OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Political engagement in organic chemistry: an advocacy project utilizing green and sustainable chemistry	148
Nanoemulsion strategies in controlling fungal contamination and toxin production on grain corn using essential oils	137
Levoglucosenone-derived synthesis of bio-based solvents and polyesters	100
Breaking down lignin in gamma-valerolactone: advances into a bioelectrorefinery	92
Recent catalytic advances in the production of adipic acid and its esters from bio-based C6 molecules and carbon dioxide	65
Mitigation effect of natural lettuce oil on the corrosion of mild steel in sulfuric acid solution: chemical, electrochemical, computational aspects	59
Aligning drug analysis with SDGs: spectrophotometric methods for triple antihypertensive drug using propylene carbonate and statistical Dixon's and Grubb's tests	57
Cellulose/hydroxyapatite composite as an innovative sustainable material for food packaging applications	47
The quest for environmentally benign plastics: advances in greener and more sustainable flame retardant formulations	45
Estimation of effective operating parameters for dye degradation using Bi ₃ TiVO ₉ via tribocataly	45
Recent developments in green synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanocomposites: relevance to biomedical and environmental applications	44
Environmental and economic assessment of battery energy storage system disposal and recycling treatment in the Czech republic	44
A comprehensive review of metal-based redox flow batteries: progress and perspectives	40
Green synthesis of polymeric surfactants from recycling of plastic waste for applications on steel protection in the petroleum industry	38
Multifunctional green synthesized silver nanoparticle and polypyrrole-based e-textile for wearable thermoregulation applications	37
Electroanalytical sensors-based biogenic synthesized metal oxide nanoparticles for potentiometric assay of pantoprazole sodium	37
Life cycle assessment of deep eutectic solvent employment for sustainable nanocellulose production from biomass: a systematic review	35
Recent development of integrating CO₂hydrogenation into methanol with ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) as potential source of green energy	35
Analysis of industrial solid waste and the possibility of recycling and utilization	34
Biological importance and synthesis of 1,2,3-triazole derivatives: a review	33
Editorial	32
Green synthesis of Azachalcones: an evaluation based on chemical greenness metrics	32
Conflicting plant responses to silver nanoparticles including specific and non-specific response, tolerance mechanism and positive effect	32
Rhamnolipids: an insight to the overall characteristics of these extraordinary biomolecules	29
Harnessing Homalomena aromatica for green synthesis of AgNPs and unveiling therapeutic antioxidant and antibacterial activities	29

Phytochemical-mediated production of Nd ₂ O ₃ nanoparticles using Indigofer	28
Syzygium malaccense leaf extract-mediated silver nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, and biomedical evaluation in Caenorhabditis elegans	28
Beyond antitumor activity and from lichenized fungi: advances in the production, bioactivities, synthesis, and biosynthesis of usnic acid and its structural derivatives	27
Sustainable and green synthesis of sunlight-activated TiO ₂ –rGO films for photocatalytic water purification	26
Tailored perovskite nanomaterials for arsenic decontamination: a path to clean water	26
Green chemistry education driving sustainability transformations: a prisma-based systematic literature review	25
Quantitative analysis of quaternary mixtures in topical creams using cutting-edge HPLC technique: environmental impact and sigma methodology	24
Sustainable use of mining and electronic waste for nanomaterial synthesis with technological applications: state of the art and future directions	24
Enhanced light absorption and charge carrier’s separation in g-C ₃ N ₄ -based double Z-scheme heterostructure photocatalyst for ef	23
A review on synthesis and characterization of selenium nanoparticles from plant extracts for applications in agriculture, biomedicine, and environment	23
Green-synthesised silver nanoparticles: antibacterial activity and alternative mechanisms of action to combat multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens: a systematic literature review	22
Transforming plant and fruit waste into sustainable and eco-friendly bio composites: analysis of synthesis and dynamic performance with water absorption	22
The process of ultrasonic irradiation for enhancing the extraction of bioactive compounds from different products: a review	22
Design and application of a novel and effective ligand for the Cu-catalyzed amination of aryl halides in water	21
An efficient adsorbent for the removal of dyes prepared by an in situ growth of ZIF-8 onto activated carbon	21
Effect of Musa acuminata peel extract on synthesis of ZnO/CuO nanocomposites for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue	21
Bio-based light-healing isocyanate-free polyurethanes derived from carbonated soybean oil and coumarin	21
Reactivity trends for mechanochemical reductive coupling of aryl iodides	21
Adsorption of methylene blue dye using common walnut shell ( Juglans regia ) like biosorbent: implications for wastewater treatment	21
Direct esterification of allylic C(sp ³ )–H via iron nanoparticle–loaded kaolin-catalyzed cross dehydrogenative coupling	20
Mechanochemically induced synthesis of N-ion doped ZnO: solar photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue	19
Fire testing and mechanical properties of neat and elastomeric polylactic acid composites reinforced with raw and enzymatically treated hemp fibers	19
Green synthesis of zero-valent iron nanoparticles using Flos Sophorae Immaturus extract for the transformation of ginsenoside Rb1 to 25-OH derivatives	18
Transition-metal-free electrochemical-induced active C(sp ³ )-H functionalization	18
A comparative life cycle assessment of disposal and recycling pathways for spent lithium-ion battery electrolyte	18
Eco-friendly and portable sensing: a review of advances in smartphone-integrated optical nanoprobes	17
Comprehensive review of medicinal plants as green corrosion inhibitors and their role in safeguarding cultural heritage	17
Putting the squeeze on imine synthesis: citrus juice as a reaction medium in the introductory organic laboratory	17
Biogenic synthesis of Bacillus lentus -mediated silver nanoparticles and its multifaceted applications in antibacterial, anti-biofilm, anti-larvicidal an	17
A greener tetraphenylporphyrin synthesis and metallation: an undergraduate teaching experiment	17
Silver(I)-induced anisotropy in the plasmon-driven growth of nanoscale gold	16
Announcement 2023: John C. Warner Early Career Researcher Prize 2023 Winner	16
Educating for a sustainable future: a pedagogical model for green and sustainable chemistry in a teacher education program	15
Study the effect of simple extraction techniques to synthesizing promising antimicrobial bio-capped copper oxide nanoparticles	15
Sustainability analysis of RP-UPLC for detecting antidiabetic traces in wastewater: a focus on six sigma	15
Investigating compounds from Basella alba for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties through in vitro	15
Recent advances in visible light-induced C1(sp3)-H functionalization of tetrahydroisoquinolines for C–C bond formation	15
Current advances in solid-phase microextraction technique as a green analytical sample preparation approach	15
Greens assessment of RP-UPLC method for estimating Triamcinolone Acetonide and its degraded products compared to Box-Behnken and Six Sigma designs	15
Photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet dye using honey mediated synthesis of NiFe ₂ O ₄ nano	15
Investigation of the anticancer, antibacterial, and photocatalytic properties of CeO ₂ and Cu-CeO ₂	15
Green synthesis of ZnO, CuO and NiO nanoparticles using Neem leaf extract and comparing their photocatalytic activity under solar irradiation	15
Obtaining glycerol alkyl ethers via Williamson synthesis in heterogeneous media using amberlyst-A26 ^TM ⁻ OH form and KOH/Al ₂	15
Design, synthesis, biological assessment, and in silico analysis of bisthiazolidine amide derivatives as potential anti-bacterial and anti-prostate cance	15
Design of a cost-effective fiberglass-coated thin-film microextraction device for the detection of bendiocarb, carbofuran and atrazine agrochemicals from water	14
Cocos nucifera-mediated electrochemical synthesis and coating of CuO/ZnO nanostructures on Fe ship strips for marine application	14
Ab initio chemical kinetics of Isopropyl acetate oxidation with OH radicals	14
Exploring agro waste as a sustainable reinforcement in biopolymer composites – a review	14
Application of a new green protocol in solid-phase peptide synthesis: identification of a new green solvent mixture compatible with TBEC/ETT	14
Applicability of green chemistry principles for optimum environmental conservation and sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa	14

Triethyl phosphate (TEP) – dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), as a green solvent mixture for solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS)	14
Investigation of Fe’s influence on turquoise hydrogen production enhanced by Ni nanoclusters with gamma alumina support	14
Facil and one-pot synthesis of novel N-alkylated derivatives of S-lactic hydrazones under green conditions and study of their antibacterial properties	13
Quantum dots incorporated hydrogels for biomedical applications: a review	13
Nanostructured materials for efficient microplastic cleanup from soil and water: current trends and future prospects	13
Green extraction of flavone from Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. and their activity study	13
Control of urea release through noncovalent derivatization with aliphatic dicarboxylic acids	12
The biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extracts of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius and their biological activities	12
Pd–PEPPSI-type expanded ring N-heterocyclic carbene complexes: synthesis, characterization, and catalytic activity in Suzuki–Miyaura cross coupling	12
Membrane degradation in redox flow batteries	11
Anti-cancer and antimicrobial efficacy of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized via green route using Amaranthus dubius (Spleen Amaranth) leaves extract	11
Straightforward sustainable synthesis of novel non-endocrine disruptive bio-based organic UV-B filters with antimicrobial activity	11
Justicia brandegeeana as a green corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in sulfuric acid	11
Polylactic acid from organic waste: a systematic review of its methodological, economic and environmental implications	11
Punica granatum peel powder and extract as green inhibitor for TMT in 1M HCl: an experimental and response surface model	11
Unique and earth-friendly RP-HPLC approach for quantification and degradation of metoprolol and enalapril maleate: a new approach to combination therapy	11
Biosorption of Basic Yellow 28 dye onto watermelon seeds. Part II: modeling and optimization by response surface methodology	10
Fabrication and characterization of new bio-based electrode polyurethane: diverse conducting materials impacts such as graphene oxide, gold, and carbon nanotube	10
Source of Cr(VI) in the aquatic ecosystem, its genotoxic effects and microbial removal from contaminated water	10
Next-generation green marine pharmaceutical excipients: integrating multifunctionality and precision drug delivery	10
Highly efficient construction of multi-substituted aminopyrazoles derivatives via iodine-mediated three-components reaction as potential anticancer agents	10
Tuning thermo-mechanical properties of elastomeric lactic acid-based copolymers for biomedical applications	10
Synthesis of Zn ₃ (PO ₄ ) ₂ and Mn	9
Guaiazulene and aureusidin inhibit metabolic adaptability and virulence in Candida albicans by targeting the glyoxylate cycle under alternative carbon co	9
Is the pandemic masking waste management? – A review on fallout of the COVID-19 viral contagion	9
Unveiling the quaternary carbodiimide symphony: harmonizing green chemistry in peptide synthesis	9
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	9
The synthesis of folate-targeted chitosan nanoparticles for the co-delivery of 5-FU and methotrexate: comprehensive studies on drug release, cellular uptake, and cytotoxicity	9
MnO ₂ -decorated rGO: a functional material for Congo Red dye removal	9
Life cycle assessment and biodegradability of biodiesel produced using different alcohols and heterogeneous catalysts	9
Valeriana jatamansi root extract a potent source for biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and their biomedical applications, and photocatalytic decomposition	9
Development of conductive textile fabric using Plackett–Burman optimized green synthesized silver nanoparticles and in situ polymerized polypyrrole	9
Mitigating the growth of plant pathogenic bacterium, fungi, and nematode by using plant-mediated synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs)	9
Cleaner production of baicalein by novel high-temperature-little-acid hydrolysis of baicalin	9
Sustainable ballistic solutions for recycling silkworm cocoon waste into high-performance bulletproof materials	8
Optimizing batch distillation parameters for enhanced bioethanol purification from fermentation	8
Catalytic reduction of p -nitrophenol and Eosin Yellow by lemongrass tea-stabilized copper nanoparticles	8
Retraction	8
C -double alkylation of 5-pyrazolone derivatives by Michael reaction under solvent-free conditions	8
Synthesis of extracellular silica nanoparticles through bioleaching of sand by Fusarium oxysporum and nematicidal evaluation	8
Two-stage cultivation of microalga for sustainable biofuel production	8
Green synthesis and molecular docking studies of bisthiazole and bisthiadiazole derivatives using p-aminobenzoic acid chitosan/CuONP composites	8
Green fabrication of titanium dioxide nanoparticles via Syzygium cumini leaves extract: characterizations, photocatalytic activity and nematicidal evaluation	8
Fabrication and characterization of CuO–SiO ₂ /PVA polymer nanocomposite for effective wastewater treatment and prospective biological applications	7
Use of CeO ₂ nanoparticles as CO ₂ -corrosion inhibitors of a duplex stainless steel	7
Eco-Synthesized silver nanoparticles from Pyrrosia petiolosa : lymphocyte-sparing activity and targeted full-Thickness traumatic wound healing via motor	7
Microplastics toxicology and bioremediation strategies for a sustainable future: a comprehensive review	7
Green synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles as antidiabetic and anticancerous agents	7
Water contamination due to hexavalent chromium and its health impacts: exploring green technology for Cr (VI) remediation	7
A facile and practical p-toluenesulfonic acid catalyzed route to dicoumarols and their biological evaluation	7
A green facile approach for the synthesis of benzoxazoles and benzimidazoles by reductive cyclization by hydrosilane under air conditions	6
Insights into the effectiveness of natural Mentha oil in mitigating the corrosion of carbon steel in sulfuric acid	6
Environmental benign RP-HPLC method for the simultaneous estimation of anti-hypertensive drugs using analytical quality by design	6
Mechanochemical Suzuki polymerization for the synthesis of polyfluorenes	6
Insight into the inhibition ability of Eupatorium adenoprum leaves extract as an efficiency corrosion inhibitor for copper in acid solution	6
Integrated production of microbial biopolymer (PHA) with other value-added bioproducts: an innovative approach for sustainable production	6
Degradation of the dye methyl orange using cow and goat milk iron nanoparticles	6
Upcycling technologies for food waste management: safety, limitations, and current trends	6
Recent progress in ionic liquid-catalyzed multicomponent reactions: a green and sustainable approach to organic synthesis in line with the UN SDGs	6
Emerging nanobiosensors and CRISPR-Cas9 nanocarriers: perspectives toward sustainable cancer diagnosis and therapy	6
Catalytic performance of ‘silica-rich core/catalytic shell' type HZSM-5 in the alkylation of 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene with methanol	6
Green synthesis of Sapindus mukorossi -mediated carbon quantum dots for therapeutic and photocatalytic applications	6