OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Materials & Design is 81. 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
Enhanced solid solution hardening by off-center substitutional solute atoms in α-Ti	1501
Powder injection molded ceramic scaffolds: The role of pores size and surface functionalization on the cytocompatibility	650
On the process of designing material qualification type specimens manufactured using laser powder bed fusion	475
Oriented co-continuous 3D porous scaffolds with inhibited activating functionality: An effective strategy to inhibit the hyperactivation of astrocytes	394
Sandwich-structured graphene composite sponge with multiple cyclic compression for waste liquid treatment under dynamic electrical stimulation response	365
Regulation of microstructure and physical properties of Tb-Dy-Fe-Cu alloys by doping with transition elements	363
Corrigendum to “A solid–liquid interface enhancement algorithm for X-ray in situ observation of space materials” [Mater. Design 228 (2023) 11852]	218
Rapid surface preparation for three-dimensional characterization of defect and microstructure of metal additive manufacturing using electrochemical jet	204
Effect of SiC on the antioxidant properties of Al-containing composites Ti3SiC2/SiC and its oxidation mechanism analysis	195
3D multi-site hydrogen evolution reaction catalysts on nanoimprinted surfaces, structured via multi-photon lithography derived masks	191
Suspended few-layer GaS photodetector with sensitive fast response	178
Study on interfacial healing mechanism of a Ni-Co base dual-phase superalloy during hot-compression bonding	173
“Fire-beetles” inspired all-solid infrared sensor with bolometric and photomechanic dual sensing modes	157
Fabrication of self-supporting structures made of washcoat materials (γ-	150
Analyzing time series of serrated flow and the dependence on structural heterogeneity in Al-Mg-Sc alloy	148
Creation of submicron-scale metal oxide speckle patterns on single carbon fibers by a thermodynamically and kinetically controlled nonequilibrium process	147
Pore space of steatite ceramics triggered by the allowance of natural fibers: High-resolution X-ray microscopy analysis and related thermo-mechanical properties	147
Quantitative mixed-valence state identification of metal ions based on fluorescence response of graphene quantum dots	142
Joining of additively manufactured fiber-reinforced thermoplastic and metals by ultrasonic energy: Mechanical and corrosion behavior	137
Improving thermal/electrical properties of silicone rubber nanocomposite using exfoliated boron nitride nano sheets made by an effective/novel exfoliating agent	136
Crystalline or amorphous? A critical evaluation of phenomenological phase selection rules	135
Deep-learning approach for predicting crystalline phase distribution of femtosecond laser-processed silicon	134
Green and facile fabrication of high-performance antibacterial nanofiber materials with low cytotoxicity using eggshell membrane hydrolysate	133
Non-equilibrium solidification behavior associated with powder characteristics during electron beam additive manufacturing	131
Modeling the mechanical properties of polypropylene/lignin/flax hybrid composites	130

High-temperature high cycle fatigue performance of laser powder bed fusion fabricated Hastelloy X: Study into the microstructure and oxidation effects	128
Data-driven distortion compensation for laser powder bed fusion process using Gaussian process regression and inherent strain method	126
The design optimization of nanostructured hierarchical electrodes for solid oxide cells by artificial impregnation	123
Thermal conductivity of low-density micro-and nanocellular poly(methyl-methacrylate) (PMMA): Experimental and modeling	120
Compressive stress improves mechanical properties of mineralized collagen by dynamically regulating its mineralization - a closed-loop regulation mechanism	119
Multifunctional upconversion nanocomposite for multi-purpose cancer theranostics	118
Superior fracture toughness with high yield strength in a high-Mn steel induced by heterogeneous grain structure	117
New kink-band formation mechanism discovered in Zn-Al alloy with mille-feuille microstructure	115
Porous titanium layer co-immobilized with bone morphogenetic protein-2 and vancomycin for biofunctionalization of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene	115
Development of dynamic pH and temperature-responsive smart membranes via immobilization of chitosan-graft-poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-methacrylic acid) hydrogels on microfiltration membrane-support	113
Remote eradication of delayed infection on orthopedic implants via magnesium-based total morphosynthesis of biomimetic mineralization strategy	113
Dimensionless unified modelling of macroscale electric properties of conductive fibre networks in different regimes	112
Sequential galvanic replacement mediated platelet Ru nanozyme for enhanced peroxidase-mimicking efficiency in neutral media to combat gastrointestinal bacterial infection	112
Dual-radical generating FePEIDN nanocomposite for tumor therapy: Sulfite radical persistence meets Fenton catalysis	111
Delay optimisation of Gradient-Doped Nd: YAG laser ceramics via active mixing of Direct ink writing	110
Mechanisms of external magnetic field influence on electrical discharge machining of SiCp/Al composites	110
Light-adaptable artificial iris with dynamically scalable pupil-aperture function by radially patterned photochromic transition control	109
Carrier-free poly(glycyrrhetinic acid)-facilitated celastrol-loaded nanoparticle for high-efficiency low-toxicity treatment of rheumatoid arthritis	109
Processability improvement of laser-assisted micro-machining 95W-3.5Ni-1.5Fe alloy based on surface and subsurface characteristics	108
Comparison of hydrogen resilience of three different corrosion-resistant martensitic steels	106
Introducing a new heterogeneous nanocomposite thin film with superior mechanical properties and thermal stability	104
Fabrication of low thermal expansion Fe–Ni alloys by in-situ alloying using twin-wire arc additive manufacturing	104
Densifying hydration products of alite by a bio-inspired admixture	102
Recent advances in the structure and biomedical applications of nanodiamonds and their future perspectives	102
Design, fabrication, and characterization of novel dental implants with porosity gradient obtained by Selective Laser Melting	101
Laser intensity profile as a means to steer microstructure of deposited tracks in Directed Energy Deposition	101
Surface modification of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers by an eco-friendly impregnation solution to enhance interfacial adhesion with rubber	101
Roughness-driven compressive sensing AFM for accurate nanoscale surface characterization in functional material systems	99
Injectable hyaluronic acid hydrogel for corneal neovascularization management by inhibiting oxidative stress, inflammation and neovascularization	99
Data-driven design of topologically optimized auxetic metamaterials for tailored stress–strain and Poisson’s ratio-strain behaviors	99
Cell penetrating peptide modified M2 macrophage derived exosomes treat spinal cord injury and rheumatoid arthritis by loading curcumin	99
Corrigendum to “Temperature-dependent properties of single crystal diamond nanopillars”. [Mater. Des. 255 (2025) 114194]	98
Mechanical and tribological behaviour of BaTiO3 nanoparticles reinforced UHMWPE nanocomposite for prospective load-bearing applications	98
Location of cobalt impurities in the surface oxide of stainless steel 316L and metal release in synthetic biological fluids	98
Multi phenomena melt pool sensor data fusion for enhanced process monitoring of laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing	96
Fabrication and strengthening mechanism of dual-phased and bimodal-sized (Si3N4p + TiB2p)/6061Al hybrid composite	96
Accelerating autonomic healing of cementitious composites by using nano calcium carbonate coated polypropylene fibers	96
Towards an instant structure-property prediction quality control tool for additive manufactured steel using a crystal plasticity trained deep learning surrogate	95
Evolutionary characteristics of microstructural hydration and chloride diffusion in UHPC	94
Grain boundary and particle interaction: Enveloping and pass-through mechanisms studied by 3D phase field crystal simulations	94
Characterization of micro-ZnO/PDMS composite structured via dielectrophoresis – Toward medical application	94
Broadband inverted T-shaped seismic metamaterial	93
The effect of pre-existing voids on solder reliability at different thermomechanical stress Levels: Experimental assessment	92
A quantification study of hydrogen-induced cohesion reduction at the atomic scale	91
A PTHrP-2 loaded adhesive cellulose acetate nanofiber mat as wound dressing accelerates wound healing	90
Improved thermal shock reliability of Ag paste sintered joint by adjusted coefficient of thermal expansion with Ag-Si atomized particles addition	90
Effect of dual phase structure induced by chemical segregation on hot tearing reduction in additive manufacturing	90
Innovative crosslinking and foaming Strategies for Advancing biodegradable composite foams: Enhancing Foamability, Flexibility, and thermal insulation	89
Multifunctional mechanical metamaterials with tunable double-negative isotropic properties	89
Achieving ultra-high strength rapidly in Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr alloy processed by directed energy deposition	87

Foundation model for composite microstructures: Reconstruction, stiffness, and nonlinear behavior prediction	86
Crashworthiness analysis of gradient hierarchical multicellular columns evolved from the spatial folding	85
Learning the non-proportional multiaxial elastic–plastic response of an aluminium alloy with neural networks	83
Preparation and application of aramid nanofiber via carbodiimide assisted polymerization	83
Mechanical softening of CuX alloys at elevated temperatures studied via high temperature scanning indentation	81
A novel natural polysaccharide dissolving microneedle capable of adsorbing pus to load EGCG for the treatment of acne vulgaris	81