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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Political engagement in organic chemistry: an advocacy project utilizing green and sustainable chemistry	163
The quest for environmentally benign plastics: advances in greener and more sustainable flame retardant formulations	67
Recent catalytic advances in the production of adipic acid and its esters from bio-based C6 molecules and carbon dioxide	62
Levoglucosenone-derived synthesis of bio-based solvents and polyesters	46
Aligning drug analysis with SDGs: spectrophotometric methods for triple antihypertensive drug using propylene carbonate and statistical Dixon's and Grubb's tests	46
Nanoemulsion strategies in controlling fungal contamination and toxin production on grain corn using essential oils	45
Cellulose/hydroxyapatite composite as an innovative sustainable material for food packaging applications	44
Breaking down lignin in gamma-valerolactone: advances into a bioelectrorefinery	43
Mitigation effect of natural lettuce oil on the corrosion of mild steel in sulfuric acid solution: chemical, electrochemical, computational aspects	42
Sustainable synthesis, in silico evaluation of potential toxicity and environmental fate, antioxidant and UV-filtering/photostability activity of phenolic-based thiobarbituric derivatives	41
Ultrafast removal of methylene blue from water by Fenton-like pretreated peanut hull as biosorbent	40
αAu₂S nanoparticles: Fungal-mediated synthesis, structural characterization and bioassay	36
Efficient synthesis of 3-hydroxy chromones via oxidative cyclization mediated by lipase	35
Green HPLC quantification method of lamivudine, zidovudine and nevirapine with identification of related substances in tablets	35
Recent developments in green synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanocomposites: relevance to biomedical and environmental applications	34
Estimation of effective operating parameters for dye degradation using Bi ₃ TiVO ₉ via tribocatalysis	33
A comprehensive review of metal-based redox flow batteries: progress and perspectives	30
Halide effects on the performance of equimolar choline halide: guanidinium thiocyanate deep eutectic solvents as dye-sensitized solar cell electrolytes	30
Limon-citrus extract as a capping/reducing agent for the synthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles: characterization and antibacterial activity	29
Mechanochemical synthesis of indolyl chalcones with antiproliferative activity	29
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	27
Analysis of industrial solid waste and the possibility of recycling and utilization	27
Life cycle assessment of deep eutectic solvent employment for sustainable nanocellulose production from biomass: a systematic review	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
Editorial	24
Rhamnolipids: an insight to the overall characteristics of these extraordinary biomolecules	24
Synthesis and assessment of Gemini cationic surfactants as inhibitors for corrosion of carbon steel in hydrochloric acid	24
Quantitative analysis of quaternary mixtures in topical creams using cutting-edge HPLC technique: environmental impact and sigma methodology	24
Conflicting plant responses to silver nanoparticles including specific and non-specific response, tolerance mechanism and positive effect	24
Green synthesis of polymeric surfactants from recycling of plastic waste for applications on steel protection in the petroleum industry	24
Syzygium malaccense leaf extract-mediated silver nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, and biomedical evaluation in Caenorhabditis elegans and l	24
A review on synthetic investigation for quinoline- recent green approaches	23
A sustainable preparative-scale chemo-enzymatic synthesis of 6-hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxy-2-naphthoic acid (DMNA) from sinapic acid	23
A waste valorization strategy for the synthesis of phenols from (hetero)arylboronic acids using pomegranate peel ash extract	22
A review on synthesis and characterization of selenium nanoparticles from plant extracts for applications in agriculture, biomedicine, and environment	22
Extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from agricultural by-products: a review	21
Sustainable use of mining and electronic waste for nanomaterial synthesis with technological applications: state of the art and future directions	21
Green-synthesised silver nanoparticles: antibacterial activity and alternative mechanisms of action to combat multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens: a systematic literature review	21
Editorial	21
Enhanced light absorption and charge carrier’s separation in g-C ₃ N ₄ -based double Z-scheme heterostructure photocatalyst for ef	21
Efficient enzymatic hydrolysis of Protogracillin for clean preparation of Prosapogenin A by response surface methodology optimization	20
Design and application of a novel and effective ligand for the Cu-catalyzed amination of aryl halides in water	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	20
Reactivity trends for mechanochemical reductive coupling of aryl iodides	20
An efficient adsorbent for the removal of dyes prepared by an in situ growth of ZIF-8 onto activated carbon	18
Benign recovery of platinum group metals from spent automotive catalysts using choline-based deep eutectic solvents	18
Effect of Musa acuminata peel extract on synthesis of ZnO/CuO nanocomposites for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue	18
Adsorption of methylene blue dye using common walnut shell ( Juglans regia ) like biosorbent: implications for wastewater treatment	18
Fire testing and mechanical properties of neat and elastomeric polylactic acid composites reinforced with raw and enzymatically treated hemp fibers	17
Transition-metal-free electrochemical-induced active C(sp ³ )-H functionalization	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
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	17
Direct esterification of allylic C(sp ³ )–H via iron nanoparticle–loaded kaolin-catalyzed cross dehydrogenative coupling	17
Putting the squeeze on imine synthesis: citrus juice as a reaction medium in the introductory organic laboratory	16
Supramolecular assembly in designing co-crystals of fumaric acid and pyrimidine/picolinate derivatives	16
Biogenic synthesis of Bacillus lentus -mediated silver nanoparticles and its multifaceted applications in antibacterial, anti-biofilm, anti-larvicidal and anticancer act	16
Photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet dye using honey mediated synthesis of NiFe ₂ O ₄ nanoparticles	15
A greener tetraphenylporphyrin synthesis and metallation: an undergraduate teaching experiment	15
The ability of silver-biochar green-synthesized from Citrus maxima peel to adsorb pollutant organic compounds and antibacterial activity	15
Eco-friendly and portable sensing: a review of advances in smartphone-integrated optical nanoprobes	15
Current advances in solid-phase microextraction technique as a green analytical sample preparation approach	14
Silver(I)-induced anisotropy in the plasmon-driven growth of nanoscale gold	14
Investigation of the anticancer, antibacterial, and photocatalytic properties of CeO ₂ and Cu-CeO ₂ nanoparticles synthesized by a	14
Announcement 2023: John C. Warner Early Career Researcher Prize 2023 Winner	14
Water extract of pomegranate ash–I₂as sustainable system for external oxidant/metal/catalyst-free oxidative iodination of (hetero)arenes	14
Study the effect of simple extraction techniques to synthesizing promising antimicrobial bio-capped copper oxide nanoparticles	14
Phyto-mediated synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Artemisia abyssinica leaf extract and its antioxidant, antimicrobial and DNA binding activities	13
Molecular adsorption by biochar produced by eco-friendly low-temperature carbonization investigated using graphene structural reconfigurations	13
Green synthesis of ZnO, CuO and NiO nanoparticles using Neem leaf extract and comparing their photocatalytic activity under solar irradiation	13
Carbon nanotubes: a review on green synthesis, growth mechanism and application as a membrane filter for fluoride remediation	13
Design, synthesis, biological assessment, and in silico analysis of bisthiazolidine amide derivatives as potential anti-bacterial and anti-prostate cancer agents	12
Greens assessment of RP-UPLC method for estimating Triamcinolone Acetonide and its degraded products compared to Box-Behnken and Six Sigma designs	12

Obtaining glycerol alkyl ethers via Williamson synthesis in heterogeneous media using amberlyst-A26 ^TM ⁻ OH form and KOH/Al ₂	12
Investigating compounds from Basella alba for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties through in vitro and network	12
β-Agonist in the environmental waters: a review on threats and determination methods	12
Applicability of green chemistry principles for optimum environmental conservation and sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa	11
Metal-free domino amination-Knoevenagel condensation approach to access new coumarins as potent nanomolar inhibitors of VEGFR-2 and EGFR	11
Application of a new green protocol in solid-phase peptide synthesis: identification of a new green solvent mixture compatible with TBEC/ETT	11
Integrating organic chemical-based socio-scientific issues comics into chemistry classroom: expanding chemists’ toolbox	11
Green synthesized silver nanoparticles decorated on nanostructured porous silicon as an efficient platform for the removal of organic dye methylene blue	10
Ab initiochemical kinetics of Isopropyl acetate oxidation with OH radicals	10
Design of a cost-effective fiberglass-coated thin-film microextraction device for the detection of bendiocarb, carbofuran and atrazine agrochemicals from water	10
Control of urea release through noncovalent derivatization with aliphatic dicarboxylic acids	10
Facil and one-pot synthesis of novel N-alkylated derivatives of S-lactic hydrazones under green conditions and study of their antibacterial properties	10
Green extraction of flavone from Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. and their activity study	10
Triethyl phosphate (TEP) – dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), as a green solvent mixture for solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS)	10
[3 + 2] Cycloaddition reactions of nitrile oxides generated in situ from aldoximes with alkenes and alkynes under ball-milling conditions	10
Cocos nucifera-mediated electrochemical synthesis and coating of CuO/ZnO nanostructures on Fe ship strips for marine application	10
Viburnum opulusfruit extract-capped gold nanoparticles attenuated oxidative stress and acute inflammation in carrageenan-induced paw edema model	10
Membrane degradation in redox flow batteries	9
Pd–PEPPSI-type expanded ring N-heterocyclic carbene complexes: synthesis, characterization, and catalytic activity in Suzuki–Miyaura cross coupling	9
A sequential multistep process for the fully mechanochemical, one-pot synthesis of the antiepileptic drug rufinamide	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	9
Justicia brandegeeana as a green corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in sulfuric acid	9
An efficient synthesis of the inimer gamma-(2-bromo-2-methylpropionate)-epsilon-caprolactone (BMPCL)	9
Anti-cancer and antimicrobial efficacy of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized via green route using Amaranthus dubius (Spleen Amaranth) leaves extract	9
Punica granatum peel powder and extract as green inhibitor for TMT in 1M HCl: an experimental and response surface model	9
Highly efficient construction of multi-substituted aminopyrazoles derivatives via iodine-mediated three-components reaction as potential anticancer agents	9
Tuning thermo-mechanical properties of elastomeric lactic acid-based copolymers for biomedical applications	8
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	8
Guaiazulene and aureusidin inhibit metabolic adaptability and virulence in Candida albicans by targeting the glyoxylate cycle under alternative carbon conditions	8
Unveiling the quaternary carbodiimide symphony: harmonizing green chemistry in peptide synthesis	8
Valeriana jatamansi root extract a potent source for biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and their biomedical applications, and photocatalytic decomposition	8
Fabrication and characterization of new bio-based electrode polyurethane: diverse conducting materials impacts such as graphene oxide, gold, and carbon nanotube	8
Is the pandemic masking waste management? – A review on fallout of the COVID-19 viral contagion	8
MnO ₂ -decorated rGO: a functional material for Congo Red dye removal	8
Development of conductive textile fabric using Plackett–Burman optimized green synthesized silver nanoparticles and in situ polymerized polypyrrole	8
Cleaner production of baicalein by novel high-temperature-little-acid hydrolysis of baicalin	8
Source of Cr(VI) in the aquatic ecosystem, its genotoxic effects and microbial removal from contaminated water	8
Biosorption of Basic Yellow 28 dye onto watermelon seeds. Part II: modeling and optimization by response surface methodology	8
Synthesis of Zn ₃ (PO ₄ ) ₂ and Mn ₃ (PO _4<	8
Cashew nutshell liquid and its derivatives in oil field applications: an update	8
Eco-friendly based stability-indicating RP-HPLC technique for the determination of escitalopram and etizolam by employing QbD approach	7
Oil spill cleanup using industrial and agricultural waste-based magnetic silica sorbent material: a green approach	7
Sustainable ballistic solutions for recycling silkworm cocoon waste into high-performance bulletproof materials	7
Retraction	7
Mitigating the growth of plant pathogenic bacterium, fungi, and nematode by using plant-mediated synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs)	7
Two-stage cultivation of microalga for sustainable biofuel production	7
Optimizing batch distillation parameters for enhanced bioethanol purification from fermentation	7
Prospects on utilization of biopolymer materials for ion exchange membranes in fuel cells	7
Green fabrication of titanium dioxide nanoparticles via Syzygium cumini leaves extract: characterizations, photocatalytic activity and nematicidal evaluation	7
Life cycle assessment and biodegradability of biodiesel produced using different alcohols and heterogeneous catalysts	7
Water contamination due to hexavalent chromium and its health impacts: exploring green technology for Cr (VI) remediation	6
A facile and practical p-toluenesulfonic acid catalyzed route to dicoumarols and their biological evaluation	6
Microplastics toxicology and bioremediation strategies for a sustainable future: a comprehensive review	6
Green synthesis and molecular docking studies of bisthiazole and bisthiadiazole derivatives using p-aminobenzoic acid chitosan/CuONP composites	6
Synthesis of extracellular silica nanoparticles through bioleaching of sand by Fusarium oxysporum and nematicidal evaluation	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
Use of CeO ₂ nanoparticles as CO ₂ -corrosion inhibitors of a duplex stainless steel	6
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles mediated by Daucus carota L.: antiradical, antimicrobial potentials, in vitro cytotoxicity against brain glioblastoma cells	6
Insight into the inhibition ability of Eupatorium adenoprum leaves extract as an efficiency corrosion inhibitor for copper in acid solution	5
Fabrication and characterization of CuO–SiO ₂ /PVA polymer nanocomposite for effective wastewater treatment and prospective biological applications	5
Editorial	5
Nature's nanofactories: biogenic synthesis of metal nanoparticles for sustainable technologies	5
Insights into the effectiveness of natural Mentha oil in mitigating the corrosion of carbon steel in sulfuric acid	5
Green synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles as antidiabetic and anticancerous agents	5
Upcycling technologies for food waste management: safety, limitations, and current trends	5
Surface equilibrium and dynamics for the adsorption of anionic dyes onto MnO₂/biomass micro-composite	5
Biomass-based hydrothermal carbons for catalysis and environmental cleanup: a review	5
Triethyl phosphate (TEP) as a green solvent for solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS)	5
Mechanochemical Suzuki polymerization for the synthesis of polyfluorenes	5