OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Microencapsulation is 2. 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Novel formulation of curcumin-loaded chlorhexidine drug combined with gold nanoparticles for effective therapeutic agent against urinary tract infections	88
Microencapsulation of β-carotene using barley residue proteins from beer waste as coating material	34
Microencapsulation: a pragmatic approach towards delivery of probiotics in gut	31
Development and evaluation of Hedyotis corymbosa (L.) extract containing phytosomes: a preclinical approach for treatment of neuropathic pain in rodent model	31
Improvement of ascorbic acid delivery into human skin via hyaluronic acid-coated niosomes	29
Therapeutic potential of Aloe vera-coated curcumin encapsulated nanoparticles in an Alzheimer-induced mice model: behavioural, biochemical and histopathological evidence	25
Synergistic combinatorial delivery system based on nanoliposome encapsulating doxorubicin and sorafenib for broad-spectrum cancer treatment	22
Green synthesis of chitosan gum acacia based biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles to enhance curcumin’s antioxidant property: an in vivo zebrafish ( Dani	22
Production and investigation of Pickering emulsion stabilised by casein-Qodume Shirazi ( Alyssum homolocarpum ) seed gum complex particles: gastrointestinal digestion	20
Microencapsulation of n-tetradecane with poly (methyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) shell by seeded emulsion polymerisation and its thermal energy storage characteristics	19
Design, development and characterisation of an optimised scaffold to enhance cell proliferation for tissue repair	19
Harnessing the power of novel drug delivery systems for effective delivery of apigenin: an updated review	17
Preparation and optimisation of solid lipid nanoparticles of rivaroxaban using artificial neural networks and response surface method	16
Enhancement of ocular anti-glaucomic activity of agomelatine through fabrication of hyaluronic acid modified-elastosomes: formulation, statistical optimisation, in vitro characterisation, histo	15
Study of antimycobacterial, cytotoxic, and mutagenic potential of polymeric nanoparticles of copper (II) complex	14
Optimisation and evaluation of Gymnema sylvestre extract loaded polymeric nanoparticles for enhancement of in vivo efficacy and reduction of toxicity	13
Capsules from synthetic diblock-peptides as potential artificial oxygen carriers	13
Preparation and characterisation of self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS) for enhancing oral bioavailability of metformin hydrochloride using hydrophobic ion pairing complexation	12
Herpetetrone nanosuspensions enhance drug solubility and bioavailability to improve anti-hepatic fibrosis effects	11
Applications of propolis encapsulation in food products	11
Development, systematic optimisation and biofilm disruption activity of eugenol-based nanosized emulsions stabilised with Tween 80	11
Preparation of double-loaded bitter ginseng derivative B21–DOX liposomes co-modified with SP94 and BR2 ligand and its in vitro anti-hepatocarcinogenic effect	11
Synergistic enhancement of chlorophenols removal using eco-friendly alginate@montmorillonite hybrid bio-capsules: insights from encapsulation and kinetic release studies	10
A comparative analysis of PLA and PCL microparticles for hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs	10
Paliperidone-loaded nose to brain targeted NLCS: optimisation, evaluation, histopathology and pharmacokinetic estimation for schizophernia	9

Advancements in microneedle technology: current status and next-generation innovations	9
Lipid liquid-crystalline nanoparticles sustained teicoplanin delivery for treatment of chronic osteomyelitis: in vitro and in vivo studies	8
Formulation, optimization, and characterization of whey protein isolate nanocrystals for celecoxib delivery	8
Fabrication of moxifloxacin HCl-loaded biodegradable chitosan nanoparticles for potential antibacterial and accelerated cutaneous wound healing efficacy	8
Nanostructured lipid carriers loaded with essential oils: a strategy against SARS-CoV-2	8
Intranasal spray of cubosomal tizanidine hydrochloride for brain targeting: in vitro and in vivo characterisation	8
Silibinin loaded inhalable solid lipid nanoparticles for lung targeting	8
Dual Vinorelbine bitartrate and Resveratrol loaded polymeric aqueous core nanocapsules for synergistic efficacy in breast cancer	8
Design and evaluations of a nanostructured lipid carrier loaded with dopamine hydrochloride for intranasal bypass drug delivery in Parkinson’s disease	8
Polymer type effect on PLGA-based microparticles preparation by solvent evaporation method with single emulsion system using focussed beam reflectance measurement	8
Sweet tea extract encapsulated by different wall material combinations with improved physicochemical properties and bioactivity stability	7
Diruthenium(II-III)-ibuprofen-loaded chitosan-based microparticles and nanoparticles systems: encapsulation, characterisation, anticancer activity of the nanoformulations against U87MG human glioma ce	7
Enhanced in vitro and ex vivo transdermal permeation of microemulsion gel of tapentadol hydrochloride	7
The preparation and characterisation of tasteless core-shell clarithromycin microcapsules	7
Gadolinium (Gd)-based nanostructures as dual-armoured materials for microbial therapy and cancer theranostics	7
Self-healing microcapsule – a way towards futuristic cement: an-up-to-date-review	7
Synthesis and bioactivity assessment of Coccinia grandis L. extract encapsulated alginate nanoparticles as an antidiabetic drug lead	7
Fibronectin modified alginate coating enhances cell targeting and homing to bone marrow in BALB/c mice	6
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	6
Poly(lactic acid)/β-cyclodextrin based nanoparticles bearing ruthenium(II)-arene naproxen complex: preparation and characterisation. Analytical validation for metal determination by microwave-induced	6
Impregnation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) grafts with BMP-2 loaded functional nanoparticles for reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament	6
Recent updates of carotenoid encapsulation by spray-drying technique	6
Photoprotective effect of solid lipid nanoparticles of rutin against UVB radiation damage on skin biopsies and tissue-engineered skin	6
The assessment of pharmacokinetics and neuroprotective effect of berberine hydrochloride-embedded albumin nanoparticles via various administration routes: comparative in-vivo	6
Interactions of human serum albumin with phosphate and Tris buffers: impact on paclitaxel binding and nanoparticles self-assembly	6
Impact of formulation design and lyophilisation on the physicochemical characteristics of finasteride nanosystems	5
Assessment of anti-arthritic activity of lipid matrix encased berberine in rheumatic animal model	5
Synthesis characterisation and neuroprotectivity of Silybum marianum extract loaded chitosan nanoparticles	5
Development, QbD-based optimisation, in-vivo pharmacokinetics, and ex-vivo evaluation of Eudragit ^® RS	5
Sodium alginate and chitosan co-modified fucoxanthin liposomes: preparation, bioaccessibility and antioxidant activity	5
Synthesis of cefixime loaded PCL/HPMC blend nanoparticles: a controlled release study and in vitro anti-bacterial evaluation	5
Organogel mediated co-delivery of nisin and 5-fluorouracil: a synergistic approach against skin cancer	5
Her-2 nanobody modified cisplatin nanoparticles for precise chemotherapy of colon cancer	5
Exploring the potential of solid dispersion for improving solubility, dissolution & bioavailability of herbal extracts, enriched fractions, and bioactives	4
Encapsulation of bioactive compounds extracted fromCucurbita moschatapumpkin waste: the multi-objective optimisation study	4
Co-delivery of paclitaxel and etoposide prodrug by human serum albumin and PLGA nanoparticles: synergistic cytotoxicity in brain tumour cells	4
‘Transfersome-embedded-gel’ for dual-mechanistic delivery of anti-psoriatic drugs to dermal lymphocytes	4
Development, evaluation, pharmacokinetic and biodistribution estimation of resveratrol-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles for prostate cancer targeting	4
Leflunomide nanocarriers: a new prospect of therapeutic applications	4
Formulation and characterisation of Azadirachta indica nanobiopesticides for ecofriendly control of wheat pest Tribolium castaneum and Rhyzopertha dominica	4
Gelatine nanoparticles encapsulating three edible plant extracts as potential nanonutraceutical agents against type 2 diabetes mellitus	4
Nanoparticle-loaded microcapsules providing effective UV protection for Cry1Ac	4
Evaluation of PEG-b-polycarbonates self-assemblies containing azobenzene or coumarin moieties as nanocarriers using paclitaxel as a model hydrophobic drug	4
Antitumour effects of a solid lipid nanoparticle loaded with gemcitabine and oxaliplatin on the viability, apoptosis, autophagy, and Hsp90 of ovarian cancer cells	4
Co-encapsulation of curcumin and boswellic acids in chitosan-coated niosome: an in-vitro digestion study	4
In vitro and in vivo PK/PD evaluation of glibenclamide nanosponges	4
Vinblastine loaded on graphene quantum dots and its anticancer applications	4
Chitooligosaccharide-catechin conjugate loaded liposome using different stabilising agents: characteristics, stability, and bioactivities	4
Ethosome as antigen delivery carrier: optimisation, evaluation and induction of immunological response via nasal route against hepatitis B	3
Encapsulation of Ruta essential oil in chitosan and alginate matrices as an ecological alternative for the control of nematodes	3

Tumour-specific hybrid nanoparticles in therapy of breast cancer	3
Tacrolimus loaded nanostructured lipid carriers using Moringa oleifera seed oil: design, optimization and in-vitro evaluations	3
Thermal, structural, antimicrobial, and physicochemical characterisation of thyme essential oil encapsulated in β- and γ-cyclodextrin	3
High internal phase Pickering emulsions stabilised by ultrasound-induced soy protein-β-glucan-catechin complex nanoparticles to enhance the stability and bioaccessibility of curcumin	3
Development of lipid nanoparticles for transdermal loteprednol etabonate delivery	3
Biodegradable polymeric nanocomposite containing phloretin for enhanced oral bioavailability and improved myocardial ischaemic recovery	3
Spray dried acerola ( Malpighia emarginata DC) juice particles to produce phytochemical-rich starch-based edible films	3
SMEDDS for improved oral bioavailability and anti-hyperuricemic activity of licochalcone A	3
Nanodesigning of multifunctional quantum dots and nanoparticles for the treatment of fibrosarcoma	3
A zinc ferrite nanodrug carrier for delivery of docetaxel: synthesis, characterization, and in vitro tests on C6 glioma cells	3
Nanoencapsulation and characterisation of Hypericum perforatum for the treatment of neuropathic pain	3
The tiny big world of solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers: an updated review	3
The potential of turmeric extract-loaded chitosan microparticles for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders	3
L-Ascorbic acid and phosphatidylcholine complex vesicles: formation and elucidation of their biological activities, and their molecular interactions	3
Polysorbate 80 surface modified PLGA nanoparticles: an in-vitro evaluation of cellular uptake and cytotoxicity on neuro-2a cells	3
Improving intestinal absorption and antibacterial effect of florfenicol via nanocrystallisation technology	2
Cellulose-based hydrogels enhanced with bioactive molecules for optimal chronic diabetic wound management	2
Droplet-based microfluidics: an efficient high-throughput portable system for cell encapsulation	2
Polymer drug conjugates containing memantine, tacrine and cinnamic acid: promising nanotherapeutics for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease	2
Optimisation and evaluation of long circulating Ru-SLNs carrier for targeting melanoma cells	2
Core-shell micro/nanocapsules: from encapsulation to applications	2
Spray-dried chitosan oligosaccharide microparticles with polyvinyl alcohol-based dispersions for improved gefitinib solubility	2
The nanotechnological approach for nasal delivery of peptide drugs: a comprehensive review	2
Lipid nanocarrier-based bigel of Piper betel oil for analgesic and anti-inflammatory applications	2
Targeted combined therapy in 2D and 3D cultured MCF-7 cells using metformin and erlotinib-loaded mesoporous silica magnetic nanoparticles	2
Engineering biosafe cisplatin loaded nanostructured lipid carrier: optimisation, synthesis, pharmacokinetics and biodistribution	2
Fluorescent melamine-formaldehyde/polyamine coatings for microcapsules enabling their tracking in composites	2
Preparation, characterisation, and pharmacodynamic study of myricetin pH-sensitive liposomes	2
Encapsulation of anti-VEGF nanobody into niosome nanoparticles: a novel approach to enhance circulation half life and efficacy	2
Preparation and curing behaviour of microencapsulated curing agents for cold-mixed epoxy asphalt	2
Encapsulation of Alpinia leaf essential oil in nanophytosome-embedded gel as novel strategy to treat periodontal infections: evaluation of antimicrobial effectiveness, pharmacokinetic, in vitro-ex viv	2