OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Materials & Design is 78. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Creation of submicron-scale metal oxide speckle patterns on single carbon fibers by a thermodynamically and kinetically controlled nonequilibrium process	794
Corrigendum to “A solid–liquid interface enhancement algorithm for X-ray in situ observation of space materials” [Mater. Design 228 (2023) 11852]	552
3D multi-site hydrogen evolution reaction catalysts on nanoimprinted surfaces, structured via multi-photon lithography derived masks	476
Porous titanium layer co-immobilized with bone morphogenetic protein-2 and vancomycin for biofunctionalization of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene	470
Powder injection molded ceramic scaffolds: The role of pores size and surface functionalization on the cytocompatibility	293
Corrigendum to “Temperature-dependent properties of single crystal diamond nanopillars”. [Mater. Des. 255 (2025) 114194]	242
Homogenization of the melt pool influenced by the local transient thermal conditions using model-based parameter adaption in powder bed fusion	203
Study on casting infiltration properties of ZTA/Fe wear resistant composites assisted by self-exothermic powders of Al-Ni2O3	188
Oriented co-continuous 3D porous scaffolds with inhibited activating functionality: An effective strategy to inhibit the hyperactivation of astrocytes	176
Enhanced solid solution hardening by off-center substitutional solute atoms in α-Ti	170
Sequential galvanic replacement mediated platelet Ru nanozyme for enhanced peroxidase-mimicking efficiency in neutral media to combat gastrointestinal bacterial infection	162
Analyzing time series of serrated flow and the dependence on structural heterogeneity in Al-Mg-Sc alloy	161
Comparison of hydrogen resilience of three different corrosion-resistant martensitic steels	153
Preparation and application of aramid nanofiber via carbodiimide assisted polymerization	146
Dual-radical generating FePEIDN nanocomposite for tumor therapy: Sulfite radical persistence meets Fenton catalysis	140
Mechanisms of external magnetic field influence on electrical discharge machining of SiCp/Al composites	137
On the process of designing material qualification type specimens manufactured using laser powder bed fusion	136
Roughness-driven compressive sensing AFM for accurate nanoscale surface characterization in functional material systems	136
Enhanced drug release from a pH-responsive nanocarrier can augment colon cancer treatment by blocking PD-L1 checkpoint and consuming tumor glucose	134
Engineering melt pool boundaries for strength ductility Enhancement in additive manufactured CoCrFeNiWx high entropy alloys	130
Enantioselective theranostics of brain glioma using chiral quantum structures	128
Green and facile fabrication of high-performance antibacterial nanofiber materials with low cytotoxicity using eggshell membrane hydrolysate	127
Dimensionless unified modelling of macroscale electric properties of conductive fibre networks in different regimes	126
Strategy of complex carbides in microalloyed 4Mn steels processed by quenching and austenite reversion	126
Pore space of steatite ceramics triggered by the allowance of natural fibers: High-resolution X-ray microscopy analysis and related thermo-mechanical properties	126

Sandwich-structured graphene composite sponge with multiple cyclic compression for waste liquid treatment under dynamic electrical stimulation response	121
New kink-band formation mechanism discovered in Zn-Al alloy with mille-feuille microstructure	121
Joining of additively manufactured fiber-reinforced thermoplastic and metals by ultrasonic energy: Mechanical and corrosion behavior	117
Explainable machine learning for predicting the mechanical properties in bainitic steels	116
Processability improvement of laser-assisted micro-machining 95W-3.5Ni-1.5Fe alloy based on surface and subsurface characteristics	116
Femtosecond two-pulse laser approach for spall failure in thin foils	115
Foundation model for composite microstructures: Reconstruction, stiffness, and nonlinear behavior prediction	115
Machine learning and Python assisted design and verification of Fe–based amorphous/nanocrystalline alloy	114
Micro-cantilever bending tests for understanding size effect in gradient elasticity	114
Improving thermal/electrical properties of silicone rubber nanocomposite using exfoliated boron nitride nano sheets made by an effective/novel exfoliating agent	111
A transient carbon nanocoating for improved processing efficiency of copper during laser powder bed fusion	111
Remote eradication of delayed infection on orthopedic implants via magnesium-based total morphosynthesis of biomimetic mineralization strategy	109
Introducing a new heterogeneous nanocomposite thin film with superior mechanical properties and thermal stability	108
3D printed hydroxyapatite – Zn2+ functionalized starch composite bone grafts for orthopedic and dental applications	108
Corrigendum to “Mechanical and tribological behaviour of BaTiO3 nanoparticles reinforced UHMWPE nanocomposite for prospective load-bearing applications”. [Mater. Des. 256 (2025) 114349]	107
Overcoming the challenges of fusion-based brass additive manufacturing through solid-state additive friction-stir deposition	107
Patterned preparation of high-quality graphene film based on solution coating	101
Mechanical and tribological behaviour of BaTiO3 nanoparticles reinforced UHMWPE nanocomposite for prospective load-bearing applications	101
Research on the microstructure and properties of Cu-Ni-Si-Ti alloys with micro-nano hybrid systems	100
Regulation of microstructure and physical properties of Tb-Dy-Fe-Cu alloys by doping with transition elements	99
Light-adaptable artificial iris with dynamically scalable pupil-aperture function by radially patterned photochromic transition control	99
Fabrication and strengthening mechanism of dual-phased and bimodal-sized (Si3N4p + TiB2p)/6061Al hybrid composite	99
Ultralight Pt-ALD-modified graphene aerogel achieving aluminum-class thermal resistance at 12% mass	98
Surface modification of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers by an eco-friendly impregnation solution to enhance interfacial adhesion with rubber	97
Multiplexed detection of SARS-CoV-2 based on upconversion luminescence nanoprobe/MXene biosensing platform for COVID-19 point-of-care diagnostics	97
Synergistic effects of Monel 400 filler wire in gas metal arc welding of CoCrFeMnNi high entropy alloy	97
Gelatine methacrylamide-based multifunctional bilayer hydrogels for accelerating diabetic wound repair	96
Bilayer-functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles for overcoming multiple barriers of mucus clearance, intestinal epithelium and P-glycoprotein efflux	95
Modeling the mechanical properties of polypropylene/lignin/flax hybrid composites	92
Microstructure dependent burst behavior of oxide dispersion–strengthened FeCrAl cladding	90
Injectable hyaluronic acid hydrogel for corneal neovascularization management by inhibiting oxidative stress, inflammation and neovascularization	90
Magnetostrictive bulk Fe-Ga alloys prepared by selective laser melting for biodegradable implant applications	87
Design methodology of the Ni50Ti50 shape memory alloy beam actuator: Heat treatment, training and numerical simulation	87
Mechanical softening of CuX alloys at elevated temperatures studied via high temperature scanning indentation	85
Thermal conductivity of low-density micro-and nanocellular poly(methyl-methacrylate) (PMMA): Experimental and modeling	85
Quasi-single-crystalline aluminum tubes with continuous rotational symmetry via tube high-pressure shearing	85
Study on the melting and sintering behavior of Cu-Fe mixed nanoparticles based on molecular dynamics simulations	85
Effect of dual phase structure induced by chemical segregation on hot tearing reduction in additive manufacturing	84
Multi phenomena melt pool sensor data fusion for enhanced process monitoring of laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing	83
Location of cobalt impurities in the surface oxide of stainless steel 316L and metal release in synthetic biological fluids	82
Laser directed energy deposition of NiTi shape memory alloys with herringbone grain architectures for enhanced ductility and superelasticity	82
Improved thermal shock reliability of Ag paste sintered joint by adjusted coefficient of thermal expansion with Ag-Si atomized particles addition	82
Grain boundary and particle interaction: Enveloping and pass-through mechanisms studied by 3D phase field crystal simulations	81
Multifunctional upconversion nanocomposite for multi-purpose cancer theranostics	81
Non-equilibrium solidification behavior associated with powder characteristics during electron beam additive manufacturing	81
Superior fracture toughness with high yield strength in a high-Mn steel induced by heterogeneous grain structure	80
Heat-resistant aluminum alloy design using explainable machine learning	80
Evolutionary characteristics of microstructural hydration and chloride diffusion in UHPC	80
A quantification study of hydrogen-induced cohesion reduction at the atomic scale	79
Precision control of oxygen content in CP-Ti for ultra-high strength through titanium oxide decomposition: An in-situ study	79

Advances, optical and electronic applications of functional materials based on rare earth sulfide semiconductors	79
Fabrication of low thermal expansion Fe–Ni alloys by in-situ alloying using twin-wire arc additive manufacturing	78
Deep-learning approach for predicting crystalline phase distribution of femtosecond laser-processed silicon	78
Achieving ultra-high strength rapidly in Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr alloy processed by directed energy deposition	78