OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Materials Chemistry A is 82. 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Front cover	230
Back cover	219
Back cover	207
A high-pressure enabled high-entropy (CrFeCoNiMn)₄S₅ composite anode for enhanced durability and high-rate sodium-ion batteries	187
Correction: Hollow MoC/NC sphere for electromagnetic wave attenuation: direct observation of interfacial polarization on nanoscale hetero-interfaces	170
Retraction: Magnetic polydopamine decorated with Mg–Al LDH nanoflakes as a novel bio-based adsorbent for simultaneous removal of potentially toxic metals and anionic dyes	162
Improved electrochemical performance of nitrogen-containing copper-based 1D metal organic framework derived from highly connective pyridine-2,4,6-tricarboxylic acid for hybrid supercapacitors	158
Spontaneous deposition of high-density Pt single atoms on oxides via charge polarization between oxides and carbon	157
Excess of Zn to relieve the structural distortion of manganese hexacyanoferrate in aqueous Zn-ion battery	148
Enhancing the thermoelectric figure of merit of BiN via polymorphism, pressure, and nanostructuring	145
Back cover	144
Characterization of densification behavior and mechanical properties of solid electrolyte powders for all solid-state batteries	143
A superhydrophobic wood aerogel for radiative cooling and sound absorption	138
Nanomechanical and nanoelectrical analysis of the proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer anode – impact of reinforcement fibers and porous transport layer	138
Topological quantum materials in catalysis	137
New opportunities for tailored nanoparticle catalysts through exsolution from inherently disordered defect fluorite-type oxides	133
Construction of a graphene/cellulose aerogel embedded with UiO-66-CN for highly efficient uranium capture via electro-adsorption	129
Exploring structural and electronic properties of transition metal carbides (T = Ti, V, Mo, & W) as efficient catalysts for overall water splitting with the DFT study	126
α and γ mixed-phase Ga₂O₃ as a photocatalyst for CO₂ reduction with water: mechanism and the role of each phase	126
Synergistic action of spatially self-reconfiguring bilayer lithiophilic alloys and inorganic passivation layers for enhancing Li metal anode performance	126
Contents list	126
Fabrication of graphene oxide/silk protein core-sheath aerogel fibers for thermal management	124
Advances in defect modulation strategies of indium antimonide semiconductor colloidal quantum dots for infrared photodetection	118
Inside front cover	115
Tungsten doping reinforced structural stability of single-crystal nickel-rich LiNi_0.9Co_0.1O₂ cathodes	114

Unraveling the CO₂ methanation and capture ability of NiO@metal oxides	113
Modulation of electron transfer in electrochemiluminescence: synergistic utilization of doping effects in the material and composite effects of Au in the core–shell structure	113
Switching between HCOOH and CO in electrochemical CO₂ reduction by doping Cu into Cd(OH)₂ catalysts	113
“The 250 mV Barrier”: A Thermodynamic Ceiling That Every OER/ORR Researcher Must Know!	112
Bottom-up assembly of recyclable van der Waals-integrated photocatalysts towards efficient photoelectrocatalytic degradation	112
Low compressibility of photoelectric properties of layered molecular non-metal halide AsI₃	112
Performance enhancement of triboelectric nanogenerators and exploration of tactile sensing using an electrospun PAN–MWCNT layer through interface manipulation	111
Separation of hydrogen isotopes using a protonic ceramic fuel cell	110
Hollow but perforated C/Co/Mo₂C cubes enhance electromagnetic absorption	110
Contents list	110
Highly oxidative GaN:ZnO@α-Ga₂O₃ heterostructure as a visible-light-driven, round-the-clock photocatalyst for dye degradation and disinfection	108
Accelerating the exploration of novel perovskite-structured metal borohydrides with enhanced dehydrogenation performance through machine learning	106
The growth of nanosized zeolite nuclei inside the pinholes of ultra-thin Pd composite membranes	106
Structural and chemical mapping of Au–Co(OH)₂ electrocatalytic films shows the formation of ordered Au crystallites and the suppression of Co oxidation	106
Design and characterization of an adaptive polymer electrolyte for lithium metal solid-state battery applications	105
A new quaternary sphalerite-derivative compound for thermoelectric applications: Cu₇VSnS₈	104
Regulating coordination environment of Co single-atom through Ni/Co sulphides synergistic heterointerfaces towards efficient bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts	102
Structural evolution of Prussian blue analogues A_xMFe(CN)₆ upon intercalation of Na and K	101
Unraveling the role of a Cu dopant in formaldehyde catalytic oxidation over a La_0.8Sr_0.2Mn_1−xCu_xO₃ perovskite: an experimental and	101
Fluorinated imine modulating efficient sulfur redox kinetics and a stable solid electrolyte interphase in lithium–sulfur batteries	100
Flexible doorway controlled Na⁺ ion diffusion in NaPSO glassy electrolytes from machine-learning force field simulations	99
Interfacial degradation of the NMC/Li₆PS₅Cl composite cathode in all-solid-state batteries	99
Recent progress in quantum dots based nanocomposite electrodes for rechargeable monovalent metal-ion and lithium metal batteries	98
Modulating surface charges of bismuth tantalum oxychloride nanoplates for promoting photogenerated charge separation	98
MXene-drivenin situconstruction of hollow core-shelled Co₃V₂O₈@Ti₃C₂T_xnanospheres for high-performance all-solid-state a	96
Thermally enhanced piezoelectricityviathe superstructure in Ca₂Nb₂O₇single-crystals with ultra-high Curie temperature	94
Nanofluidic ion regulation membranes based on two-dimensional vacancy-containing CdPS₃ membrane	93
Dense and superhydrophobic biopolymer-coated large tablet produced with energy efficient UV-curing for controlled-release fertilizer	93
Promising nano-silicon anodes prepared using the “disperse-anchor” strategy and functional carbon nanotube interlayers for flexible lithium-ion batteries	92
Sustainable management of lead in perovskite solar cells	92
Unraveling high-performance oxygen-deficient amorphous manganese oxide as the cathode for advanced zinc ion batteries	90
A linear 2D-conjugated polymer based on 4,8-bis(4-chloro-5-tripropylsilyl-thiophen-2-yl)benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b′]dithiophene (BDT-T-SiCl) for low voltage loss organic photovoltaics	90
A two-dimensional heterogeneous structured Ni₃Se₂@MoO₃ catalyst for seawater electrolysis	90
Recent progress in zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs)-derived nanomaterials for effective lithium polysulfide management in lithium–sulfur batteries	90
Origin of electric field-dependent charge generation in organic photovoltaics with planar and bulk heterojunctions	90
General flux-free synthesis of single crystal Ni-rich layered cathodes by employing a Li-containing spinel transition phase for lithium-ion batteries	90
An ultralow-concentration (0.05 M) electrolyte for advanced K-ion batteries	89
Significantly (00l)-textured Ag₂Se thin films with excellent thermoelectric performance for flexible power applications	89
Advances in the application of first principles calculations to phosphate-based NASICON battery materials	89
Closed pore structure engineering from ultra-micropores with the assistance of polypropylene for boosted sodium ion storage	88
Recent advancement in heterogeneous CO₂ reduction processes in aqueous electrolyte	87
Theoretical study on stability and ion transport property with halide doping of Na₃SbS₄ electrolyte for all-solid-state batteries	87
Photothermal CuS@SiO₂ nanocomposites for solar-driven anti-icing/deicing and synchronous evaporation and photocatalysis	87
Evolution of bismuth-based metal–organic frameworks for efficient electroreduction of CO₂	86
A hydrophobic layer of amino acid enabling dendrite-free Zn anodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries	86
Modulating chelation with pH sensitivity for controlled structural defects and enhanced electrochemical and photocatalytic activities of LDH films	85
Vinylene carbonate reactivity at lithium metal surface: first-principles insights into the early steps of SEI formation	85
High-performance ternary solar cells by introducing a medium bandgap acceptor with complementary absorption, reducing energy disorder and enhancing glass transition temperature	85
Synergy of strong/weak interface adhesion forces and Li₂S additive enabling high performance full anode-free lithium–metal batteries	85
Highly reversible, dendrite-free and low-polarization Zn metal anodes enabled by a thin SnO₂layer for aqueous Zn-ion batteries	84

Sustainable development of graphitic carbon nanosheets from plastic wastes with efficient photothermal energy conversion for enhanced solar evaporation	83
Performance enhancement of inverted perovskite solar cells using a GlyHCl additive	83
Impact of controlling the crystallinity on bifunctional electrocatalytic performances toward methanol oxidation and oxygen reduction in binary Pd–Cr solid solution	82
Stable Zn electrodes enabled by an ultra-thin Zn phosphate protective layer	82
Origin of enhanced reversible Na ion storage in hard carbon anodes through p-type molecular doping	82
Bandgap engineering of MXene compounds for water splitting	82
Identifying key factors of peroxymonosulfate activation on single-atom M–N–C catalysts: a combined density functional theory and machine learning study	82
Engineering of hollow periodic mesoporous organosilica nanorods for augmented hydrogen clathrate formation	82
Marine waste upcycling—recovery of nylon monomers from fishing net waste using seashell waste-derived catalysts in a CO₂-mediated thermocatalytic process	82