OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Bulletin of Materials Science is 6. 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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Manganese dioxide nanoparticles: synthesis, application and challenges	65
Structural and optical studies of cerium doped gadolinium oxide phosphor	39
Photocatalytic degradation of malachite green dye by ZnO and ZnO–β-cyclodextrin nanocomposite	35
Enhancing the absorption of 1-chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane on carbon nanotubes: an ab initio study	33
Material-specific properties and applications of additive manufacturing techniques: a comprehensive review	32
Weak intermolecular interactions of cysteine on BNNT, BNAlNT and BC2NNT: a DFT investigation	29
3D printing of semicrystalline polypropylene: towards eliminating warpage of printed objects	29
Effect of electrolyte concentration on the electrochemical performance of RGO–KOH supercapacitor	28
First principles study of structural, elastic, mechanical and electronic properties of nitrogen-doped cubic diamond	27
Effect of $$\hbox {WO}_{3}$$ nanoparticle doping on the physical properties of PVC polymer	26
Synergistic effect of pH solution and photocorrosion of ZnO particles on the photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B	26
Bandgap engineering of PEDOT:PSS/rGO a hole transport layer for SiNWs hybrid solar cells	25
Green synthesis of zinc oxide and copper oxide nanoparticles using Achillea Nobilis extract and evaluating their antioxidant and antibacterial properties	24
Investigation on single crystal by tartaric acid–barium chloride: growth and characterization of novel NLO materials	23
A facile synthesis of g-C3N4/BaTiO3 photocatalyst with enhanced activity for degradation of methylene blue under visible light	23
AC conductivity and dielectric relaxation of chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) biopolymer polyblend	22
Optical properties of rare earth-activated Ca3(PO4)2:RE (RE = Eu3+ and Dy3+) phosphors prepared by wet chemical synthesis	20
Biocompatible synthesis of rGO from ginger extract as a green reducing agent and its supercapacitor application	20
Metal mesh-based transparent electrodes as high-performance EMI shields	19
Investigation of novel diethanolamine dithiocarbamate agent for RAFT polymerization: DFT computational study of the oligomer molecules	19
Significance of artificial neural network analytical models in materials’ performance prediction	19
Recent advancements on non-platinum based catalyst electrode material for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells: a mini techno-economic review	19
Investigation on SnO2/TiO2 nanocomposites and their enhanced photocatalytic properties for the degradation of methylene blue under solar light irradiation	19
Analysis of carbon-based nanomaterials using Raman spectroscopy: principles and case studies	19
Silver-decorated reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite for supercapacitor electrode application	19

Synthesis, transfer and application of graphene as a transparent conductive film: a review	19
Synthesis and study of polyaniline/MWCNT composite for optoelectronic application	18
Efficient photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet by using graphene oxide/nickel sulphide nanocomposites	18
Biofabrication of gold nanoparticles using Ganoderma lucidum and their cytotoxicity against human colon cancer cell line (HT-29)	17
Electronic, optical and magnetic properties of low concentration Ni-doped CdSe by first principle method	17
Effect of processing route on the properties of LSCF-based composite cathode for IT-SOFC	16
Development of hydroxyl and carboxylic acid functionalized CNTs–polysulphone nanocomposite fouling-resistant ultrafiltration membranes for oil–water separation	16
Mechanical properties of MWCNTs and graphene nanoparticles modified glass fibre-reinforced polymer nanocomposite	16
Enhanced dielectric and thermal performance by fabricating coalesced network of alumina trihydrate/boron nitride in silicone rubber for electrical insulation	15
Facile and green synthesis of a ZnO/CQDs/AgNPs ternary heterostructure photocatalyst: study of the methylene blue dye photodegradation	15
Gold nanoparticle nanofibres as SERS substrate for detection of methylene blue and a chemical warfare simulant (methyl salicylate)	15
Characterization and molecular dynamic studies of chitosan–iron complexes	15
Electrochemical and photocatalytic applications of Ce-MOF	15
Some properties of LiInSi half-Heusler alloy via density functional theory	14
Promising biodegradable polymer blend electrolytes based on cornstarch:PVP for electrochemical cell applications	14
Optimization of cationic dye removal using a high surface area-activated carbon from water treatment sludge	14
A study on strain and density in graphene-induced Bi2O3 thin film	14
Decolourization of rhodamine B and methylene blue dyes in the presence of bismuth tungstates: a detailed investigation on the effect of grain size	14
Photocatalytic degradation of textile dyeing wastewater under visible light irradiation using green synthesized mesoporous non-metal-doped TiO2	14
Synergistic effect of MoO3/TiO2 towards discrete and simultaneous photocatalytic degradation of E. coli and methylene blue in water	13
Electrospinning of wheat bran cellulose/TiO2/ZnO nanofibre and investigating the UV blocking and bactericidal properties	13
Detailed investigation of the optical properties of the (C8H11BrN)3BiCl6 compound by UV–visible measurements	13
Microstructure and wear behaviour of graphene–$$\hbox {Si}_{\mathrm {3}}\hbox {N}_{\mathrm {4}}$$ binary particle-reinforced aluminium hybrid composites	13
A sensitive voltammetric sensor based on silver nanoparticles/carbon nitride nanotubes@graphene quantum dots/a novel organic liquid: determination of triclosan in wastewater	13
Bulk growth of Iminodiacetic acid single crystal and its characterization for nonlinear optical applications	13
Effect of metal doping on visible light absorption and optical properties of lithium niobate (LiNbO3) crystal: a first-principles calculation	13
Preparation and characterization of biopolymer blend electrolyte membranes based on derived celluloses for lithium-ion batteries separator	13
Comparison of the antifungal activity of fluconazole- and ketoconazole-loaded PCL/PVP nanofibrous mat	13
Potential biomedical application of a new MOF based on a derived PET: synthesis and characterization	12
Highly efficient perylene-based polymer photocatalyst/biocatalyst systems for l-glutamate production under solar light	12
Hydrophobic recovery of cross-linked polydimethylsiloxane films and its consequence in soft nano patterning	12
Temperature effect to investigate optical and structural properties of AZO nanostructures for optoelectronics	12
Preparation and characterization of Guar gum-based solid biopolymer electrolyte doped with lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulphonyl)imide (LiTFSI) plasticized with glycerol	12
Study of optical properties of TiO2 nanoparticles and CdS@TiO2 nanocomposites and their use for photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B under natural light irradiation	11
Storage stability of the oxygen plasma-modified PLA film	11
Composite materials for printed electronics in Internet of Things applications	11
Cubic to pseudo-cubic tetragonal phase transformation with lithium and beryllium doping in CaTiO3 and its impact on electronic and optical properties: a DFT approach	11
Effect of addition of a mixed filler of CoCl2 and LiBr into PEMA and its morphological, thermal and electrical properties	11
Enhancement of the up-conversion luminescence performance of Ho3+-doped 0.825K0.5Na0.5NbO3-0.175Sr(Yb0.5Nb0.5)O3 transparent ceramics by polarization	11
Synthesis, growth, structural, optical, thermal and mechanical properties of bis-benzotriazole trichloroacetic acid single crystals	11
Physico-mechanical properties of emulsion paint embedded with silver nanoparticles	11
Electrochemical detection of bupropion drug using nanocomposite of molecularly imprinted polyaniline/Au nanoparticles/graphene oxide	11
Diatomite/silver phosphate composite for efficient degradation of organic dyes under solar radiation	11
Enhanced electrical, mechanical and thermal properties of chemically modified graphene-reinforced polybenzimidazole nanocomposites	10
Highly sensitive electrochemical sensing of neurotransmitter dopamine from scalable UV irradiation-based nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide-modified electrode	10
Shear thickening fluid based on silica with neodymium oxide nanoparticles	10
Green synthesis of graphene quantum dots and the dual application of graphene quantum dots-decorated flexible MSM p-type ZnO device as UV photodetector and piezotronic generator	10
In-situ synthesized carboxymethyl chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) bio-nanocomposite hydrogels containing nanoparticles with drug-delivery properties	9
UV light-activated photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B dye and Suzuki cross-coupling reaction by Ni ferrite catalyst synthesized by sol–gel auto-combustion method	9
Ovalbumin-stabilized concentrated emulsion gels	9

Interpretation of trap-assisted conduction with estimation of electrical parameters of thin indigo film-based semiconducting device	9
Enhancement and luminescence properties of Eu3+, Sm3+ co-doped KMgPO4 phosphor with variable concentration of Eu3+ for w-LEDs	9
First-principle study of electronic, optical and transport properties for (Zn/Cd)Sc2Se4 spinel chalcogenides	9
Construction of MOFs-based AgI/Ag/Cu3(BTC)2 ternary composites as Z-scheme photocatalysts for effective degradation of tetracycline	9
Enhancement of proton conduction in carboxymethyl cellulose-polyvinyl alcohol employing polyethylene glycol as a plasticizer	9
Mesoporous CuZnAl-layered double hydroxide/graphene oxide nanohybrid as an energy storage electrode for supercapacitor application	8
Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of water-soluble dye-capped zinc sulphide nanoparticles from waste Zn–C battery	8
Hydrophobic behaviour of reduced graphene oxide thin film fabricated via electrostatic spray deposition	8
Review on the deposition, structure and properties of high entropy oxide films: current and future perspectives	8
PDMS–ZnO flexible piezoelectric composites for measurement of muscle activity	8
Efficient electrocatalytic activity for oxygen reduction reaction by phosphorus-doped graphene using supercritical fluid processing	8
Investigations of structure development, electrical and thermal properties of polyvinylidene fluoride-expanded graphite nanocomposites	8
Crystal growth, structural, nonlinear, optical and theoretical investigations of L-histidinium trichloroacetate single crystals	8
Facile wet-chemical synthesis and evaluation of physico-chemical characteristics of novel nanocrystalline NdCoO3-based perovskite oxide as cathode for LT-SOFC applications	8
Characterization and electrochemical analysis of silver electrodeposition in ChCl–urea deep eutectic solvents	8
Synthesis of iron pyrite with efficient bifunctional electrocatalytic activity towards overall water splitting in alkaline medium	8
Effect of reaction temperature on the structural and electronic properties of stannic oxide nanostructures	8
Enhancing hydrothermal formation of α-MnO2 nanoneedles over nanographite structures obtained by electrochemical exfoliation	8
Simple route deposition and some physical investigations on nanoflower NiMoO4 sprayed thin films	8
Local structure analysis of BO6 (B = Fe, Cu) octahedron correlated with the magnetic properties of Cu-doped Ba0.5Sr0.5FeO3–δ	8
Structural, impedance and electrical evaluation of complex perovskite: Ca(Mn1/3Ni1/3W1/3)O3	8
Change in properties upon thermal treatment of copper sulphide powder and thin films	8
Impact of an anionic surfactant on the enhancement of the capacitance characteristics of polyaniline-wrapped graphene oxide hybrid composite	8
Photoluminescence properties of pure, Fe-doped and surfactant-assisted Fe-doped tin-oxide nanoparticles	8
Facile one-step fabrication of super-repellent nanoporous anodic alumina using a non-fluorinated approach	7
Synthesis and visible-light photocatalytic activity of brookite/BiOBr	7
Thymol-functionalized hollow mesoporous silica spheres nanoparticles: preparation, characterization and bactericidal activity	7
CdS nanosheets as electrode materials for all pseudocapacitive asymmetric supercapacitors	7
Effect of different complexing agents on the magnetic, optical and photocatalytic properties of sol–gel synthesized KBiFe2O5	7
Adsorption of H2, N2, CO, H2S, NH3, SO2 and CH4 on Li-functionalized graphitic carbon nitride investigated by density functional theory	7
Chemical pressure-stabilized post spinel-NaMnSnO4 as potential cathode for sodium-ion batteries	7
SILAR-deposited nanostructured ZnO thin films: effect of deposition cycles on surface properties	7
First-principles DFT computation of crystal, thermodynamic, magnetic and electronic structures of Sr-based perovskite-type oxides SrTO3 (T = V, Cr, Mn, Co)	7
Nitrogen-doped graphene-like carbon from bio-waste as efficient low-cost electrocatalyst for fuel cell application	7
Solid-state gas sensors: sensing mechanisms and materials	7
Electrical, thermal and elastic properties of methylammonium lead bromide single crystal	7
Carbon nanotube-incorporated cellulose nanocomposite sheet for flexible technology	7
Preparation of well-dispersed MgFe2O4 nanospheres and their electrochemical performance for lithium-ion batteries	7
Preparation of natural dyes from salvia and spathodea for TiO2-based dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and their electrochemical impedance spectroscopic study under light and dark conditions	7
Influence of catalyst loading on photocatalytic degradation efficiency of CTAB-assisted TiO2 photocatalyst towards methylene blue dye solution	7
Exploration of the role of disorder and the behaviour of the surface state in the three-dimensional topological insulator—Bi2Se3	7
Investigation on the substituent effects of homodinuclear cobalt(II) complexes of tetraiminediphenol macrocycle on the synthesis of pure Co3O4 nanoparticles	7
Green synthesis of zirconium phosphate by combustion method: photocatalytic application and microwave-assisted catalytic conversion of aldehyde to nitriles	7
HER activity of nanosheets of 2D solid solutions of MoSe2 with MoS2 and MoTe2	7
Effect of substrate bias on the properties of DLC films created using a combined vacuum arc	7
Preliminary study of linearity response of γ-irradiated graphene oxide as a novel dosimeter using the Raman spectroscopy	7
Synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolites using palygorskite as raw material under solvent-free conditions	6
Efficiency enhancement in dye-sensitized solar cells with co-sensitized, triple layered photoanode by enhanced light scattering and spectral responses	6
Nano-cubes over nano-spheres: shape dependent study of silver nanomaterial for biological applications	6
Dielectric characterization of Al/PCBM:ZnO/p-Si structures for wide-range frequency	6
Effect of various synthesis techniques on the electrical transport properties of garnet-structured solid electrolyte materials	6
ZnO thin films prepared by RF plasma chemical vapour transport for self-cleaning and transparent conducting coatings	6
Electrodeposited thick coatings of V2O5 on Ni foam as binder free electrodes for supercapacitors	6
Chemical vapour deposited graphene: substrate pre-treatment, growth and demonstration as a simple graphene-based SERS substrate	6
Room temperature dielectric and optical studies of Cd-doped ZnO nanostructures	6
Investigations on oxidation, hot corrosion and thermal gradient performance of low k-La2Mo2O9 thermal barrier coating	6
Thermo-mechanical investigation of PEG–PVA biohybrid active film grafted with copper nanoparticles for packaging applications	6
Effect of annealing temperature on the structural, dielectric and electric properties of $$\hbox {Ni}_{{0.7}} \hbox {Cd}_{0.3}\hbox {Fe}_{2}\hbox {O}_{4}$$ ferrites	6
Surface electrocoating of single carbon fibre with electroactive 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene/1‐p(tolylsulphonyl) pyrrole copolymer: effect of dielectric constant of solvent	6
Structural, elastic and mechanical properties of Ti–15Nb–xGe alloys: insight from DFT calculations	6
Terahertz dual-band/broadband metamaterial absorber enabled by SiO2: polyimide and PET dielectric substrates with absorption characteristics	6
Effect of alkali metal (Na, K) ion ratio on structural, optical and photoluminescence properties of K0.5Na0.5NbO3 ceramics prepared by sol–gel technique	6
Superconductors with noncentrosymmetric crystal structures	6
Characterization and optimization of influence of MoS2 hybridization on tribological behaviours of Mg–B4C composites	6
Fabrication and characterization of three-dimensional porous cornstarch/n-HAp biocomposite scaffold	6
Structural and optical characteristics of silicon nanowires prepared by the Ag-assisted chemical etching method	6
Realizing topological states in type-II Dirac semimetal PdTe2: an angle-resolved photoemission and quantum oscillations study	6
Effects of pH on the optical, structural and supercapacitive properties of BiTe thin films produced via CBD	6
Thermal and pressure dependence of mechanical properties for AlxIn1−xPySb1−y/GaSb system	6
Development of polymer-based superhydrophobic coating on cloth	6
Structural, mechanical, thermal, electrical, second- and third-order nonlinear optical characteristics of MCBT NLO crystal for optoelectronics device and laser applications	6
Crystal growth of quantum materials: a review of selective materials and techniques	6
Investigation of multiferroic behaviour at room temperature in Bi-induced orthoferrite: combined experimental and first principles studies	6
$$\hbox {Bi}_{(1-y)}\hbox {Sm}_{{y}}\hbox {FeO}_{{3}}$$ as prospective photovoltaic materials	6
Effect of aluminium incorporation on physicochemical properties and patent blue V photodegradation of magnesium phosphate materials	6
Mechanical and biological properties of polycaprolactone/fibrin nanocomposite adhesive produced by electrospinning method	6