OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Carbon Letters is 9. 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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
A review on the mechanical properties of polymer composites reinforced by carbon nanotubes and graphene	190
Carbon substrates: a review on fabrication, properties and applications	66
DFT and experimental study on adsorption of dyes on activated carbon prepared from apple leaves	59
A recent trend: application of graphene in catalysis	59
Graphene quantum dots synthesis and energy application: a review	58
Solvothermal preparation of CeO2 nanoparticles–graphene nanocomposites as an electrochemical sensor for sensitive detecting pentachlorophenol	52
Carbon nanotubes in biomedical applications: current status, promises, and challenges	52
Electrostatic self-assembly cellulose nanofibers/MXene/nickel chains for highly stable and efficient seawater evaporation and purification	49
A review of gas sensors based on carbon nanomaterial	47
A short review on electrochemical exfoliation of graphene and graphene quantum dots	47
Biomass-derived porous activated carbon nanofibers from Sapindus trifoliatus nut shells for high-performance symmetric supercapacitor applications	45
State-of-the-art review and bibliometric analysis on electro-Fenton process	45
A review on carbon fiber-reinforced hierarchical composites: mechanical performance, manufacturing process, structural applications and allied challenges	44
In situ synthesis NiO/F-MWCNTs nanocomposite for adsorption of malachite green dye from polluted water	42
Recent advances of MXenes Mo2C-based materials for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction	38
Recent development of modified fluorescent carbon quantum dots-based fluorescence sensors for food quality assessment	37
Modulation of the lattice structure of 2D carbon-based materials for improving photo/electric properties	37
High removal of emerging contaminants from wastewater by activated carbons derived from the shell of cashew of Para	36
Comparison and evaluation of the performance of graphene-based biosensors	35
Interaction of carbon nanotubes with plant system: a review	32
Growth of rGO nanostructures via facile wick and oil flame synthesis for environmental remediation	32
Nitrogen release and pore formation through KOH activation of nitrogen-doped carbon materials: an evaluation of the literature	31
Effect of graphene addition on the mechanical characteristics of AA7075 aluminium nanocomposites	31
Hexagonal cerium oxide decorated on β-Ni(OH)2 nanosheets stabilized by reduced graphene oxide for effective sensing of H2O2	30
Graphene quantum dots as a potential diagnostic and therapeutic tool for the management of Alzheimer’s disease	30

A new insight into the structural modulation of graphene oxide upon chemical reduction probed by Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction	29
Fabrication of polyaniline–carrot derived carbon dots/polypyrrole–graphene nanocomposite for wide potential window supercapacitor	29
Characterization of prepared eco-friendly biochar from almond (Terminalia catappa L) leaf for sequestration of bromophenol blue (BPB) from aqueous solution	29
A criterion combined of bulk and surface lithium storage to predict the capacity of porous carbon lithium-ion battery anodes: lithium-ion battery anode capacity prediction	28
Capacitive behavior of functionalized activated carbon-based all-solid-state supercapacitor	27
Production of activated carbon derived from agricultural by-products via microwave-induced chemical activation: a review	27
Crumpled and porous graphene for supercapacitor applications: a short review	26
Review of oil palm-derived activated carbon for CO2 capture	26
Effect of crystallinity and particle size on coke-based anode for lithium ion batteries	24
Chickpea peel waste as sustainable precursor for synthesis of fluorescent carbon nanotubes for bioimaging application	24
Valuation of banana peel waste for producing activated carbon via NaOH and pyrolysis for methylene blue removal	24
Microporous-activated carbons of type I adsorption isotherm derived from sugarcane bagasse impregnated with zinc chloride	24
A comprehensive review on the dispersion and survivability issues of carbon nanotubes in Al/CNT nanocomposites fabricated via friction stir processing	23
Recent advances in properties and applications of nanoporous materials and porous carbons	23
Heteroatom-doped mesoporous carbon prepared from a covalent organic framework/α-MnO2 composite for high-performance supercapacitor	22
Development of nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots as fluorescent probes for highly selective and sensitive detection of the heavy-ion Fe3+	22
Activated carbon fibers derived from natural cattail fibers for supercapacitors	22
Electrochemical performance of porous carbons derived from needle coke with different textures for supercapacitor electrode materials	21
Investigation of hydrogen adsorption behavior of graphene under varied conditions using a novel energy-centered method	21
Synthesis and characterization of microporous activated carbon from rubberwood by chemical activation with KOH	21
An investigation on development of a molecular imprinted sensor with graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) quantum dots for detection of acetaminophen	21
Hierarchically porous carbon derived from tobacco waste by one-step molten salt carbonization for supercapacitor	20
Highly efficient removal of toxic ions by the activated carbon derived from Citrus limon tree leaves	20
CQDs as emerging trends for future prospect in enhancement of photocatalytic activity	20
Current scenario and recent advancement of doped carbon dots: a short review scientocracy update (2013–2022)	19
Preparation and characterization of chars and activated carbons from wood wastes	19
Perspective on carbon nanotubes as conducting agent in lithium-ion batteries: the status and future challenges	19
Preparation of ethanediamine-doped carbon quantum dots and their applications in white LEDs and fluorescent TLC plate	19
Activated carbon@MgO@Fe3O4 as an efficient adsorbent for As (III) removal	19
Synthesis of g-C3N4/CQDs composite and its photocatalytic degradation property for Rhodamine B	19
On the enhancement of the fatigue fracture performance of polymer matrix composites by reinforcement with carbon nanotubes: a systematic review	19
UiO-66-derived porous-carbon adsorbents: synthesis, characterization and tetracycline adsorption performance	19
Ultra-trace detection of toxic heavy metal ions using graphitic carbon functionalized Co3O4 modified screen-printed electrode	19
Flexible piezoresistive strain sensor based on CNTs–polymer composites: a brief review	18
Improved specific capacitance of pitch-based activated carbon by KOH/KMnO4 agent for supercapacitors	18
Graphene oxide composite hydrogels for wearable devices	18
Electrochemical performance of various activated carbon-multi-walled carbon nanotubes symmetric supercapacitor electrodes in aqueous electrolytes	18
Facile preparation of ZnO quantum dots@porous carbon composites through direct carbonization of metal–organic complex for high-performance lithium ion batteries	18
Effect of kneading and carbonization temperature on the structure of the carbon block for thermally conductive bulk graphites	17
Microstructure and mechanical properties of carbon graphite composites reinforced by carbon nanofibers	17
Development of nitrogen-decorated carbon dots (NCDs) thermally conductive film for windows application	17
Fabrication of blue fluorescent carbon quantum dots using green carbon precursor Psidium guajava leaf extract and its application in water treatment	17
Facile synthesis of nitrogen-doped carbon dots (N-CDs) and N-CDs/NiO composite as an efficient electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction	17
Surface functionalization methodologies on activated carbons and their benzene adsorption	17
Fabrication of nitrogen-doped porous carbon nanofibers for heavy metal ions removal	17
Carbon fiber coating with MWCNT in the presence of polyethyleneimine of different molecular weights and the effect on the interfacial shear strength of thermoplastic and thermosetting carbon fiber com	17
A theoretical investigation of electronic and optical properties of (6,1) single-wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT)	16
Evaluation of the sp3/sp2 ratio of DLC films by RF-PECVD and its quantitative relationship with optical band gap	16
Surface oxidation of PAN-based ultrahigh modulus carbon fibers (UHMCFs) and its effect on the properties of UHMCF/EP composites	16
A brief review of s-triazine graphitic carbon nitride	16

Facile synthesis of silver nanoparticle-decorated zinc oxide nanocomposite-based pencil graphite electrode for selective electrochemical determination of nitrite	16
Recent developments in the application of carbon-based nanomaterials in implantable and wearable enzyme-biofuel cells	15
Triazine-based 2D covalent organic framework-derived nitrogen-doped porous carbon for supercapacitor electrode	15
Green synthesis of carbon-based nanomaterials and their applications in various sectors: a topical review	15
Enhancing the performance of supercapacitor electrode from chemical activation of carbon nanofibers derived Areca catechu husk via one-stage integrated pyrolysis	15
Enhanced CO2 adsorption of activated carbon with simultaneous surface etching and functionalization by nitrogen plasma treatment	15
Probe on hard carbon electrode derived from orange peel for energy storage application	15
Fabrication of porous carbon beads from polyacrylonitrile as electrode materials for electric double-layer capacitors	15
Carbon nano-materials (CNMs) derived from biomass for energy storage applications: a review	15
Efficient hydrogen generation from the NaBH4 methanolysis by waste material: banana peel	15
Recent advances on the preparation and application of graphene quantum dots for mercury detection: a systematic review	15
Carbon nanodots: recent advances in synthesis and applications	14
Pd–Fe bimetallic nanoparticles anchored on N-doped carbon-modified graphene for efficient catalytic organic reactions	14
Preparation and capacitive property of graphene oxide composite supercapacitor electrodes functionalized by Fe-based metal–organic frameworks	14
Carbon nanodots with tunable luminescence properties synthesized by electrical discharge in octane	14
Utilization of green alga Ulva lactuca for sustainable production of meso-micro porous nano activated carbon for adsorption of Direct Red 23 dye from aquatic environment	14
Experimental analysis and optimization on machining of coated carbon fiber and nanoclay reinforced aluminum hybrid composites	14
Deriving activated carbon using microwave combustion technique and its energy storage applications: a topical review	14
Simultaneous adsorption of selected VOCs in the gas environment by low-cost adsorbent from Ricinus communis	14
One-pot sonochemical preparation of carbon dots, influence of process parameters and potential applications: a review	14
Nitrogen-doped and hierarchically porous carbon derived from spent coffee ground for efficient adsorption of organic dyes	13
Development and characterization of poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PBAT) composites with N, P-doped carbons for food packaging	13
Oriented wrinkle textures of free-standing graphene nanosheets: application as a high-performance lithium-ion battery anode	13
Graphene oxide synthesis using a top–down approach and discrete characterization techniques: a holistic review	13
Preparation of activated carbon from waste cation exchange resin and its application in wastewater treatment	13
Vertically aligned carbon nanotubes-coated aluminium foil as flexible supercapacitor electrode for high power applications	13
Preparation of a highly sensitive graphene-based sensor to investigate the effect of exercise on electrolytes in sweat in hot and humid environment	13
Graphene exfoliation with supercritical fluids	13
Amidoxime modification of polyacrylonitrile/Pterocladia capillacea-derived activated carbon composite for adsorption of toxic chromium from aquatic environment	12
Influence of carbon nanotube inclusions to electrical, thermal, physical and mechanical behaviors of carbon-fiber-reinforced ABS composites	12
Fabrication of graphene-assisted voltammetry platform for the detection of nitrate ions in PM2.5	12
Evaluation of carbon nanotubes dispersion in aqueous solution with various dispersing agents	12
Carbon-coated SiOx anode materials via PVD and pyrolyzed fuel oil to achieve lithium-ion batteries with high cycling stability	12
A study on the machinability of advanced arc PVD AlCrN-coated tungsten carbide tools in drilling of CFRP/titanium alloy stacks	12
A high sensitivity strategy of nitrite detection based on CoFe@NC nanocubes modified glassy carbon electrode	12
Study on the structure of reduced graphene oxide prepared by different reduction methods	12
Mechanical properties evaluation on hybrid AA6026 composites added with nanoclay and carbon fibers	12
Size effect of metal–organic frameworks with iron single-atom catalysts on oxygen–reduction reactions	12
High-performance electric double-layer capacitor fabricated with nanostructured carbon black-paint pigment as an electrode	12
Facile scalable synthesis of graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide: comparative investigation of different reduction methods	12
Oxygen vacancy engineering of TiO2-x nanostructures for photocatalytic CO2 reduction	11
Hierarchical porous carbons derived from corncob: study on adsorption mechanism for gas and wastewater	11
Glassy carbon electrode modified by gold nanofibers decorated iron metal–organic framework nanocomposite for voltammetric determination of acetaminophen	11
Electrical percolation and fluidity of conductive recycled mortar cement: graphite powder: recycled sand with addition of industrial waste carbon fiber	11
Preparation of activated carbon spheres and their electrochemical properties as supercapacitor electrode	11
Mesophase pitch production aided by the thermal decomposition of polyvinylidene fluoride	10
A critical review on biochar for environmental applications	10
Exploration on reduced graphene oxide/strontium pyro niobate electrode material for electrochemical energy storage applications	10
Performance evaluation of Al6061-graphene nanocomposites surface engineered by a novel multiple microchannel reinforcement approach in friction stir processing	10
Improving thermal shock and ablation resistance of high thermal conductivity carbon/carbon composites by introducing carbon nanotubes	10
Enhanced CO2 capture by cupuassu shell-derived activated carbon with high microporous volume	10
Comparisons of activated carbons produced from sycamore balls, ripe black locust seed pods, and Nerium oleander fruits and also their H2 storage studies	10
Pristine graphene-ink for 3D-printed flexible solid-state supercapacitor	10
A study on the correlation between microstructure change and the mechanical strength of a single CF modified by electron beam	9
One-shot synthesis of a nickel oxide/carbon composite electrocatalyst for a sensor capable of electrochemically detecting the antibiotic chloramphenicol in real samples	9
Preparation of environmental-friendly N-rich chitin-derived activated carbon for the removal of formaldehyde	9
Recent advances on the enhanced thermal conductivity of graphene nanoplatelets composites: a short review	9
Enhanced electrochemical performances of activated carbon (AC)-nickel-metal organic framework (SIFSIX-3-Ni) composite and ion-gel electrolyte based supercapacitor	9
Influence of lasing parameters on the morphology and electrical resistance of polyimide-based laser-induced graphene (LIG)	9
Electroanalysis of nirofurazone at silver particles and graphite powder composite electrode	9
Activated carbon microspheres derived from hydrothermally treated mango seed shells for acetone vapor removal	9
Promising nature-based activated carbon derived from flowers of Borassus flabellifer for supercapacitor applications	9
Synthesis of MoS2 nanoparticles grown on crumpled 3D graphene microballs using a microfluidic droplet generator	9
A lightweight and flexible CNT/Fe3O4 composite with high electromagnetic interference shielding performance	9
Production of B-doped reduced graphene oxide using wet-process in tetrahydrofuran	9
Reusable, magnetic laser-induced graphene for efficient removal of organic pollutants from water	9
Thermal and mechanical properties of diamond/SiC substrate reinforced by bimodal diamond particles	9
Concentration-dependent emission of nitrogen-doped carbon dots and its use in hazardous metal-ion detection	9
Disorders in graphene: types, effects and control techniques—a review	9
Control of the properties of a binder pitch to enhance the density and strength of graphite blocks	9
Study of the methane flow influence in the micro-tribology behavior of DLC coatings deposited by PECVD: a Raman analysis	9
Preparation of cathode slurry for lithium-ion battery by three-roll mill process	9
Sorption of lead (II) and strontium (II) ions from aqueous solutions onto non-living Chlorella Vulgaris Alga/ Date pit activated carbon composite	9