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Papers

(The median citation count of Surface Innovations is 3. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Wool functionalization through AgNPs: coloration, antibacterial and wastewater treatment	52
Carbon coating of electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries	35
Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane/epoxy coatings: a review	35
Enhanced dielectric properties of flexible Cu/polymer nanocomposite films	31
Progress in fabrication and applications of micro/nanostructured superhydrophobic surfaces	31
Rational design of CoNi alloy and atomic Co/Ni composite as an efficient electrocatalyst	21
Defects and passivation in perovskite solar cells	19
One-pot green synthesis of Ag@AgCl nanoparticles with excellent photocatalytic performance	19
Machine-learning methods to predict the wetting properties of iron-based composites	19
Silica surface states and their wetting characteristics	19
Corrosion behavior of MoS₂-incorporated PEO coatings prepared on Al alloy	19
Structural and dielectric properties of ion beam irradiated polymer/silver composite films	16
Antimicrobial performance of silver–copper–zeolite microparticle-treated organic cotton fabric using versatile methods	16
Electrospun PVDF-Ag@AgCl porous fiber membrane: stable antifoul and antibacterial surface	16
Evolution of antibacterial and antibiofouling properties of sharkskin-patterned surfaces	15
Enhanced electrochemical performance of Li-rich cathode material for lithium-ion batteries	15
The effect of PEO parameters on the properties of biodegradable Mg alloys: a review	14
Effect of tungsten doping on the performance of MAO coatings on a Ti6Al4V drill pipe	13
Structural and electrical properties of irradiated flexible ZnO/PVA nanocomposite films	13
Triboinformatics: machine learning algorithms and data topology methods for tribology	13
Droplet depinning on superhydrophobic surfaces: from simple rigid wetting to complex soft wetting	12
Facile preparation of an effective intumescent flame-retardant coating for cotton fabric	12
Characterization and optical properties of polymer nanocomposite films for optoelectronic applications	11
Synthesis of hexagonal nanozinc by arc discharge for antibacterial water treatment	11
Triallyl ammonium amphiphiles: self-assembly and complexation with bovine serum albumin	11

Aggregation of a pyrrolidinium surfactant in the presence of polymers and hydrotropes	11
Albumins inhibit the corrosion of absorbable Zn alloys at initial stages of degradation	11
Elimination of wetting study flaws in unsaturated vapors based on Laplace fit parameters	10
Structure and properties of the CoCuTiZrHf coating obtained by the HVOF method	9
Novel nanostructured and antimicrobial PVDF-HFP/PVP/MoO₃ composite	9
Nanosized Si space-confined in 3D porous Cu as anode for high-performance lithium storage	9
The influence of copper substrate temperature on the wettability of graphene coating	9
Proteins and medium-flow conditions: how they influence the degradation of magnesium	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
Phytotoxicity of silver nanoparticles and silver ions toward common wheat	8
Plasma surface modifications of orthopedic biomaterials by the adoption of bioinorganic cations: a review	8
Pulsed plasma polymerisation of carvone: characterisations and antibacterial properties	7
Use of m-BiVO₄/ZnFe₂O₄ composite materials for enhanced photocatalytic properties	7
Propelling liquids on superhydrophobic surfaces with superhydrophilic diverging grooves	7
Effect of g-family incorporation on corrosion behavior of PEO-treated titanium alloys: a review	7
Innovative isolation of colorant from Butea monosperma for surface-modified silk dyeing	7
Corrosion and wear properties of h-BN-modified TC4 titanium alloy micro-arc oxide coatings	6
Preparation of high-performance α-Bi₂O₃ photocatalysts and their photocatalytic activity	6
Carbon- and oxygen-doped hexagonal boron nitride for degradation of organic pollutants	6
Effects of deposition parameters on RF-sputtered WO₃ thin films	6
Fabrication of novel pyramid-textured and nanostructured Cu₂O/Si heterojunctions	6
Surface/interface engineering of carbon-based catalysts for hydrogen peroxide electrosynthesis	5
Facile approach for modulating wetting of hierarchically structured metallic surface	5
Architecting a 3D continuous C/CuVO₃@Cu composite anode for lithium-ion storage	5
Self-cleaning coating for exterior walls of concrete buildings	5
A novel cobalt-free and CO₂-stable LDC-LSCF membrane with high oxygen permeability	5
Ion-irradiation-induced effects on the surface characteristics of Ge–Bi–Se thin films	5
Surface plasma treatment (Ar/CF₄) decreases biofouling on polycarbonate surfaces	5
Fabrication of superhydrophobic PDMS/TiO₂ composite coatings with corrosion resistance	4
Hydrogels from silk fibroin and multiarmed hydrolyzed elastin peptide	4
Thermodynamic analysis of hydrophobic property of a circular truncated cone microtexture	4
Detailed study of the electrochemical behavior of low-reflectivity TiAlN coatings	4
Controllable crystallization by way of solvent engineering for perovskite solar cells	4
Recent innovations in surface topography	4
Functionally oriented composite layered materials with martensitic transformations	4
High-temperature oxidation behavior of CeO₂-doped MAO coatings on TC4 titanium alloy	4
Hydrothermal treatment of the silver-incorporated MAO coated Ti6Al7Nb alloy	4
Novel composites made of natural and waste rubber loaded with lead nanoparticles for gamma radiation shielding	4
Greenly prepared antimicrobial cotton fabrics using bioactive agents from Cupressaceae pods	4
Aggregation of morpholinium surfactants with amino alcohols as additives: a close look	4
Functional properties of metallocomplexes with glucamine moiety/Ctab micellar systems	3
Dynamic characteristics of drops on tilted hydrophobic ratchet surfaces	3
Simulation of fatty acid adsorption at the magnesia surface	3
Nitrate removal from aqueous solution by way of adsorption on modified sheep wool	3
Surface-modified Ti-MOF/TiO₂ membrane and its gas-sensing characteristics	3
Fabrication of homogeneous magnetic PDMS membranes to mediate cell behavior	3
Synergistic effect of inhibitor mixture based on enhanced electron transfer	3
Effect of laser texturing pattern on Ti6Al4V tribocorrosion in a physiological solution	3
Effect of CeO₂ concentration on the microstructure and wear behavior of Co–WC composites	3

In situ preparation of antibacterial Ag particles on Ti6Al4V surfaces by spray deposition	3
Density functional theory study of perfluorooctane sulfonate adsorption on fluorinated graphene	3
Photochromic printing and spectral properties of luminous polyester non-woven fabric	3
Fabrication of radiative cooling film with superhydrophobic self-cleaning property	3
Study of PVA-based nanocomposite polymer gels containing weak aliphatic dicarboxylic acids	3
Deposition, microstructure, performance of diamond-like carbon film with Ni/Cu interlayer	3
Novel approach to enhancing remineralization of tooth surface by magnetic field exposure	3
Yolk–shell structured sulfur composite cathode for high performance lithium–sulfur battery	3
Highly conductive polyester fabrics fabricated by graphene oxide printing and hot-pressing	3
KCl flux suppresses surface recombinations of hematite photoanode for water oxidation	3
Polyethyleneimine-modified magnetite prepared without a base to remove Congo red in water	3
Preparation and characterization of silk fibroin/silica thermal insulation coatings on catheters	3
Study of the structure and properties of a high-entropy ceramic composite material	3
Preparation of self-healing epoxy resin coatings based on dynamic disulfide bonds	3
Plasma-assisted fabrication of hydrophobic siloxane based sol–gel-coated coir fibres	3
Effects of asymmetric cooling and surface wettability on the orientation of the freezing tip	3