OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Microencapsulation is 4. 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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

Article	Citations
β-Cyclodextrin-functionalized nanocarriers for bromocriptine: development, evaluation and histopathological studies	45
Development, systematic optimisation and biofilm disruption activity of eugenol-based nanosized emulsions stabilised with Tween 80	41
Applications of propolis encapsulation in food products	38
Fabrication of moxifloxacin HCl-loaded biodegradable chitosan nanoparticles for potential antibacterial and accelerated cutaneous wound healing efficacy	28
Advancements in microneedle technology: current status and next-generation innovations	28
Her-2 nanobody modified cisplatin nanoparticles for precise chemotherapy of colon cancer	27
Poly(lactic acid)/β-cyclodextrin based nanoparticles bearing ruthenium(II)-arene naproxen complex: preparation and characterisation. Analytical validation for metal determination by microwave-induced	25
The pH-controlled release properties of chitosan–gold nanoparticles encapsulated nobiletin to induce apoptosis through PI3K/AKT/mTOR signalling pathway on gastric cancer cell lines	22
Synergistic effect of DR5-targeted capsules loaded with doxorubicin in drug-resistant 3D tumour spheroids	20
Recent developments in sustained-release and targeted drug delivery applications of solid lipid nanoparticles	19
Impregnation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) grafts with BMP-2 loaded functional nanoparticles for reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament	18
Encapsulation of Ruta essential oil in chitosan and alginate matrices as an ecological alternative for the control of nematodes	15
Cellulose-based hydrogels enhanced with bioactive molecules for optimal chronic diabetic wound management	15
L-Ascorbic acid and phosphatidylcholine complex vesicles: formation and elucidation of their biological activities, and their molecular interactions	14
A zinc ferrite nanodrug carrier for delivery of docetaxel: synthesis, characterization, and in vitro tests on C6 glioma cells	13
Core-shell micro/nanocapsules: from encapsulation to applications	13
Ethosome as antigen delivery carrier: optimisation, evaluation and induction of immunological response via nasal route against hepatitis B	13
Fluorescent melamine-formaldehyde/polyamine coatings for microcapsules enabling their tracking in composites	12
Intra-articular treatment of osteoarthritis using novel biocompatible etoricoxib chitosan-hyaluronate hybrid microparticles	12
Chitooligosaccharide-catechin conjugate loaded liposome using different stabilising agents: characteristics, stability, and bioactivities	12
Engineering biosafe cisplatin loaded nanostructured lipid carrier: optimisation, synthesis, pharmacokinetics and biodistribution	11
Novel combinational nanomedicines, liposomes, to tackle breast cancer	10
In-vitro and in-vivo evaluation and anti-colitis activity of esculetin-loaded nanostructured lipid carrier decorated with DSPE-MPEG2000	10
Construction of various lipid carriers to study the transdermal penetration mechanism of sinomenine hydrochloride	10
Piperine liposome-embedded in hyaluronan hydrogel as an effective platform for prevention of postoperative peritoneal adhesion	10

Microencapsulation ofLactobacillus plantarumLN66 and its survival potential under different packaging conditions	10
Alginate-gelatine hydrogel microspheres protect NK cell proliferation and cytotoxicity under hypoxic conditions	10
Preparation and characterisation of ecdysterone/hydroxypropyl-Β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex with enhanced oral and transdermal bioavailability	10
Hyaluronic acid-coated and Olaparib-loaded PEI − PLGA nanoparticles for the targeted therapy of triple negative breast cancer	10
Herpetetrone nanosuspensions enhance drug solubility and bioavailability to improve anti-hepatic fibrosis effects	9
Synergistic enhancement of chlorophenols removal using eco-friendly alginate@montmorillonite hybrid bio-capsules: insights from encapsulation and kinetic release studies	9
PLGA-lecithin nanocarrier encapsulating curcuma caesia oil in a mucoadhesive gel: efficacy analysis against periodontal infections	9
Recent advancements in microspheres mediated targeted delivery for therapeutic interventions in osteoarthritis	9
Harnessing the power of novel drug delivery systems for effective delivery of apigenin: an updated review	9
Microencapsulation of n-tetradecane with poly (methyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) shell by seeded emulsion polymerisation and its thermal energy storage characteristics	9
Ultrasound-responsive hybrid liposome-polymer nanoparticles for enhanced stability and cytotoxicity of chemotherapeutic agent	9
Development and evaluation of Hedyotis corymbosa (L.) extract containing phytosomes: a preclinical approach for treatment of neuropathic pain in rodent model	9
Synergistic combinatorial delivery system based on nanoliposome encapsulating doxorubicin and sorafenib for broad-spectrum cancer treatment	9
Paliperidone-loaded nose to brain targeted NLCS: optimisation, evaluation, histopathology and pharmacokinetic estimation for schizophernia	9
Pinocembrin polymeric micellar drug delivery system: preparation, characterisation and anti-hyperuricemic activity evaluation	9
Leflunomide nanocarriers: a new prospect of therapeutic applications	8
Development and optimisation of esculin-loaded chitosan microspheres for intravitreal injection	8
Antitumour effects of a solid lipid nanoparticle loaded with gemcitabine and oxaliplatin on the viability, apoptosis, autophagy, and Hsp90 of ovarian cancer cells	8
Comparison of the radioprotective effects of the liposomal forms of five natural radioprotectants in alleviating the adverse effects of ionising irradiation on human lymphocytes and skin cells in radi	8
Photoprotective effect of solid lipid nanoparticles of rutin against UVB radiation damage on skin biopsies and tissue-engineered skin	8
The assessment of pharmacokinetics and neuroprotective effect of berberine hydrochloride-embedded albumin nanoparticles via various administration routes: comparative in-vivo	8
In vitro apoptotic potential and ex vivo permeation analysis of ulipristal acetate loaded niosomes for management of uterine fibroids	8
Formulation and characterisation of Azadirachta indica nanobiopesticides for ecofriendly control of wheat pest Tribolium castaneum and Rhyzopertha dominica	8
Synthesis characterisation and neuroprotectivity of Silybum marianum extract loaded chitosan nanoparticles	8
Silibinin loaded inhalable solid lipid nanoparticles for lung targeting	8
Impact of formulation design and lyophilisation on the physicochemical characteristics of finasteride nanosystems	8
Multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles for MRI-guided co-delivery of erlotinib and L-asparaginase to ovarian cancer	7
‘Transfersome-embedded-gel’ for dual-mechanistic delivery of anti-psoriatic drugs to dermal lymphocytes	7
Evaluation of PEG-b-polycarbonates self-assemblies containing azobenzene or coumarin moieties as nanocarriers using paclitaxel as a model hydrophobic drug	7
Evaluation of the antimicrobial and anticancer potential of a modified silver nanoparticle-impregnated carrier system	7
Thermal, structural, antimicrobial, and physicochemical characterisation of thyme essential oil encapsulated in β- and γ-cyclodextrin	7
Unveiling the synergistic impact of cocktail nanohyalurosomes encapsulating berberine and dexamethasone in managing rheumatoid arthritis: in-vitro evaluation and biological studies	7
Development of lipid nanoparticles for transdermal loteprednol etabonate delivery	7
Molecularly imprinted polymers: preparation, characterisation, and application in drug delivery systems	6
Nano-emulsion based on Santolina chamaecyparissus essential oil potentiates the cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of Doxorubicin: an in vitro	6
Novel formulation of curcumin-loaded chlorhexidine drug combined with gold nanoparticles for effective therapeutic agent against urinary tract infections	6
Dual-targeting liposomes modified with BTP-7 and pHA for combined delivery of TCPP and TMZ to enhance the anti-tumour effect in glioblastoma cells	6
A comparative analysis of PLA and PCL microparticles for hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs	6
Preparation of double-loaded bitter ginseng derivative B21–DOX liposomes co-modified with SP94 and BR2 ligand and its in vitro anti-hepatocarcinogenic effect	6
Liposome and microemulsion loaded with ibuprofen: from preparation to mechanism of drug transport	6
Effect of poly(ε-caprolactone) microspheres on population pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic model of a simple coumarin	6
Study of antimycobacterial, cytotoxic, and mutagenic potential of polymeric nanoparticles of copper (II) complex	6
Quality by design endorsed atorvastatin-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers embedded in pH-responsive gel for melanoma	6
Lipid liquid-crystalline nanoparticles sustained teicoplanin delivery for treatment of chronic osteomyelitis: in vitro and in vivo studies	5
Development, QbD-based optimisation, in-vivo pharmacokinetics, and ex-vivo evaluation of Eudragit ^® RS	5
Organogel mediated co-delivery of nisin and 5-fluorouracil: a synergistic approach against skin cancer	5
Polysorbate 80 surface modified PLGA nanoparticles: an in-vitro evaluation of cellular uptake and cytotoxicity on neuro-2a cells	5
Advancements and prospects of lipid-based nanoparticles: dual frontiers in cancer treatment and vaccine development	5
Green synthesis of chitosan gum acacia based biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles to enhance curcumin’s antioxidant property: an in vivo zebrafish ( Dani	5
Fibronectin modified alginate coating enhances cell targeting and homing to bone marrow in BALB/c mice	5

Gadolinium (Gd)-based nanostructures as dual-armoured materials for microbial therapy and cancer theranostics	5
Nanoencapsulation and characterisation of Hypericum perforatum for the treatment of neuropathic pain	5
Tacrolimus loaded nanostructured lipid carriers using Moringa oleifera seed oil: design, optimization and in-vitro evaluations	5
Production and investigation of Pickering emulsion stabilised by casein-Qodume Shirazi ( Alyssum homolocarpum ) seed gum complex particles: gastrointestinal digestion	5
Assessment of anti-arthritic activity of lipid matrix encased berberine in rheumatic animal model	5
Diruthenium(II-III)-ibuprofen-loaded chitosan-based microparticles and nanoparticles systems: encapsulation, characterisation, anticancer activity of the nanoformulations against U87MG human glioma ce	5
Co-delivery of paclitaxel and etoposide prodrug by human serum albumin and PLGA nanoparticles: synergistic cytotoxicity in brain tumour cells	5
Improving intestinal absorption and antibacterial effect of florfenicol via nanocrystallisation technology	5
Poly-β-Cyclodextrin-coated neodymium-containing copper sulphide nanoparticles as an effective anticancer drug carrier	4
Microencapsulation of natural products using spray drying; an overview	4
Optimisation and in-vivo evaluation of extracted Karanjin loaded liposomal topical formulation for treatment of psoriasis in tape-stripped mouse model	4
Dual drug loaded polypeptide delivery systems for cancer therapy	4
Astaxanthin-loaded alginate-chitosan gel beads activate Nrf2 and pro-apoptotic signalling pathways against oxidative stress	4
Correction	4
Fabrication of nano-ceria encapsulated with oleic acid to attenuate gestational diabetes mellitus in streptozotocin-induced diabetic pregnant mice model	4
Characterisation of a casein-/whey protein concentrate–Antarctic krill oil emulsion system and improvement of its storage stability	4
Synergistic anti-breast cancer activity of simvastatin and thymoquinone encapsulated in nanostructured lipid carriers for enhanced therapeutic outcomes	4
Preparation, characterisation, anticancer potential and safety evaluation of a soy lecithin phytosome delivery system loaded with constituents from Barleria lupulina	4
Efficacy of siRNA-loaded nanoparticles in the treatment of K-RAS mutant lung cancerin vitro	4
Nanoemulsions for topical delivery: formulation, applications and recent advances	4
Investigating the effect of wall material and pressure homogenisation on encapsulation parameters and thermal stability in chia seed oil microcapsules	4