OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Pure and Applied Chemistry is 2. 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
Molecular approach to semiconductors: a shift towards ecofriendly manufacturing and neuroinspired interfaces	27
Effect of tin filler composition on porosity in tin-polydimethylsiloxane composites	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
Effect of non-competitive inhibitors of aminopeptidase N on viability of human and murine tumor cells	13
Bufotalin inhibits porcine kidney cortex aminopeptidase N and is cytotoxic to APN+ tumor cells	13
An antimicrobial acrylic polyurethane coating with TiO₂-Ag hybrid nanoparticles	11
Mechanical properties of web kapok/fiberglass-epoxy hybrid composites for marine structures	11
The quest for magic: recent advances in C(sp³)–H methylation	10
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
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
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
In memoriam Melissa Chan 1974–2022	8
HCV genotype-specific drug discovery through structure-based virtual screening	8
Frontmatter	8
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
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
Rethinking chemical production with “green” hydrogen	6
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
A brief history of risk assessment for agrochemicals	5
Frontmatter	5
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
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
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
Aflatoxin B1 chemical memo: a scientific review in a context of public health and food security crises	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-2020, 1–31 August 2020	3
Hydrogen production and conversion to chemicals: a zero-carbon puzzle?	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
Frontmatter	3
Empowering women in science through role models, mentors, and support groups: a personal perspective	3
Is relativistic quantum chemistry a good theory of everything?	3
In this issue	3
Watching atoms at work during reactions	3
In this issue	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
The virtual conference on chemistry and its applications, VCCA-2023, 7–11 August 2023	3
Influence of inorganic nanofiller on the properties of poly(ethylene oxide)/poly(methyl acrylate) composite polymer electrolytes	3
Exploring the potential of Meldrum’s acid-bearing chain extenders for mechanical recycling of PET	3
Nano Janue-like N-doped ZnO bundles as efficient photocatalysis for the removal of endocrine disruptor under visible-light irradiation	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
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
Synthesis and structural analysis of d-fructofuranosylated compounds for the analysis of GH172 difructose dianhydride I synthase/hydrolase	3
Roles of electrostatics and intermolecular electronic motions in the structural and spectroscopic features of hydrogen- and halogen-bonded systems	3
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
Bonding analysis of the C₂precursor Me₃E–C₂–I(Ph)FBF₃(E = C, Si, Ge)	2
Water-soluble flexible organic frameworks: synthesis, characterizations and functions	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
Acid-activated natural zeolite clinoptilolite functionalized with curcumin for superior methylene blue adsorption: insights into optimization, characterization, and adsorption mechanisms	2
RSC CICAG Open Chemical Science meeting: integrating chemical data from two symposia and a series of workshops	2
Enhanced stability and permeability of graphene oxide nanocomposite membranes via glycine and diglycine cross-linking	2
Progress of albumin-polymer conjugates as efficient drug carriers	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	2
Transforming dreams into reality: a fairy-tale wedding of chemistry with quantum mechanics	2
What is science?	2