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Papers

(The median citation count of Surface Innovations 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Self-cleaning coating for exterior walls of concrete buildings	63
Effects of power on tribological and mechanical properties of diamond-like carbon-film-modified rubber	41
Enhancing corrosion resistance of Nd-Fe-B magnets with amorphization Ni-P coatings	38
Editorial	30
Phytotoxicity of silver nanoparticles and silver ions toward common wheat	27
Interfacial behavior of intravitreally injected drugs in silicone-oil-filled eye models	26
Ni-nanoparticle-modified Cu nanowires for enhanced electrocatalytic nitrate removal	25
Enhanced degradation of methylene blue dye using flexible SiO₂–TiO₂ nanofiber membranes	21
Study of green surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy determination of methanol in alcoholic beverages	21
Bioinspired microgroove arrays with drag reduction and hydrophobic properties	20
Tribological performance of a novel metal–organic framework as a nanolubricant additive	20
Biochar-Bio-Cu composite superhydrophobic membrane for efficient oil-water separation	16
Award-winning paper in 2021	16
Design fluorinated copolymer coating used for long-lasting protection of ancient book	15
Wetting of the retinal surface by perfluorocarbon liquid: implications for retinal detachment surgery	15
Impact of graphene on properties of LA141 Mg–Li alloy micro-arc oxidation coating	15
Mangifera indica–driven CuO nanoparticles: properties for sensing and optoelectronics	13
Editorial	13
Design and droplet motion simulation of wettability-patterned surface for droplet control	13
Preparation of copper nanowires and thermal oxidation behaviour in dry oxygen	13
Evolution of antibacterial and antibiofouling properties of sharkskin-patterned surfaces	12
Structure, optical, and surface characteristics of irradiated PEO/Gd2O3 for optoelectronics	12
Structural and dielectric properties of ion beam irradiated polymer/silver composite films	10
Effects of deposition parameters on RF-sputtered WO₃ thin films	10
Surface Innovations: Referees 2021	9

Preparation and corrosion resistance of KTNT–waterborne polyurethane coatings	8
The influence of copper substrate temperature on the wettability of graphene coating	8
Facile methods for fabricating wettability patterns on metal substrates	8
Fabrication of radiative cooling film with superhydrophobic self-cleaning property	8
Corrosion behavior and strengthening mechanism of Ni-Cu alloy coating on NdFeB magnets	8
Green dyeing of wool using microwave-assisted anjbar root extract and bio-mordants	8
Towards tailored surface topography on electrospun wound dressings for exudate absorption	8
Investigations of synergistic effect of surfactants as corrosion inhibitor on steel	7
Preparation and characterization of PU/PDA/PPy/Ag flexible film for electric heating	7
Nitrate removal from aqueous solution by way of adsorption on modified sheep wool	7
Optimizing electrical resistivity in flexible conductive films by way of silver nanowire doping	7
Tuning Bi–C 3D architecture of Bi/carbon nanofibres for high power and cycling stability SIBs anodes	7
Editorial	6
Laser nanostructuring of robust and anti-corrosion surface and biomedical applications	6
Editorial	6
Editorial	6
Editorial	6
Phytic acid–urea doped hybrid sol–gel coating for flame retardancy of polyester/cotton	6
Recent innovations in surface topography	5
A hard durable transparent antifouling coating prepared by ZrO₂ and polysiloxane	5
High electrical conductivity of Cu wires cladded by Gr/Cu coating	5
Editorial	5
Leidenfrost instability in a circular container and its suppression using a rod	5
One-step deposition of stable superhydrophobic coatings with controllable wettability	5
Carbon nanofiber aerogel/silicon oxycarbide composites for enhanced electromagnetic interference shielding	5
Enhance NiCrBSi by the spatial selectivity of in situ shock wave–assisted laser cladding	5
Fluid droplet spreading and adhesion studied with a microbalance: a review	5
Ion-irradiation-induced effects on the surface characteristics of Ge–Bi–Se thin films	4
Polymer-grafted porous silicon nanoparticles for enhanced siRNA delivery	4
Chlorine doping impact on the photocatalytic and antibacterial activity of sprayed In₂S₃ films	4
Friction and adhesion of Johansson gauge blocks	4
Fabrication, surface characterization and electrical properties of hydrogen-irradiated nanocomposite materials	4
Triboinformatics: machine learning algorithms and data topology methods for tribology	4
Characteristics of silver-containing titanium-based coating after thermal oxidation	4
Editorial	4
Publisher’s note	4
Enhancing fretting performance of 316L biomedical alloys through duplex TiN and DLC coatings	4
Impact of nano-titania and ultrasonic irradiation on the physical properties of polymer blend electrolytes	4
Enhancing the dielectric characteristics of argon-beam-irradiated polymer composite films	4
Constructing efficient Ti₄O₇/PbO₂ heterostructured photoelectrode for water remediation	4
The effect of additives on microstructure and properties of electrodeposited porous copper foils	4
Synthesis of polymer nanocomposites as optical materials for flexible electronic devices	4
Supercapacitive performances of mesoporous tremella-like CoFe₂O₄/C electrode material	4
Study of the structure and properties of a high-entropy ceramic composite material	4
New ellipse-fitting method for contact angle measurement	4
Yolk–shell structured sulfur composite cathode for high performance lithium–sulfur battery	4
Carbon chain length effect on salt-free imidazoline corrosion and aggregation	4
Surface/interface engineering of carbon-based catalysts for hydrogen peroxide electrosynthesis	3
Self-crimping of multichain polymers into carbon nanotubes	3
Advancements in electromagnetic shielding coatings for aerospace applications: a comprehensive review	3

Facile approach for modulating wetting of hierarchically structured metallic surface	3
Synthesis and characterization of chitosan-based ‘comb-like’ zwitterionic surfactants	3
Harnessing Extreme Wettability: Combatting Spread of Bacterial Infections in Healthcare	3
Stability of plasma improved adhesive property of polytetrafluoroethylene surface	3
Gelatin-reduced graphene oxide–azithromycin biocomposite coating on baghdadite scaffolds	3
Editorial	3
Improvement of corrosion resistance and research on corrosion mechanism after depositing Ni–Y₂O₃/Ni–graphene composite coatings on NdFeB magnets	3
Amorphous nanostructured TiO2-SiO2 composite coatings with visible light photocatalytic activity	3
Microwave-assisted sustainable coloration of wool fabric using Rheum emodi-based natural dye	3
Laminar drag reduction in a closed channel using bioinspired textured surfaces	3
Enhanced electrochemical performance of Li-rich cathode material for lithium-ion batteries	3
Triallyl ammonium amphiphiles: self-assembly and complexation with bovine serum albumin	3
High-temperature oxidation behavior of CeO₂-doped MAO coatings on TC4 titanium alloy	3
Mechanisms and effects of sunlight exposure on disperse-dyed aromatic polysulfonamide fibers	3
Surface-modified Ti-MOF/TiO₂ membrane and its gas-sensing characteristics	3
Synthesis of quaternized chitosan and its application in cotton as wound-dressing material	3
Editorial	3
Protein adsorption on amino-acid-conjugated self-assembled molecule-modified SiO₂ surfaces	2
Influence of ion beam on the surface characteristics and structural properties of PVA/TiO₂ films	2
Editorial	2
Editorial	2
Synergistic effect of MXene and Ag NP–decorated aligned Ag NWs on SERS	2
Anticorrosion and surface evaluation of Ni–Co–TiO₂coatings in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solutions	2
Spatially resolved mapping of hydrogel stiffness during enzymatic degradation	2
Effects of ski warming on ski–snow friction: some preliminary results	2
Deposition, microstructure, performance of diamond-like carbon film with Ni/Cu interlayer	2
Tuning water adhesion of superhydrophobic surface by way of facile laser–chemical hybrid process	2
Award-winning paper in 2022	2
Highly flexible liquid metal composite electrodes through direct laser patterning	2
Electrochemical detection of adrenaline and hydrogen peroxide on carbon nanotubes	2
Surface characterization and antibacterial efficiency of TiO₂ nanotubes on Ti15Mo alloy	2
Localized surface plasmon resonance characteristics of gold dimeric nanobipyramids	2
Effect of laser texturing pattern on Ti6Al4V tribocorrosion in a physiological solution	2
Investigating ion irradiation effects for modifying optical properties of CA/PANI films	2
Suppression of Leidenfrost instability using multiple rods and rectangular mesh elements	2