OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Materials Chemistry A is 86. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
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Entropy-mediated stable structural evolution of (HoErTmYbLu)_0.2TaO₄ for high-temperature thermosensitive applications	240
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Interface connection of functionalized carbon nanotubes for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells	165
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Hydrogen-assisted growth of single crystalline borophene investigated by first-principles calculations	160
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Interface and interlayer electron/exciton–phonon coupling of TMDs/InSe for efficient charge transfer and ultrafast dynamics: implications for field-effect devices	151
Synthesis, crystal structure and physical properties of ThV₂Si₂C containing V₂C square lattices	149
Cu²⁺-induced surface structure transformation on Au nanocubes from a concave to a convex configuration: mechanism and catalytic performance	145
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Enabling mesopore engineering inside Al-rich MOR zeolites via a sequential fluorination-acid leaching-alkaline treatment strategy	143
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Interfacial heterophase BaTa₂O₆:N with spatial CoO_x/Pt cocatalysts for stable water oxidation in pH-unadjusted Fe³⁺ redox media toward solar energy s	133
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PEIE-mediated strategies for highly efficient and stable perovskite solar cells overcoming BCP thermal aggregation	131
Regulation of transition metal atoms supported on defective h-BN by adjacent monovacancies for electrochemical CO₂ reduction: mechanism and d-band spin-polarization effect	130
The influence of the buried interface on the orientational crystallization and thermal stability of halide perovskite thin films	128
Charge modulation over atomically precise metal nanoclusters via non-conjugated polymers for photoelectrochemical water oxidation	127

Structural modulation of low-valent iron in LDH-derived Ni₃Se₄nanosheets: a breakthrough electrocatalyst for the overall water splitting reaction	125
Fundamental and technological aspects of thermochemical expansion of proton-conducting oxides: a case study of BaSn_1−xSc_xO_3−δ	120
Embedding Au nanoclusters into the pores of carboxylated COF for the efficient photocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide	119
Unveiling the synergistic mechanism of transition metal–boron coordination in B ₄ C ₁₂ nanosheets	117
Differentiating ion transport of water-in-salt electrolytes within micro- and meso-pores of a multiporous carbon electrode	116
Size-matching encapsulation of a high-nuclearity Ni-containing polyoxometalate into a light-responsive MOF for robust photogeneration of hydrogen	115
Hypercrosslinked polymers (HCPs) for CO ₂ capture and catalytic conversion: synthesis, functionalization, and applications	115
Identifying the nanostructure of residual Li in high-Ni cathodes for lithium-ion batteries	114
Regulating the solvation structure of an acetonitrile-based electrolyte for Li/NMC811 batteries cycled at low temperature	113
Immobilising molecular redox mediators for the oxygen evolution reaction using self-assembled monolayers	113
Efficient water-collection hybrid surface optimized through combination-hole arrangement and diversion groove structure design	112
Condensation heat transfer enhancement through durable, self-propelling fluorine-free silane-treated anodized surfaces	112
Recent advances in zwitterionic hydrogels: structure, applications and challenges	112
Role mechanisms, design principles and engineering strategies of bimetallic and multi-metallic catalysts for the eCO ₂ RR	110
A fluffy all-siloxane bottlebrush architecture for liquid-like slippery surfaces	110
Polarization field engineering through doping-induced anisotropic distortion for efficient piezo-photocatalysis	110
HOF-Ni-GDY dual-ohmic-junction engineering: inducing photogenerated electron–hole dual channel separation for boosted hydrogen evolution	109
π-Extended viologen derivatives and their related macrocycles: from design and synthesis to photofunctional applications	108
Highly efficient electron transport layer with weak pinning and low barrier contact for solar cells: monolayer GaN on a 2D lead-free perovskite	108
Mesopore and macropore engineering in metal–organic frameworks for energy environment-related applications	107
Solar driven conversion of agricultural biomass to H₂ over few-layer MoS₂ modified ultra-small TiO₂ nanoparticle photocatalysts	107
Enhanced anodic charge storage in asymmetric hybrid supercapacitor featuring dione–diimide-based electron deficient conjugated polymers	106
An all-in-one aPAN/MXene@Ag–Ag₂S nanofibrous aerogel for efficient oil/water separation, solar interfacial evaporation and photocatalytic degradation of high-concentration dyes	105
3D nanoflower-like and core–shell structured MCo₂O₄@MCo₂S₄@polypyrrole (M = Cu, Mn) composites as supercapacitor electrode materials with ultrahigh specific	105
Co-MOF-derived core–shell CoP@Co₃O₄ nanoparticle loaded N-doped graphene: an efficient catalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction	104
One-step hydrothermal synthesis of Se-doped NiTe electrocatalysts for efficient hydrogen production from saline water assisted by anodic iodide oxidation	104
Robust cross-linked Na₃V₂O_1.6(PO₄)₂F_1.4@rGO&MWCNTs as a high-performance cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries	101
Increasing Mo⁵⁺ in M-doped La₂(MoO₄)₃ (M = Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, and Zn) toward efficient electrocatalytic nitrogen fixation	101
Unveiling high-yield dinitrogen-to-green ammonia production via highly defective Cu ₄ Bi	101
Microscopic simulation of stacking fault energy and mechanical properties in CrCoNiAl _x Ti	100
Conformation-driven exciton transfer in pyrene-sulfone covalent organic frameworks for bifunctional photocatalysis	99
Recent advances, challenges, and future prospects in the selective thermal reduction of carbon dioxide to methane	98
High performance all-polymer solar cells enabled with solvent and solid dual additives	97
A paradigm shifts in the arena of nano lubricants from ICEVs to EVs: present perspective and future directions	97
Construction of Co/Co₂P/VN heterointerfaces enhances trifunctional hydrogen and oxygen catalytic reactions	97
Carbon–metal complex as a functional material that governs the efficient conversion of Li₂CO₃ to LiOH·H₂O	96
Self-powered NH₃ synthesis by trifunctional Co₂B-based high power density Zn–air batteries	96
High-quality single-walled carbon nanotube films as current collectors for flexible supercapacitors	94
Interfacial defect passivation via imidazolium bromide for efficient, stable perovskite solar cells	94
Boosting lithium rocking-chair engineering from the villus cavity and Ni catalytic center of a silicon–carbon anode for high-performance lithium-ion batteries	94
Sodium alginate based skin-core fibers with profoundly enhanced moisture-electric generation performance and their multifunctionality	94
Functional carbon-based covalent bridging bonds unlocking superior sodium-ion storage	93
Scalable solid solution strengthened Li–Ag alloy anodes for high-energy-density lithium batteries	93
Combinatorial modulation to augment the all-round HER activity of a Ru–CrN catalyst	93
Structure and thermal property relationships in the thermomaterial di-n-butylammonium tetrafluoroborate for multipurpose cooling and cold-storage	93
Enhancing electrochemical methane coupling in solid oxide cells by tuning oxygen species in the catalyst	93
Understanding the air sensitivity and deterioration mechanism of the Na ₄ Fe ₃ (PO	92
Resolving conflicting interpretations of ionic conductivity in halogen-doped Li ₇ P ₃ S	92
Anion-rich solvation structures in high entropy aqueous electrolytes for supercapacitors with enlarged potential windows and superior rate capabilities	91
Crystal phase and morphology engineering of ω-Li₃V₂O₅nanospheres for high-rate lithium-ion capacitors	90

Precisely controlled low-valent nickel sites in planar polyphthalocyanine for enhanced urea oxidation	90
MnO–Co@Pt nanowires encapsulated in N-doped porous carbon derived from MOFs for efficient electrocatalytic methanol oxidation reaction	89
Unlocking recent progress in niobium and vanadium carbide-based MXenes for sodium-ion batteries	89
A degradable and tough supramolecular epoxy network with shape memory and clustering-triggered emission functions	89
Maximizing thermoelectric performance in SnTe through strategic co-doping, nanostructuring, and topological insights	88
Constructing oxygen vacancies in anatase TiO₂: enhancing acetylene semi-hydrogenation performance through H₂ heterolytic cleavage	88
Harnessing waste PET bottles for sustainable Ca-MOF synthesis: a high-efficiency adsorbent for uranium and thorium	87
Immobilizing t BP via tailor-made π-conjugated hole transport materials for efficient and stable perovskit	87
High-performance alkaline water electrolysis: a membrane–catalyst–device integrated paradigm	87
Resonance of KNbO₃ nanofibers is effectively stimulated by ultrasound with low frequency and low power to enhance piezocatalytic activity	87
Design of polybenzimidazolium membranes for use in vanadium redox flow batteries	87
Bridging lab-to-fab gaps: recent advances in the reproducibility of organic solar cells	86
Engineering heterointerface and composition for ultrathin broadband microwave absorbers based on high entropy oxide/alloy heterostructured composites	86
Unveiling the key intermediates in electrocatalytic synthesis of urea with CO₂ and N₂ coupling reactions on double transition-metal MXenes	86