OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Colloid and Interface Science Communications is 13. 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
ZnO Nanoadsorbents: A potent material for removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater	93
Current-status and applications of polysaccharides in drug delivery systems	82
Strategies applied to modify structured and smooth surfaces: A step closer to reduce bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation	67
Efficient and reusable polyethylene oxide/polyaniline composite membrane for dye adsorption and filtration	65
Lipid polymer hybrid nanocarriers: Insights into synthesis aspects, characterization, release mechanisms, surface functionalization and potential implications	60
On the use of the Dubinin-Radushkevich equation to distinguish between physical and chemical adsorption at the solid-water interface	57
A comprehensive review on techniques to create the anti-microbial surface of biomaterials to intervene in biofouling	53
Cadmium elimination from wastewater using potato peel biochar modified by ZIF-8 and magnetic nanoparticle	53
Influence of polyaniline on the photocatalytic properties of metal nanocomposites: A review	49
A review on phase-inversion technique-based polymer microsphere fabrication	46
Hydrogel prepared by 3D printing technology and its applications in the medical field	46
Cubosomes in cancer drug delivery: A review	45
Effective removal of nickel ions from aqueous solution using multi-wall carbon nanotube functionalized by glycerol-based deep eutectic solvent	40
Fluorine doped g-C3N4 coupled NiFe2O4 heterojunction: Consumption of H2O2 for production of hydroxyl radicals towards paracetamol degradation	40
Green-maturation of Cobalt-Oxide nano-sponges for reinforced bacterial apoptosis	39
The roles of gold nanoparticles in the detection of amyloid-β peptide for Alzheimer's disease	38
Nanoemulsions: Formulation, characterization, biological fate, and potential role against COVID-19 and other viral outbreaks	38
Bacterial infection microenvironment sensitive prodrug micelles with enhanced photodynamic activities for infection control	37
Correlation of type II adsorption isotherms of water contaminants using modified BET equations	37
Multi-metal ions doped hydroxyapatite coatings via electrochemical methods for antibacterial and osteogenesis	35
Design and synthesis of magnetically separable CuFe2O4/MoS2 p-n heterojunction for photocatalytic efficiency of Rhodamine B degradation	35
Green synthesis of controlled size gold and silver nanoparticles using antioxidant as capping and reducing agent	34
Rapid removal of methylene blue and nickel ions and adsorption/desorption mechanism based on geopolymer adsorbent	34
Hall effects and viscous dissipation applications in peristaltic transport of Jeffrey nanofluid due to wave frame	33
Multifunctional Iron oxide embedded reduced graphene oxide as a versatile adsorbent candidate for effectual arsenic and dye removal	33

Adsorption of malachite green in aqueous solution using sugarcane bagasse-barium carbonate composite	32
Ionic strength and zeta potential effects on colloid transport and retention processes	32
Preparation of plasmonic CoS/Ag2WO4 nanocomposites: Efficient visible light driven photocatalysts and enhanced anti-microbial activity	31
Fabrication and characterization of mesoporous guar gum/NiWO4 nanocomposite for efficient adsorption of phloxine B and crystal violet from aqueous solution and evaluation of its antioxidant activity	30
ZnO NPs incorporated gelatin grafted polyacrylamide hydrogel nanocomposite for controlled release of ciprofloxacin	30
Preparation of CuFe2O4/montmorillonite nanocomposite and explaining its performance in the sonophotocatalytic degradation process for ciprofloxacin	28
Carbon nanotubes in COVID-19: A critical review and prospects	28
High-performance asymmetric supercapacitor fabricated with a novel MoS2/Fe2O3/Graphene composite electrode	28
Fabrication of durable, fluorine-free superhydrophobic cotton fabric for efficient self-cleaning and heavy/light oil-water separation	27
Facile synthesis and characterization of CeO2-Al2O3 nano-heterostructure for enhanced visible-light photocatalysis and bactericidal applications	27
Antimicrobial silver nanoparticle-photodeposited fabrics for SARS-CoV-2 destruction	27
Response surface modeling of Orange-G adsorption onto surface tuned ragi husk	27
Co-sensitization of mesoporous ZnS with CdS and polyaniline for efficient photocatalytic degradation of anionic and cationic dyes	26
Intelligent design and medical applications of antimicrobial hydrogels	26
Fabrication of Ag modified SiO2 electrospun nanofibrous membranes as ultrasensitive and high stable SERS substrates for multiple analytes detection	26
Antibacterial carbon dots/iron oxychloride nanoplatform for chemodynamic and photothermal therapy	26
Modified gold and polymeric gold nanostructures: Toxicology and biomedical applications	26
Enhanced photocatalytic properties of CeO2/TiO2 heterostructures for phenol degradation	25
Nanosecond laser surface texturing of type 316L stainless steel for contact guidance of bone cells and superior corrosion resistance	25
Preparation methods of cellulose nanocrystal and its application in treatment of environmental pollution: A mini-review	25
A novel g-C3N4/tourmaline composites equipped with plasmonic MoO3−x to boost photocatalytic activity	25
Mini review of synthesis strategies of silver nanowires and their applications	25
Excellent gas-sensitive properties towards acetone of In2O3 nanowires prepared by electrospinning	24
A novel statistical approach for the synthesis of Chalcones viaClaisen-Schmidt condensation catalyzed by Pd nanoparticles modified mesoporous TiO2 as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst	24
Fabricating a heavy oil viscosity reducer with weak interaction effect: Synthesis and viscosity reduction mechanism	24
Preparation of a NiO-Bi2WO6 catalyst and its photocatalytic oxidative desulfurization performance	24
Fabrication of BiOI nanosheets with exposed (001) and (110) facets with different methods for photocatalytic oxidation elemental mercury	24
Coupling of nano-spinel MgFe2O4 on Co3O4 for heterogeneous photocatalysis and antibacterial applications: Insights of optoelectrical properties	23
High diversity of microalgae as a tool for the synthesis of different silver nanoparticles: A species-specific green synthesis	23
Development of porous silver nanoparticle/polycaprolactone/polyvinyl alcohol coatings for prophylaxis in titanium interconnected samples for dental implants	23
Dual functional electrospun nanofiber membrane with ROS scavenging and revascularization ability for diabetic wound healing	22
Spraying layer-by-layer assembly of tannin-Fe3+ and polyethyleneimine for antibacterial coating	22
Preparation of a novel Poly-chloromethyl styrene chelating resin containing heterofluorenone pendant groups for the removal of Cu (II), Pb (II), and Ni (II) from wastewaters	22
Protein adsorption phenomena in hemodialysis membranes: Mechanisms, influences of clinical practices, modeling, and challenges	22
Integrating gC3N4 nanosheet with MoS2 and ZnO-Ag: Remarkably enhanced photocatalytic performance under visible-light irradiation	21
A review on enterosorbents and their application in clinical practice: Removal of toxic metals	21
Nanogold-loaded chitosan nanocomposites for pH/light-responsive drug release and synergistic chemo-photothermal cancer therapy	21
Pushing the boundaries of heavy metal adsorption: A commentary on strategies to improve adsorption efficiency and modulate process mechanisms	21
Is the Frumkin (Fowler–Guggenheim) adsorption isotherm a two- or three-parameter equation?	21
Synthesis of magnetic nano-NiFe2O4 with the assistance of ultrasound and its application for photocatalytic degradation of Titan Yellow: Kinetic and isotherm studies	21
Investigation on novel Cu2O modified g-C3N4/ZnO heterostructures for efficient photocatalytic dye degradation performance under visible-light exposure	20
Recent advances in utility of artificial intelligence towards multiscale colloidal based materials design	20
The dual role of Au nanoparticles in the surface plasmon resonance enhanced photocatalyst Au/g-C3N4	20
Exploring the unexplored avenues of surface charge in nano-medicine	20
Improved corrosion protective performance of hybrid silane coatings reinforced with nano ZnO on 316 L stainless steel	19
Enhancement in amoxicillin adsorption and regeneration properties of SBA-15 after surface modification with polyaniline	19
Effect of polysaccharide polymers on the surface and foam properties of aqueous film-forming foam	19
On the universality of shapes of the freezing water droplets	19
Copper(II) complex anchored on magnetic chitosan functionalized trichlorotriazine: An efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of tetrazole derivatives	19
Carbon dot with aggregation induced emission and pH triggered disintegration	18

Superhydrophobic graphene aerogel beads for adsorption of oil and organic solvents via a convenient in situ sol-gel method	18
Electrochemical sensing of tyrosine and removal of toxic dye using self-assembled three-dimensional CuBi2O4/rGO microsphere composite	18
Constructing of pH and reduction dual-responsive folic acid-modified hyaluronic acid-based microcapsules for dual-targeted drug delivery via sonochemical method	18
Fast adsorptive removal of cationic organic dye by anionic group functionalized carbon nanotubes with high efficiency	18
Fabrication of highly uniform Ag nanoparticle-TiO2 nanosheets array hybrid as reusable SERS substrates	18
Fabrication and characterization of a myrrh hydrocolloid dressing for dermal wound healing	18
Study on anti-corrosion performance and mechanism of epoxy coatings based on basalt flake loaded aniline trimer	17
Layer-by-layer self-assembly of giant polyelectrolyte microcapsules templated by microbubbles as potential hydrophilic or hydrophobic drug delivery system	17
Advanced nanomaterials utilized as top transparent electrodes in semi-transparent photovoltaic	17
Antibacterial, anti-biofilm and angiogenic calcium sulfate-nano MgO composite bone void fillers for inhibiting Staphylococcus aureus infections	17
Tailoring the dispersibility of non-covalent functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) nanosuspension using shellac (SL) bio-resin: Structure-property relationship and cytotoxicity of shella	17
Eco-friendly synthesis and characterization of Aloe vera/Gum Arabic/silver nanocomposites and their antibacterial, antibiofilm, and wound healing properties	17
Surface properties of chlorophyll-a sensitized TiO2 nanorods for dye-sensitized solar cells applications	17
Flow regimes of polymeric fluid droplet formation in a co-flowing microfluidic device	17
Heterogeneous Ag@ZnO nanorods decorated on polyacrylonitrile fiber membrane for enhancing the photocatalytic and antibacterial properties	17
Highly sensitive and selective “turn-off” fluorescent probes based on coumarin for detection of Cu2+	17
Co3O4/PANI nanocomposites as a photocatalytic, antibacterial and anticorrosive agent: Experimental and theoretical approach	16
Preparation of graphene-TiO2 photocatalysis materials by laser-induced hydrothermal method	16
Realization of UV-C absorption in ZnO nanostructures using fluorine and silver co-doping	16
Design and synthesis of a new high-efficiency CeO2/SnS2/polyaniline ternary composite visible-light photocatalyst	16
Effects of anti-clay agents on bubble size distribution and stability of aqueous foam under pressure for earth pressure balance shield tunneling	16
ZIF-8-derived ZnO/C decorated hydroxyl-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes as a new composite electrode for supercapacitor application	16
Complex interplay between colloidal stability, transport, chemical reactivity and magnetic separability of polyelectrolyte-functionalized nanoscale zero-valent iron particles (nZVI) toward their envir	16
Aqueous Cr (VI) removal performance of an invasive plant-derived biochar modified by Mg/Al-layered double hydroxides	16
Enhanced photocatalytic behavior of ZnO nanorods decorated with a Au, ZnWO4, and Au/ZnWO4 composite: Synthesis and characterization	16
Selectivity oxidation of benzyl alcohol using mesoporous g-C3N4 catalysts prepared by hard template method	16
Enzyme modified CNTs for biosensing application: Opportunities and challenges	15
Study on the improvement of PVDF flat ultrafiltration membrane with MWCNTs-OH as the additive and the influence of different MWCNTs-OH scales	15
Understanding multiscale assembly mechanism in evaporative droplet of gold nanorods	15
PEGylated Mn containing MOF nanoparticles for potential immunotherapy of pancreatic cancer via manganese induced activation of anti-tumor immunity	15
Microwave-assisted solvothermal synthesis of defective zirconium-organic framework as a recyclable nano-adsorbent with superior adsorption capacity for efficient removal of toxic organic dyes	15
Recent progress in biodegradation of microplastics by Aspergillus sp. in aquatic environments	14
Poisoning effect of K with respect to Cu/ZSM-5 used for NO reduction	14
Design and fabrication of functional hydrogels with specific surface wettability	14
Fe3O4@SiO2 nanoparticles-supported Cu(II) complex: An efficient and reusable nanocatalyst for treating environmental pollutants in aqueous medium	14
Preparation of a novel sludge-derived biochar by K2FeO4 conditioning to enhance the removal of Pb2+	14
Facile synthesis of tannic acid modified NbTe2 nanosheets for effective photothermal ablation of bacterial pathogens	14
Choice of the functional monomer of molecularly imprinted polymers: Does it rely on strong acid-base or hydrogen bonding interactions?	14
Research on the influence of Micro-morphology on the hydrophobicity of material surface	14
Critical insights into the limitations and interpretations of the determination of ∆Go, ∆Ho, and ∆So of sorption of aqueous pollutants on different sorbents	13
Comparing the performance of the peroxymonosulfate/Mn3O4 and three-dimensional electrochemical processes for methylene blue removal from aqueous solutions: Kinetic studies	13
A surface control strategy of CeO2 nanocrystals for enhancing adsorption removal of Congo red	13
Effective removal of methylated phenol and chlorinated phenol from aqueous solutions using a new activated carbon derived from Halodule uninervis waste	13
How does photocatalytic activity depend on adsorption, composition, and other key factors in mixed metal oxide nanocomposites?	13
Hybrid mesoporous nanoparticles with highly integrated polydopamine for pH-responsive membrane permeation and drug delivery	13
The feasible photoanode of graphene oxide/zinc aluminum mixed metal oxides for the dye-sensitized solar cell	13
Fabrication of self-recovering superhydrophobic Cu-CNTs composite coatings via co-electrodeposition: Wettability transition is due to spontaneous adsorption of airborne hydrocarbons	13
Anticorrosion performance of hydrophobic acid-modified-MOFs/epoxy coatings	13
Chitosan regulated electrochemistry for dense hydroxyapatite/MgO nanocomposite coating with antibiosis and osteogenesis on titanium alloy	13
The effect of microemulsion on coal wetting characteristics and physicochemical structure	13
Synthesis of resorcinol-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes as a nanoadsorbent for the solid-phase extraction and determination of diclofenac in human plasma and aqueous samples	13
Polymer mediated synthesis of cationic silver nanoparticles as an effective anti-fungal and anti-biofilm agent against Candida species	13
Mussel-inspired synthesis of magnetic N-Halamine nanoparticles for antibacterial recycling	13
Lithography-based 3D printed hydrogels: From bioresin designing to biomedical application	13