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Papers

(The median citation count of Surface Innovations is 2. 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
Wool functionalization through AgNPs: coloration, antibacterial and wastewater treatment	57
Enhanced dielectric properties of flexible Cu/polymer nanocomposite films	48
Progress in fabrication and applications of micro/nanostructured superhydrophobic surfaces	43
Carbon coating of electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries	40
Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane/epoxy coatings: a review	38
Structural and dielectric properties of ion beam irradiated polymer/silver composite films	32
Rational design of CoNi alloy and atomic Co/Ni composite as an efficient electrocatalyst	23
Defects and passivation in perovskite solar cells	23
One-pot green synthesis of Ag@AgCl nanoparticles with excellent photocatalytic performance	23
Antimicrobial performance of silver–copper–zeolite microparticle-treated organic cotton fabric using versatile methods	22
Machine-learning methods to predict the wetting properties of iron-based composites	22
Triboinformatics: machine learning algorithms and data topology methods for tribology	20
Structural and electrical properties of irradiated flexible ZnO/PVA nanocomposite films	19
Evolution of antibacterial and antibiofouling properties of sharkskin-patterned surfaces	18
The effect of PEO parameters on the properties of biodegradable Mg alloys: a review	18
Electrospun PVDF-Ag@AgCl porous fiber membrane: stable antifoul and antibacterial surface	16
Enhanced electrochemical performance of Li-rich cathode material for lithium-ion batteries	15
Characterization and optical properties of polymer nanocomposite films for optoelectronic applications	14
Innovative isolation of colorant from Butea monosperma for surface-modified silk dyeing	14
Elimination of wetting study flaws in unsaturated vapors based on Laplace fit parameters	13
Microwave-assisted sustainable coloration of wool fabric using Rheum emodi-based natural dye	13
Triallyl ammonium amphiphiles: self-assembly and complexation with bovine serum albumin	13
Droplet depinning on superhydrophobic surfaces: from simple rigid wetting to complex soft wetting	13
The influence of copper substrate temperature on the wettability of graphene coating	11
Nanosized Si space-confined in 3D porous Cu as anode for high-performance lithium storage	10

Structure and properties of the CoCuTiZrHf coating obtained by the HVOF method	9
Novel nanostructured and antimicrobial PVDF-HFP/PVP/MoO₃ composite	9
Surface modifications and optical studies of irradiated flexible PDMS materials	9
Surface plasma treatment (Ar/CF₄) decreases biofouling on polycarbonate surfaces	8
Phytotoxicity of silver nanoparticles and silver ions toward common wheat	8
Use of m-BiVO₄/ZnFe₂O₄ composite materials for enhanced photocatalytic properties	8
Pulsed plasma polymerisation of carvone: characterisations and antibacterial properties	8
Structural behavior and mechanical properties of high-entropy coatings synthesized by HVOF	8
Porous nanocrystalline WO₃ thin films: fabrication, electrical and optical properties	8
Modifying the optical properties of hydrogen-beam-irradiated flexible PVA polymeric films	8
Corrosion and wear properties of h-BN-modified TC4 titanium alloy micro-arc oxide coatings	7
Self-cleaning coating for exterior walls of concrete buildings	7
Ion-irradiation-induced effects on the surface characteristics of Ge–Bi–Se thin films	7
Greenly prepared antimicrobial cotton fabrics using bioactive agents from Cupressaceae pods	7
Fabrication of superhydrophobic PDMS/TiO₂ composite coatings with corrosion resistance	6
Effect of g-family incorporation on corrosion behavior of PEO-treated titanium alloys: a review	6
Architecting a 3D continuous C/CuVO₃@Cu composite anode for lithium-ion storage	6
Fabrication of novel pyramid-textured and nanostructured Cu₂O/Si heterojunctions	6
Effects of deposition parameters on RF-sputtered WO₃ thin films	6
Carbon- and oxygen-doped hexagonal boron nitride for degradation of organic pollutants	6
Surface/interface engineering of carbon-based catalysts for hydrogen peroxide electrosynthesis	6
Functionally oriented composite layered materials with martensitic transformations	5
Surface-modified Ti-MOF/TiO₂ membrane and its gas-sensing characteristics	5
Facile approach for modulating wetting of hierarchically structured metallic surface	5
Recent innovations in surface topography	5
Aggregation of morpholinium surfactants with amino alcohols as additives: a close look	5
Fabrication of radiative cooling film with superhydrophobic self-cleaning property	5
Hydrothermal treatment of the silver-incorporated MAO coated Ti6Al7Nb alloy	5
Effect of laser texturing pattern on Ti6Al4V tribocorrosion in a physiological solution	5
Study of the structure and properties of a high-entropy ceramic composite material	5
Deposition, microstructure, performance of diamond-like carbon film with Ni/Cu interlayer	5
A novel cobalt-free and CO₂-stable LDC-LSCF membrane with high oxygen permeability	5
Plasma-assisted fabrication of hydrophobic siloxane based sol–gel-coated coir fibres	4
Effects of asymmetric cooling and surface wettability on the orientation of the freezing tip	4
Thermodynamic analysis of hydrophobic property of a circular truncated cone microtexture	4
High-temperature oxidation behavior of CeO₂-doped MAO coatings on TC4 titanium alloy	4
Preparation of self-healing epoxy resin coatings based on dynamic disulfide bonds	4
Novel composites made of natural and waste rubber loaded with lead nanoparticles for gamma radiation shielding	4
Detailed study of the electrochemical behavior of low-reflectivity TiAlN coatings	4
Preparation and characterization of silk fibroin/silica thermal insulation coatings on catheters	4
Controllable crystallization by way of solvent engineering for perovskite solar cells	4
Yolk–shell structured sulfur composite cathode for high performance lithium–sulfur battery	4
Chlorine doping impact on the photocatalytic and antibacterial activity of sprayed In₂S₃ films	4
Nitrate removal from aqueous solution by way of adsorption on modified sheep wool	4
An overview of green and sustainable polymeric coatings	3
Functional properties of metallocomplexes with glucamine moiety/Ctab micellar systems	3
Mn (IV) oxide/Mn (IV) sulfide/poly-2-amino-1-mercaptobenzene for green hydrogen generation	3
Density functional theory study of perfluorooctane sulfonate adsorption on fluorinated graphene	3
Influence of synthesis conditions on the structure and size of magnetite nanoparticles in coprecipitation method without stabilizer in one system	3
Synthesis of quaternized chitosan and its application in cotton as wound-dressing material	3

Synergistic effect of inhibitor mixture based on enhanced electron transfer	3
Fabrication, surface characterization and electrical properties of hydrogen-irradiated nanocomposite materials	3
Impact of nano-titania and ultrasonic irradiation on the physical properties of polymer blend electrolytes	3
Highly conductive polyester fabrics fabricated by graphene oxide printing and hot-pressing	3
In situ preparation of antibacterial Ag particles on Ti6Al4V surfaces by spray deposition	3
Polyethyleneimine-modified magnetite prepared without a base to remove Congo red in water	3
Self-propelled drops on hydrophilic microfinned surfaces	3
Fabrication of homogeneous magnetic PDMS membranes to mediate cell behavior	3
Coloration and antibacterial treatment of aramid fabric: a comprehensive review	3
Fabrication of robust superhydrophobic–superoleophilic mesh for oil–water separation	3
Effect of CeO₂ concentration on the microstructure and wear behavior of Co–WC composites	3
Dynamic characteristics of drops on tilted hydrophobic ratchet surfaces	3
Enhanced degradation of methylene blue dye using flexible SiO₂–TiO₂ nanofiber membranes	3
Characteristics of silver-containing titanium-based coating after thermal oxidation	3
Editorial	2
Wetting stability of flexible superamphiphobic surfaces under stretching loading	2
One-step deposition of stable superhydrophobic coatings with controllable wettability	2
Preparation, characterisation and biocompatibility of microarc oxidation coating on tantalum	2
Electrochemical detection of adrenaline and hydrogen peroxide on carbon nanotubes	2
Suppression of Leidenfrost instability using multiple rods and rectangular mesh elements	2
Fluid droplet spreading and adhesion studied with a microbalance: a review	2
Leidenfrost instability in a circular container and its suppression using a rod	2
A hard durable transparent antifouling coating prepared by ZrO₂ and polysiloxane	2
Novel approach to enhancing remineralization of tooth surface by magnetic field exposure	2
Tuning water adhesion of superhydrophobic surface by way of facile laser–chemical hybrid process	2
Bioinspired microgroove arrays with drag reduction and hydrophobic properties	2
Effects of power on tribological and mechanical properties of diamond-like carbon-film-modified rubber	2