OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews 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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
The quest for environmentally benign plastics: advances in greener and more sustainable flame retardant formulations	149
Breaking down lignin in gamma-valerolactone: advances into a bioelectrorefinery	55
Recent catalytic advances in the production of adipic acid and its esters from bio-based C6 molecules and carbon dioxide	48
Political engagement in organic chemistry: an advocacy project utilizing green and sustainable chemistry	42
Nanoemulsion strategies in controlling fungal contamination and toxin production on grain corn using essential oils	42
Levoglucosenone-derived synthesis of bio-based solvents and polyesters	42
Sustainable synthesis, in silico evaluation of potential toxicity and environmental fate, antioxidant and UV-filtering/photostability activity of phenolic-based thiobarbituric derivatives	39
Mitigation effect of natural lettuce oil on the corrosion of mild steel in sulfuric acid solution: chemical, electrochemical, computational aspects	39
Estimation of effective operating parameters for dye degradation using Bi ₃ TiVO ₉ via tribocatalysis	38
Green HPLC quantification method of lamivudine, zidovudine and nevirapine with identification of related substances in tablets	36
αAu₂S nanoparticles: Fungal-mediated synthesis, structural characterization and bioassay	36
Efficient synthesis of 3-hydroxy chromones via oxidative cyclization mediated by lipase	32
Ultrafast removal of methylene blue from water by Fenton-like pretreated peanut hull as biosorbent	32
Recent developments in green synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanocomposites: relevance to biomedical and environmental applications	32
Mechanochemical synthesis of indolyl chalcones with antiproliferative activity	31
A comprehensive review of metal-based redox flow batteries: progress and perspectives	31
Analysis of industrial solid waste and the possibility of recycling and utilization	30
Limon-citrus extract as a capping/reducing agent for the synthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles: characterization and antibacterial activity	29
Halide effects on the performance of equimolar choline halide: guanidinium thiocyanate deep eutectic solvents as dye-sensitized solar cell electrolytes	28
Multifunctional green synthesized silver nanoparticle and polypyrrole-based e-textile for wearable thermoregulation applications	28
Electroanalytical sensors-based biogenic synthesized metal oxide nanoparticles for potentiometric assay of pantoprazole sodium	28
Life cycle assessment of deep eutectic solvent employment for sustainable nanocellulose production from biomass: a systematic review	26
Green synthesis of polymeric surfactants from recycling of plastic waste for applications on steel protection in the petroleum industry	26
Recent development of integrating CO₂hydrogenation into methanol with ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) as potential source of green energy	25
Biological importance and synthesis of 1,2,3-triazole derivatives: a review	25

Syzygium malaccense leaf extract-mediated silver nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, and biomedical evaluation in Caenorhabditis elegans and l	23
Editorial	23
Rhamnolipids: an insight to the overall characteristics of these extraordinary biomolecules	22
Synthesis and assessment of Gemini cationic surfactants as inhibitors for corrosion of carbon steel in hydrochloric acid	22
A sustainable preparative-scale chemo-enzymatic synthesis of 6-hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxy-2-naphthoic acid (DMNA) from sinapic acid	22
Enhanced light absorption and charge carrier’s separation in g-C ₃ N ₄ -based double Z-scheme heterostructure photocatalyst for ef	21
A review on synthetic investigation for quinoline- recent green approaches	21
A waste valorization strategy for the synthesis of phenols from (hetero)arylboronic acids using pomegranate peel ash extract	21
Sustainable use of mining and electronic waste for nanomaterial synthesis with technological applications: state of the art and future directions	21
A review on synthesis and characterization of selenium nanoparticles from plant extracts for applications in agriculture, biomedicine, and environment	20
Green-synthesised silver nanoparticles: antibacterial activity and alternative mechanisms of action to combat multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens: a systematic literature review	20
A quick and low E-factor waste valorization procedure for CuCl-catalyzed oxidative self-coupling of (hetero)arylboronic acid in pomegranate peel ash extract	19
Quantitative analysis of quaternary mixtures in topical creams using cutting-edge HPLC technique: environmental impact and sigma methodology	19
Editorial	19
Reactivity trends for mechanochemical reductive coupling of aryl iodides	19
Extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from agricultural by-products: a review	19
Effect of Musa acuminata peel extract on synthesis of ZnO/CuO nanocomposites for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue	18
Efficient enzymatic hydrolysis of Protogracillin for clean preparation of Prosapogenin A by response surface methodology optimization	18
Adsorption of methylene blue dye using common walnut shell ( Juglans regia ) like biosorbent: implications for wastewater treatment	18
Design and application of a novel and effective ligand for the Cu-catalyzed amination of aryl halides in water	18
Expired azithromycin and roxithromycin drugs as environmentally friendly inhibitors for mild steel corrosion in H₂SO₄solutions	18
Fire testing and mechanical properties of neat and elastomeric polylactic acid composites reinforced with raw and enzymatically treated hemp fibers	17
Direct esterification of allylic C(sp ³ )–H via iron nanoparticle–loaded kaolin-catalyzed cross dehydrogenative coupling	17
Benign recovery of platinum group metals from spent automotive catalysts using choline-based deep eutectic solvents	17
Transition-metal-free electrochemical-induced active C(sp ³ )-H functionalization	17
Comparative analysis of various waste cooking oils for esterification and transesterification processes to produce biodiesel	17
Bio-based light-healing isocyanate-free polyurethanes derived from carbonated soybean oil and coumarin	17
Mechanochemically induced synthesis of N-ion doped ZnO: solar photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue	17
An efficient adsorbent for the removal of dyes prepared by an in situ growth of ZIF-8 onto activated carbon	17
A greener tetraphenylporphyrin synthesis and metallation: an undergraduate teaching experiment	16
Green synthesis of zinc sulfide nanoparticles-organic heterocyclic polyol system as eco-friendly anti corrosion and anti-bacterial corrosion inhibitor for steel in acidic environment	16
Announcement 2023: John C. Warner Early Career Researcher Prize 2023 Winner	16
Supramolecular assembly in designing co-crystals of fumaric acid and pyrimidine/picolinate derivatives	16
Putting the squeeze on imine synthesis: citrus juice as a reaction medium in the introductory organic laboratory	16
Biogenic synthesis of Bacillus lentus -mediated silver nanoparticles and its multifaceted applications in antibacterial, anti-biofilm, anti-larvicidal and anticancer act	16
Silver(I)-induced anisotropy in the plasmon-driven growth of nanoscale gold	15
Study the effect of simple extraction techniques to synthesizing promising antimicrobial bio-capped copper oxide nanoparticles	15
The ability of silver-biochar green-synthesized from Citrus maxima peel to adsorb pollutant organic compounds and antibacterial activity	14
Water extract of pomegranate ash–I₂as sustainable system for external oxidant/metal/catalyst-free oxidative iodination of (hetero)arenes	14
Obtaining glycerol alkyl ethers via Williamson synthesis in heterogeneous media using amberlyst-A26 ^TM ⁻ OH form and KOH/Al ₂	13
Carbon nanotubes: a review on green synthesis, growth mechanism and application as a membrane filter for fluoride remediation	13
Phyto-mediated synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Artemisia abyssinica leaf extract and its antioxidant, antimicrobial and DNA binding activities	13
β-Agonist in the environmental waters: a review on threats and determination methods	13
Green synthesis of ZnO, CuO and NiO nanoparticles using Neem leaf extract and comparing their photocatalytic activity under solar irradiation	13
Current advances in solid-phase microextraction technique as a green analytical sample preparation approach	13
Molecular adsorption by biochar produced by eco-friendly low-temperature carbonization investigated using graphene structural reconfigurations	13
Investigating compounds from Basella alba for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties through in vitro and network	13
Microwave-assisted one-step rapid synthesis of dicyano imidazoles by HNO₃ as a high efficient promoter	12
Greens assessment of RP-UPLC method for estimating Triamcinolone Acetonide and its degraded products compared to Box-Behnken and Six Sigma designs	12
Cocos nucifera-mediated electrochemical synthesis and coating of CuO/ZnO nanostructures on Fe ship strips for marine application	11

Triethyl phosphate (TEP) – dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), as a green solvent mixture for solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS)	11
Integrating organic chemical-based socio-scientific issues comics into chemistry classroom: expanding chemists’ toolbox	11
Viburnum opulusfruit extract-capped gold nanoparticles attenuated oxidative stress and acute inflammation in carrageenan-induced paw edema model	10
Ab initiochemical kinetics of Isopropyl acetate oxidation with OH radicals	10
Application of a new green protocol in solid-phase peptide synthesis: identification of a new green solvent mixture compatible with TBEC/ETT	10
Green extraction of flavone from Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. and their activity study	10
Applicability of green chemistry principles for optimum environmental conservation and sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa	10
Metal-free domino amination-Knoevenagel condensation approach to access new coumarins as potent nanomolar inhibitors of VEGFR-2 and EGFR	10
[3 + 2] Cycloaddition reactions of nitrile oxides generated in situ from aldoximes with alkenes and alkynes under ball-milling conditions	10
Control of urea release through noncovalent derivatization with aliphatic dicarboxylic acids	9
Anti-cancer and antimicrobial efficacy of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized via green route using Amaranthus dubius (Spleen Amaranth) leaves extract	9
Green synthesized silver nanoparticles decorated on nanostructured porous silicon as an efficient platform for the removal of organic dye methylene blue	9
An efficient synthesis of the inimer gamma-(2-bromo-2-methylpropionate)-epsilon-caprolactone (BMPCL)	9
Punica granatum peel powder and extract as green inhibitor for TMT in 1M HCl: an experimental and response surface model	9
Protein-based luminescent aerogels with elastic properties	9
Straightforward sustainable synthesis of novel non-endocrine disruptive bio-based organic UV-B filters with antimicrobial activity	9
The biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extracts of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius and their biological activities	8
Tuning thermo-mechanical properties of elastomeric lactic acid-based copolymers for biomedical applications	8
Highly efficient construction of multi-substituted aminopyrazoles derivatives via iodine-mediated three-components reaction as potential anticancer agents	8
Pd–PEPPSI-type expanded ring N-heterocyclic carbene complexes: synthesis, characterization, and catalytic activity in Suzuki–Miyaura cross coupling	8
Membrane degradation in redox flow batteries	8
Fabrication and characterization of new bio-based electrode polyurethane: diverse conducting materials impacts such as graphene oxide, gold, and carbon nanotube	8
Biosorption of Basic Yellow 28 dye onto watermelon seeds. Part II: modeling and optimization by response surface methodology	8
Justicia brandegeeana as a green corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in sulfuric acid	8
A sequential multistep process for the fully mechanochemical, one-pot synthesis of the antiepileptic drug rufinamide	8
Electrochemical fabrication of polypyrrole/hazelnut shells modified carbon nanocomposite sorbent for determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons using headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas c	8
Unveiling the quaternary carbodiimide symphony: harmonizing green chemistry in peptide synthesis	7
Is the pandemic masking waste management? – A review on fallout of the COVID-19 viral contagion	7
State-of-the-art mean centering of ratio spectra and HPLC methodologies for comprehensive analysis of some dry eyes drugs: investigation of white and green practices	7
Prospects on utilization of biopolymer materials for ion exchange membranes in fuel cells	7
Mitigating the growth of plant pathogenic bacterium, fungi, and nematode by using plant-mediated synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs)	7
Valeriana jatamansi root extract a potent source for biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and their biomedical applications, and photocatalytic decomposition	7
Source of Cr(VI) in the aquatic ecosystem, its genotoxic effects and microbial removal from contaminated water	7
Development of conductive textile fabric using Plackett–Burman optimized green synthesized silver nanoparticles and in situ polymerized polypyrrole	7
Sustainable ballistic solutions for recycling silkworm cocoon waste into high-performance bulletproof materials	7
Guaiazulene and aureusidin inhibit metabolic adaptability and virulence in Candida albicans by targeting the glyoxylate cycle under alternative carbon conditions	7
Cleaner production of baicalein by novel high-temperature-little-acid hydrolysis of baicalin	7
Cashew nutshell liquid and its derivatives in oil field applications: an update	7
Eco-friendly based stability-indicating RP-HPLC technique for the determination of escitalopram and etizolam by employing QbD approach	7
Retraction	7
Synthesis of extracellular silica nanoparticles through bioleaching of sand by Fusarium oxysporum and nematicidal evaluation	6
Water contamination due to hexavalent chromium and its health impacts: exploring green technology for Cr (VI) remediation	6
Biomass-based hydrothermal carbons for catalysis and environmental cleanup: a review	6
Use of CeO ₂ nanoparticles as CO ₂ -corrosion inhibitors of a duplex stainless steel	6
Oil spill cleanup using industrial and agricultural waste-based magnetic silica sorbent material: a green approach	6
Visible light-promoted synthesis of 2-aryl-(3-organoselanyl)thieno[2,3-b]pyridines	6
Catalytic reduction of p -nitrophenol and Eosin Yellow by lemongrass tea-stabilized copper nanoparticles	6
Performance of unprecedented synthesized biosurfactants as green inhibitors for the corrosion of mild steel-37-2 in neutral solutions: a mechanistic approach	6
Fabrication and characterization of CuO–SiO ₂ /PVA polymer nanocomposite for effective wastewater treatment and prospective biological applications	6
Optimizing batch distillation parameters for enhanced bioethanol purification from fermentation	6
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles mediated by Daucus carota L.: antiradical, antimicrobial potentials, in vitro cytotoxicity against brain glioblastoma cells	6
A facile and practical p-toluenesulfonic acid catalyzed route to dicoumarols and their biological evaluation	6
An innovative approach for fatty acid reduction to fatty aldehydes	6
Green synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles as antidiabetic and anticancerous agents	6
Green fabrication of titanium dioxide nanoparticles via Syzygium cumini leaves extract: characterizations, photocatalytic activity and nematicidal evaluation	6
Life cycle assessment and biodegradability of biodiesel produced using different alcohols and heterogeneous catalysts	6
Mechanochemical Suzuki polymerization for the synthesis of polyfluorenes	5
Insight into the inhibition ability of Eupatorium adenoprum leaves extract as an efficiency corrosion inhibitor for copper in acid solution	5
Microwave-assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Mitragyna parvifolia bark extract and their biological activities: an economical and environment-friendl	5
Nature's nanofactories: biogenic synthesis of metal nanoparticles for sustainable technologies	5
Triethyl phosphate (TEP) as a green solvent for solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS)	5
Surface equilibrium and dynamics for the adsorption of anionic dyes onto MnO₂/biomass micro-composite	5
Conductometric, physico-chemical, and biological activity investigations of a copper–indometacin complex	5
Environmental benign RP-HPLC method for the simultaneous estimation of anti-hypertensive drugs using analytical quality by design	5
Integrated production of microbial biopolymer (PHA) with other value-added bioproducts: an innovative approach for sustainable production	5
Degradation of the dye methyl orange using cow and goat milk iron nanoparticles	5
Editorial	5