Global Challenges

Papers
(The TQCC of Global Challenges is 7. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)
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Techno−Economic Analysis and Multi‐Objective Optimization of Cross‐Flow Wind Turbines for Smart Building Energy Systems325
Masthead: (Global Challenges 4/2023)149
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Tannin: An Insight into its Cosmeceutical Properties and Uses (Global Challenges 8/2025)110
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Blue Light Defocus Induces A Positive Effect on Refractive Status and Ocular Health: A Randomized Crossover Trial78
Assessment of Odor Removal in Rigid Polypropylene Waste: Comprehensive Characterization and Washing Comparison77
Kinetic Insights into Methanol Synthesis from CO2 Hydrogenation at Atmospheric Pressure over Intermetallic Pd2Ga Catalyst70
Functionalized MoO3 Nanosheets for High‐Efficiency RhB Removal56
Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) ‐A Vector Suitable for Evolving Therapies for Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)54
Towards Sustainable Development Goals: Application of Hydrogen‐Enriched Mahua Biodiesel/Diesel Blend to Dual‐Fuel Diesel Engine50
From Waste to Resource: Reframing End‐of‐Life Materials for a Circular Future44
A Review of Floating Photovoltaic Systems: Prospects, Challenges, and Sustainability Considerations40
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Strawberry Protease as a Laundry Detergent Additive Candidate: Immobilization, Compatibility Study with Detergent Ingredients, and Washing Performance Test39
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Observed Hydroclimatic Trends and Their Implications Over Water‐Cycle Dynamics in Montérégie, Southern Quebec, Canada35
Assembling the climate story: use of storyline approaches in climate‐related science32
Green Coffee Bean Extract Assisted Facile Synthesis of Reduced Graphene Oxide and Its Dye Removal Activity32
Nanocomposites for Water Treatment, Photocatalysis, and Challenges: A Systematic Review32
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Toward Zero Waste Mining: Circular Economy of Copper Slags32
Experimental Analysis of Combustion and Emission Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Using Diesel‐Biodiesel‐Methanol Blends With Cetane Enhancer Additive Under Pilot Injection Mode30
A Solar to Chemical Strategy: Green Hydrogen as a Means, Not an End30
Advances in Nanohybrid Membranes for Dye Reduction: A Comprehensive Review29
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Lightweight Natural Fiber Insulation Boards Produced with Kapok Fiber (Ceiba Pentandra) and Polylactic Acid or Bicomponent Fiber as a Binder27
Rivers of Tears – Convergent, Multi‐Scale Approaches to Monitor and Optimize the Health of Our World's Inhabitants27
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Techno‐Economic and Profitability Assessment of Stand‐Alone Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Generation Technology26
Sustainable Strategies for Converting Organic, Electronic, and Plastic Waste From Municipal Solid Waste Into Functional Materials26
Low‐Dose H 2 O 2 Priming Improves Performance Under Simulated Marine Heatwave Conditions in a Coas24
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Comparative Study of the Effective Properties of 0–3 and Gyroid Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Cement‐Piezocomposites22
Integrated In Silico – In Vitro Study Investigating Dipeptides as Chorismate Synthase Modulators: Spotlight on Its Mechanism of Action22
Determination of Groundwater Vulnerability for Protection of the Drinking Water Basins: A Case Study From Türkiye, Kesikköprü Dam Lake Basin21
Bioinspired Interfacial Spontaneous Growth of ZnO Nanocatalysts onto Recycled Textiles as a Sustainable Approach for Water Purification20
Measurement of Carbon Emission Transfer in China's Construction Industry and Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Carbon Emissions20
Production and Characterization of Open Cell Cordierite from Boron and Waste Materials by Geopolymer Method for the Emission After Treatment System of Diesel Engines20
CytroCell@Nafion: Enhanced Proton Exchange Membranes20
Pioneering an Innovative Eco‐Friendly N719 Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cell through Modelling and Impedance Spectroscopy Analysis for Energy Sustainability19
Targeted Crystallization of Rare Earth Carbonate Polymorphs at Hydrothermal Conditions via Mineral Replacement Reactions19
Masthead: (Global Challenges 9/2022)19
New Insight into Mercury Removal from Fish Meat Using a Single‐Component Solution Containing cysteine19
Silver Nanoparticle‐Mediated Antiviral Efficacy against Enveloped Viruses: A Comprehensive Review19
A Perspective on Removal of Cyanotoxins from Water Through Advanced Oxidation Processes19
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Biodegradation in Composting Conditions of PBEAS Monofilaments for the Sustainable End‐Use of Fishing Nets17
Spatial Analysis of Agricultural Waste and By‐Products to Tackle the Water–Energy Nexus in Rural Mozambique17
A Long‐Lasting Skin Protectant Based on CG‐101, a Deep Eutectic Solvent Comprising Choline and Geranic Acid17
Waste to Wealth: Electrochemical Innovations in Hydrogen Production From Industrial Wastewater16
Spatio‐Temporal Modeling of Land‐Use/Land‐Cover Change and Land Surface Temperature Using SVM and CA–Markov in Dilla Town, Ethiopia16
Vanillin‐Derived Thermally Reprocessable and Chemically Recyclable Schiff‐Base Epoxy Thermosets16
Techno‐Economic Assessment of a Hydrogen‐Assisted Hybrid Renewable Microgrid with Fuel Cells for Off‐Grid Electrification16
Challenges in Recycling Spent Lithium‐Ion Batteries: Spotlight on Polyvinylidene Fluoride Removal16
Advances and Applications of Metal‐Organic Frameworks (MOFs) in Emerging Technologies: A Comprehensive Review15
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Biomedical Big Data Technologies, Applications, and Challenges for Precision Medicine: A Review15
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(Global Challenges 8/2023)14
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From Lab to Field: Damp Heat Testing and its Implications for PV Module Service Lifetime13
Alpha‐Gal Syndrome: An Underrated Serious Disease and a Potential Future Challenge13
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Energy Sources and Thermal Management Technologies for Electric Vehicle Batteries: A Technical Review13
Future Energy Breakthroughs: Implications for the Hydrocarbon Economies of the Arabian Gulf13
(Global Challenges 5/2023)13
Photoelectrocatalysis for Hydrogen Evolution Ventures into the World of Organic Synthesis13
Sustainable Hydrogen Production, a Review of Methods, Types, Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives13
CytroCell@Nafion: Enhanced Proton Exchange Membranes (Global Challenges 12/2025)12
Thermally Conductive Molten Salt for Thermal Energy Storage: Synergistic Effect of a Hybrid Graphite‐Graphene Nanoplatelet Filler12
The Fragile State of Industrial Agriculture: Estimating Crop Yield Reductions in a Global Catastrophic Infrastructure Loss Scenario12
Non‐ Conventional Agents Enhance Sweet Pepper ( Capsicum annuum L. var. annuum ) Defense against 12
Masthead: (Global Challenges 1/2023)12
Computational Perspectives on Amoxicillin and Staphylococcus Aureus in Mirror Life12
Pinaceae Pine Resins (Black Pine, Shore Pine, Rosin, and Baltic Amber) as Natural Dielectrics for Low Operating Voltage, Hysteresis‐Free, Organic Field Effect Transistors12
Blue Light Defocus Induces A Positive Effect on Refractive Status and Ocular Health: A Randomized Crossover Trial (Global Challenges 12/2025)11
Identifying Mitigation Pathways for Low‐Carbon Strawberry Production under Mediterranean Conditions: A Life Cycle Assessment11
Parameter Extraction of Single, Double, and Triple‐Diode Photovoltaic Models Using the Weighted Leader Search Algorithm11
Synergetic Benefits of Agricultural Sewage Reuse and Floating Photovoltaics in Mexican Wastewater System: A Municipal‐Level WEF Nexus Study11
Medication, Nutrition, and Hygiene in COVID‐19 Prevention and Treatment: A Comprehensive Narrative Review11
Dye Degradation, Antimicrobial Activity, and Molecular Docking Analysis of Samarium‐Grafted Carbon Nitride Doped‐Bismuth Oxobromide Quantum Dots11
Current Challenges in Efficient Lithium‐Ion Batteries’ Recycling: A Perspective10
Time‐Quantile and Frequency Response of Green Growth to Energy Vulnerability, Energy Uncertainty, and Geopolitical Risks10
Sustainable LC3 Concrete in the Circular Economy: Assessment of Mechanical, Microstructural, and Durability Characteristics with Surkhi, Metakaolin, Nano‐Silica, and M‐Sand Blended Concrete10
ALA‐A2 Is a Novel Anticancer Peptide Inspired by Alpha‐Lactalbumin: A Discovery from a Computational Peptide Library, In Silico Anticancer Peptide Screening and In Vitro Experimental Validation10
Reusable and Antibacterial Polymer‐Based Nanocomposites for the Adsorption of Dyes and the Visible‐Light‐Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Antibiotics10
Adapting Neutralizing Antibodies to Viral Variants by Structure‐Guided Affinity Maturation Using Phage Display Technology10
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Tunable Fungal Monofilaments from Food Waste for Textile Applications10
Opportunities and Challenges of Establishing a Regional Bio‐based Polylactic Acid Supply Chain (Global Challenges 7/2023)10
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TiO 2 Bowl‐Like Nanocavity With Inner Au Embedded for Visible‐Light Photocatalysis9
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Random Access Memory (RAM) Contacts Waste Catalyzes Organic Reactions9
Toward Sustainability in Cardiac Tissue Engineering: Electrospun Polyurethane Scaffolds Functionalized With Lemon‐Derived Bioactives9
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Fates of Emitted Particles Depending on Mask Wearing Using an Approach Validated Across Spatial Scales9
Microplastics in Malaysia's Aquatic Environment: Current Overview and Future Perspectives9
Harnessing Cattail Biomass for Sustainable Fibers and Engineered Bioproducts: A Review8
Recycling and Degradation Pathways of Synthetic Textile Fibers such as Polyamide and Elastane8
Big Things, Small Packages: An Update on Microalgae as Sustainable Sources of Nutraceutical Peptides for Promoting Cardiovascular Health8
Research on the Development of Rural Human Settlement Environment in the Upper Reaches of the Lancang River Based on Ecological Carrying Capacity Constraints8
The Renewable Energy Landscape: Power‐to‐X, Land Competition, and Ecological Balance in Denmark8
Magnetite Nanoparticles Enhancing H2‐Driven Biomethanation in a Mixed Microbial Community8
Don't Forget the Past! Understanding and Communicating Earth's History is Important for a Sustainable Future8
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Short‐Term Effect of Air Pollution on Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) in Lombardy—A Case‐Crossover Spatiotemporal Study8
Modeling and Thermodynamic Studies of γ‐Valerolactone Production from Bio‐derived Methyl Levulinate8
Recent Progress of Droplet Microfluidic Emulsification Based Synthesis of Functional Microparticles8
Plant Growth‐Promoting Rhizobacteria and Bacterial Biocontrol Agents in Tomato Disease Management: Mechanisms, Applications, and Omics Perspectives8
Microbial Desalination Cell for Sustainable Water Treatment: A Critical Review7
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Toward Sustainable Composites: Graphene‐Modified Jute Fiber Composites with Bio‐Based Epoxy Resin7
A Trihybrid Approach for Enhancing Crude Oil Recovery Using Effervescent‐Tablet‐Based Nanofluids7
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Marketing Strategies in Nanomaterials for Sensor Applications: Bridging Lab to Market7
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Degradation of Orange G, Acid Blue 161, and Brillant Green Dyes Using UV Light‐Activated GA–TiO2–Cd Composite7
An In‐Silico Study to Identify Relevant Biomarkers in Sepsis Applying Integrated Bulk RNA Sequencing and Single‐Cell RNA Sequencing Analyses7
Validated Near‐Infrared Spectroscopy and Chemometric Modelling for Rapid Quantification of Essential Oil Yield and α/β‐Santalol in Santalum Album L.7
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Smart and Sustainable Regeneration of Fouled Desalination Membranes Using Artificial Intelligence7
(Global Challenges 6/2023)7
Solar Drying for Domestic and Industrial Applications: A Comprehensive Review of Innovations and Efficiency Enhancements7
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