OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering is 8. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Novel lysosome-targeted anticancer fluorescent agents used in zebrafish and nude mouse tumour imaging	138
Simultaneous removal of total oxidizable carbon, phosphate and various metallic ions from H2O2 solution with amino-functionalized zirconia as adsorbents	136
Breaking the Ni loading-reducibility-dispersion dependence achieved by solid-state co-grinding	70
Improving hole transfer of boron nitride quantum dots modified PDI for efficient photodegradation	61
Computational catalysis on the conversion of CO2 to methane—an update	57
Surface modification techniques of membranes to improve their antifouling characteristics: recent advancements and developments	49
Vanadium oxide cathode with synergistic engineering of calcium-ion intercalation and polyaniline coating for high performance zinc-ion batteries	49
Selective capture and separation of xenon and krypton using metal organic frameworks: a review	44
Synthesis, insecticidal activities and DFT study of pyrimidin-4-amine derivatives containing the 1,2,4-oxadiazole motif	41
Hierarchical porous metal-organic frameworks/polymer microparticles for enhanced catalytic degradation of organic contaminants	37
Hierarchical porous carbon derived from one-step self-activation of zinc gluconate for symmetric supercapacitors with high energy density	37
Dendrimer-induced synthesis of porous organosilica capsules for enzyme encapsulation	34
Hierarchically porous zeolites synthesized with carbon materials as templates	33
Impact of H2S on Hg0 capture performance over nitrogen-doped carbon microsphere sorbent: experimental and theoretical insights	33
Ultrafast-laser-treated poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): poly(styrenesulfonate) electrodes with enhanced conductivity and transparency for semitransparent perovskite solar cells	32
Synergistic effect of V and Fe in Ni/Fe/V ternary layered double hydroxides for efficient and durable oxygen evolution reaction	30
ZnFe2O4/BiVO4 Z-scheme heterojunction for efficient visible-light photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin	29
Selective hydrodeoxygenation of guaiacol to cyclohexanol using activated hydrochar-supported Ru catalysts	26
Ultrafine Fe-modulated Ni nanoparticles embedded within nitrogen-doped carbon from Zr-MOFs-confined conversion for efficient oxygen evolution reaction	24
Electrocatalytic reduction of NO to NH3 in ionic liquids by P-doped TiO2 nanotubes	24
Carbon-doped surface unsaturated sulfur enriched CoS2@rGO aerogel pseudocapacitive anode and biomass-derived porous carbon cathode for advanced lithium-ion capacitors	23
Multiple input self-organizing-map ResNet model for optimization of petroleum refinery conversion units	22
Molybdenum disulfide@nickel phyllosilicate hybrid for improving the flame retardancy and wear resistance of epoxy composites	22
Improving chitosan-based composite membrane by introducing a novel hybrid functional nano-hydroxyapatite with carboxymethyl cellulose and phytic acid	22
A novel strategy for the construction of silk fibroin-SiO2 composite aerogel with enhanced mechanical property and thermal insulation performance	21

Graphene-like h-BN supported polyhedral NiS2/NiS nanocrystals with excellent photocatalytic performance for removing rhodamine B and Cr(VI)	21
High CO2 conversion via plasma assisted reverse water-gas shift reaction over Ag/ZnO catalyst	21
Enhanced electrochemical performance of CoNiSx@Ti3C2Tx electrode material through in-situ doping of cobalt element	21
Enhanced formic acid production for CO2 photocatalytic reduction over Pd/H-TiO2 catalyst	21
Efficient conversion of lignin to alkylphenols over highly stable inverse spinel MnFe2O4 catalysts	20
Self-supported copper-based gas diffusion electrodes improve the local CO2 concentration for efficient electrochemical CO2 reduction	20
Deep eutectic solvent inclusions for high-k composite dielectric elastomers	19
NO hydrogenation to NH3 over FeCu/TiO2 catalyst with improved activity	19
Recent progress in photocatalytic NAD(P)H regeneration for photocatalytic-enzymatic-coupling system	19
A hybrid spatial-temporal deep learning prediction model of industrial methanol-to-olefins process	18
Nano-modifiers enhance the performance of natural ester transformer oils: challenges and future directions	18
Sustainable hybrid supercapacitors based on CoFe2O4-C composite	18
Cystine-assisted accumulation of gold nanoparticles on ZnO to construct a sensitive surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy substrate	18
Immobilization of laccase on organic-inorganic nanocomposites and its application in the removal of phenolic pollutants	18
Integrating Calphad and finite volume method for predicting non-equilibrium solidification of lithium metasilicate	18
Chemically triggered life control of “smart” hydrogels through click and declick reactions	17
Multistage-batch bipolar membrane electrodialysis for base production from high-salinity wastewater	17
Life cycle assessment of homogeneous Fenton process as pretreatment for refractory pharmaceutical wastewater	17
γ-Valerolactone/CuCl2 biphasic system for high total monosaccharides recovery from pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis processes of eucalyptus	17
Co anchored on porphyrinic triazine-based frameworks with excellent biocompatibility for conversion of CO2 in H2-mediated microbial electrosynthesis	16
Pd nano-catalyst supported on biowaste-derived porous nanofibrous carbon microspheres for efficient catalysis	16
Vanadium phosphorus oxide catalysts for n-butane selective oxidation toward maleic anhydride: design, modification strategies, and progress	16
Advancing oxygen separation: insights from experimental and computational analysis of La0.7Ca0.3Co0.3Fe0.6M0.1O3−δ (M = Cu, Zn) oxygen transport membranes	16
Vanadium(IV) solvent extraction enhancement in high acidity using di-(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid with [Cl−] present: an experimental and theoretical study	16
Discovery of novel ursolic acid derivatives as effective antimicrobial agents through a ROS-mediated apoptosis mechanism	16
Durable and recyclable BiOBr/silk fibroin-cellulose acetate composite film for efficient photodegradation of dyes under visible light irradiation	15
In-depth multi-component analysis of bio-aviation fuel derived from waste cooking oil using comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography mass spectrometry	15
Efficient hydrothermal deoxygenation of methyl palmitate to diesel-like hydrocarbons on carbon encapsulated Ni−Sn intermetallic compounds with methanol as hydrogen donor	15
Multifunctional carbon materials from rugose rose for energy storage and water purification	15
Cuprous oxide/copper oxide interpenetrated into ordered mesoporous cellulose-based carbon aerogels for efficient photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue	15
The modification of titanium in mesoporous silica for Co-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts	15
Ultrasound-assisted co-precipitation synthesis of mesoporous Co3O4−CeO2 composite oxides for highly selective catalytic oxidation of cyclohexane	15
Excitonic devices based on two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides van der Waals heterostructures	15
Enterprise-wide optimization of integrated planning and scheduling for refinery-petrochemical complex with heuristic algorithm	14
Chemical recycling of polyolefin waste: from the perspective of efficient pyrolysis reactors	14
Sustainable conversion regenerated cellulose into cellulose oleate by sonochemistry	14
Bioorthogonal chemistry based on-demand drug delivery system in cancer therapy	14
DFT insights into oxygen vacancy formation and chemical looping dry reforming of methane on metal-substituted CeO2 (111) surface	14
A comprehensive review of the modeling of transport phenomenon in the flow channels of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells	14
Enlarged interlayer of separator coating enabling high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries	14
Experimental study on microwave pyrolysis of eucalyptus camaldulensis leaves: a promising approach for bio-oil recovery	13
Room-temperature hydrogenation of halogenated nitrobenzenes over metal—organic-framework-derived ultra-dispersed Ni stabilized by N-doped carbon nanoneedles	13
Life cycle assessment and economic analysis of HFC-134a production from natural gas compared with oil-based and coal-based production	13
Scaling up of cluster beam deposition technology for catalysis application	13
Engineering the grain boundary: a promising strategy to configure NiCoP4O12/NiCoP nanowire arrays for ultra-stable supercapacitor	13
Decoration of ZnIn2S4 on cellulose/chitosan composite sponges for efficient tetracycline removal under sunlight	13
Multifunctional heteroatom zeolites: construction and applications	12
Exergy and exergoeconomic analyses for integration of aromatics separation with aromatics upgrading	12
Enhanced charge extraction for all-inorganic perovskite solar cells by graphene oxide quantum dots modified TiO2 layer	12
Novel seed-assisted synthesis of indium tin oxide submicro-cubes and their resistivity	12

Modulating the secondary coordination sphere of the Cu site for boosting acetylene hydrochlorination	12
Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoro propylene) membranes prepared via thermally induced phase separation and application in direct contact membrane distillation	11
Special Issue for the 14th Global Chinese Chemical Engineering Symposium	11
Review on design, preparation and performance characterization of gelled fuels for advanced propulsion	11
Self-sacrificial templating synthesis of flower-like nickel phyllosilicates and its application as high-performance reinforcements in epoxy nanocomposites	11
Catalytic combustion of volatile organic compounds using perovskite oxides catalysts—a review	11
Unravelling the bottleneck of phosphonic acid anchoring groups aiming toward enhancing the stability and efficiency of mesoscopic solar cells	11
Design and mechanism insight on SiC quantum dots sensitized inverse opal TiO2 with superior photocatalytic activities under sunlight	11
Clean production of lactic acid by selective carbon-carbon bond cleavage of biomass feedstock over a novel carbon-bismuth oxychloride photocatalyst	10
Solvent-resistant porous membranes using poly(ether—ether ketone): preparation and application	10
Reversible heat-set four-phase transitions of gel1-to-sol1-to-gel2-to-sol2 in binary hydrogels	10
Advances in catalysts and reaction systems for electro/photocatalytic ammonia production	10
Flame-retardant, recyclable, and hydrothermally degradable epoxy resins and their degradation products for high-strength adhesives	10
A microextraction approach for rapid extraction and separation of Mn(II) and Co(II) using saponified D2EHPA system	10
Formation of CaCO3 hollow microspheres in carbonated distiller waste from Solvay soda ash plants	10
Construction of nitrogen-doped carbon cladding LiMn2O4 film electrode with enhanced stability for electrochemically selective extraction of lithium ions	10
Dialdehyde cellulose nanocrystal cross-linked chitosan foam with high adsorption capacity for removal of acid red 134	10
Asymmetric copolyimide membranes fabricated by nonsolvent-induced phase separation for He/CH4 and He/N2 separation	10
Density functional theory study on the selective oxidation of ethylene glycol to glycolic acid over Ptn (n = 4–55) clusters	10
Discovery of cryptolepine derivatives as novel promising agents against phytopathogenic bacteria	10
Enabling nickel ferrocyanide nanoparticles for high-performance ammonium ion storage	10
Advanced biomass materials: progress in the applications for energy, environmental, and emerging fields	10
Erratum to: Self-sacrificial templating synthesis of flower-like nickel phyllosilicates and its application as high-performance reinforcements in epoxy nanocomposites	10
High-yield production of porous carbon spheres derived from enzymatic hydrolysis lignin for zinc ion hybrid capacitors	9
Optimization of kinetic mechanism for hydrogen combustion based on machine learning	9
Preparation of a novel lactose-lignin hydrogel catalyst with self-reduction capacity for nitrogenous wastewater treatment	9
The CatMath: an online predictive platform for thermal + electrocatalysis	9
Investigation of carbon dioxide photoreduction process in a laboratory-scale photoreactor by computational fluid dynamic and reaction kinetic modeling	9
Zinc modification of Ni-Ti as efficient NixZnyTi1 catalysts with both geometric and electronic improvements for hydrogenation of nitroaromatics	9
Design and optimization of reactive distillation: a review	9
Kinetics of platinum nanoparticles nucleation in polyol synthesis over a wide pH range and properties of Pt/C catalysts	9
Size-controllable synthesis of monodispersed nitrogen-doped carbon nanospheres from polydopamine for high-rate supercapacitors	9
A strategy to synthesize phosphorus-containing nickel phyllosilicate whiskers to enhance the flame retardancy of epoxy composites with excellent mechanical and dry-friction properties	9
Gas pressure-sensitive regulation of exciton state of monolayer tungsten disulfide	9
Regulation of radicals by hydrogen-donor solvent in direct coal liquefaction	9
The role of Li2CO3 promoter and steam in increasing C2H4/C2H6 selectivity in chemical looping oxidative coupling of CH4 over Mn-Na2WO4/support catalysts	9
Platinum on nitrogen doped graphene and tungsten carbide supports for ammonia electro-oxidation reaction	9
Micro-nanoarchitectonic of aluminum-hydrogel propellant with static stability and dynamic rheology	9
Comparative analysis of aromatic compounds steam reforming over Rh supported on γ-Al2O3	9
Conversion of CO into CO2 by high active and stable PdNi nanoparticles supported on a metal-organic framework	8
Petroleum pitch derived hard carbon via NaCl-template as anode materials with high rate performance for sodium ion battery	8
Erratum to: Synthesis of hierarchical nanohybrid CNT@Ni-PS and its applications in enhancing the tribological, curing and thermal properties of epoxy nanocomposites	8
Interaction and characteristics of furfural residues and polyvinyl chloride in fast co-pyrolysis	8
Cobalt-nitrogen co-doped porous carbon sphere as highly efficient catalyst for liquid-phase cyclohexane oxidation with molecular oxygen and the active sites investigation	8
Construction of spinel/biochar film/honeycomb monolithic catalyst for photothermal catalytic oxidation of VOCs	8
Conversion of syngas into lower olefins over a hybrid catalyst system	8
Systematic screening procedure and innovative energy-saving design for ionic liquid-based extractive distillation process	8
Lignin-derived dual-function red light carbon dots for hypochlorite detection and anti-counterfeiting	8
Efficient removal and upcycling of pollutants in wastewater: a strategy for reconciling environmental pollution and resource depletion crisis	8
Progress in one-carbon metabolism: Clostridium in green biomanufacturing	8
Segregation of binary particles in gas-solid fluidized bed	8
Development of a flame-retardant epoxy resin with high glass transition temperature and transparency based on a diphenylphosphine oxide derivative	8
Carbon-coated Ni-Co alloy catalysts: preparation and performance for in-situ aqueous phase hydrodeoxygenation of methyl palmitate to hydrocarbons using methanol as the hydrogen donor	8
Chemical activation of phosphogypsum exhibits enhanced adsorption of malachite green from aqueous solution due to porosity refinement	8
Piezocatalytic performance of Fe2O3-Bi2MoO6 catalyst for dye degradation	8
Optimizing support acidity of NiMo catalysts for increasing the yield of benzene, toluene and xylene in tetralin hydrocracking	8
Dual cross-linked MXene/cellulose nanofiber/nickel alginate film with improved mechanical properties and electromagnetic interference shielding performance	8
Removal of nitric oxide from simulated flue gas using aqueous persulfate with activation of ferrous ethylenediaminetetraacetate in the rotating packed bed	8
Silica-based nanoarchitecture for an optimal combination of photothermal and chemodynamic therapy functions of Cu2−xS cores with red emitting carbon dots	8
Interlayer-confined two-dimensional manganese oxide-carbon nanotube catalytic ozonation membrane for efficient water purification	8