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

Article	Citations
Self-cleaning coating for exterior walls of concrete buildings	61
Effects of power on tribological and mechanical properties of diamond-like carbon-film-modified rubber	40
Enhancing corrosion resistance of Nd-Fe-B magnets with amorphization Ni-P coatings	37
Editorial	29
Interfacial behavior of intravitreally injected drugs in silicone-oil-filled eye models	25
Phytotoxicity of silver nanoparticles and silver ions toward common wheat	25
Enhanced degradation of methylene blue dye using flexible SiO₂–TiO₂ nanofiber membranes	24
Ni-nanoparticle-modified Cu nanowires for enhanced electrocatalytic nitrate removal	24
Study of green surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy determination of methanol in alcoholic beverages	21
Design fluorinated copolymer coating used for long-lasting protection of ancient book	20
Impact of graphene on properties of LA141 Mg–Li alloy micro-arc oxidation coating	20
Biochar-Bio-Cu composite superhydrophobic membrane for efficient oil-water separation	19
Award-winning paper in 2021	16
Tribological performance of a novel metal–organic framework as a nanolubricant additive	16
The recycling of expired aminocaproic acid injection for mint-leaf-like zinc aminocaproate	15
Bioinspired microgroove arrays with drag reduction and hydrophobic properties	15
Wetting of the retinal surface by perfluorocarbon liquid: implications for retinal detachment surgery	13
Preparation of copper nanowires and thermal oxidation behaviour in dry oxygen	12
Design and droplet motion simulation of wettability-patterned surface for droplet control	12
Editorial	12
Mangifera indica–driven CuO nanoparticles: properties for sensing and optoelectronics	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	11
Evolution of antibacterial and antibiofouling properties of sharkskin-patterned surfaces	11
Surface Innovations: Referees 2021	9

Effects of deposition parameters on RF-sputtered WO₃ thin films	9
Nitrate removal from aqueous solution by way of adsorption on modified sheep wool	8
Fabrication of radiative cooling film with superhydrophobic self-cleaning property	8
Investigations of synergistic effect of surfactants as corrosion inhibitor on steel	8
Editorial	8
Towards tailored surface topography on electrospun wound dressings for exudate absorption	8
Facile methods for fabricating wettability patterns on metal substrates	8
The influence of copper substrate temperature on the wettability of graphene coating	8
Optimizing electrical resistivity in flexible conductive films by way of silver nanowire doping	7
Green dyeing of wool using microwave-assisted anjbar root extract and bio-mordants	7
Preparation and corrosion resistance of KTNT–waterborne polyurethane coatings	7
Tuning Bi–C 3D architecture of Bi/carbon nanofibres for high power and cycling stability SIBs anodes	7
Detailed study of the electrochemical behavior of low-reflectivity TiAlN coatings	7
Corrosion behavior and strengthening mechanism of Ni-Cu alloy coating on NdFeB magnets	7
Editorial	6
Novel nanostructured and antimicrobial PVDF-HFP/PVP/MoO₃ composite	6
Phytic acid–urea doped hybrid sol–gel coating for flame retardancy of polyester/cotton	6
Editorial	6
Preparation and characterization of PU/PDA/PPy/Ag flexible film for electric heating	6
Editorial	5
Fluid droplet spreading and adhesion studied with a microbalance: a review	5
Recent innovations in surface topography	5
High electrical conductivity of Cu wires cladded by Gr/Cu coating	5
Editorial	5
One-step deposition of stable superhydrophobic coatings with controllable wettability	5
Laser nanostructuring of robust and anti-corrosion surface and biomedical applications	5
Editorial	5
Carbon nanofiber aerogel/silicon oxycarbide composites for enhanced electromagnetic interference shielding	4
Study of the structure and properties of a high-entropy ceramic composite material	4
Supercapacitive performances of mesoporous tremella-like CoFe₂O₄/C electrode material	4
Impact of nano-titania and ultrasonic irradiation on the physical properties of polymer blend electrolytes	4
The effect of additives on microstructure and properties of electrodeposited porous copper foils	4
Enhance NiCrBSi by the spatial selectivity of in situ shock wave–assisted laser cladding	4
A hard durable transparent antifouling coating prepared by ZrO₂ and polysiloxane	4
Leidenfrost instability in a circular container and its suppression using a rod	4
Polymer-grafted porous silicon nanoparticles for enhanced siRNA delivery	4
Editorial	4
New ellipse-fitting method for contact angle measurement	4
Synthesis of polymer nanocomposites as optical materials for flexible electronic devices	4
Enhancing fretting performance of 316L biomedical alloys through duplex TiN and DLC coatings	4
Publisher’s note	4
Chlorine doping impact on the photocatalytic and antibacterial activity of sprayed In₂S₃ films	4
Friction and adhesion of Johansson gauge blocks	4
Ion-irradiation-induced effects on the surface characteristics of Ge–Bi–Se thin films	4
Carbon chain length effect on salt-free imidazoline corrosion and aggregation	3
Microwave-assisted sustainable coloration of wool fabric using Rheum emodi-based natural dye	3
Facile approach for modulating wetting of hierarchically structured metallic surface	3
Laminar drag reduction in a closed channel using bioinspired textured surfaces	3
Characteristics of silver-containing titanium-based coating after thermal oxidation	3
Fabrication, surface characterization and electrical properties of hydrogen-irradiated nanocomposite materials	3

Enhancing the dielectric characteristics of argon-beam-irradiated polymer composite films	3
Synthesis of quaternized chitosan and its application in cotton as wound-dressing material	3
Amorphous nanostructured TiO2-SiO2 composite coatings with visible light photocatalytic activity	3
Stability of plasma improved adhesive property of polytetrafluoroethylene surface	3
Triboinformatics: machine learning algorithms and data topology methods for tribology	3
Yolk–shell structured sulfur composite cathode for high performance lithium–sulfur battery	3
One-pot green synthesis of Ag@AgCl nanoparticles with excellent photocatalytic performance	3
Editorial	3
Improvement of corrosion resistance and research on corrosion mechanism after depositing Ni–Y₂O₃/Ni–graphene composite coatings on NdFeB magnets	3
Synthesis and characterization of chitosan-based ‘comb-like’ zwitterionic surfactants	3
Enhanced electrochemical performance of Li-rich cathode material for lithium-ion batteries	3
Constructing efficient Ti₄O₇/PbO₂ heterostructured photoelectrode for water remediation	3
Advancements in electromagnetic shielding coatings for aerospace applications: a comprehensive review	2
High-temperature oxidation behavior of CeO₂-doped MAO coatings on TC4 titanium alloy	2
Editorial	2
Triallyl ammonium amphiphiles: self-assembly and complexation with bovine serum albumin	2
Surface Innovations: Referees 2021	2
Highly flexible liquid metal composite electrodes through direct laser patterning	2
Electrochemical detection of adrenaline and hydrogen peroxide on carbon nanotubes	2
Deposition, microstructure, performance of diamond-like carbon film with Ni/Cu interlayer	2
Gelatin-reduced graphene oxide–azithromycin biocomposite coating on baghdadite scaffolds	2
Surface/interface engineering of carbon-based catalysts for hydrogen peroxide electrosynthesis	2
Harnessing Extreme Wettability: Combatting Spread of Bacterial Infections in Healthcare	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
Surface characterization and antibacterial efficiency of TiO₂ nanotubes on Ti15Mo alloy	2
Suppression of Leidenfrost instability using multiple rods and rectangular mesh elements	2
Spatially resolved mapping of hydrogel stiffness during enzymatic degradation	2
Mechanisms and effects of sunlight exposure on disperse-dyed aromatic polysulfonamide fibers	2
Self-crimping of multichain polymers into carbon nanotubes	2
Surface-modified Ti-MOF/TiO₂ membrane and its gas-sensing characteristics	2
Tuning water adhesion of superhydrophobic surface by way of facile laser–chemical hybrid process	2
Award-winning paper in 2022	2
Synergistic effect of MXene and Ag NP–decorated aligned Ag NWs on SERS	2
Editorial	2
Anticorrosion and surface evaluation of Ni–Co–TiO₂coatings in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solutions	2