OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Environmental Technology & Innovation is 69. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
+Study of metallic contamination of Oued Sebou sediments, Morocco	760
Protein production from cellulosic waste using candida utilis	733
Ferrallisols fertility and crops safety improvement using a low-cost synthetic mineral	424
Activated calcium-rich serpentine tailings and their superefficient removal for arsenite, arsenate and cadmium	250
Fertilization changes nitrogen and carbon concentrations in saline-alkali paddy soil and their relationship with gas emissions: An analysis from the perspective of functional genes	224
Effects of different particle size microplastics and di-n-butyl phthalate on photosynthesis and quality of spinach	181
Photodegradation of fragrance materials and triclosan in water: Direct photolysis and photosensitized degradation	173
Effect of mineral additives and ammonia-oxidizing bacteria additions on physicochemical properties, nitrogen retention and microbial dynamics during vermicomposting of chicken manure and green waste	168
Application of activated carbon-immobilized laccase for tetracycline degradation	155
The nitrate cycling process in a through-flow lake under the water transfer project: Insights from multiple isotopes	153
Corrigendum to “Defining the methodological approach for wastewater-based epidemiological studies—Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2” [Environ. Technol. Innov. 23 (2021) 101696]	146
In situ field experiment shows the potential of methanogenic archaea for biomethane production from underground gas storage in natural rock environment	138
Pelletization of soil amendment: Optimizing the production and quality of soil amendment pellets from compost with water and biochar mixtures and their impact on soil properties	135
Formulation and In vivo evaluation of Perovskia abrotanoides Kar. essential oil nanoemulsion incorporated chitosan gel as a novel paradigm in promoting wound healing	134
Proof of concept: Integrated membrane distillation-forward osmosis approaches water production in a low-temperature CO2 capture	128
Effects of chicken manure and peat on Cr(VI) uptake in a soil–plant system: Cr fractionation and plant physiological responses	114
Removal of copper(II) from aqueous solution using zinc oxide nanoparticle impregnated mixed matrix hollow fiber membrane	109
Transformation of aqueous methyl orange to green metabolites using bacterial strains isolated from textile industry effluent	108
The development and application of Cu@TiO2@SAPO-34 as better photocatalyst towards degradation of various pollutants	105
Value evaluation system of ecological environment damage compensation caused by air pollution	104
Effect of aeration rate, aeration pattern, and turning frequency on maturity and gaseous emissions during kitchen waste composting	104
Spatial and temporal analysis of landscape ecological quality in Yulin	104
Vermicomposting of patchouli bagasse—A byproduct of essential oil industries employing Eisenia fetida	103
Optimization of fermentation medium for succinic acid production using Basfia succiniciproducens	99
The adsorption of chromium (III) ions from water solutions on biocarbons obtained from plant waste	96

Screening and characterization of bioflocculant isolated from thermotolerant Bacillus sp. ISTVK1 and its application in wastewater treatment	96
An effective global biochar application strategy for reducing global cropland nitrogen emissions without compromising crop yield: Findings from a global meta-analysis and density functional theory cal	96
Nutrients elimination from meat processing wastewater using Scenedesmus sp.; optimizations; artificial neural network and kinetics models	91
Modified Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles for COD removal in oil field produced water and regeneration	91
Fertilizer nitrogen substitution using biochar-loaded ammonium-nitrogen reduces nitrous oxide emissions by regulating nitrous oxide-reducing bacteria	90
Hydrophobic and oleophilic amine-functionalised graphene/polyethylene nanocomposite for oil–water separation	90
Toxicological effects of polystyrene nanoplastics on marine organisms	89
Exploring Insect-based technology for waste management and livestock feeding in selected South and East Asian countries	89
Metal(loid)s, phthalate esters and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Croatian natural mineral waters: Regulatory compliance and associated health risk	88
Removal of recalcitrant trivalent chromium complexes from industrial wastewater under strict discharge standards	87
Simultaneous nutrition removal and high-efficiency biomass accumulation by microalgae using cattle wastewater	86
A tri-layer floating photocatalyst/adsorbent for the removal of organic compounds from wastewater: Layer-by-layer deposition of silicalite-1 and titania on hollow glass microspheres	86
Study on removal of organic dyes by Fe3O4/amidation modified waste polystyrene composites	86
Non-woven sorbent based on recycled jute fibers for efficient oil spill clean-up: From production to biodegradation	85
Fabrication of magnetic core–shell Fe3	84
A fast and efficient method for selective extraction of lithium from spent lithium iron phosphate battery	84
Circular economy in territorial planning strategy: Incorporation in cluster activities and economic zones	82
Microbial degradation of carbamazepine by a newly isolated of Gordonia polyophrenivorans	81
A vermifilter system for reducing nutrients and organic-strength of dairy wastewater	80
Long-term rice cultivation enhances root development and yields by improving the structural properties of soil aggregates in saline–alkaline environments	79
Integration of pre-colonized and mediator immobilized mixed culture for the improvement of electricity production of microbial fuel cells	79
Multivariate insights into the effects of inoculating thermophilic aerobic bacteria on the biodegradation of food waste: Process properties, organic degradation and bacterial communities	78
Rethinking household food waste quantification: Increasing accuracy and reducing costs through automation	78
Comprehensive feasibility analysis of carbon dioxide hydrate sequestration: A numerical study based on horizontal well networks	77
Investigation of push-flow aeration on improving water quality in urban lakes	77
Ecological effects of soil physicochemical properties and copper speciation on the microbial properties associated with land use management in cacao production	77
Application of environmental ecological strategy in smart city space architecture planning	76
Is achieving environmental sustainability dependent on information communication technology and globalization? Evidence from selected OECD countries	76
Facile synthesis of carbon nitride nanotube confined nano Fe0 for boosting activation of peroxymonosulfate towards tetracycline removal	76
Corrosion effect of acid/alkali on cementitious red mud-fly ash materials containing heavy metal residues	75
Simultaneous veterinary antibiotics reduction and biomass production from pig slurry by microalgae co-immobilization in moving bed biofilm reactors	74
Distribution and occurrence of microplastics in wastewater treatment plants	74
Walnut shell biochar based sorptive remediation of estrogens polluted simulated wastewater: Characterization, adsorption mechanism and degradation by persistent free radicals	74
Integrated process design, techno-economic and environmental analysis of chokeberry pomace biorefineries: Phenolic compounds extraction with ethanol or energy production?	73
Study on the adsorption efficiency and mechanism of Sb(V) in aqueous solutions using enhanced surfactant-modified iron-calcium composite	73
Adsorption of Sb(V) in wastewater by Fe/Mn binary oxides loaded sludge derived activated carbon: Performance, mechanisms and applicability	73
Enhancing spinach growth and soil microbial health under sulfadiazine and polypropylene exposure through zinc fortification	72
Fabrication of novel Ti/SnO2-Nb2O5 electrode in comparison with traditional doping metal oxides for electrochemical textile wastewater treatment	71
A decision-making framework for landfill site selection in Saudi Arabia using explainable artificial intelligence and multi-criteria analysis	71
Biological remediation mechanism and applications of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa for heavy metal pollution	71
Removal of arsenic from contaminated soil by washing with amino acid-derived ionic liquids: Remediation effects and potential mechanisms	70
Nutritional ingredients and fertilizer potential of the dewatering effluent after sludge wet air oxidation	70
Fabrication of cellulose-based carboxylate-functionalized materials via cosolubilization-crystallization for reversible Pb2+ adsorption	70
Adsorption of rhodamine B on polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, and polyethylene terephthalate microplastics in aqueous environments	70
Remediation of hexavalent chromium in water and soil by pristine and chemically modified pine barks: Effects and mechanisms	69
Development of lignin degradation method utilizing organic electrolytic reaction and its use as a plant growth inhibitor	69