OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Pure and Applied Chemistry is 0. 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Foreword to the special issue dedicated to the 3^rd Baikal International IUPAC Conference on chemistry of snow cover, atmospheric precipitation, aerosols and climate	151
Photocontrolled self-assembly based on photoresponsive ruthenium complexes	137
The transfer of irradiated uranium from the Irish Sea coast to the terrestrial environment in Cumbria, UK	124
Frontmatter	119
Frontmatter	106
Heuristic algorithms for understanding chemistry via simple quantities	81
The past is the future: from natural acid-base indicators to natural reagents in sustainable analytical chemistry	63
Frontmatter	32
Synthesis of N-formyl dihydropyrazoles as urease inhibitors	31
Comprehensive evaluation of the impact of ionic liquid incorporation on the optical properties, Urbach energy, thin film morphology, and surface roughness of poly(vinyl chloride) based on ionic materi	29
Effect of tin filler composition on porosity in tin-polydimethylsiloxane composites	27
Molecular approach to semiconductors: a shift towards ecofriendly manufacturing and neuroinspired interfaces	27
Public knowledge, sentiments, and perceptions of low dose radiation (LDR) and power production, with special reference to reactor accidents	25
Diffusion in nanoporous materials with special consideration of the measurement of determining parameters (IUPAC Technical Report)	24
Production and characterization of a bioflocculant produced by Proteus mirabilis AB 932526.1 and its application in wastewater treatment and dye removal	23
In this issue	18
In this issue	15
Bufotalin inhibits porcine kidney cortex aminopeptidase N and is cytotoxic to APN+ tumor cells	13
Effect of non-competitive inhibitors of aminopeptidase N on viability of human and murine tumor cells	13
Mechanical properties of web kapok/fiberglass-epoxy hybrid composites for marine structures	11
An antimicrobial acrylic polyurethane coating with TiO₂-Ag hybrid nanoparticles	11
Fluorosumanenes as building blocks for organic crystalline dielectrics	10
Expanding the Australia Group’s chemical weapons precursors control list with a family-based approach	10
Paths and synergies in accelerating the UN 17 SDGs through the lens of green chemistry: contributions from a Brazilian university and its Institute of Chemistry	10
Topological innovation in molecular design: advances in Möbius architectures for functional materials	10

The quest for magic: recent advances in C(sp³)–H methylation	10
Synthesis of potash alum from waste aluminum cans for the purification of river water	9
Rotational dynamics of ATP synthase: mechanical constraints and energy dissipative channels	9
Skin, soap, and spaghetti: investigations of co-existing solid and liquid phases in organic materials using solid-state NMR with dynamics-based spectral editing	9
The amide group and its preparation methods by acid-amine coupling reactions: an overview	9
HCV genotype-specific drug discovery through structure-based virtual screening	8
Frontmatter	8
In memoriam Melissa Chan 1974–2022	8
Exploring reaction dynamics involving post-transition state bifurcations based on quantum mechanical ambimodal transition states	7
Characterization of electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction OER: a bi-metal study IrM oxides (Ru, and Au)	7
Comparative NMR-based profiling of polyphenols in Fragaria × ananassa cv. Marisol and Festival strawberry leaves	7
Chiral nanostructured materials for chiral discrimination and separation	7
Synthesis and thermal characterization of composites based on Epidian 601 with flame retardants compounds	7
Synthesis and characterization of gelzan nanocomposite scaffold incorporating Ag/Fe²⁺ co-doped hydroxyapatite for antibacterial bone tissue regeneration	7
BioChemUDM: a unified data model for compounds and assays	6
A quantum chemical perspective of photoactivated biological functions	6
Production of green hydrogen through PEM water electrolysis	6
Frontmatter	6
Synthesis and in vitro activity investigation of some dibutyl-, diphenyl- and triphenyltin(IV) carboxylates against leukemia cancer cell, L-1210	6
Composition of rainfall in the coastal zone of the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation (based on data from 2019)	6
Rethinking chemical production with “green” hydrogen	6
Ozone-initiated degradation of 1,2-dichlorobenzene over ceria-supported manganese, nickel, vanadium and iron catalysts	5
In silico and in vitro profiling of coumarins and flavonoids for anti-Alzheimer and antioxidant activity	5
A brief history of risk assessment for agrochemicals	5
Frontmatter	5
Enhanced visible photocatalytic degradation of diclofenac by ultrasound-assisted prepared C and N co-doping TiO₂	4
The case of the missing entropy	4
Research fronts of Chemical Biology	4
Green chemistry for all: three principles of Inclusive Green and Sustainable Chemistry Education	4
Detection of hexavalent chromium in solutions using optode membrane: fabrication and methods validation	4
Raman spectra of MCl-Ga₂S₃-GeS₂(M = Na, K, Rb) glasses	4
Water responsive chitosan/polyacrylamide self-healable coating for polyethersulfone membrane	4
Investigation of heavy metals accumulation in Shikaripara stone mines	4
IUPAC Distinguished Women in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Awards 2021	4
Advancements in electrochemical sensors: nanotechnology-driven innovations for enhanced detection	4
pH dependence of glyphosate adsorption from aqueous solution using a cationic cellulose microfibers (cCMF) biosorbent	4
Specification of International Chemical Identifier (InChI) QR codes for linking labels on containers of chemical samples to digital resources (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)	4
Fire fighters and mass spectrometry: from the world of combustion to the molecular ion	4
Bridging experiment and theory: a computational exploration of UMG-SP3 dynamics	4
Frontmatter	4
Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)	4
Reaction SPL – extension of a public document markup standard to chemical reactions	4
Virtual transition states	4
Empowering women in science through role models, mentors, and support groups: a personal perspective	3
Synthesis and structural analysis of d-fructofuranosylated compounds for the analysis of GH172 difructose dianhydride I synthase/hydrolase	3
In this issue	3
Aflatoxin B1 chemical memo: a scientific review in a context of public health and food security crises	3
The virtual conference on chemistry and its applications, VCCA-2020, 1–31 August 2020	3
Hydrogen production and conversion to chemicals: a zero-carbon puzzle?	3
Semiconductor facet junctions for photocatalytic CO₂ reduction	3

Bioactive compounds profile and extraction yields in coffee (Coffea arabica L.) by-products: a comparative analysis using ethanol, methanol and acetone	3
Frontmatter	3
A green sorptive extraction method (HiSorb-TD-GC-MS) for determining the extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) aroma profile	3
In this issue	3
Influence of inorganic nanofiller on the properties of poly(ethylene oxide)/poly(methyl acrylate) composite polymer electrolytes	3
Frontmatter	3
Nano Janue-like N-doped ZnO bundles as efficient photocatalysis for the removal of endocrine disruptor under visible-light irradiation	3
Is relativistic quantum chemistry a good theory of everything?	3
Watching atoms at work during reactions	3
In this issue	3
Synthesis, characterization, and bioactivity test of dibutyltin(IV) dihydroxyibenzoate as disinfectant agent	3
Frontmatter	3
Preface for special issue of ICPOC-25 in Hiroshima	3
Exploring potential energy surfaces	3
Roles of electrostatics and intermolecular electronic motions in the structural and spectroscopic features of hydrogen- and halogen-bonded systems	3
Effect of solvent inclusion on the structures and solid-state fluorescence of coordination compounds of naphthalimide derivatives and metal halides	3
The virtual conference on chemistry and its applications, VCCA-2023, 7–11 August 2023	3
Exploring the potential of Meldrum’s acid-bearing chain extenders for mechanical recycling of PET	3
Towards lignin valorization: lignin as a UV-protective bio-additive for polymer coatings	3
Organic photoredox catalysts: tuning the operating mechanisms in the degradation of pollutants	3
Overview of marine radionuclides from sampling to monitoring	3
In-situ and operando Grazing Incidence XAS: a novel set-up and its application to model Pd electrodes for alcohols oxidation	3
In this issue	3
Pesticide soil microbial toxicity: setting the scene for a new pesticide risk assessment for soil microorganisms (IUPAC Technical Report)	3
Synthesis, characterization and cytotoxic behavior against HeLa of iridium (III) complexes, half sandwich type	3
Transforming dreams into reality: a fairy-tale wedding of chemistry with quantum mechanics	2
Frontmatter	2
What is science?	2
Reactions of trans-[PtX₂(pic)₂] (Pic = γ-PICOLINE, X = Cl⁻, NO₃ ⁻) with N-acetyl-l-cysteine and glutathione	2
Peptides for therapeutic applications – challenges and chances	2
Mechanisms of chemical vapor generation by aqueous boranes for trace element analysis: a rather long and unfinished story	2
In this issue	2
Bis-periazulene: remaining non-alternant isomer of pyrene	2
Reaction of ^•OH with CHCl=CH-CHF₂ and its atmospheric implication for future environmental-friendly refrigerant	2
Coconut shell-derived green synthesised carbon nanotubes for clean-up of crude oil spills	2
Ontologies4Chem: the landscape of ontologies in chemistry	2
Tuning strategies for ruthenium-bipyridine phototriggers	2
Current advances in QuEChERS extraction of mycotoxins in various food and feed matrices	2
Reaction dynamics of molecules in highly electronically excited states attained by multiphoton and multiple excitation methods	2
The quantum chemistry revolution and the instrumental revolution as evidenced by the Nobel Prizes in chemistry	2
Crucial role of the internalisation of the distinction between dependent and independent variables for clearer chemistry understanding	2
Flexible polymer networks: rubber elasticity and segmental orientation	2
Speciation and mobility of uranium isotopes in the Shu River: impacts for river to sea transfer	2
Water-soluble flexible organic frameworks: synthesis, characterizations and functions	2
Bonding analysis of the C₂precursor Me₃E–C₂–I(Ph)FBF₃(E = C, Si, Ge)	2
Inkjet printed acrylate-urethane modified poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) flexible conductive films	2
Mechanistic aspect for the atom transfer radical polymerization of itaconimide monomers with methyl methacrylate: a computational study	2
How to get deeper insights into the optical properties of lanthanide systems: a computational protocol from ligand to complexes	2
Blockchain technology: driving change in the scientific research workflow	2
Aggregation-induced emission (AIE): emerging technology based on aggregate science	2
TMPTA crosslinker UV-grafted BPADA-BAPP polyimide thin films: thermo-chemical stability and structural characterization	2
Ionic liquids as model systems for the study of the behaviour of electrolytes and surfactants in solutions	2
Frontmatter	2
Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)	2
H₂ in the energy transition	2
Electrophilic substitution reactions of thiophene and thieno[2,3-b]thiophene heterocycles: a DFT study	2
From metabolism to disease: the biological roles of glutamine:fructose-6-phosphate amidotransferase (GFAT)	2
Frontmatter	2
Study on synthesizing the complex of sorafenib with 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin to enhance the anticancer activity of the drug substance	2
RSC CICAG Open Chemical Science meeting: integrating chemical data from two symposia and a series of workshops	2
Acid-activated natural zeolite clinoptilolite functionalized with curcumin for superior methylene blue adsorption: insights into optimization, characterization, and adsorption mechanisms	2
Progress of albumin-polymer conjugates as efficient drug carriers	2
Enhanced stability and permeability of graphene oxide nanocomposite membranes via glycine and diglycine cross-linking	2
How the physio-chemical properties of char from the pyrolysis of Automotive Shredder Residue (ASR) influences its future uses	2
Enhanced photocatalytic and antibacterial properties of silver–zirconia nanoparticles for environmental pollution treatment	2
Biological potentials of Landolphia owariensis leaf methanolic extract against pathogenic fungi isolates from different Dioscorea species	2
Frontmatter	2
From Volta’s pile to lithium ion battery: 200 years of energy	2
Degradation of o-, m-, p-cresol isomers using ozone in the presence of V₂O₅-supported Mn, Fe, and Ni catalysts	2
Characterization of metabolite compounds from endophytic fungi associated with white turi plant (Sesbania grandiflora) and their antibacterial activity	2
Facile and green hydrothermal synthesis of MgAl/NiAl/ZnAl layered double hydroxide nanosheets: a physiochemical comparison	2
The chemistry of melting oxynitride phosphate glasses	2
In this issue	2
IUPAC/CITAC guide: interlaboratory comparison of categorical characteristics of a substance, material, or object (IUPAC Technical Report)	2
Special issue in honour of Dr. Mary Lowe Good	2
Frontmatter	2
System biology approach in predictive model design for the control of Parkinsons disease and degradation of chlorpyrifos by human gut microbiome	2
Catalytic oxidative carbon–carbon bond-formations of benzene-1,2-diols	2
Frontmatter	1
Standard atomic weights of the elements 2021 (IUPAC Technical Report)	1

The nitro to amine reduction: from millions of tons to single molecule studies	1
In this issue	1
Experimental ‘in-Vitro’ investigation on bio-chemical constituents, radical scavenging activity, and reducing power assay of cow urine	1
Bioinspired and biobased chemistry & materials (N.I.C.E. 2020): onsite and online hybrid conference	1
Electronic structure of methyl radical photodissociation	1
Metal ions complexes with an azo compound derived from 2-amino-5-nitrothiazole: spectrophotometric determination and antioxidant activity in spiked samples	1
Modelling an amorphous biochar structure using classical molecular dynamics simulations	1
Simple preparation of silicone rubber Pickering emulsions using silica nanoparticles for water-borne thermal protection coating	1
Green chemistry route to chitosan hydrogels and investigation of the materials as efficient dye adsorbents	1
Impact of sustainable polysaccharide coatings on shelf-life and quality parameters of bananas	1
Synthesis design using mass related metrics, environmental metrics, and health metrics	1
Unraveling the influence of biomaterial’s functional groups in Cd biosorption: a density functional theory calculation	1
Electrodeposition behaviour of samarium in 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidone solvent	1
Experimental determination of activation rate constant and equilibrium constant for bromo substituted succinimide initiators for an atom transfer radical polymerization process	1
In this issue	1
Biochar-based catalysts: a potential disposal of plant biomass from phytoremediation	1
Using topology for understanding your computational results	1
Frontmatter	1
Nitrogen leaching mitigation by tithonia biochar (Tithochar) in urea fertilizer treated sandy soil	1
Adsorption capacity of biocarbons from residue of supercritical extraction of raw plants	1
Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye using TiO₂ nanoparticles obtained via chemical and green synthesis: a comparative analysis	1
In this issue	1
An overview of young chemists’ expectations towards the sustainable development of the chemical sector. Opinions that matter	1
Milk protein polymorphisms of Aosta Valley cattle breeds	1
In this issue	1
Dispersion control by using a bulky surfactant medium in the LB films for the enhancement of linearly polarized luminescence of Eu complexes	1
Corrigendum to: Supporting the fight against the proliferation of chemical weapons through cheminformatics	1
Mapping the distribution of bioactive compounds and aroma/flavour precursors in green coffee beans with an integrated mass spectrometry-based approach	1
Avogadro Colloquia in Rome on “Vision and Opportunities of a Sustainable Hydrogen Society”	1
Costa Rica Chemistry Congress: “Chemistry: a solution to global changes”	1
Preface: 9th International Conference for Young Chemists (ICYC) 2024	1
Doping TiO₂ with Cu from electroplating wastewater for remarkable improvement of its activity under visible light for E. coli bacterial disinfection in water	1
Hypothetical heterocyclic carbenes	1
The beginnings of chemistry: from ancient times until 1661	1
Moisture resistant K-loaded ZIF-8 catalyst for glycerol carbonate production	1
Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles for the control of insects that damage historical and art pieces made of wood	1
Quantum chemistry of molecules in solution. A brief historical perspective	1
Frontmatter	1
Spontaneous dehydration side reactions of core amino acids in GC-MS sample preparation: the role of drying conditions	1
Science brings nations together: Mary Good and the heaviest atoms and nuclei	1
Radionuclides in marine sediment	1
From Hückel to Clar: a block-localized description of aromatic systems	1
A critical review of the quantification, analysis and detection of radionuclides in the environment using diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT): advances and perspectives	1
Synthesis, aging and antimicrobial tests of (di)acrylate composites	1
Preface, first Italian-French International Conference on Magnetic Resonance	1
Data format standards in analytical chemistry	1
Cd(II) and As(V) removal from the multicomponent solutions in the presence of ionic polymers using carbonaceous adsorbents obtained from herbs	1
Organic carbon in atmospheric precipitation in the urbanized territory of the South of Western Siberia, Russia	1
Cu(II) complexes using acylhydrazones or cyclen for biocidal antifouling coatings	1
In this issue	1
Frontmatter	1
Frontmatter	1
Plant based fabrication of CuO/NiO nanocomposite: a green approach for low-level quantification of vanillin in food samples	1
IUPAC Distinguished Women in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Awards 2023	1
Glossary of terms relating to electronic, photonic and magnetic properties of polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)	1
Synthesis and characterization of carbon quantum dots by microwave-assisted pyrolysis method from citrus juices and application in fluorescent bioimaging	1
Machine learning, artificial intelligence, and chemistry: How smart algorithms are reshaping simulation and the laboratory	1
Photochemistry in IUPAC: the Committee (1976–2001) and the Sub-Committee (2001–)	1
Experimental and theoretical study of the dye-sensitized solar cells using Hibiscus sabdariffa plant pigment coupled with polyaniline/graphite counter electrode	1
Green synthesis, characterization and bioactivity analysis of eco-friendly silver nanoparticles using Schefflera actinophylla flowers	1
Rapid microwave synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles in physiological serum	1
Henry’s law constants (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)	1
Pressure assisted sintering of Al₂O₃–Y₂O₃ glass microspheres: sintering conditions, grain size, and mechanical properties of sintered ceramics	1
Electrochemiluminescence sensors and forensic investigations: a viable technique for drug detection?	1
In this issue	1
Nanocomposite nanofibrous membranes of graphene and graphene oxide: water remediation potential	1
Design and simulation of 30 000 tons per year of cumene plant from natural gas field	1
In this issue	1
Lipidated brartemicin adjuvant p-C18Brar is a promising α,α′-trehalose 6,6′-dilipid for use in ovine pneumonia vaccines	1
Synthesis, characterization and antioxidant screening of a 1,10-phenanthroline-based tetraza-macrocyclic ligand and its nickel complex with therapeutic potential and catalytic significance	1
Synthesis and characterization of tricyclodecyl-containing methacrylate polymer for optoelectronics applications	0
IUPAC/CITAC Guide: Evaluation of risks of false decisions in conformity assessment of a substance or material with a mass balance constraint (IUPAC Technical Report)	0
Transport of radioactive materials from terrestrial to marine environments in Fukushima over the past decade	0
Frontmatter	0
Phytochemicals as potential active principal components for formulation of alternative antifungal remedies against Trichophyton spp.: a systematic review	0
Density-based solvent separation method for recycling mixed low-value plastic waste	0
NMR approaches to study proteins integrating globular and disordered domains: the case of c-Src	0
Evaluation of in vitro antioxidant activities, total phenolic and elemental contents of common herbs and spices (Moringa oleifera leaves, Allium sativum (Garlic) and Momordica	0
Water Quality Index and the quality of freshwater resource uMhlathuze river, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa: A Review	0
IUGS–IUPAC recommendations and status reports on the half-lives of ⁸⁷Rb, ¹⁴⁶Sm, ¹⁴⁷Sm, ²³⁴U, ²³⁵U, and ²³⁸U (IUPAC Technical Report)	0
In this issue	0
The virtual conference on chemistry and its applications, VCCA-2021, 9–13 August 2021	0
Molecular electrostatic potential as a guide to intermolecular interactions: challenge of nucleophilic interaction sites	0
Analytical chemistry of engineered nanomaterials: Part 1. Scope, regulation, legislation, and metrology (IUPAC Technical Report)	0
Furanyl-Chalcones as antimalarial agent: synthesis, in vitro study, DFT, and docking analysis of PfDHFR inhibition	0
Surface tension measurement of FAP-based ionic liquid pendant drops in a high vacuum/gas cell	0
Room temperature X-ray absorption spectroscopy of metalloenzymes with drop-on-demand sample delivery at XFELs	0
Definition of materials chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2024)	0
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In this issue	0
Enhanced electrochemical properties of ZnO nanoparticles-incorporated chitosan-based electrolyte as candidates for redox mediator in dye sensitized solar cells	0
Frontmatter	0
Investigation on recycling and reprocessing ability of self-healing natural rubber based on ionic crosslink network	0
First measurements of the methane concentration and its carbon stable isotope composition in the breath of Costa Ricans	0