OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Ceramics International 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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Rare earth (RE) doped phosphors and their emerging applications: A review	246
A review on MnZn ferrites: Synthesis, characterization and applications	225
Influential diamagnetic magnesium (Mg2+) ion substitution in nano-spinel zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4): Thermal, structural, spectral, optical and physisorption analysis	212
Nd2Sn2O7 nanostructures: Green synthesis and characterization using date palm extract, a potential electrochemical hydrogen storage material	201
Recent progress and emerging challenges of transition metal sulfides based composite electrodes for electrochemical supercapacitive energy storage	192
FeCo– Fe2CoO4/Co3O4 nanocomposites: Phase transformations as a result of thermal annealing and practical application in catalysis	170
Magnetic CoFe2O4 nanoparticles doped with metal ions: A review	163
Mechanical properties and prediction of fracture parameters of geopolymer/alkali-activated mortar modified with PVA fiber and nano-SiO2	154
Advancements in MXene-Polymer composites for various biomedical applications	150
Rapid sintering method for highly conductive Li7La3Zr2O12 ceramic electrolyte	150
Synthesis of graphene oxides particle of high oxidation degree using a modified Hummers method	150
Enhanced electrochemical energy storage properties of carbon coated Co3O4 nanoparticles-reduced graphene oxide ternary nano-hybrids	143
Mechanical and radiation shielding properties of tellurite glasses doped with ZnO and NiO	142
Physical vapor deposition technology for coated cutting tools: A review	136
Recent progress on synthetic strategies and applications of transition metal phosphides in energy storage and conversion	135
Self-heating evaluation of superparamagnetic MnFe2O4 nanoparticles for magnetic fluid hyperthermia application towards cancer treatment	132
Structural, thermal, spectral, optical and surface analysis of rare earth metal ion (Gd3+) doped mixed Zn–Mg nano-spinel ferrites	131
A flexible piezoelectric pressure sensor based on PVDF nanocomposite fibers doped with PZT particles for energy harvesting applications	130
Impact of Eu3+ ion substitution on structural, magnetic and microwave traits of Ni–Cu–Zn spinel ferrites	125
A review of bioceramic porous scaffolds for hard tissue applications: Effects of structural features	123
Preparation of heterostructure g-C3N4/ZnO nanorods for high photocatalytic activity on different pollutants (MB, RhB, Cr(VI) and eosin)	123
A review on failure mechanism of thermal barrier coatings and strategies to extend their lifetime	118
Radiation shielding properties of bismuth borate glasses doped with different concentrations of cadmium oxides	117
Dielectric and energy storage properties of flash-sintered high-entropy (Bi0.2Na0.2K0.2Ba0.2Ca0.2)TiO3 ceramic	114
Preparation and biological evaluation of ZrO2 all-ceramic teeth by DLP technology	114

Influence of Bi2O3 concentration on barium-telluro-borate glasses: Physical, structural and radiation-shielding properties	112
Light-activated room-temperature gas sensors based on metal oxide nanostructures: A review on recent advances	111
Physical, optical and gamma radiation shielding competence of newly boro-tellurite based glasses: TeO2–B2O3–ZnO–Li2O3–Bi2O3	111
Mechanical features and radiation shielding properties of TeO2–Ag2O-WO3 glasses	110
Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic parameters investigation of a new CuFe2O4/Bi2O3 nanocomposite	109
Improved photocatalytic performance of Gd and Nd co-doped ZnO nanorods for the degradation of methylene blue	109
Na2YMg2(VO4)3:Er3+,Yb3+ phosphors: Up-conversion and optical thermometry	108
Magnetically recyclable Ni1-xCdxCeyFe2-yO4-rGO nanocomposite photocatalyst for visible light driven photocatalysis	108
Mechanical features, alpha particles, photon, proton, and neutron interaction parameters of TeO2–V2O3–MoO3 semiconductor glasses	107
Structure, magnetic properties and cryogenic magneto-caloric effect (MCE) in RE2FeAlO6 (RE = Gd, Dy, Ho) oxides	107
Synthesis of two-dimensional carbide Mo2CTx MXene by hydrothermal etching with fluorides and its thermal stability	104
Recent advances in synthesis, characterization, and applications of nanoparticles for contaminated water treatment- A review	101
Novel tri-phase heterostructured ZnO–Yb2O3–Pr2O3 nanocomposite; structural, optical, photocatalytic and antibacterial studies	101
Photocatalytic reduction and removal of mercury ions over mesoporous CuO/ZnO S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst	100
Charge storage in binder-free 2D-hexagonal CoMoO4 nanosheets as a redox active material for pseudocapacitors	99
Alteration of optical, structural, mechanical durability and nuclear radiation attenuation properties of barium borosilicate glasses through BaO reinforcement: Experimental and numerical analyses	99
The effect of lithium doping on the ferroelectric properties of LST ceramics	97
Review of composite cathodes for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell applications	97
Low-temperature and highly sensitivity H2S gas sensor based on ZnO/CuO composite derived from bimetal metal-organic frameworks	97
The production of rGO/ RuO2 aerogel supercapacitor and analysis of its electrochemical performances	96
Structural and radiation shielding properties of BaTiO3 ceramic with different concentrations of Bismuth and Ytterbium	96
Review MXenes as a new type of nanomaterial for environmental applications in the photocatalytic degradation of water pollutants	94
Effective removal of Cr(VI) and methyl orange from the aqueous environment using two-dimensional (2D) Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets	93
A review on the rheological behavior and formulations of ceramic suspensions for vat photopolymerization	93
Performance of mesoporous α-Fe2O3/g-C3N4 heterojunction for photoreduction of Hg(II) under visible light illumination	93
Stereolithography 3D printing of SiC ceramic with potential for lightweight optical mirror	90
Tribological behaviors of vacuum hot-pressed ceramic composites with enhanced cyclic oxidation and corrosion resistance	90
Effects of fine grains and sintering additives on stereolithography additive manufactured Al2O3 ceramic	89
Mesoporous and macroporous Ag-doped Co3O4 nanosheets and their superior photo-catalytic properties under solar light irradiation	89
CuxNi1-xO nanostructures and their nanocomposites with reduced graphene oxide: Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic applications	89
Zn0.9Ce0.05M0.05O (M = Er, Y, V) nanocrystals: Structural and energy bandgap engineering of ZnO for enhancing photocatalytic and antibacterial activity	89
Rapid visible and solar photocatalytic Cr(VI) reduction and electrochemical sensing of dopamine using solution combustion synthesized ZnO–Fe2O3 nano heterojunctions: Mechanism Elucidation	88
High-entropy (HfTaTiNbZr)C and (HfTaTiNbMo)C carbides fabricated through reactive high-energy ball milling and spark plasma sintering	88
Fabrication of a fibrous MnO2@MXene/CNT electrode for high-performance flexible supercapacitor	88
A comprehensive review on the preparation and application of calcium hydroxyapatite: A special focus on atomic doping methods for bone tissue engineering	88
Influential incorporation of RE metal ion (Dy3+) in yttrium iron garnet (YIG) nanoparticles: Magnetic, electrical and dielectric behaviour	88
Strontium phosphide-polyaniline composites for high performance supercapattery devices	88
Band-gap-tunable CeO2 nanoparticles for room-temperature NH3 gas sensors	88
Fabrication of binary metal doped CuO nanocatalyst and their application for the industrial effluents treatment	87
Achieving high-energy storage performance in 0.67Bi1Sm FeO3-0.33BaTiO3 lead-free relaxor ferroelectric ceramics	87
Zn3V3O8 nanostructures: Facile hydrothermal/solvothermal synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical hydrogen storage	87
Flake-like MoS2 nano-architecture and its nanocomposite with reduced Graphene Oxide for hybrid supercapacitors applications	86
Influence of high pressure on the structure, hardness and brittle-to-ductile transition of NbSi2 ceramics	85
Development of photo-anodes based on strontium doped zinc oxide-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites for improving performance of dye-sensitized solar cells	85
On the enhanced antibacterial activity of plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) coatings that incorporate particles: A review	85
The role of PbO/Bi2O3 insertion on the shielding characteristics of novel borate glasses	84
Ion-doped hydroxyapatite: An impasse or the road to follow?	84
Influence of Bi2O3/WO3 substitution on the optical, mechanical, chemical durability and gamma ray shielding properties of lithium-borate glasses	84
Emanating cool white light emission from novel down-converted SrLaAlO4:Dy3+ nanophosphors for advanced optoelectronic applications	83
Effect of Bi2O3 on mechanical features and radiation shielding properties of boro-tellurite glass system	81

Modelling and grinding characteristics of unidirectional C–SiCs	81
In2O3 nanocubes/Ti3C2Tx MXene composites for enhanced methanol gas sensing properties at room temperature	81
Effect of ZrB2 on microstructural, mechanical and corrosion behaviour of aluminium (AA7178) alloy matrix composite prepared by the stir casting route	81
Structural parameters, energy states and magnetic properties of the novel Se-doped NiFe2O4 ferrites as highly efficient electrocatalysts for HER	81
A comprehensive review of electric discharge machining of advanced ceramics	81
Review on recent advances of zinc substituted cobalt ferrite nanoparticles: Synthesis characterization and diverse applications	80
Au nanoparticles-doped g-C3N4 nanocomposites for enhanced photocatalytic performance under visible light illumination	80