Most-cited Materials Science papers of 2025, with free PDFs

The 25 most-cited Materials Science research papers published in 2025, ranked by citations in OpenAlex, with their original abstracts and free PDFs where available.

1. Application of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy in Characterization of Green Synthesized Nanoparticles
   Sylwia Pasieczna‐Patkowska, Marcin Cichy et al. · 2025 · 735 citations · Free PDF
2. A generative model for inorganic materials design
   Claudio Zeni, Robert Pinsler et al. · 2025 · 498 citations · Free PDF
3. Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs): Comprehensive Insights into Bio/Synthesis, Key Influencing Factors, Multifaceted Applications, and Toxicity─A 2024 Update
   Abhinav Sati, Tanvi N. Ranade et al. · 2025 · 462 citations
4. A review on green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (SNPs) using plant extracts: a multifaceted approach in photocatalysis, environmental remediation, and biomedicine
   Sehar Shahzadi, Sehrish Fatima et al. · 2025 · 379 citations
5. Electrospinning and Nanofiber Technology: Fundamentals, Innovations, and Applications
   Yujang Cho, Jong Won Beak et al. · 2025 · 331 citations
6. A foundation model for atomistic materials chemistry
   Ilyes Batatia, Philipp Benner et al. · 2025 · 323 citations · Free PDF
7. Hydrogen Storage Technology, and Its Challenges: A Review
   Abdisa Sisay Mekonnin, Krzysztof Wacławiak et al. · 2025 · 295 citations · Free PDF
8. Nanoparticle Therapeutics in Clinical Perspective: Classification, Marketed Products, and Regulatory Landscape
   Nimeet Desai, Dhwani Rana et al. · 2025 · 293 citations
9. Quadruple-band synglisis enables high thermoelectric efficiency in earth-abundant tin sulfide crystals
   Shan Liu, Shulin Bai et al. · 2025 · 282 citations
10. Toward Efficient Thermoelectric Materials and Devices: Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities
    Xiao‐Lei Shi, Nan‐Hai Li et al. · 2025 · 262 citations
11. A guidance to intelligent metamaterials and metamaterials intelligence
    Chao Qian, Ido E. Kaminer et al. · 2025 · 251 citations · Free PDF
12. MOF‐derived Carbon‐Based Materials for Energy‐Related Applications
    Lulu Chai, Rui Li et al. · 2025 · 249 citations
13. Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Biomedical Applications: Recent Advances and Future Challenges
    Li Lin, Ramón A. Álvarez‐Puebla et al. · 2025 · 243 citations
14. Advances in nanoparticles in targeted drug delivery–A review
    Safiul Islam, Md Mir Shakib Ahmed et al. · 2025 · 242 citations
15. Nanozymes expanding the boundaries of biocatalysis
    Ruofei Zhang, Xiyun Yan et al. · 2025 · 240 citations · Free PDF
16. Semiconducting Covalent Organic Frameworks
    Donglin Jiang, Vincent Guan Wu Tan et al. · 2025 · 231 citations
17. Cactus-like architecture for synergistic microwave absorption and thermal management
    Jiamin Qi, Chaobo Liang et al. · 2025 · 228 citations
18. A Comprehensive Review on Cellulose Nanofibers, Nanomaterials, and Composites: Manufacturing, Properties, and Applications
    Subin Antony Jose, Neil D. Cowan et al. · 2025 · 224 citations
19. Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices─Batteries, Supercapacitors, and Battery–Supercapacitor Hybrid Devices
    Lei Liu, Xiyao Zhang et al. · 2025 · 222 citations
20. Enhancement of EPR Effect for Passive Tumor Targeting: Current Status and Future Perspectives
    Ioanna-Aglaia Vagena, Christina Malapani et al. · 2025 · 216 citations
21. Precision nanomedicine: navigating the tumor microenvironment for enhanced cancer immunotherapy and targeted drug delivery
    Hussein Sabit, Timothy Michael Pawlik et al. · 2025 · 212 citations · Free PDF
22. Polymeric Nanoparticles in Targeted Drug Delivery: Unveiling the Impact of Polymer Characterization and Fabrication
    Lina Eltaib · 2025 · 209 citations
23. Covalent Metal–Organic Frameworks: Fusion of Covalent Organic Frameworks and Metal–Organic Frameworks
    Rong‐Jia Wei, Xiao Luo et al. · 2025 · 201 citations
24. Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Plant Extracts: A Comprehensive Review of Physicochemical Properties and Multifunctional Applications
    Furkan Eker, Emir Akdaşçi et al. · 2025 · 200 citations · Free PDF
25. The design space of E(3)-equivariant atom-centred interatomic potentials
    Ilyes Batatia, Simon Batzner et al. · 2025 · 195 citations · Free PDF

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