OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Materials Science & Engineering R-Reports is 22. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	250
Bioinspired electrically conductive hydrogels: Rational engineering for next-generation flexible mechanosensors	233
Trace SO2 capture and conversion by a zirconium MOF	212
Advances in gas diffusion electrode technology for electrochemical CO2 reduction: Innovations, challenges, and future directions	188
Advancements in ion regulation strategies for enhancing the performance of aqueous Zn-ion batteries	182
Programmable multi-physical mechanics of mechanical metamaterials	164
Advances in shape memory polymers: Remote actuation, multi-stimuli control, 4D printing and prospective applications	115
Editorial Board	110
All-in-one self-powered wearable biosensors systems	108
Buoyancy-gravity optimized triboelectric nanogenerators via conductive 3D printing for robust wave energy harvesting	105
Streamlined fabrication of an inexpensive hygroscopic composite for low maintenance evaporative cooling of solar panels	101
Advanced catalytic cleaning membranes: Contemporary status and future prospects	97
Bio-heterointerface charging through ultrasound-boosted extracellular and intracellular electron transfer for rapid bacterial killing	95
Additive manufacturing for biomedical bone implants: Shaping the future of bones	88
Recent progress on performance-enhancing strategies in flexible photodetectors: From structural engineering to flexible integration	87
Polyanionic cathodes for sodium-ion batteries: Materials, working mechanism, and applications	84
First demonstration of monolithic CMOS based on 4-inch three-layer MoTe2	80
Flexible electromagnetic interference shields: Materials, structure and multifunctionalization	80
Self-aligned vertical short-channel 2D transistors for CMOS inverter and digital logic circuit	76
The art of controlled nanoscale lattices: A review on the self-assembly of colloidal metal–organic framework particles and their multifaceted architectures	74
Two-dimensional van der Waals ferroelectrics: A pathway to next-generation devices in memory and neuromorphic computing	69
A comprehensive review of template-assisted porous carbons: Modern preparation methods and advanced applications	63
Near-infrared photodetection in tin halide perovskites via compositional engineering	62
Electron-deficient fused dithieno-benzothiadiazole-bridged polymer acceptors for high-efficiency all-polymer solar cells with low energy loss	58
Multi-component ZnO alloys: Bandgap engineering, hetero-structures, and optoelectronic devices	57

Capacitive contribution matters in facilitating high power battery materials toward fast-charging alkali metal ion batteries	55
Water‐Induced Modulation of Bipolaron Formation in N-type Polymeric Mixed Conductors	52
Internal resistance reduction strategies for high-power and fast-charging Lithium-ion batteries	51
23.6 % Efficient perovskite-organic tandem photovoltaics enabled by recombination layer engineering	49
Organic microelectrode arrays for bioelectronic applications	48
Emerging applications of metal-organic frameworks and derivatives in solar cells: Recent advances and challenges	48
Editorial Board	46
Editorial Board	46
A review on additive manufacturing of piezoelectric ceramics: From feedstock development to properties of sintered parts	45
Photocatalysts designed using nuclear energy radioactive technology for energy conversion and environmental remediation	45
Tailoring the injection action of oxygen over top-surface of bismuth sulfide to change reactive electron transfer path for flexible NO2 sensors	45
Recent progress in materials science and engineering towards flexible omnidirectional sensor	43
Directed charge transfer of Zn-O bridge of atomistic tandem dual Z-scheme heterojunction for photocatalytic CO2 reduction	40
Advancements in functionalized high-performance separators for lithium-sulfur batteries	40
In-situ stress-induced modulation of Moiré pattern configuration and electromechanical response in twisted 2D heterostructure	40
High-performance tin perovskite transistors through formate pseudohalide engineering	40
Microfluidic synthesis of MOFs, COFs, and HOFs: Insights and advances	39
Sustainable LiFePO4 and LiMnxFe1-xPO4 (x=0.1–1) cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries: A systematic review from mine to chassis	39
A systematic investigation on pyridine derived solid additives inducing fibrillar morphology for highly efficient organic solar cells with over 20 % efficiency	35
Graphdiyne-based molecular active materials and devices for emerging smart applications	35
Lead-free single crystal metal halide perovskite detectors	34
Density functional theory and molecular dynamics simulations for resistive switching research	33
Laser crystals from combination paradigm to local structure design: A review on rational design principles, spectroscopic properties and laser applications	33
Rational design of two-dimensional MXene-based materials for lithium-sulfur batteries	32
Emerging trends and challenges in thermal interface materials: A comprehensive perspective from fundamentals to applications	31
Temperature stability of perovskite-structured lead-free piezoceramics: Evaluation methods, improvement strategies, and future perspectives	31
Corrigendum to “On-chip atomristors” [Mater. Sci. Eng.: R: Rep. 165 (2025) 101006]	30
1D and 2D nanostructures of transition metal dichalcogenides: Toward functional devices and sustainable technologies	30
Hydrogenated metal oxide semiconductors for photoelectrochemical water splitting: Recent advances and future prospects	29
Two-dimensional materials van der Waals assembly enabling scalable smart textiles	29
Recent progress in vanadium dioxide: The multi-stimuli responsive material and its applications	29
Helical polyisocyanides with thermally activated delayed fluorescence pendants for efficient circularly polarized light emission and detection	29
Synthesis, properties, and applications of carbyne nanocrystals	28
Machine learning-enhanced photocatalysis for environmental sustainability: Integration and applications	28
Editorial Board	28
Emerging materials and applications from thermally evaporated electronic films	28
Recent progress of hydrogel-based bioelectronics for mechanophysiological signal sensing	27
Alginate fiber anchored conductive coordination frameworks for ultrastable light-gas dual sensors with synergistic effect	26
Hetero-layered 2D materials: Scalable preparation and energy applications	26
Progress of lithium manganese iron phosphate in blended cathode materials	25
Integration of Ag-based threshold switching devices in silicon microchips	25
Advances in multi-atom catalysts for electrocatalytic applications	24
Sterilizable vertical n-type organic electrochemical transistors for skin-conformal ECG monitoring	24
Editorial Board	23
Alignment engineering in thermal materials	23
The marriage of biochemistry and nanotechnology for non-invasive real-time health monitoring	22
Photodetectors based on two-dimensional materials/ferroelectrics hybrid system: Physics, structures, and applications	22
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	22
Sliding ferroelectricity in two-dimensional materials and device applications	22
Triterpenoid saponin-based supramolecular host-guest injectable hydrogels inhibit the growth of melanoma via ROS-mediated apoptosis	22

Deep eutectic solvents as a ‘multifunctional operating platform’ for nanocellulose production and modification: A review on sustainable composite advancements