OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Functional Biomaterials is 56. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Core–Shell Microspheres with Encapsulated Gold Nanoparticle Carriers for Controlled Release of Anti-Cancer Drugs	442
Developing Bioengineered 3D-Printed Composite Scaffolds with Antimicrobial Potential for Bone Tissue Regeneration	273
Emulsion-Based Encapsulation of Fibrinogen with Calcium Carbonate for Hemorrhage Control	260
Tumor-Treating Fields Alter Nanomechanical Properties of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Cells Co-Cultured with Extracellular Matrix	208
Micro-CT Assessment During Embedding of Prototype Ti Alloy Multi-Spiked Connecting Scaffold in Subchondral Trabecular Bone of Osteoarthritic Femoral Heads, Depending on Host BMI	204
Optimisation of 3D Printing Parameters and Surface Modification for Porous Gyroid Structures in Beta Titanium Alloy Ti25Nb4Ta8Sn	202
Research Interest in Copper Materials for Caries Management: A Bibliometric Analysis	190
Peptide Hydrogel for Sustained Release of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 In Vitro	152
Physicochemical Characterization of a Strontium Silicate-Based Root Canal Sealer Compared with Two Conventional Sealers	144
Characterization of Trabecular Bone Microarchitecture and Mechanical Properties Using Bone Surface Curvature Distributions	137
The Impact of the Methacrylation Process on the Usefulness of Chitosan as a Biomaterial Component for 3D Printing	125
Carbon Dot Micelles Synthesized from Leek Seeds in Applications for Cobalt (II) Sensing, Metal Ion Removal, and Cancer Therapy	122
Correction: Rodrigues et al. Physicochemical, Morphological, and Cytotoxic Properties of Brazilian Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Starch Scaffold Loaded with Silver Nanoparticles. J. Funct. Biom	118
Dentin Sealing of Calcium Silicate-Based Sealers in Root Canal Retreatment: A Confocal Laser Microscopy Study	114
Human Coronary Plaque Optical Coherence Tomography Image Repairing, Multilayer Segmentation and Impact on Plaque Stress/Strain Calculations	112
Formulative Study and Characterization of Novel Biomaterials Based on Chitosan/Hydrolyzed Collagen Films	109
Evaluation of Antimicrobials Incorporated into Artificial Saliva: Analysis Against Candida albicans	103
Surface Micromorphology of Experimental Composites Doped with Bioactive Glass After Different Storage Times	94
Three-Dimensional Printing of a Spinal Interbody: Design Principles, Biomaterials, and Translational Considerations	90
Digitally Designed Bone Grafts for Alveolar Defects: A Scoping Review of CBCT-Based CAD/CAM Workflows	89
A Comparison of Hemostatic Activities of Zeolite-Based Formulary Finishes on Cotton Dressings	86
Three-Dimensional Printing of Calcium Phosphate-Mesoporous Bioactive Glass Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering	86
Bioinspired Soft Machines: Engineering Nature’s Grace into Future Innovations	82
Squid Skin Decellularised Dermal Matrix for Enhancing Repair of Acute Cranial Injuries in Rabbit Model	82
Targeting Reactive Oxygen Species for Diagnosis of Various Diseases	82

Stress–Strain State Investigation and Ultimate Load on Femoral Implants Based on S-Type Ti6Al4V Titanium Alloy	81
Sonification of Deproteinized Bovine Bone Functionalized with Genistein Enhances Bone Repair in Peri-Implant Bone Defects in Ovariectomized Rats	80
A Pre-Set Calcium Sulfate/Hydroxyapatite Biomaterial as an Antibiotic-Eluting Bone Extender and a Carrier for BMP-2: A Pilot Study in a Rabbit Posterolateral Spinal Fusion Model	78
Icariin: A Promising Natural Product in Biomedicine and Tissue Engineering	78
Functional Biomaterials and Biomaterial Composites with Antimicrobial Properties	76
Effects of Finishing on Surface Roughness of Four Different Glass-Ionomer Cements and One Alkasite: In Vitro Investigation over Time Using Aging Simulation	75
What Are the Best Biocompatible Materials for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation	73
Amperometric Miniaturised Portable Enzymatic Nanobiosensor for the Ultrasensitive Analysis of a Prostate Cancer Biomarker	72
A Novel Method for Fabricating the Undulating Structures at Dermal—Epidermal Junction by Composite Molding Process	69
Enhancing Guided Bone Regeneration with a Novel Carp Collagen Scaffold: Principles and Applications	68
The Fluoride Ion Release from Ion-Releasing Dental Materials after Surface Loading by Topical Treatment with Sodium Fluoride Gel	68
Immobilisation of Cellobiose Dehydrogenase and Laccase on Chitosan Particles as a Multi-Enzymatic System for the Synthesis of Lactobionic Acid	67
Development of Bioceramic Bone-Inspired Scaffolds Through Single-Step Melt-Extrusion 3D Printing for Segmental Defect Treatment	67
Bio-Inspired Smart Nanoparticles in Enhanced Cancer Theranostics and Targeted Drug Delivery	67
Effect of Immersion in Quaternary Ammonium Methacryloxy Silane Mixed Monomer on the Mechanical Properties and Antibacterial Activity of a 3D-Printed Urethane Dimethacrylate Denture Base Resin	66
Acellular Extracellular Matrix Scaffolds in Regenerative Medicine: Advances in Decellularization and Clinical Applications	65
A pH-Responsive DNA Tetrahedron/Methotrexate Drug Delivery System Used for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment	65
Effect of Cooling and Annealing Conditions on the Microstructure, Mechanical and Superelastic Behavior of a Rotary Forged Ti–18Zr–15Nb (at. %) Bar Stock for Spinal Implants	64
Evaluation of the Degradation Properties of Plasma Electrolytically Oxidized Mg Alloy AZ31 Using Fluid Dynamic Accelerated Tests for Biodegradable Implants	62
Physicochemical and Antibacterial Properties of Conventional and Two Premixed Root Canal Filling Materials in Primary Teeth	61
Green Synthesis of Controlled Shape Silver Nanostructures and Their Peroxidase, Catalytic Degradation, and Antibacterial Activity	61
Multifunctional Iron Oxide Nanoparticles as Promising Magnetic Biomaterials in Drug Delivery: A Review	60
Fabrication of Black Silicon Microneedle Arrays for High Drug Loading	60
Evaluation of Implant Surface Modification with Nanohydroxyapatite Associated with the Use of L-PRF: In Vivo Study in Rats	60
Anti-Swelling Antibacterial Hydrogels Based on Electrostatic Repulsion and Hydrophobic Interactions for Human Motion Sensing	59
Antibacterial Properties of an Experimental Dental Resin Loaded with Gold Nanoshells for Photothermal Therapy Applications	59
Mechanical and Tribological Performance of HDPE Matrix Reinforced by Hybrid Gr/TiO2 NPs for Hip Joint Replacement	58
Fluoride Modified Graded Restoratives Based on Induced Silica Mineralization	58
Biomaterials in Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics	58
An Innovative 3D Printed Tooth Reduction Guide for Precise Dental Ceramic Veneers	58
Polycaprolactone/Doped Bioactive Glass Composite Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration	57