OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Sustainable Environment Research is 9. 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Machine-learning-estimation of high-spatiotemporal-resolution chlorophyll-a concentration using multi-satellite imagery	124
A review on the thermochemical reaction mechanisms for distiller pyrolysis process	51
A novel multicriteria assessment framework for evaluating the performance of the EU in dealing with challenges of the low-carbon energy transition: an integrated Fermatean fuzzy approach	49
Structure and photocatalytic activity of maleic anhydride-functionalized TiO2 nanoparticles by a simple method	48
Chitosan impregnation of coconut husk biochar pellets improves their nutrient removal from eutrophic surface water	39
Optimization of metal dopant effect on ZnO nanoparticles for enhanced visible LED photocatalytic degradation of citalopram: comparative study and application to pharmaceutical cleaning validation	34
Enhanced photocatalytic performance of Nb doped TiO2/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites over rhodamine B dye under visible light illumination	33
Hollow and oval-configured ultrafine Co3O4 as a highly-efficient activator of monopersulfate for catalytic elimination of Azorubin S	33
Chemotherapeutic drugs in Lebanese surface waters: estimation of population exposure and identification of high-risk drugs	31
Comprehensive nontargeted analysis of fluorosurfactant byproducts and reaction products in wastewater from semiconductor manufacturing	29
Optimization and kinetics studies of biodiesel synthesis from Jatropha curcas oil under the application of eco-friendly microwave heating technique: an environmentally benign and sustainable bio-waste	24
Synergistic degradation of Methylene Blue by novel Fe-Co bimetallic catalyst supported on waste silica in photo-Fenton-like system	23
Efficient chemical stabilization of tannery wastewater pollutants in a single step process: Geopolymerization	22
Efficient isolation of keratin from protein-rich waste biomass: a practical approach to minimize environmental impact and valorize waste biomass	20
Photocatalytic degradation of azithromycin formulation in aqueous solution by doped titanium dioxide/fiberglass-rubberized silicone photocatalytic membrane	20
Co-cultivation, metal stress and molasses: strategies to improving exopolymeric yield and metal removal efficacy	19
The effect of pyrolysis temperature and feedstock on date palm waste derived biochar to remove single and multi-metals in aqueous solutions	18
Nb2O5 monolith as an efficient and reusable catalyst for textile wastewater treatment	18
Performance and control of a reverse osmosis unit integrated with Pelton Wheel to supply emergency electric loads under various operating conditions	16
Biochar synthesis from mineral and ash-rich waste biomass, part 2: characterization of biochar and co-pyrolysis mechanism for carbon sequestration	15
Adsorption properties of sugarcane bagasse and corn cob for the sulfamethoxazole removal in a fixed-bed column	15
Synergizing MBR and MCDI systems as a sustainable solution for decentralized wastewater reclamation and reuse	14
Characteristics and kinetics study of spherical cellulose nanocrystal extracted from cotton cloth waste by acid hydrolysis	14
Recovery of cobalt and copper from single- and co-contaminated simulated electroplating wastewater via carbonate and hydroxide precipitation	14
Microbial community dynamics in electroactive biofilms across time under different applied anode potentials	14

Volatilization of benzene on soil surface under different factors: evaluation and modeling	13
Extraction of arsenic from fine dust of copper smelters by reduction roasting with natural gas	13
Enhancing solar still performance with Plexiglas and jute cloth additions: experimental study	13
Model-based assessment of interbasin groundwater flow in data scarce areas: the Gallocanta Lake endorheic watershed (Spain)	13
Identification and optimization of triphenylmethane dyes removal by Streptomyces sp. from forest soil	13
A comparison of methods for assessing groundwater vulnerability in karst aquifers: the case study of Terminio Mt. aquifer (Southern Italy)	13
Food waste supply and behaviour towards its alternative uses in Kampala city, Uganda	13
Phosphorus in waste sources in Southern Vietnam: potential for recovery	12
Effect of carbon-to-nitrogen ratio on high-rate nitrate removal in an upflow sludge blanket reactor for polluted raw water pre-treatment application	12
Measuring circularity potential for medical waste management – a dynamic circularity performance analysis	12
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on public bus occupancy and real-world tailpipe emissions of gaseous pollutants per passenger kilometer traveled	11
Recycling of brass melting slag through the high-temperature oxidation-leaching process	10
Co-thermal degradation characteristics of rice straw and sewage sludge	10
Towards biowastes valorization: Peanut shell as resource for quality chemicals and activated biochar production	9
Life cycle assessment of a 33.7 MW solar photovoltaic power plant in the context of a developing country	9
The untapped industrial crop, Cucumeropsis mannii: dry oil extraction, characterization and potential use as biodiesel feedstock and heavy metal sink	9
Leveraging technology for waste sustainability: understanding the adoption of a new waste management system	9
Human metabolic effects of BPA and the application of a hybrid photocatalytic membrane for BPA contaminated water	9