OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Environmental Technology & Innovation is 59. 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 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Nanomaterials: Classification, properties, and environmental toxicities	583
Heavy metal water pollution: A fresh look about hazards, novel and conventional remediation methods	399
Protocols for synthesis of nanomaterials, polymers, and green materials as adsorbents for water treatment technologies	355
Removal of pesticides from water and wastewater: Chemical, physical and biological treatment approaches	304
Green synthesis of nanoparticles: Current developments and limitations	257
Phytoremediation: A multidisciplinary approach to clean up heavy metal contaminated soil	257
A review on the application of clay minerals as heavy metal adsorbents for remediation purposes	180
Modern trend of anodes in microbial fuel cells (MFCs): An overview	120
A review of constructed wetland on type, treatment and technology of wastewater	118
Adsorptive interaction of antibiotic ciprofloxacin on polyethylene microplastics: Implications for vector transport in water	116
A review on the lactic acid fermentation from low-cost renewable materials: Recent developments and challenges	108
Recent advances in the analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—A review	106
Semiconductor based photocatalytic degradation of pesticides: An overview	103
Acetaminophen removal from aqueous solutions through peroxymonosulfate activation by CoFe2O4/mpg-C3N4 nanocomposite: Insight into the performance and degradation kinetics	103
Current development of geopolymer as alternative adsorbent for heavy metal removal	100
Microplastics in the soil environment: A critical review	100
Removal of emerging micropollutants originating from pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in water and wastewater by advanced oxidation processes: A review	100
A review on the waste biomass derived catalysts for biodiesel production	97
Mapping the research trends on blockchain technology in food and agriculture industry: A bibliometric analysis	94
Facile synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles loaded activated carbon as an eco-friendly adsorbent for ultra-removal of malachite green from water	92
One-stage preparation of palm petiole-derived biochar: Characterization and application for adsorption of crystal violet dye in water	92
A green approach for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles by Chlorella vulgaris and its application in photocatalytic dye degradation activity	91
Current technologies for recovery of metals from industrial wastes: An overview	90
Synthesis of hybrid hydrogel nano-polymer composite using Graphene oxide, Chitosan and PVA and its application in waste water treatment	89
Conductive material engineered direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET) in anaerobic digestion: Mechanism and application	87

Fabrication and characterization of new ternary ferrites-chitosan nanocomposite for solar-light driven photocatalytic degradation of a model textile dye	80
Modeling of CO2 capture ability of [Bmim][BF4] ionic liquid using connectionist smart paradigms	78
Novel separator skimmer for oil spill cleanup and oily wastewater treatment: From conceptual system design to the first pilot-scale prototype development	77
Toxic metal decontamination by phytoremediation approach: Concept, challenges, opportunities and future perspectives	75
A comprehensive review on eco-toxicity and biodegradation of phenolics: Recent progress and future outlook	75
Heavy metal toxicity, sources, and remediation techniques for contaminated water and soil	74
Influence of novel turbulator on efficiency of solar collector system	74
Engineered tea-waste biochar for the removal of caffeine, a model compound in pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), from aqueous media	73
Heavy metal contamination trends in surface water and sediments of a river in a highly-industrialized region	73
Microplastics pollution in wastewater: Characteristics, occurrence and removal technologies	73
Removal of organic pollutants from water by Fe2O3/TiO2 based photocatalytic degradation: A review	73
Smart Home Energy Management Systems in Internet of Things networks for green cities demands and services	71
Engineering biocatalytic material for the remediation of pollutants: A comprehensive review	70
Microplastics waste in environment: A perspective on recycling issues from PPE kits and face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic	68
Electronic waste and their leachates impact on human health and environment: Global ecological threat and management	68
The remediation efficiency of heavy metal pollutants in water by industrial red mud particle waste	68
Elaboration of Fe3O4/ZnO nanocomposite with highly performance photocatalytic activity for degradation methylene blue under visible light irradiation	68
Enhanced photodegradation of methyl orange dye under UV irradiation using MoO3 and Ag doped TiO2 photocatalysts	67
Synthesis and characterization of magnetic nanoparticles, and their applications in wastewater treatment: A review	67
Recent advances and applications of municipal solid wastes bottom and fly ashes: Insights into sustainable management and conservation of resources	66
A review on photocatalytic remediation of environmental pollutants and H2 production through water splitting: A sustainable approach	65
Super-slack-based measuring data envelopment analysis on the spatial–temporal patterns of logistics ecological efficiency using global Malmquist Index model	65
Barriers to the digitalisation and innovation of Australian Smart Real Estate: A managerial perspective on the technology non-adoption	65
Critical review on microbial community during in-situ bioremediation of heavy metals from industrial wastewater	65
Spatial effect of innovation efficiency on ecological footprint: City-level empirical evidence from China	65
Effect of COVID-19 virus on reducing GHG emission and increasing energy generated by renewable energy sources: A brief study in Malaysian context	65
Meta-heuristic matrix moth–flame algorithm for optimal reconfiguration of distribution networks and placement of solar and wind renewable sources considering reliability	64
Effects of pyrolysis temperature on biochar’s characteristics and speciation and environmental risks of heavy metals in sewage sludge biochars	63
Source, bioaccumulation, degradability and toxicity of triclosan in aquatic environments: A review	62
Efficient removal of congo red dye using Fe3	62
A study on behavior, interaction and rejection of Paracetamol, Diclofenac and Ibuprofen (PhACs) from wastewater by nanofiltration membranes	62
Bioformulation of biochar as a potential inoculant carrier for sustainable agriculture	62
Heavy metal contamination in water and fish of the Hunza River and its tributaries in Gilgit–Baltistan: Evaluation of potential risks and provenance	61
Applying environmental Kuznets curve framework to assess the nexus of industry, globalization, and CO2 emission	60
Roughness and wettability of biofilm carriers: A systematic review	59
Synthesis, characterization, and application of ZnFe	59