OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Materials & Design is 80. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Enhanced solid solution hardening by off-center substitutional solute atoms in α-Ti	1449
Powder injection molded ceramic scaffolds: The role of pores size and surface functionalization on the cytocompatibility	616
On the process of designing material qualification type specimens manufactured using laser powder bed fusion	452
Oriented co-continuous 3D porous scaffolds with inhibited activating functionality: An effective strategy to inhibit the hyperactivation of astrocytes	368
Sandwich-structured graphene composite sponge with multiple cyclic compression for waste liquid treatment under dynamic electrical stimulation response	350
Location of cobalt impurities in the surface oxide of stainless steel 316L and metal release in synthetic biological fluids	344
Introducing a new heterogeneous nanocomposite thin film with superior mechanical properties and thermal stability	208
Regulation of microstructure and physical properties of Tb-Dy-Fe-Cu alloys by doping with transition elements	185
Corrigendum to “A solid–liquid interface enhancement algorithm for X-ray in situ observation of space materials” [Mater. Design 228 (2023) 11852]	184
Rapid surface preparation for three-dimensional characterization of defect and microstructure of metal additive manufacturing using electrochemical jet	181
Effect of SiC on the antioxidant properties of Al-containing composites Ti3SiC2/SiC and its oxidation mechanism analysis	175
3D multi-site hydrogen evolution reaction catalysts on nanoimprinted surfaces, structured via multi-photon lithography derived masks	163
Suspended few-layer GaS photodetector with sensitive fast response	147
Study on interfacial healing mechanism of a Ni-Co base dual-phase superalloy during hot-compression bonding	144
Characterization of micro-ZnO/PDMS composite structured via dielectrophoresis – Toward medical application	143
Bilayer-functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles for overcoming multiple barriers of mucus clearance, intestinal epithelium and P-glycoprotein efflux	140
Densifying hydration products of alite by a bio-inspired admixture	138
A PTHrP-2 loaded adhesive cellulose acetate nanofiber mat as wound dressing accelerates wound healing	137
“Fire-beetles” inspired all-solid infrared sensor with bolometric and photomechanic dual sensing modes	136
Fabrication of self-supporting structures made of washcoat materials (γ-	131
Analyzing time series of serrated flow and the dependence on structural heterogeneity in Al-Mg-Sc alloy	131
Creation of submicron-scale metal oxide speckle patterns on single carbon fibers by a thermodynamically and kinetically controlled nonequilibrium process	130
Pore space of steatite ceramics triggered by the allowance of natural fibers: High-resolution X-ray microscopy analysis and related thermo-mechanical properties	129
A quantification study of hydrogen-induced cohesion reduction at the atomic scale	126
Quantitative mixed-valence state identification of metal ions based on fluorescence response of graphene quantum dots	125

Joining of additively manufactured fiber-reinforced thermoplastic and metals by ultrasonic energy: Mechanical and corrosion behavior	124
Improving thermal/electrical properties of silicone rubber nanocomposite using exfoliated boron nitride nano sheets made by an effective/novel exfoliating agent	122
Crystalline or amorphous? A critical evaluation of phenomenological phase selection rules	119
Deep-learning approach for predicting crystalline phase distribution of femtosecond laser-processed silicon	118
Green and facile fabrication of high-performance antibacterial nanofiber materials with low cytotoxicity using eggshell membrane hydrolysate	118
Micro-cantilever bending tests for understanding size effect in gradient elasticity	115
Non-equilibrium solidification behavior associated with powder characteristics during electron beam additive manufacturing	114
Gelatine methacrylamide-based multifunctional bilayer hydrogels for accelerating diabetic wound repair	113
Grain boundary and particle interaction: Enveloping and pass-through mechanisms studied by 3D phase field crystal simulations	111
Recent advances in the structure and biomedical applications of nanodiamonds and their future perspectives	110
Strategies to enhance photocatalytic activity of graphite carbon nitride-based photocatalysts	110
Synergistic effects of Monel 400 filler wire in gas metal arc welding of CoCrFeMnNi high entropy alloy	109
Enhanced drug release from a pH-responsive nanocarrier can augment colon cancer treatment by blocking PD-L1 checkpoint and consuming tumor glucose	108
High-temperature high cycle fatigue performance of laser powder bed fusion fabricated Hastelloy X: Study into the microstructure and oxidation effects	107
Improved thermal shock reliability of Ag paste sintered joint by adjusted coefficient of thermal expansion with Ag-Si atomized particles addition	107
Modeling the mechanical properties of polypropylene/lignin/flax hybrid composites	107
Data-driven distortion compensation for laser powder bed fusion process using Gaussian process regression and inherent strain method	107
The design optimization of nanostructured hierarchical electrodes for solid oxide cells by artificial impregnation	105
Multiplexed detection of SARS-CoV-2 based on upconversion luminescence nanoprobe/MXene biosensing platform for COVID-19 point-of-care diagnostics	104
Thermal conductivity of low-density micro-and nanocellular poly(methyl-methacrylate) (PMMA): Experimental and modeling	103
Surface modification of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers by an eco-friendly impregnation solution to enhance interfacial adhesion with rubber	102
Compressive stress improves mechanical properties of mineralized collagen by dynamically regulating its mineralization - a closed-loop regulation mechanism	100
Fabrication and strengthening mechanism of dual-phased and bimodal-sized (Si3N4p + TiB2p)/6061Al hybrid composite	100
Innovative crosslinking and foaming Strategies for Advancing biodegradable composite foams: Enhancing Foamability, Flexibility, and thermal insulation	100
Multifunctional upconversion nanocomposite for multi-purpose cancer theranostics	99
Energy absorption of sandwich structures with a kirigami-inspired pyramid foldcore under quasi-static compression and shear	99
3D printed hydroxyapatite – Zn2+ functionalized starch composite bone grafts for orthopedic and dental applications	98
Superior fracture toughness with high yield strength in a high-Mn steel induced by heterogeneous grain structure	97
Towards an instant structure-property prediction quality control tool for additive manufactured steel using a crystal plasticity trained deep learning surrogate	96
Corrigendum to “Temperature-dependent properties of single crystal diamond nanopillars”. [Mater. Des. 255 (2025) 114194]	96
CuFeS2 nanozyme regulating ROS/GSH redox induces ferroptosis-like death in bacteria for robust anti-infection therapy	96
Excellent mechanical properties of a novel double-diagonal reinforced mechanical metamaterial with tunable Poisson’s ratios inspired by deep-sea glass sponges	95
Broadband inverted T-shaped seismic metamaterial	94
On the design of a piezoelectric self-sensing smart composite laminate	94
Design methodology of the Ni50Ti50 shape memory alloy beam actuator: Heat treatment, training and numerical simulation	94
Probing the atomic-scale origins of anti-friction and wear-resisting in graphene-coated high-entropy alloys	94
Multifunctional mechanical metamaterials with tunable double-negative isotropic properties	94
New kink-band formation mechanism discovered in Zn-Al alloy with mille-feuille microstructure	92
Porous titanium layer co-immobilized with bone morphogenetic protein-2 and vancomycin for biofunctionalization of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene	92
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	91
Remote eradication of delayed infection on orthopedic implants via magnesium-based total morphosynthesis of biomimetic mineralization strategy	90
Preparation and application of aramid nanofiber via carbodiimide assisted polymerization	90
Sequential galvanic replacement mediated platelet Ru nanozyme for enhanced peroxidase-mimicking efficiency in neutral media to combat gastrointestinal bacterial infection	89
Dimensionless unified modelling of macroscale electric properties of conductive fibre networks in different regimes	87
Learning the non-proportional multiaxial elastic–plastic response of an aluminium alloy with neural networks	86
Light-adaptable artificial iris with dynamically scalable pupil-aperture function by radially patterned photochromic transition control	86
Dual-radical generating FePEIDN nanocomposite for tumor therapy: Sulfite radical persistence meets Fenton catalysis	86
Explainable machine learning for predicting the mechanical properties in bainitic steels	86
Mechanisms of external magnetic field influence on electrical discharge machining of SiCp/Al composites	86
Delay optimisation of Gradient-Doped Nd: YAG laser ceramics via active mixing of Direct ink writing	86

Advances, optical and electronic applications of functional materials based on rare earth sulfide semiconductors	85
Carrier-free poly(glycyrrhetinic acid)-facilitated celastrol-loaded nanoparticle for high-efficiency low-toxicity treatment of rheumatoid arthritis	84
Evolutionary characteristics of microstructural hydration and chloride diffusion in UHPC	82
Construction of antibacterial photothermal PCL/AgNPs/BP nanofibers for infected wound healing	82
Accelerating autonomic healing of cementitious composites by using nano calcium carbonate coated polypropylene fibers	81
Machine learning and Python assisted design and verification of Fe–based amorphous/nanocrystalline alloy	80