OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Materials Science & Engineering R-Reports is 6. 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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	593
Advances in shape memory polymers: Remote actuation, multi-stimuli control, 4D printing and prospective applications	448
Programmable multi-physical mechanics of mechanical metamaterials	367
Editorial Board	234
Bio-heterointerface charging through ultrasound-boosted extracellular and intracellular electron transfer for rapid bacterial killing	219
Buoyancy-gravity optimized triboelectric nanogenerators via conductive 3D printing for robust wave energy harvesting	209
Flexible electromagnetic interference shields: Materials, structure and multifunctionalization	201
Self-foaming polymers: Opportunities for the next generation of personal protective equipment	194
Additive manufacturing for biomedical bone implants: Shaping the future of bones	186
Recent progress on performance-enhancing strategies in flexible photodetectors: From structural engineering to flexible integration	183
Advanced catalytic cleaning membranes: Contemporary status and future prospects	182
All-in-one self-powered wearable biosensors systems	155
First demonstration of monolithic CMOS based on 4-inch three-layer MoTe2	146
Two-dimensional van der Waals ferroelectrics: A pathway to next-generation devices in memory and neuromorphic computing	136
Electron-deficient fused dithieno-benzothiadiazole-bridged polymer acceptors for high-efficiency all-polymer solar cells with low energy loss	132
Topological quantum matter to topological phase conversion: Fundamentals, materials, physical systems for phase conversions, and device applications	95
Multi-component ZnO alloys: Bandgap engineering, hetero-structures, and optoelectronic devices	92
Flexible stimuli-responsive materials for smart personal protective equipment	89
The art of controlled nanoscale lattices: A review on the self-assembly of colloidal metal–organic framework particles and their multifaceted architectures	85
A comprehensive review of template-assisted porous carbons: Modern preparation methods and advanced applications	84
Capacitive contribution matters in facilitating high power battery materials toward fast-charging alkali metal ion batteries	83
Editorial Board	82
Editorial Board	81
Recent progress in materials science and engineering towards flexible omnidirectional sensor	79
Water‐Induced Modulation of Bipolaron Formation in N-type Polymeric Mixed Conductors	73

Organic microelectrode arrays for bioelectronic applications	71
Photocatalysts designed using nuclear energy radioactive technology for energy conversion and environmental remediation	68
23.6 % Efficient perovskite-organic tandem photovoltaics enabled by recombination layer engineering	67
A review on additive manufacturing of piezoelectric ceramics: From feedstock development to properties of sintered parts	66
Emerging applications of metal-organic frameworks and derivatives in solar cells: Recent advances and challenges	64
Tailoring the injection action of oxygen over top-surface of bismuth sulfide to change reactive electron transfer path for flexible NO2 sensors	64
Density functional theory and molecular dynamics simulations for resistive switching research	62
Rational design of two-dimensional MXene-based materials for lithium-sulfur batteries	59
Laser crystals from combination paradigm to local structure design: A review on rational design principles, spectroscopic properties and laser applications	59
Graphdiyne-based molecular active materials and devices for emerging smart applications	58
A systematic investigation on pyridine derived solid additives inducing fibrillar morphology for highly efficient organic solar cells with over 20 % efficiency	54
Stretchable organic optoelectronic devices: Design of materials, structures, and applications	52
High-performance tin perovskite transistors through formate pseudohalide engineering	48
Lead-free single crystal metal halide perovskite detectors	47
Advancements in functionalized high-performance separators for lithium-sulfur batteries	47
Temperature stability of perovskite-structured lead-free piezoceramics: Evaluation methods, improvement strategies, and future perspectives	45
Sustainable LiFePO4 and LiMnxFe1-xPO4 (x=0.1–1) cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries: A systematic review from mine to chassis	44
Emerging trends and challenges in thermal interface materials: A comprehensive perspective from fundamentals to applications	43
Hydrogenated metal oxide semiconductors for photoelectrochemical water splitting: Recent advances and future prospects	42
Helical polyisocyanides with thermally activated delayed fluorescence pendants for efficient circularly polarized light emission and detection	40
Two-dimensional materials van der Waals assembly enabling scalable smart textiles	40
Recent progress in vanadium dioxide: The multi-stimuli responsive material and its applications	39
Machine learning-enhanced photocatalysis for environmental sustainability: Integration and applications	38
Recent progress of hydrogel-based bioelectronics for mechanophysiological signal sensing	37
Editorial Board	37
Synthesis, properties, and applications of carbyne nanocrystals	36
Advanced materials for personal thermal and moisture management of health care workers wearing PPE	35
Alginate fiber anchored conductive coordination frameworks for ultrastable light-gas dual sensors with synergistic effect	35
Integration of Ag-based threshold switching devices in silicon microchips	34
Progress of lithium manganese iron phosphate in blended cathode materials	33
Hetero-layered 2D materials: Scalable preparation and energy applications	30
Alignment engineering in thermal materials	29
Editorial Board	28
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	27
Editorial Board	27
The marriage of biochemistry and nanotechnology for non-invasive real-time health monitoring	26
Nature-inspired materials and structures using 3D Printing	25
Photodetectors based on two-dimensional materials/ferroelectrics hybrid system: Physics, structures, and applications	24
Sliding ferroelectricity in two-dimensional materials and device applications	24
Triterpenoid saponin-based supramolecular host-guest injectable hydrogels inhibit the growth of melanoma via ROS-mediated apoptosis	23
A review of lithium–sulfur batteries at different working conditions: The role of ambient temperature, external force, and electromagnetic field	22
Advancements in direct recycling technologies for lithium-ion battery cathodes: Overcoming challenges in cathode regeneration	22
Neuromorphic peripheral sensory-computer interface embodied by two-dimensional ultrasensitive circuits	21
Metal-organic-framework-derived dual-atom catalysts: from synthesis to electrocatalytic applications	21
Challenges and prospectives of sodium-containing solid-state electrolyte materials for rechargeable metal batteries	20
Harnessing point defects for advanced Cu-based catalysts in electrochemical CO2 reduction	20
Aerogel-based solar-powered water production from atmosphere and ocean: A review	20
Advancing the frontiers of EV tribology with 2D materials – A critical perspective	20
Materials design of silicon based ceramic coatings for high temperature oxidation protection	18
Exploring the potential of hydroxyapatite-based materials in biomedicine: A comprehensive review	18

Hybrid organic-inorganic functional nanocomposites: From basis to applications in stretchable sensing and energy devices	18
Recent applications of machine learning in alloy design: A review	18
Novel 2D MBenes-synthesis, structure, properties with excellent performance in energy conversion and storage: A review	17
Catalytic materials based on metals (ions) used in the upcycling of plastics and polymers into fuels and valuable chemicals as part of sustainable development	17
Heterostructured stainless steel: Properties, current trends, and future perspectives	16
Editorial Board	16
Exploring Niobium oxide-based materials for fast-charging lithium-ion anodes: Insights from structure to property	16
Editorial Board	16
Amorphization by mechanical deformation	16
Ultraviolet photoluminescent materials from traditional ion-activated phosphors to emerging carbon dots and perovskites	15
Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in synthetic biosystems	15
Unraveling the potential of MXenes as multifunctional cathodes: Innovations and challenges for next-generation energy storage systems	14
Thermoelectric coolers for on-chip thermal management: Materials, design, and optimization	14
Shaping and structuring 2D materials via kirigami and origami	14
Recent advances in inoculation treatment for powder-based additive manufacturing of aluminium alloys	12
In-situ reconstruction of electrocatalysts for efficient energy and environmental electrocatalytic reactions	12
Editorial Board	12
High-entropy battery materials: Revolutionizing energy storage with structural complexity and entropy-driven stabilization	11
Advances in 2D materials for wearable biomonitoring	11
Innovative advances and challenges in solid oxide electrolysis cells: Exploring surface segregation dynamics in perovskite electrodes	11
Viruses as biomaterials	11
Air-breathing cathode for aluminum–air battery: From architecture to fabrication and evaluation	11
Phase separation in intrinsically stretchable electronics: Mechanisms, functions and applications	11
A comprehensive review of layered transition metal oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries: The latest advancements and future perspectives	11
Improved rate capability and energy density of high-mass hybrid supercapacitor realized through long-term cycling stability testing and selective electrode design	10
Advanced porous MOF materials and technologies for high-efficiency ppm-level toxic gas separation	10
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
Monolithic three-dimensional integration with 2D material-based p-type transistors	10
Ultra-efficient and stable Janus interface to construct high-performance sulfide-based all-solid-state lithium metal batteries	10
Solution-processable infrared photodetectors: Materials, device physics, and applications	10
Editorial Board	10
Artificial Merkel discs in van der Waals heterostructures for bio-inspired tactile sensing	9
Low temperature interfacial reaction in 3D IC nanoscale materials	9
Single-molecule device: Sn-phthalocyanine on an in-plane hBN-graphene heterostructure	9
Perovskite nanocrystal superlattices and their application in light-emitting devices	9
Recent progress on chiral perovskites as chiroptical active layers for next-generation LEDs	9
20.5 % efficient ternary organic photovoltaics using an asymmetric small-molecular acceptor to manipulate intermolecular packing and reduce energy losses	9
Nature inspired emerging sensing technology: Recent progress and perspectives	9
Flexible 2D MXenes for wearable next-generation energy storage applications	8
Ways forward with conductive hydrogels: Classifications, properties, and applications in flexible electronic and energy gadgets	8
Interaction chemistry of functional groups for natural biopolymer-based hydrogel design	8
Structural, light emitting, and photoelectrical properties of multilayered 2D mixed alloys of gallium monochalcogenides	8
Applications and multidisciplinary perspective on 3D printing techniques: Recent developments and future trends	8
Temperature-switchable electrolyte with desirable phase transition behavior for thermal protection of lithium-ion batteries	8
Substitutional doping of 2D transition metal dichalcogenides for device applications: Current status, challenges and prospects	7
Advanced design strategies and multifunctional applications of Nanocellulose/MXene composites: A comprehensive review	7
Smart fire-warning materials and sensors: Design principle, performances, and applications	7
Borophene: Challenges in stability and pathways to synthesis	7
Alginate-based materials: Enhancing properties through multiphase formulation design and processing innovation	7
Roadmap for flexible solid-state aqueous batteries: From materials engineering and architectures design to mechanical characterizations	7
Biodegradable polymers from lignocellulosic biomass and synthetic plastic waste: An emerging alternative for biomedical applications	6
Toward color-selective printed organic photodetectors for high-resolution image sensors: From fundamentals to potential commercialization	6
Rational designs of mechanical metamaterials: Formulations, architectures, tessellations and prospects	6
Two-dimensional MXene-based devices for information technology	6
Rise of graphene in novel piezoresistive sensing applications: A review on recent development and prospect	6
Hybrid 4D printing of flexible multifunctional composites by multi jet fusion and direct ink writing	6
Editorial Board	6