# 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](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4407142491) · 735 citations · Free PDF
2. [A generative model for inorganic materials design](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4406472463) · 498 citations · Free PDF
3. [Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs): Comprehensive Insights into Bio/Synthesis, Key Influencing Factors, Multifaceted Applications, and Toxicity─A 2024 Update](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4407673461) · 462 citations
4. [A review on green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (SNPs) using plant extracts: a multifaceted approach in photocatalysis, environmental remediation, and biomedicine](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4407203875) · 379 citations
5. [Electrospinning and Nanofiber Technology: Fundamentals, Innovations, and Applications](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4409209794) · 331 citations
6. [A foundation model for atomistic materials chemistry](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4416191329) · 323 citations · Free PDF
7. [Hydrogen Storage Technology, and Its Challenges: A Review](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4408167357) · 295 citations · Free PDF
8. [Nanoparticle Therapeutics in Clinical Perspective: Classification, Marketed Products, and Regulatory Landscape](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4410958240) · 293 citations
9. [Quadruple-band synglisis enables high thermoelectric efficiency in earth-abundant tin sulfide crystals](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4406201611) · 282 citations
10. [Toward Efficient Thermoelectric Materials and Devices: Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4412739432) · 262 citations
11. [A guidance to intelligent metamaterials and metamaterials intelligence](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4406951686) · 251 citations · Free PDF
12. [MOF‐derived Carbon‐Based Materials for Energy‐Related Applications](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4406246859) · 249 citations
13. [Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Biomedical Applications: Recent Advances and Future Challenges](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4407875377) · 243 citations
14. [Advances in nanoparticles in targeted drug delivery–A review](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4409598869) · 242 citations
15. [Nanozymes expanding the boundaries of biocatalysis](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4412637094) · 240 citations · Free PDF
16. [Semiconducting Covalent Organic Frameworks](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4410367657) · 231 citations
17. [Cactus-like architecture for synergistic microwave absorption and thermal management](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4414381712) · 228 citations
18. [A Comprehensive Review on Cellulose Nanofibers, Nanomaterials, and Composites: Manufacturing, Properties, and Applications](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4407942700) · 224 citations
19. [Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices─Batteries, Supercapacitors, and Battery–Supercapacitor Hybrid Devices](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4408296453) · 222 citations
20. [Enhancement of EPR Effect for Passive Tumor Targeting: Current Status and Future Perspectives](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4408423243) · 216 citations
21. [Precision nanomedicine: navigating the tumor microenvironment for enhanced cancer immunotherapy and targeted drug delivery](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4410991540) · 212 citations · Free PDF
22. [Polymeric Nanoparticles in Targeted Drug Delivery: Unveiling the Impact of Polymer Characterization and Fabrication](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4408692414) · 209 citations
23. [Covalent Metal–Organic Frameworks: Fusion of Covalent Organic Frameworks and Metal–Organic Frameworks](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4407841947) · 201 citations
24. [Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Plant Extracts: A Comprehensive Review of Physicochemical Properties and Multifunctional Applications](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4411898124) · 200 citations · Free PDF
25. [The design space of E(3)-equivariant atom-centred interatomic potentials](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4406405186) · 195 citations · Free PDF

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