OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Functional Materials Letters is 2. 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 2021-07-01 to 2025-07-01.)

Article	Citations
Effects of thermal misfit strains on dielectric features of sandwich barium strontium titanate multilayer thin films on metal plates	25
Checkerboard-like structure in columnar W–Mo thin films	21
In situ preparation of two-dimensional mortise and tenon structure g-C3N4/MoO3 photocatalyst for the reduction of aqueous Cr(VI)	19
Liquid-phase oxidation synthesis of WS2 –WO3 particles with enhanced gas sensing performance	18
Bifunctional MnOx electrocatalysts for zinc–air batteries in alkaline electrolytes	18
Carbon nano-onion as next-generation functional nanomaterial: Synthesis methods and practical applications	16
Mg-assisted reduced graphene oxide fabrication under microwave irradiation of a natural source of carbon	15
Fabrication and electrochemical performance of Si@Polyaniline-based activated-carbon composites	13
High thermoelectric properties of P-SiGe/Sr0.9La0.1Ti0.9−xZrxNb0.1O₃ composite	11
Photocatalytic activity of BaTi5O11 nanocrystals synthesized by hydrothermal method	11
Detection of silver cation based on phenothiazine derivative probe	11
Genetic algorithm-optimized machine learning models for drug loading prediction	10
A co-effective strategy to improve the energy storage performance and the electrocaloric effect of ceramic: Using strain-modified calcined powders as sintering precursor	10
Electrical creep and fatigue in 0.5Ba(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O₃-0.5(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO₃ ceramics	9
Low-temperature synthesis of oxygen-rich fish-scale-like porous boron nitride for effective water cleaning	9
Constructing MXene-/coconut-derived carbon composite as a robust anode material for enhanced lithium storage	9
PVA-assisted synthesis of Zn₂SiO₄: Mn2+ nanoparticles: Enhanced luminescence properties and applications	8
Novel WO₃-PEDOT core–shell inverse opal films with enhanced electrochromic performance for smart windows	8
Pt supported on ZrSn1−xSrxO4−δ for catalytic liquid-phase oxidation of phenol	7
Multicomponent nickel-based phosphide catalyst for overall water splitting	7
Preparation and photocatalytic degradation performance of AgI/4A molecular sieves	7
Enhancing structural, thermal, and electrical properties of plasticized lithium-based PVdF-HFP polymer electrolytes for flexible energy storage applications	7
A novel temperature-stable (1−m)Li₂TiO₃–mZn₃Nb₂O₈ microwave dielectric ceramic	7
Mechanochromic behavior of a pyridine-containing pyrene derivative	7
Composite materials based on ethylene-propylene-diene rubber and poly-(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) with cenospheres	7

Potassium oleate as an effective interface modifier for defect passivation in planar perovskite solar cells	7
Carbon-coated TiNb2O7 microspheres with partial nitridation for high-performance lithium storage	6
Preparation of novel azobenzene derivatives/potassium niobate nanocomposite and its application in electrochemical sensors	6
Integrately design hybrid lithium-air battery based on the nasicon solid electrolyte and zinc single atoms electrochemical catalysts	6
Decorating Pt nanoparticles on oxygen vacancies incorporated hematite photoanode for enhanced water oxidation	6
Enhancing optical properties and wettability of colorless polyimide films by direct fluorination	6
Improvement of hydrogen evolution catalytic performance of MoS2 nanoflowers by constructing MoS2/MXene Ti3C2 heterostructure petals	6
Study of models and analysis methods in bipolar plates of proton exchange membrane fuel cell	5
Studies on ZrO₂ nanoparticles for gas sensing application	5
Facile synthesis of N-doped TiO₂ and its photocatalytic properties for ciprofloxacin degradation	5
Microstructures and electromagnetic interference shielding properties of 2D defective Mo1.33C (MXene)	5
Local electronic structure of carbon nanotubes consolidated by spark plasma sintering	5
Structural engineering of ultrathin vertical NbS₂ on carbon cloth by chemical vapor deposition for hydrogen evolution reaction	5
Influence of pretreatment conditions of Shirasu-based materials on their adsorption ability of carbon dioxide	5
Development of La–graphene composite contrasting agents for photon-counting computed tomography	5
Improved electrochromic device based on mesoporous TiO2 and NiO films	5
Performance of poly-o-phenylenediamine and its carbon dot composite electrode in the removal of Cu2+ from its aqueous solution	5
Rutile Ni1/3Nb2/3O₂ porous microspheres: A new Li+-storage anode material	5
Flexible capacitive three-dimensional force sensor for hand motion capture and handwriting recognition	5
Cysteine assisted synthesis of Bi₂S₃/BiOBr nanocomposites for photocatalytic decomposition of rhodamine B	5
Strategies to increase the stability and energy density of NVPF– A comprehensive review	5
Investigation of the coupling effect of flexoelectricity and ferroelasticity on energy storage efficiency of relaxor ferroelectrics	5
Influence of 2D CuxAl(100−x) electrodes on the CuxAl(100−x)/Cu21(SiO2)79/W memristive device	5
Direct decomposition of nitrous oxide by rhodium supported on ZrSnO₄	5
Rapid and controllable microwave synthesis of nickel cobalt sulfide electrodes for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitors	4
First-principles investigations of the half-metallic ferromagnetic LaCoTiIn equiatomic quaternary Heusler alloy for spintronics	4
MoC@C/RGO with nano-restricted area structure for active electrode in supercapacitor	4
Synthesis of core–shell Fe₃O₄@C@SiO₂-SO₃H/CH₃ particles for the photothermally actuated esterification reaction in biofuel upgrade	4
The light-modified resistance switching of BaTiO₃/ZnO films	4
Synthesis and luminescent properties of Eu3+ organic complex PVA encapsulation film	4
Hydrothermal preparation of Bi2Mo0.8W0.2O6 solid solution and its photocatalytic performance in the degradation of rhodamine B	4
Reinforced birnessite derived from spinel Mn₃O₄ for sustainable energy storage	4
On the performance of carbon fiber structural batteries with temperature	4
Effect of sintering temperature on phase transformation and energy storage properties of 0.95NaNbO₃-0.05Bi(Zn0.5Zr0.5)O₃ ceramics	4
Abnormal dielectric behavior and domain reorientations in the (Bi0.5Na0.5)0.92Ba0.08TiO₃ ceramic below the critical temperatures	4
Estimation of constitutive parameters for shape memory polymer thermo-mechanical cycle by an integrated simulation and inverse optimization method	4
Ductile Ag2S0.7Te0.3 compounds fabricated by using mechanical alloying method	4
An efficient CoSe₂-Co₃O₄-Ag hybrid catalyst for electrocatalytic oxygen evolution	4
Structural optimization of CO3O4 nanoparticles for enhanced energy-storage application	4
Near space detection technology combining van der Waals heterojunction photodetectors with long-range infrared target detection algorithms	4
Facile synthesis of nitrogen-doped graphene, and its advanced electrochemical activity toward efficient lithium ion storage	4
A recyclable and efficient magnetic photocatalyst-Bi5O7I/SrFe12O19	4
Influence of doping Sn direction and concentration on vanadium pentoxide based on density functional theory	3
Ag/Co/B tri-doped TiO₂/SiO₂ film for enhancing photocatalytic degradation	3
Facile fabrication of PEG-PPG block copolymer via Michael addition reaction and its successful application as all-solid-state electrolyte for rechargeable lithium metal batteries	3
Electrochemical conversion of ethane to produce hydrogen and deposit carbon in molten salts	3
γ-phase evolution in aged Co–Ni–Ga shape memory alloy	3
Optimization of polymer incorporation in MOF via solvent exchange activation	3
MXene for aqueous zinc-based energy storage devices	3
Comprehension of defect states induced by fluorine ions substituting for oxygen ions in Sr₃MgSi₂O8−δF2δ by first principles calculation	3

Editorial: Introduction to the Special Issue on Energy Storage and Conversion	3
Plasma-constructed cerium-doped porous phosphide network for accelerating oxygen evolution kinetics	3
Microwave synthesis of Bi₂Se₂ nanoflakes as high-performance electrode for supercapacitor	3
Synthesis of 2D type A molecular sieves by alkaline removal of natural kaolin	3
Facile fabrication of NF-loaded Co₃O₄ monolithic catalyst and its application in the reduction of P-nitrophenol	3
Editorial — Nano-Architecture for Next-Generation Functional Materials: Influence, Trends and Prospects	3
Design of a playable spherical grip strength detection system based on a PVDF flexible sensor	3
Generation of stable femtosecond pulses using MoS2−xSex as the saturable absorber in Er-doped fiber laser	3
Nanocrystallized copper phosphate endowed with photothermal conversion and photoacoustic imaging capabilities	3
Author index Volume 16 (2023)	3
Zinc–air batteries in neutral/near-neutral electrolytes	3
High efficient and stable photocatalyst CeO₂/ZnO for tetracycline degradation	3
N/O co-doped carbon nanocapsule anodes for high rate-performance K-ion batteries	3
Porous pyroelectric material for waste heat harvesting	3
The effects of solvent viscosity on the morphology and photocatalytic activity of BiOBr catalysts	3
Improved artificial photosynthesis with InGaN NCs/InGaN/GaN electrodes	2
Temperature effects on electrochemical performance of Li₄Ti₅O₁₂	2
V₂C-based lithium batteries: The influence of magnetic phase and Hubbard interaction	2
Surface modification of TiNb alloys by hydrothermal-precalcification treatment and its excellent in vitro osteogenic bioactivity	2
Direct decomposition of N2O over Co3O4/ZrSn1−xFexO4−δ catalysts	2
Effects of substrate temperature and sodium source temperature on Na doping of ZnO by MOCVD	2
Development of metal-organic framework materials as solid-state polymer electrolytes for lithium-metal batteries: A review	2
Magnetic/conductive biochar frames derived from Fe3O4-coated loofah sponges for green electromagnetic interference shielding application	2
Study of energy absorption and recovery characteristics of shape memory material zero Poisson’s ratio gradient structures	2
Simultaneous UV and NIR protective properties of ZnO–SnO₂ nanocomposites	2
Li–Na-based hybrid battery	2
Degradation of sodium butylxanthate in flotation wastewater by natural pyrite via visible light-assisted advanced oxidation processes: A comprehensive study	2
Dependence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) inactivation ability on the crystallinity level of transparent Cu₂O thin films	2
Applications of surface modification trititanate nanotubes as PEC and hydrogen production device material	2
Fabrication and characterization of monocrystalline Zn₂TiO₄ films on MgO (111) substrates by PLD	2
Resistive switching of Pt/Nb: SrTiO₃ and La0.7Sr0.3MnO₃/Nb:SrTiO₃ structures	2
Features of coexistence of tetragonal and orthorhombic phases in lead-free ferroelectric solid solutions	2
Modulation mechanism of electronic and optical properties of Cs2SnX6 (X = Cl, Br and I) under hydrostatic or uniaxial pressure	2
Enhanced durability of cyclometalated Ir(III) photosensitizer through intramolecular π–π interaction for robust photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	2
Synthesis and characterization of a β-ketoenamine COF Tp-BD(Me)2 at mild temperatures	2
An in-situ catalytic-insoluble strategy enabled by sulfurized polyacrylonitrile-based composite cathode for potassium–sulfur batteries	2
Fabricating waxberry-shaped N–C–TiO2 composite with excellent visible light catalytic activity	2
Molecular simulation of (Al–Ga) surface garnished with chromium metal for organic material detecting: A DFT study	2
Application of deep eutectic solvent-based biomass waste for the adsorption of phenol	2
A nonflammable liquid electrolyte for lithium-metal battery	2
Few-layered g-C₃N₄-derived core–shell isotype heterojunction photocatalysts for efficient environmental remediation	2
Luminescent metal organic frameworks and their fluorescence sensing application	2
On the successful growth of bulk gallium oxide crystals by the EFG (Stepanov) method	2
Fabrication and improved photocatalytic performance of 2D/0D structured g-C3N4/WO3 composite materials	2
Ethyl cellulose–graphene oxide composite dense membranes: Kinetic and thermodynamic studies of dye adsorption	2
Porous CuF₂ derived from MOFs as cathode materials for Li-ion batteries	2
Hydrothermal synthesis and optical luminescence center attribution in samarium-doped zirconia nanocrystals	2
Restrained interfacial resistance Co5.47N@C derived from metal-organic frameworks for advanced Li-CO2 batteries cathodes	2
Artificial neural network (ANN)-based optimization of a numerically analyzed m-shaped piezoelectric energy harvester	2
Ethanol monitoring gas sensor based on Co₂P nanomaterials by a facile hydrothermal approach	2
Exploring electronic, optical, and phononic properties of MgX (X = C, N, and O) monolayers using first principle calculations	2
Surfactant-assisted synthesis of NiCo alloy with specific nanopore architecture as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for rechargeable zinc-air batteries	2
Photoluminescent properties and luminescent thermal stabilities of 100 mol% activator Tb₂(MoO₄)₃ green phosphor	2
Editorial: Functional Materials for Green Environment	2
Potential applications of POSS-based fluorescent materials in fingerprint developments	2
Hydrogen peroxide electrochemical sensor based on gold nanoparticles modified with nitrogen-doped and nanoperforated graphene nanozymes	2
Efficient degradation of RhB by Fe-N-TiO₂ through photocatalytic synergistic persulfate system	2
Facial synthesis of Cu@Ag core-shell particles through temperature gradient method with excellent oxidation resistance	2
Indoloquinoxaline-based organic material enabling multi-stimuli response	2