OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Chemical Record is 15. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Coupling Transition Metal Compound with Single‐Atom Site for Water Splitting Electrocatalysis	216
Recent Progress in Nonanolides of Natural Origin: Structures, Synthesis, Biosynthesis, and Bioactivities	204
Water‐Soluble Pd‐Imidate Complexes as Versatile Catalysts for the Modification of Unprotected Halonucleosides	152
Advances and Prospects of Selective Electrocatalytic Upgrading of 5‐Hydroxymethylfurfural to Furan‐2,5‐Dicarboxylic Acid	120
Rubizhne Institute – A Birthplace of Photochromic Molecules	120
Stretchable MXenes for Supercapacitors: A Review	102
Photocatalytic Degradation of Emerging Pollutants Using Covalent Organic Frameworks	101
Co₃O₄ Hybrid Electrocatalysts; Materials Description and Mechanistic Aspects Toward Hydrogen Production, Oxygen Evolution‐Reduction, and CO₂ Reduction Reactions	101
Electrochemical Synthesis of Calcium Hydroxide for Low‐Carbon Cement Production: A Mini Review	91
Recent Advances and Perspectives on Porphyrin for Photocatalytic CO ₂ Reduction: From Molecules to Framework Materials	86
Transition Metal‐Catalyzed Dual C−H Activation/Annulation Reactions Involving Internal Alkynes	79
Enantioselective Catalytic Synthesis of Inherently Chiral Calixarenes	78
Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Peroxide Production: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives	72
Harnessing Visible/UV Light for the Activation and/or Functionalization of C−H Bonds: Metal‐ and Photocatalyst‐Free Approach	71
From Utility to Toxicity: Managing Metalloid Pollution Through Innovative Remediation Technologies	71
Precision Synthesis of Polysaccharides: Unlocking the Sugar Code for Tailored Biological Functions	70
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Metal‐ and Metalloid‐Functionalized Diketopyrrolopyrroles for High‐Performance Photovoltaics	64
Development of Electrophilic Radical Perfluoroalkylation of Electron‐Deficient Olefins	63
Recent Progress on NHC‐Catalyzed 1,6‐Conjugate Addition Reactions	63
Targeted Nanoprobes Enabled Precision Theranostics in Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer	62
Geopolymers as a Sustainable Chemical Platform: From Building Materials to Advanced Functional Applications	59
Exploring Guanidinium Organocatalysts for Hypoiodite‐Mediated Reactions	57
Long but Strong C−C Single Bonds: Challenges for Theory	54
Recent Advances in the Electrochemical Functionalization of Indoles: Site‐Selective Strategies and Mechanistic Insights	54

High Performance and Long‐cycle Life Rechargeable Aluminum Ion Battery: Recent Progress, Perspectives and Challenges	50
Zeolite Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) Derived Nanomaterials and their Hybrids for Advanced Secondary Batteries and Electrocatalysis	49
Axis‐Unfixed Biphenylphosphine‐Oxazoline Ligands: Design and Applications in Asymmetric Catalytic Reactions	49
Advances in Nickel‐Based Catalysts for Alkaline Water Electrolysis: Comprehensive Review of Current Research Direction for HER and OER Applications	49
Spirocyclic Iodonium Ylides for Fluorine‐18 Radiolabeling of Non‐Activated Arenes: From Concept to Clinical Research	47
3d Transition Metals‐Catalyzed Electrooxidative and Photoredox Asymmetric CH Activation: A Sustainable Futuristic Prospective	46
Innovative Advances of Disulfides, Diselenides, and Ditellurides‐Based Electrode Materials for Supercapacitors: A Comprehensive Review	46
Applications of Zwitterions and Zwitterionic Polymers for Li‐Ion Batteries	45
A Targeted Review of Current Progress, Challenges and Future Perspective of g‐C₃N₄based Hybrid Photocatalyst Toward Multidimensional Applications	45
Discover the Evolution: A Comprehensive Review of Transition and Rare Earth Metals for Oxygen Reduction Reaction, from Mono to High‐Entropy Catalysts	44
Recent Advances in the Support Layer, Interlayer and Active Layer of TFC and TFN Organic Solvent Nanofiltration (OSN) Membranes: A Review	44
Surface Mounted Metal–Organic Frameworks for Advanced Sensing: Construction Strategies, Recent Applications, and Emerging Opportunities With Artificial Intelligence	43
Lignin Extraction from Various Biomass Sources: A Comprehensive Review of Characteristics, Applications, and Future Prospects	42
Recent Synthetic Advances in C–H/N–H Functionalization of 1 H ‐Pyrazoles: Diverse Strategies Across Variously Substituted Scaffolds	42
Recent Advances of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides‐Based Materials for Energy Storage Devices, in View of Monovalent to Divalent Ions	42
Emerging Trends in CdS‐Based Nanoheterostructures: From Type‐II and Z‐Scheme toward S‐Scheme Photocatalytic H₂ Production	41
Recent Advances in the Development of Sustainable Composite Materials used as Membranes in Microbial Fuel Cells	40
Visible Light‐Induced Metal‐Free Fluoroalkylations	40
Recent Progress in Framework Materials for High‐Performance Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries	39
Potential Biosafety of Mxenes: Stability, Biodegradability, Toxicity and Biocompatibility	39
Stabilities, Geometries, Electronic Structures, and Conversion Rules of Carbide Cluster Metallofullerenes	39
Chemical Looping: A Sustainable Approach for Upgrading Light Hydrocarbons to Value‐Added Olefins	38
(Thio)urea Containing Chiral Ammonium Salt Catalysts	38
Printing to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance Through Nano/Microstructured Platforms	38
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Developments in Titanium‐Based Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metal Oxide Catalysts for Sustainable Biodiesel Production: A Review	37
Recent Advances in Electrolytes for Nonaqueous Lithium‐Oxygen Batteries	37
Rhodium‐Based Nanozymes: Recent Advances and Challenges	37
Recent Advances in the Utilization of Imidazolium‐Based Ionic Liquids for Chemical‐Enhanced Oil Recovery: A Comprehensive Review	37
Unraveling the Physicochemical Landscape of Organoselenium Compounds in Nanocarrier Systems	36
Review of High Entropy Alloys Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution, Oxygen Evolution, and Oxygen Reduction Reaction	36
Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Production – Catalyst Design Strategies Based on Crystal Structures of Multimetal Oxides	36
Advances in Single‐Atom Catalysts for Acidic and Alkaline Oxygen Evolution Reactions: Mechanisms and Applications	35
Influence of Sugar Modifications on the Nucleoside Conformation and Oligonucleotide Stability: A Critical Review	35
Fundamental and Practical Aspects of Break‐In/Conditioning of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells	35
Gold‐Catalyzed Lactone Synthesis: Advancements and Insights	34
Chemistry, Applications, and Synthesis Methods of Indole Derivatives: A Comprehensive Review	34
Cover Picture: Application of Carbon Fiber‐Reinforced Ceramic Composites in Active Thermal Protection of Advanced Propulsion Systems: A Review (Chem. Rec. 4/2023)	34
Chiral Bisphosphoric Acids and Their Applications in Asymmetric Catalysis	33
Application of Hydroxy Propargylic Alcohols in Organic Synthesis	33
Harnessing Radicals in Confined Supramolecular Environments Made Possible by MOFs	33
Recent Advances in Anode Electrocatalysts for Direct Formic Acid Fuel Cell‐II‐Platinum‐Based Catalysts	32
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Understanding the Impact of Flow Fields on the Performance of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells: A Review on Design Trends	32
A Critical Review of Application of Quantum Cascade Laser Infrared Spectroscopy and Imaging in Microplastic Research	32
Palladium‐Catalyzed Carbonylative Sonogashira Transformations: Advancements and Insights	32
Application of COF Materials in Carbon Dioxide Electrocatalytic Reduction	31
Recent Progress on the Intercalation Strategies of Vanadium‐Based Material Cathodes for Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries	31
Energetic 1,3,4‐ and 1,2,5‐Oxadiazoles: Recent Update and State‐of‐the‐Art Achievements	31
Decoding the Catalytic Potential of Dinuclear 1^st‐Row Transition Metal Complexes for Proton Reduction and Water Oxidation	31

Recent Advances in the Syntheses of N‐CF₃ Scaffolds up to Their Valorization	31
Recent Progress in Nitrogen‐Functionalized Carbon Materials for Supercapacitors: Synthesis, Properties, and Future Prospects	31
Strategies for Promoting Catalytic Performance of Ru‐Based Electrocatalysts towards Oxygen/Hydrogen Evolution Reaction	30
Advances and Challenges in Development of Transition Metal Catalysts for Heterogeneous Hydrogenation of Organic Compounds	30
Data Science Guiding Analysis of Organic Reaction Mechanism and Prediction	29
NHC‐Catalyzed Enantioselective Transformations Involving α‐Bromoenals	29
Cover Picture: Adaptive Ion‐Gel: Stimuli‐Responsive, and Self‐Healing Ion Gels (Chem. Rec. 8/2023)	29
Recent Advances in Nanostructured Spinel Oxides Electrocatalysts: Synthesis Strategies, Regulation, and Performance Modulation	28
BODIPY‐Based Molecular Probes: A Journey Through their Application in Photocatalysis, Singlet Oxygen Generation and White Light Emission	28
Fifty Years of a Dispute. A Triptych: Why Woodward?**	28
Cover Picture: Organic Photoredox Reactions in Two‐Molecule Photoredox System (Chem. Rec. 3/2024)	28
Why Hoffmann? The Person and the Young Chemical Physicist**	28
Graphitic Carbon Nitride: A Rising Star Electrode Material for Supercapacitors	28
Design Strategies for Compact Photoluminescent Liquid Crystals Based on Fluorinated Tolane Frameworks	28
Dimethyl‐, Diethyl‐, and Propylene Carbonates: An Emerging Class of Green Solvents for Organic Synthesis	27
Progress in Multicomponent Reaction Strategies for the Synthesis of 2‐Amino‐5‐Oxo‐4‐Phenyl‐4H,5H‐Pyrano[3,2‐ c ][1]benzopyran‐3‐Carbonitrile Derivatives:	27
Research Trends in Carbon Chain Polymers and Their Derivatives: Highlighting the Decade‐Long Research	27
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Construction of Spirocyclic Molecules from Cyclic β‐Diketones	26
Actual Applied Catalytic Approaches to Fatty Amines: An Outside Perspective	26
MOF‐Based Electrocatalysts for Water Electrolysis, Energy Storage, and Sensing: Progress and Insights	26
C−F Transformations of Benzotrifluorides by the Activation of Ortho‐Hydrosilyl Group	25
Post‐Ugi Cyclizations Towards Polycyclic N‐Heterocycles	25
Regiodivergent Synthesis and Biological Activities of Indoloquinoline Based Compounds	25
Emerging Z‐Scheme Heterojunction for Catalytic Cancer Therapy	25
Preparation of Nanoparticles and Diffusion Behavior of Metal Ions in Ionic Liquids	24
Ammonia as a Hydrogen Carrier: Advances in Storage, Catalytic Decomposition, Kinetics, and Techno‐Economic Analysis	24
Self‐assembly of Tyrosine Scaffolds in Aqueous Media: Complex Molecular Architectures from Simple Building Blocks	24
A Mechanistic Overview of the Current Status and Future Challenges of Aluminum Anode and Electrolyte in Aluminum‐Air Batteries	24
MXene‐Driven Frameworks: Unlocking New Frontiers in Electrocatalysis and Zinc–Air Battery Applications	24
Analyte Detection: A Decade of Progress in the Development of Optical/Fluorescent Sensing Probes	24
Spray Coating of Thick Perovskite Films for Photodetectors: The Aerosol–Liquid–Solid Mechanisms and Sensing Applications	24
Photocatalytic and Electrochemical Borylation and Silylation Reactions	23
Recent Representative Progress of Surface Coating Technology	23
Recent Advances in Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescent Materials in Type II Photodynamic Therapy	23
Nanoengineering of Porphyrin‐Based Biomaterials for Innovative Cancer Therapy	23
Mechanistic Insights Into Nickel‐Based Catalysts for Ammonia Decomposition Toward Efficient Hydrogen Generation	23
Evolution of Vanadium Redox Flow Battery in Electrode	23
Exploring Highly Efficient Broadband Self‐Trapped‐Exciton Luminophors: from 0D to 3D Materials	23
Recent Advances in Organocatalyzed Asymmetric Sulfa‐Michael Addition Triggered Cascade Reactions	23
Advances in pH Sensing: From Traditional Approaches to Next‐Generation Sensors in Biological Contexts	22
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Protic Ionic Liquids in Contrast to Aprotic Analogs: Transport Properties and Electrochemical Reactivity	22
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Application of 2‐Azabicyclo[2.2.1]Hept‐5‐En‐3‐One (Vince Lactam) in Synthetic Organic and Medicinal Chemistry	22
Current State of Microflow Trifluoromethylation Reactions	21
Application of Metal‐Free Dearomatization Reaction as a Sustainable Strategy to Direct Access Complex Cyclic Compounds	21
The Progress of Reductive Coupling Reaction by Iron Catalysis	21
Bioresource Polymer Composite for Energy Generation and Storage: Developments and Trends	21
Cover Picture: A Comprehensive Survey of Stink Bug Pheromones ‐ Extraction, Identification, Synthesis, Biosynthesis, and Phylogenetic Insights (Chem. Rec. 4/2025)	21
Emerging Trends in Asymmetric Triazole Synthesis: from Click Chemistry to Biocatalysis	21
Cover Picture: Silver Cluster Assembled Materials: A Model‐Driven Perspective on Recent Progress, with a Spotlight on Ag₁₂ Cluster Assembly (Chem. Rec. 5/2024)	21
Syntheses and Synthetic Applications of Functionalized Propargylic and Allylic Fluorides	21
Cross‐Coupling Reactions Enabled by Well‐Defined Ag(III) Compounds: Main Focus on Aromatic Fluorination and Trifluoromethylation	21
Construction of Non‐Precious Metal Self‐Supported Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution from a Low‐Temperature Immersion Perspective	21
Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Alkanes through Homogeneous Base Metal Catalysis	21
Covalent Modification of Nucleobases using Water‐Soluble Palladium Catalysts	21
Versatile Synthesis of Carbon Materials using Protic Ionic Liquids and Salts as Precursors	20
Recent Developments in Copper‐Catalyzed Annulations for Synthesis of Spirooxindoles	20
Reductive Transformation of CO₂ to Organic Compounds	20
MXene‐Based Intelligent Bioelectronic Interfaces: Emerging Platforms for Sensing, Energy Storage, and Therapeutic Applications	20
Recent Progress in Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries: From FundamentalScience to Structure Design	20
A Review of Synthesis Techniques for Thermoelectric Materials: From Bulk Processing and Nanostructuring to Thin‐Film Deposition	20
Cover Picture: Axis‐Unfixed Biphenylphosphine‐Oxazoline Ligands: Design and Applications in Asymmetric Catalytic Reactions (Chem. Rec. 10/2023)	19
Challenges in Peptide Solubilization – Amyloids Case Study	19
Transformative Potential of Functionalized Polyurethane Foam Materials for Sustainable Multifaceted Applications	19
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Hot‐Injection‐Free Silicon Nanocrystals Realize Record‐Breaking Sustainable QD LEDs	19
Advancements in Gold‐Catalyzed Cascade Reactions to Access Carbocycles and Heterocycles: An Overview	19
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Applications of Carbon‐Based Materials in Activated Peroxymonosulfate for the Degradation of Organic Pollutants: A Review	19
Water as a Sustainable Hydrogen Donor in Transfer Hydrogenation and Reduction Reactions	19
Review of Graphene Materials as Electrocatalysts for the Production of Green Ammonia from Nitrogen‐Containing Compounds	19
Biomimetic Nanoparticles for the Diagnosis and Therapy of Atherosclerosis	19
Skeletal Editing of Indazoles and Benzisoxazoles	19
Adaptive Ion‐Gel: Stimuli‐Responsive, and Self‐Healing Ion Gels	19
Cover Feature: Fluoroalkyl Sulfoximines for Versatile Photocatalytic Radical Fluoroalkylations (Chem. Rec. 9/2023)	19
Zinc Oxide Nanostructures in Photovoltaics: Recent Progress, Technical Challenges and Perspectives	18

Dibenzo‐Fused Heterocycles: A Decade Update on the Syntheses of Carbazole, Dibenzofuran, and Dibenzothiophene	18
Recent Advances in Photocatalyst‐Driven Protein Labeling and Proximity Mapping	18
Preparation of Hydrophilic Polysilsesquioxanes and Their Applications as Water Separation and Antifogging Coating Materials	18
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Woodward and Hoffmann on Secondary Orbital Interactions. How to Make a Fine Two‐Course Meal from Leftovers**	18
Catalytic Transformations of Aza‐Cyclobutenes, Fused Cyclobutenes, and Cyclobutenones	18
Designing State‐of‐the‐Art Gas Sensors: From Fundamentals to Applications	17
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Ring‐Opening Fluorination of Carbo/Heterocycles and Aromatics: Construction of Complex and Diverse Fluorine‐Containing Molecules	17
Transition Metal‐Catalyzed Direct Functionalization of Carbazoles	17
Recent Advances in Floating Photovoltaic Systems	17
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Fluoroalkylations and Fluoroalkenylations with Iodonium Salts	17
Biocatalytic and Biomimetic Catalysis for Intermolecular Cyclopropanation of Olefins: A Review	17
Fluorescent Probes Based on Charge and Proton Transfer for Probing Biomolecular Environment	17
3D Printable Geopolymer Composites Reinforced with Carbon‐Based Nanomaterials – A Review	17
Photoluminescence of Platinum(II) Complexes with Diazine‐Based Ligands	17
An Emerging Trend in the Synthesis of Iron Titanate Photocatalyst Toward Water Splitting	17
Green Hydrogen Production From Non‐Traditional Water Sources: A Sustainable Energy Solution With Hydrogen Storage and Distribution	16
Asymmetric Synthesis of a Quaternary Carbon Stereogenic Center by Organocatalysis Using a Primary Amino Acid and Its Salt	16
Creating a Masterpiece. The Road to (and Beyond) Woodward and Hoffmann's 1969 Angewandte Chemie Treatise	16
Recent Advances in Photoinduced Modification of Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins	16
Synthetic Strategies and Anticancer Potential of Triazine Derivatives: A Comprehensive Review	16
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Light‐Mediated Radical Addition to Azomethine Compounds: Novel Reactivity and Activation Modes	16
An Opportunity for Synergizing Desalination by Membrane Distillation Assisted Reverse‐Electrodialysis for Water/Energy Recovery	16
Carbon Coated Metal‐Based Composite Electrode Materials for Lithium Sulfur Batteries: A Review	16
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Recent Advances in Ynenamine Chemistry	15
Advancements and Challenges in Adsorption‐Based Carbon Capture Technology: From Fundamentals to Deployment	15
Sustainable Synthesis and Biological Aspects of Pyrrolobenzodiazepine Derivatives: An Insight Into Current Developments, Structure‐Activity Relationships, and Clinical Studies	15
Polymorphs with Remarkably Distinct Physical and/or Chemical Properties	15
Organic Electrochemical Cathodic Reduction of CO, CN, and NN	15
Complexation of Flavonoids: Spectral Phenomena, Regioselectivity, Interplay with Charge and Proton Transfer	15
Layered Double Hydroxides as the Unique Product of Target Ionic Construction for Energy, Chemical, Foods, Cosmetics, Medicine and Ecology Applications	15
Surface, Interface and Structure Optimization of Metal‐Organic Frameworks: Towards Efficient Resourceful Conversion of Industrial Waste Gases	15
Catalytic Scalable Synthesis of Polyketides Enabled by Chiral Brønsted Acid‐Catalyzed Asymmetric Allylborations	15
Transition Metal‐Catalyzed Enantioselective Synthesis of Chiral Five‐ and Six‐Membered Benzo O‐heterocycles	15
Harnessing the Potential of Graphene Quantum Dots for Multifunctional Biomedical Applications	15
Advances on the Synthesis, Reactivity, and Biological Properties of 4H‐Thiochromen‐4‐(thio)one Derivatives	15
Chemical Upcycling of Waste Plastics to High Value‐Added Products via Pyrolysis: Current Trends, Future Perspectives, and Techno‐Feasibility Analysis	15
Stimuli‐Responsive Macromolecular Architecture by Butler Cyclopolymerizations: Synthesis and Applications	15
Six‐Membered Aromatic Nitrogen Heterocyclic Anti‐Tumor Agents: Synthesis and Applications	15