionalization of 1H‐Pyrazoles: Diverse Strategies Across Variously Substituted Scaffolds	56
Visible Light‐Induced Metal‐Free Fluoroalkylations	56
Long but Strong C−C Single Bonds: Challenges for Theory	55
Lignin Extraction from Various Biomass Sources: A Comprehensive Review of Characteristics, Applications, and Future Prospects	53

Emerging Trends in CdS‐Based Nanoheterostructures: From Type‐II and Z‐Scheme toward S‐Scheme Photocatalytic H₂ Production	53
Recent Advances of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides‐Based Materials for Energy Storage Devices, in View of Monovalent to Divalent Ions	53
High Performance and Long‐cycle Life Rechargeable Aluminum Ion Battery: Recent Progress, Perspectives and Challenges	52
Axis‐Unfixed Biphenylphosphine‐Oxazoline Ligands: Design and Applications in Asymmetric Catalytic Reactions	52
Cover Picture: Design of Bifunctional Amino Tf‐Amide Organocatalysts and Application in Various Asymmetric Transformations (Chem. Rec. 5/2022)	52
Exploring Guanidinium Organocatalysts for Hypoiodite‐Mediated Reactions	49
Innovative Advances of Disulfides, Diselenides, and Ditellurides‐Based Electrode Materials for Supercapacitors: A Comprehensive Review	49
Evaluating the Capacitive Response in Metal Halide Perovskite Solar Cells	48
Applications of Zwitterions and Zwitterionic Polymers for Li‐Ion Batteries	47
Development of Electrophilic Radical Perfluoroalkylation of Electron‐Deficient Olefins	47
Recent Advances in the Development of Sustainable Composite Materials used as Membranes in Microbial Fuel Cells	47
Zeolite Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) Derived Nanomaterials and their Hybrids for Advanced Secondary Batteries and Electrocatalysis	47
Advances in Graphene/Inorganic Nanoparticle Composites for Catalytic Applications	46
Potential Biosafety of Mxenes: Stability, Biodegradability, Toxicity and Biocompatibility	43
Recent Advances in the Support Layer, Interlayer and Active Layer of TFC and TFN Organic Solvent Nanofiltration (OSN) Membranes: A Review	43
A Targeted Review of Current Progress, Challenges and Future Perspective of g‐C₃N₄based Hybrid Photocatalyst Toward Multidimensional Applications	42
Recent Advances of Carbon Materials in Anodes for Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries	41
Advances in Nickel‐Based Catalysts for Alkaline Water Electrolysis: Comprehensive Review of Current Research Direction for HER and OER Applications	40
Recent Advances in the Utilization of Imidazolium‐Based Ionic Liquids for Chemical‐Enhanced Oil Recovery: A Comprehensive Review	40
Stabilities, Geometries, Electronic Structures, and Conversion Rules of Carbide Cluster Metallofullerenes	40
Fundamental and Practical Aspects of Break‐In/Conditioning of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells	40
Recent Progress in Framework Materials for High‐Performance Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries	39
Chemistry, Applications, and Synthesis Methods of Indole Derivatives: A Comprehensive Review	39
(Thio)urea Containing Chiral Ammonium Salt Catalysts	39
Chemical Looping: A Sustainable Approach for Upgrading Light Hydrocarbons to Value‐Added Olefins	38
Influence of Sugar Modifications on the Nucleoside Conformation and Oligonucleotide Stability: A Critical Review	38
Recent Advances in Electrolytes for Nonaqueous Lithium‐Oxygen Batteries	37
Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Production – Catalyst Design Strategies Based on Crystal Structures of Multimetal Oxides	37
Rhodium‐Based Nanozymes: Recent Advances and Challenges	37
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Advances in Single‐Atom Catalysts for Acidic and Alkaline Oxygen Evolution Reactions: Mechanisms and Applications	35
Fluorinated Nucleosides: Synthesis, Modulation in Conformation and Therapeutic Application	35
Discs to a ‘Bright’ Future: Exploring Discotic Liquid Crystals in Organic Light Emitting Diodes in the Era of New‐Age Smart Materials	35
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Developments in Titanium‐Based Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metal Oxide Catalysts for Sustainable Biodiesel Production: A Review	34
Strategies to Enhance ZnO Photocatalyst's Performance for Water Treatment: A Comprehensive Review	34
Review of High Entropy Alloys Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution, Oxygen Evolution, and Oxygen Reduction Reaction	34
Recent Trends and Future Perspectives of Emergent Analytical Techniques for Mercury Sensing in Aquatic Environments	34
Recent Developments and Challenges of Vanadium Oxides (V_xO_y) Cathodes for Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries	33
Advances and Challenges in Development of Transition Metal Catalysts for Heterogeneous Hydrogenation of Organic Compounds	33
Reactivity vs. Selectivity of Biomimetic Catalyst Systems of the Fe(PDP) Family through the Nature and Spin State of the Active Iron‐Oxygen Species	33
Understanding the Impact of Flow Fields on the Performance of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells: A Review on Design Trends	33
Application of COF Materials in Carbon Dioxide Electrocatalytic Reduction	33
Dissociation of Single O₂ Molecules on Ag(110) by Electrons, Holes, and Localized Surface Plasmons	32
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
Cover Picture: Application of Carbon Fiber‐Reinforced Ceramic Composites in Active Thermal Protection of Advanced Propulsion Systems: A Review (Chem. Rec. 4/2023)	31
Gold‐Catalyzed Lactone Synthesis: Advancements and Insights	31
Fifty Years of a Dispute. A Triptych: Why Woodward?**	31
Cover Picture: Adaptive Ion‐Gel: Stimuli‐Responsive, and Self‐Healing Ion Gels (Chem. Rec. 8/2023)	31

Harnessing Radicals in Confined Supramolecular Environments Made Possible by MOFs	31
Corrigendum:Versatile Reactivity of Metalloid‐Substituted π‐Allylpalladium Species	30
Decoding the Catalytic Potential of Dinuclear 1^st‐Row Transition Metal Complexes for Proton Reduction and Water Oxidation	30
Why Hoffmann? The Person and the Young Chemical Physicist**	30
Recent Advances on Synthesis of CoCO₃ with Controlled Morphologies	30
Palladium‐Catalyzed Carbonylative Sonogashira Transformations: Advancements and Insights	30
Gold‐Catalyzed Reactions Towards Diversity: From Simple Substrates to Functionalized Carbo‐ and Heterocycles	29
Recent Advances in the Syntheses of N‐CF₃ Scaffolds up to Their Valorization	29
Advances of Sulfenate Anions in Catalytic Asymmetric Synthesis of Sulfoxides	29
Recent Advances in Anode Electrocatalysts for Direct Formic Acid Fuel Cell‐II‐Platinum‐Based Catalysts	29
Data Science Guiding Analysis of Organic Reaction Mechanism and Prediction	29
Strategies for Promoting Catalytic Performance of Ru‐Based Electrocatalysts towards Oxygen/Hydrogen Evolution Reaction	28
NHC‐Catalyzed Enantioselective Transformations Involving α‐Bromoenals	28
OrthoC−H Functionalizations of 2‐Aryl‐2H‐Indazoles	28
Desymmetrisation of meso‐2,4‐Dimethyl‐8‐oxabicyclo[3.2.1]‐oct‐6‐ene‐3‐ol and its Application in Natural Product Syntheses	28
The Development of Vaccines from Synthetic Tumor‐Associated Mucin Glycopeptides and their Glycosylation‐Dependent Immune Response	28
Cover Picture: Organic Photoredox Reactions in Two‐Molecule Photoredox System (Chem. Rec. 3/2024)	28
Preparation of Nanoparticles and Diffusion Behavior of Metal Ions in Ionic Liquids	27
Recent Advances in Organocatalyzed Asymmetric Sulfa‐Michael Addition Triggered Cascade Reactions	27
Exploring Highly Efficient Broadband Self‐Trapped‐Exciton Luminophors: from 0D to 3D Materials	27
Application of 2‐Azabicyclo[2.2.1]Hept‐5‐En‐3‐One (Vince Lactam) in Synthetic Organic and Medicinal Chemistry	27
Self‐assembly of Tyrosine Scaffolds in Aqueous Media: Complex Molecular Architectures from Simple Building Blocks	27
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Spin‐State Modulation in Fe^II‐Based Hofmann‐Type Coordination Polymers: From Molecules to Materials	26
Advances in pH Sensing: From Traditional Approaches to Next‐Generation Sensors in Biological Contexts	26
A Mechanistic Overview of the Current Status and Future Challenges of Aluminum Anode and Electrolyte in Aluminum‐Air Batteries	26
Post‐Ugi Cyclizations Towards Polycyclic N‐Heterocycles	26
C−F Transformations of Benzotrifluorides by the Activation of Ortho‐Hydrosilyl Group	26
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Regiodivergent Synthesis and Biological Activities of Indoloquinoline Based Compounds	25
Recent Advances in Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescent Materials in Type II Photodynamic Therapy	25
Nanographene – A Scaffold of Two‐Dimensional Materials	25
Analyte Detection: A Decade of Progress in the Development of Optical/Fluorescent Sensing Probes	25
Photocatalytic and Electrochemical Borylation and Silylation Reactions	25
Research Trends in Carbon Chain Polymers and Their Derivatives: Highlighting the Decade‐Long Research	25
Engineering Crystal Orientation of Cathode for Advanced Lithium‐Ion Batteries: A Minireview	24
Recent Updates on Supramolecular‐Based Drug Delivery – Macrocycles and Supramolecular Gels	24
MOF‐Based Electrocatalysts for Water Electrolysis, Energy Storage, and Sensing: Progress and Insights	23
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Polyanionic Imido‐P(V) Ligands: From Transition Metal Complexes to Coordination Driven Self‐Assemblies	23
Cover Picture: Silver Cluster Assembled Materials: A Model‐Driven Perspective on Recent Progress, with a Spotlight on Ag₁₂ Cluster Assembly (Chem. Rec. 5/2024)	23
Evolution of Vanadium Redox Flow Battery in Electrode	23
Covalent Modification of Nucleobases using Water‐Soluble Palladium Catalysts	23
Recent Representative Progress of Surface Coating Technology	23
Recent Progress in Microfiltration/Ultrafiltration Membranes for Separation of Oil and Water Emulsions	23
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Cover Picture: A Comprehensive Survey of Stink Bug Pheromones ‐ Extraction, Identification, Synthesis, Biosynthesis, and Phylogenetic Insights (Chem. Rec. 4/2025)	23
Bioresource Polymer Composite for Energy Generation and Storage: Developments and Trends	23
Reductive Transformation of CO₂ to Organic Compounds	22
Current State of Microflow Trifluoromethylation Reactions	22
Adaptive Ion‐Gel: Stimuli‐Responsive, and Self‐Healing Ion Gels	22
Recent Developments in Copper‐Catalyzed Annulations for Synthesis of Spirooxindoles	22
Stimuli‐Responsive Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices	22
Application of Metal‐Free Dearomatization Reaction as a Sustainable Strategy to Direct Access Complex Cyclic Compounds	21
Rational Development of Bacterial Ureases Inhibitors	21
Syntheses and Synthetic Applications of Functionalized Propargylic and Allylic Fluorides	21
Construction of Non‐Precious Metal Self‐Supported Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution from a Low‐Temperature Immersion Perspective	21
Versatile Synthesis of Carbon Materials using Protic Ionic Liquids and Salts as Precursors	21
Recent Progress in Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries: From FundamentalScience to Structure Design	21
Cross‐Coupling Reactions Enabled by Well‐Defined Ag(III) Compounds: Main Focus on Aromatic Fluorination and Trifluoromethylation	21
The Progress of Reductive Coupling Reaction by Iron Catalysis	21
Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Alkanes through Homogeneous Base Metal Catalysis	21
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Dibenzo‐Fused Heterocycles: A Decade Update on the Syntheses of Carbazole, Dibenzofuran, and Dibenzothiophene	20
Biomimetic Nanoparticles for the Diagnosis and Therapy of Atherosclerosis	20
The Ways of Science Through the Lens of the Woodward‐Hoffmann Rules. The Stories Begin^[^]**	20
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Woodward and Hoffmann on Secondary Orbital Interactions. How to Make a Fine Two‐Course Meal from Leftovers**	20
Fluorescent Probes Based on Charge and Proton Transfer for Probing Biomolecular Environment	20
Cover Feature: Fluoroalkyl Sulfoximines for Versatile Photocatalytic Radical Fluoroalkylations (Chem. Rec. 9/2023)	20
Applications of Carbon‐Based Materials in Activated Peroxymonosulfate for the Degradation of Organic Pollutants: A Review	20
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Cover Picture: Axis‐Unfixed Biphenylphosphine‐Oxazoline Ligands: Design and Applications in Asymmetric Catalytic Reactions (Chem. Rec. 10/2023)	20
3D Printable Geopolymer Composites Reinforced with Carbon‐Based Nanomaterials – A Review	20
Advancements in Gold‐Catalyzed Cascade Reactions to Access Carbocycles and Heterocycles: An Overview	19
Optimization Strategies of Electrolytes for Low‐Temperature Aqueous Batteries	19
Designing State‐of‐the‐Art Gas Sensors: From Fundamentals to Applications	19
Elemental Two‐Dimensional Materials for Li/Na‐Ion Battery Anode Applications	19
Synthesis of Nucleobase‐Modified Oligonucleotides by Post‐Synthetic Modification in Solution	19
Challenges in Peptide Solubilization – Amyloids Case Study	19

Anti‐Freezing Strategies of Electrolyte and their Application in Electrochemical Energy Devices	19
Recent Advances in Floating Photovoltaic Systems	19
Advances Towards the Synthesis of Aporphine Alkaloids: C‐Ring Formation via Approaches Based on One‐ and Two‐Bond Disconnections	19
A Review on Electrode Materials of Fast‐Charging Lithium‐Ion Batteries	19
Review of Graphene Materials as Electrocatalysts for the Production of Green Ammonia from Nitrogen‐Containing Compounds	19
A Review on Biodegradable Packaging Films from Vegetative and Food Waste	18
An Opportunity for Synergizing Desalination by Membrane Distillation Assisted Reverse‐Electrodialysis for Water/Energy Recovery	18
Photoluminescence of Platinum(II) Complexes with Diazine‐Based Ligands	18
Green Hydrogen Production From Non‐Traditional Water Sources: A Sustainable Energy Solution With Hydrogen Storage and Distribution	18
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Transition Metal‐Catalyzed Direct Functionalization of Carbazoles	18
Biocatalytic and Biomimetic Catalysis for Intermolecular Cyclopropanation of Olefins: A Review	18
Fluoroalkylations and Fluoroalkenylations with Iodonium Salts	18
Chemical Upcycling of Waste Plastics to High Value‐Added Products via Pyrolysis: Current Trends, Future Perspectives, and Techno‐Feasibility Analysis	18
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Harnessing the Potential of Graphene Quantum Dots for Multifunctional Biomedical Applications	18
Light‐Mediated Radical Addition to Azomethine Compounds: Novel Reactivity and Activation Modes	18
Carbon Coated Metal‐Based Composite Electrode Materials for Lithium Sulfur Batteries: A Review	17
An Emerging Trend in the Synthesis of Iron Titanate Photocatalyst Toward Water Splitting	17
Ion Substitution Strategy of Manganese‐Based Layered Oxide Cathodes for Advanced and Low‐Cost Sodium Ion Batteries	17
Ring‐Opening Fluorination of Carbo/Heterocycles and Aromatics: Construction of Complex and Diverse Fluorine‐Containing Molecules	17
Pharmacological Chaperones for β‐Galactosidase Related to G_M1‐Gangliosidosis and Morquio B: Recent Advances	17
Recent Advances in Processing and Applications of Heterobimetallic Oxide Thin Films by Aerosol‐Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition	17
Asymmetric Synthesis of a Quaternary Carbon Stereogenic Center by Organocatalysis Using a Primary Amino Acid and Its Salt	17
Complexation of Flavonoids: Spectral Phenomena, Regioselectivity, Interplay with Charge and Proton Transfer	17
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Single Atom Catalysts: An Overview of the Coordination and Interactions with Metallic Supports	17
Design of Bifunctional Amino Tf‐Amide Organocatalysts and Application in Various Asymmetric Transformations	17
Recent Advances in Photoinduced Modification of Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins	17
Surface, Interface and Structure Optimization of Metal‐Organic Frameworks: Towards Efficient Resourceful Conversion of Industrial Waste Gases	16
Layered Double Hydroxides as the Unique Product of Target Ionic Construction for Energy, Chemical, Foods, Cosmetics, Medicine and Ecology Applications	16
Recent Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives of ZnO Nanostructure Materials Towards Energy Applications	16
Enzymatic Reactions using Ionic Liquids for Green Sustainable Chemical Process; Stabilization and Activation of Lipases	16
Advances on the Synthesis, Reactivity, and Biological Properties of 4H‐Thiochromen‐4‐(thio)one Derivatives	16
Stimuli‐Responsive Macromolecular Architecture by Butler Cyclopolymerizations: Synthesis and Applications	16
Valorization of Agriculture Residues into Value‐Added Products: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Studies	16
Transition Metal‐Catalyzed Enantioselective Synthesis of Chiral Five‐ and Six‐Membered Benzo O‐heterocycles	16
Recent Advances in Ynenamine Chemistry	16
Recent Advances in Current Collectors for Aqueous Zinc‐ion Batteries	16
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Organometallic Ionic Liquids Containing Sandwich Complexes: Molecular Design, Physical Properties, and Chemical Reactivities	16
Six‐Membered Aromatic Nitrogen Heterocyclic Anti‐Tumor Agents: Synthesis and Applications	16
Potential Applications of Nickel‐Based Metal‐Organic Frameworks and their Derivatives	16
Recent Advances in Chemistry/Materials (Saudi Arabia)	16
Ionic Liquids Containing Silsesquioxane and Cyclic Siloxane Frameworks	16