OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Materials Science & Engineering R-Reports is 5. 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
Alginate fiber anchored conductive coordination frameworks for ultrastable light-gas dual sensors with synergistic effect	544
Galvanic cell metasurface modulating electron transfer on polymer implants for sterilization and osteointegration	479
Two-dimensional MXene-based devices for information technology	419
Architected cellular materials: A review on their mechanical properties towards fatigue-tolerant design and fabrication	344
Ultraviolet photoluminescent materials from traditional ion-activated phosphors to emerging carbon dots and perovskites	213
Advances in two-dimensional layered materials for gas sensing	210
Editorial Board	207
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Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in synthetic biosystems	158
Advanced materials for personal thermal and moisture management of health care workers wearing PPE	131
Interfaces in two-dimensional transistors: Key to pushing performance and integration	131
Fracture toughness of thermoelectric materials	129
Materials vs digits: A review of embedded anti-counterfeiting fingerprints in three-dimensional printing	115
Editorial Board	87
Spin-dependent electron transfer in electrochemically transparent van der Waals heterostructures for oxygen evolution reaction	86
Redox-active molecules for aqueous electrolytes of energy storage devices: A review on fundamental aspects, current progress, and prospects	79
High-speed, self-powered 2D-perovskite photodetectors with exceptional ambient stability enabled by planar nanocavity engineering	78
Exploring Niobium oxide-based materials for fast-charging lithium-ion anodes: Insights from structure to property	77
Recent progress in high-entropy alloys for laser powder bed fusion: Design, processing, microstructure, and performance	77
Machine learning for predicting thermal transport properties of solids	77

Rational design of high-performance wearable tactile sensors utilizing bioinspired structures/functions, natural biopolymers, and biomimetic strategies	77
Progress in the use of MoS2-based composites for microwave absorption	76
Toward color-selective printed organic photodetectors for high-resolution image sensors: From fundamentals to potential commercialization	66
Recent progress of hydrogel-based bioelectronics for mechanophysiological signal sensing	63
Recent advances in inoculation treatment for powder-based additive manufacturing of aluminium alloys	63
Materials design and preparation for high energy density and high power density electrochemical supercapacitors	61
Advances in shape memory polymers: Remote actuation, multi-stimuli control, 4D printing and prospective applications	61
High-entropy ceramics: Review of principles, production and applications	60
Shaping and structuring 2D materials via kirigami and origami	56
Programmable multi-physical mechanics of mechanical metamaterials	56
Advancements in wearable sensors for cardiovascular disease detection for health monitoring	53
Thermoelectric coolers for on-chip thermal management: Materials, design, and optimization	50
Synthesis, properties, and applications of carbyne nanocrystals	49
Flame retardant polymer materials: An update and the future for 3D printing developments	49
All-in-one self-powered wearable biosensors systems	47
Fabrication of biomass-based functional carbon materials for energy conversion and storage	47
Advanced materials for intracellular delivery of plant cells: Strategies, mechanisms and applications	47
Hetero-layered 2D materials: Scalable preparation and energy applications	42
Additive manufacturing for biomedical bone implants: Shaping the future of bones	41
Viruses as biomaterials	40
Air-breathing cathode for aluminum–air battery: From architecture to fabrication and evaluation	40
Editorial Board	39
Non-centrosymmetric crystallization in ferroelectric hafnium zirconium oxide via photon-assisted defect modulation	38
Phase separation in intrinsically stretchable electronics: Mechanisms, functions and applications	36
Biobased and aromatic Covalent Adaptable Networks: When architectures meet properties, within the framework of a circular bioeconomy	35
An empirical approach-based analysis for the exploration of ternary metal sulfide as an active and selective CO2 reduction electrocatalyst	35
The origin and mitigation of defects induced by metal evaporation in 2D materials	34
A review on the ionic conductivity and mechanical properties of composite polymer electrolytes (CPEs) for lithium batteries: Insights from the perspective of polymer/filler composites	34
Research progress in chemical and biological protective materials with integrated conventional “decontamination-and-sensing” functions	33
Ceramics and ceramic composites for biomedical engineering applications via Direct Ink Writing: Overall scenario, advances in the improvement of mechanical and biological properties and innovations	33
Integration of Ag-based threshold switching devices in silicon microchips	32
Dimensional upgrading of 0D silica nanospheres to 3D networking toward robust aerogels for fire resistance and low-carbon applications	31
Editorial Board	27
A comprehensive review of layered transition metal oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries: The latest advancements and future perspectives	25
Smart materials for light absorptive rewritable paper: Chromic mechanisms and structural design	25
Flexible electromagnetic interference shields: Materials, structure and multifunctionalization	24
Alignment engineering in thermal materials	23
Additive manufacturing of metallic lattice structures: Unconstrained design, accurate fabrication, fascinated performances, and challenges	23
Self-foaming polymers: Opportunities for the next generation of personal protective equipment	23
High-entropy battery materials: Revolutionizing energy storage with structural complexity and entropy-driven stabilization	22
Innovative advances and challenges in solid oxide electrolysis cells: Exploring surface segregation dynamics in perovskite electrodes	21
Butterfly inspired functional materials	20
Machine-learning and high-throughput studies for high-entropy materials	20
Non-precious metal-based single-atom catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction: fundamentals and applications	18
Lead-free perovskites and derivatives enable direct and scintillation-type X-ray detection	17
Bio-heterointerface charging through ultrasound-boosted extracellular and intracellular electron transfer for rapid bacterial killing	16
Biofunctional chitosan–biopolymer composites for biomedical applications	15
Additive manufacturing of structural materials	15
Developing new-generation covalent organic frameworks as sustainable catalysts: Synthesis, properties, types and solar energy production	15
Graphitic carbon nitride-based materials for photocatalytic antibacterial application	15

Low 3 volt operation of 2D MoTe2 ferroelectric memory transistors with ultrathin pinhole-free P(VDF-TrFE) crystalline film	14
Insights into the application of carbon materials in heterojunction solar cells	14
Editorial Board	14
Antimicrobial micro/nanorobotic materials design: From passive combat to active therapy	14
Coupled electrocatalytic hydrogen production	14
Recent progress on performance-enhancing strategies in flexible photodetectors: From structural engineering to flexible integration	14
Editorial Board	12
Electromagnetic irradiation-assisted synthesis, exfoliation and modification of graphene-based materials for energy storage and sensing applications	11
Editorial Board	11
Multi-component ZnO alloys: Bandgap engineering, hetero-structures, and optoelectronic devices	11
Advancing the integration of covalent-organic-framework with organic, inorganic, and polymeric materials for light-assisted green H2 generation: A review of emerging trends	10
Improved rate capability and energy density of high-mass hybrid supercapacitor realized through long-term cycling stability testing and selective electrode design	10
Designing macromolecular modifiers for zinc metal batteries	9
Two-dimensional van der Waals ferroelectrics: A pathway to next-generation devices in memory and neuromorphic computing	9
Hydroxyl black phosphorus crystal based highly symmetric ambipolar transistors for infrared in-sensor encryption	9
Advanced porous MOF materials and technologies for high-efficiency ppm-level toxic gas separation	8
Mechanical-electrochemical conversion for self-powered sensing and alterable power supply	8
20.5 % efficient ternary organic photovoltaics using an asymmetric small-molecular acceptor to manipulate intermolecular packing and reduce energy losses	8
Monolithic three-dimensional integration with 2D material-based p-type transistors	8
First demonstration of monolithic CMOS based on 4-inch three-layer MoTe2	8
Towards sustainable quantum dots: Regulatory framework, toxicity and emerging strategies	8
How can cellulosic fibers enhance adhesion in engineered wood?	7
Creep behaviour investigation of additively manufactured IN738LC superalloy based on Materials Genome approach	7
Topological quantum matter to topological phase conversion: Fundamentals, materials, physical systems for phase conversions, and device applications	6
Physically transient electronic materials and devices	6
Flexible stimuli-responsive materials for smart personal protective equipment	6
Engineering strategies in low-dimensional microwave absorbers: Fundamentals, progress, and outlook	6
The marriage of biochemistry and nanotechnology for non-invasive real-time health monitoring	6
A comprehensive review of template-assisted porous carbons: Modern preparation methods and advanced applications	6
Perspectives for multiphase mechanical metamaterials	6
Nature-inspired materials and structures using 3D Printing	6
19% efficiency in organic solar cells of Benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b′]Difuran-based donor polymer realized by volatile + non-volatile dual-solid-additive strategy	5
Electron-deficient fused dithieno-benzothiadiazole-bridged polymer acceptors for high-efficiency all-polymer solar cells with low energy loss	5
A comprehensive review on graphene-based materials: From synthesis to contemporary sensor applications	5
Breaking the inactivity of MXenes to drive Ampere-level selective oxygen evolution reaction in seawater	5
Extracting charge carrier mobility in organic solar cells through space-charge-limited current measurements	5
Oxide based triboelectric nanogenerators: Recent advances and future prospects in energy harvesting	5