Key papers in Biomedical Engineering
Pofolia’s corpus holds 72 papers from the Biomedical Engineering subfield (2002–2026). The list below starts with the most cited.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”.
Physisorption of gases, with special reference to the evaluation of surface area and pore size distribution (IUPAC Technical Report)
Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2015 · Q3 · FWCI 290.79 · 19,999 citations
This IUPAC technical report updates guidelines for characterizing porous solids and powders using gas physisorption.
Computer graphics: principles and practice
Choice Reviews Online · 2013 · 4,686 citations
This abstract outlines a comprehensive textbook covering the fundamental principles and practical applications of computer graphics, from basic algorithms to advanced rendering techniques.
Photoacoustic Tomography: In Vivo Imaging from Organelles to Organs
Science · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 10.00 · FWCI 136.07 · 4,278 citations
Photoacoustic tomography (PAT) is an emerging imaging technology that uses light absorption to generate ultrasonic waves, enabling visualization of biological structures from organelles to organs in vivo.
Lignin Valorization: Improving Lignin Processing in the Biorefinery
Science · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 10.00 · FWCI 124.39 · 4,069 citations
Biorefineries will produce excess lignin, necessitating its transformation into value-added products beyond just fuel. Bioengineering crops and refining pretreatment technologies are key to tailoring lignin for applications like carbon fiber and plastics.
Superconductivity of Metals and Alloys
2018 · FWCI 63.50 · 3,702 citations
This text provides fundamental knowledge on superconductivity, covering magnetic properties of Type I and Type II superconductors and the microscopic theory using self-consistent fields.
Stretchable, Skin‐Mountable, and Wearable Strain Sensors and Their Potential Applications: A Review
Advanced Functional Materials · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 5.00 · FWCI 130.18 · 3,093 citations
Recent advancements in stretchable, skin-mountable strain sensors leverage novel mechanisms like nanomaterial disconnection, crack propagation, and tunneling effects, moving beyond traditional methods.
Triboelectric Nanogenerators as New Energy Technology for Self-Powered Systems and as Active Mechanical and Chemical Sensors
ACS Nano · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 4.00 · FWCI 58.36 · 2,968 citations
Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) convert mechanical energy into electricity using triboelectrification and electrostatic induction, offering a novel approach for self-powered systems and sensors.
Nanoparticles in Photodynamic Therapy
Chemical Reviews · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 16.00 · FWCI 107.31 · 2,915 citations
This review synthesizes the latest advancements in using nanoparticles to enhance photodynamic therapy (PDT), a treatment that uses light to activate a drug to kill cancer cells.
Catalytic Transformation of Lignin for the Production of Chemicals and Fuels
Chemical Reviews · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 16.00 · FWCI 90.50 · 2,876 citations
This review comprehensively surveys catalytic methods for converting lignin, a complex biopolymer, into valuable chemicals and fuels. It highlights advancements in catalyst design and reaction pathways that enable efficient lignin valorization.
Photothermal therapy and photoacoustic imaging <i>via</i> nanotheranostics in fighting cancer
Chemical Society Reviews · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 11.00 · FWCI 96.74 · 2,869 citations
Nanotheranostics offer a combined approach for cancer treatment (photothermal therapy, PTT) and diagnosis (photoacoustic imaging, PAI) by converting light into heat or sound. This review highlights advancements in nanocarrier-based PTT and PAI for improved preclinical cancer outcomes.
Advances in engineering hydrogels
Science · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 10.00 · FWCI 75.86 · 2,836 citations
Recent engineering advances are overcoming the limitations of conventional hydrogels, improving their mechanical strength and enabling dynamic modulation and structural complexity for broader applications.
Hydroxymethylfurfural, A Versatile Platform Chemical Made from Renewable Resources
Chemical Reviews · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 16.00 · FWCI 113.54 · 2,820 citations
Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a versatile platform chemical derived from renewable biomass, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based chemicals.
Intraaortic Balloon Support for Myocardial Infarction with Cardiogenic Shock
New England Journal of Medicine · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 86.32 · 2,805 citations · Open access
In patients with cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction, intraaortic balloon counterpulsation (IABP) did not significantly reduce 30-day mortality compared to standard care when an early revascularization strategy was planned.
Biochar physicochemical properties: pyrolysis temperature and feedstock kind effects
Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 80.75 · 2,749 citations · Open access
Biochar's properties, crucial for applications like pollution remediation and soil improvement, are significantly altered by pyrolysis temperature and the type of biomass used.
Pure and Pseudo-pure Fluid Thermophysical Property Evaluation and the Open-Source Thermophysical Property Library CoolProp
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research · 2014 · Q1 · FWCI 40.75 · 2,704 citations
A comprehensive survey of state-of-the-art formulations for predicting thermophysical properties of pure and pseudo-pure fluids has been compiled and implemented into the open-source library CoolProp.
Lignocellulosic biomass: a sustainable platform for the production of bio-based chemicals and polymers
Polymer Chemistry · 2015 · Q1 · FWCI 66.45 · 2,687 citations · Open access
This review highlights lignocellulosic biomass as a sustainable alternative to petroleum for producing valuable chemicals and polymers.
Three-Dimensional Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications: Role of Porosity and Pore Size
Tissue Engineering Part B Reviews · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 30.32 · 2,625 citations
This review highlights how the porosity and pore size of 3D scaffolds are critical for tissue engineering, influencing cell behavior and the regeneration of damaged tissues.
Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Chemical & Engineering News · 2013 · FWCI 84.74 · 2,552 citations · Open access
This entry provides an overview of the Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, highlighting its scope and the fields it covers.
Chemicals from lignin: an interplay of lignocellulose fractionation, depolymerisation, and upgrading
Chemical Society Reviews · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 11.00 · FWCI 96.19 · 2,514 citations
Successfully converting lignin into valuable chemicals requires optimizing three interconnected biorefinery steps: lignocellulose fractionation, lignin depolymerisation, and upgrading. Minimizing lignin condensation during fractionation and depolymerisation is crucial for efficient chemical production.
Precise and Ultrafast Molecular Sieving Through Graphene Oxide Membranes
Science · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 10.00 · FWCI 104.33 · 2,506 citations
Graphene oxide membranes act as molecular sieves, blocking solutes larger than 4.5 angstroms while allowing smaller ions to permeate thousands of times faster than expected.
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EFFECT OF PLYOMETRIC TRAINING ON PAIN AND QUADRICEPS STRENGTH OF MARATHON RUNNERS SUFFERING FROM PATELLO- FEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences · 2026 · Open access
A 4-week plyometric training program significantly reduced pain and increased quadriceps strength in marathon runners with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS).
Canadian Biosystems Engineering
Canadian Biosystems Engineering · 2026 · Q4 · 223 citations · Open access
This publication serves as a directory and information hub for the Canadian Society for Bioengineering (CSBE/SCGAB). It provides links and information related to agricultural, food, and biological engineering.
Dynamic Topology: Phase Closure Condition as Topological Invariant and First Principle of Connectivity
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026 · 35 citations
This paper introduces Dynamic Topology, which uses the phase closure condition as a fundamental principle to determine global topology from a local 'ant's perspective', enabling O(1) computation of topological properties.
Evaluation and Rehabilitation System for Ulnar‐Innervated Muscles Facilitated by Rare Earth Oxide‐Enhanced Triboelectric Sensor
Advanced Materials · 2025 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 9.30 · 28 citations
A novel muscle atrophy evaluation and rehabilitation system (MUERS) uses a rare earth oxide-enhanced triboelectric sensor (RETS) for precise, real-time monitoring of ulnar nerve injury recovery, achieving 98.61% accuracy in identifying grip strength injuries.
Effect of Wearable Exoskeleton Robots on Muscle Activation and Gait Parameters on a Treadmill: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Healthcare · 2025 · Q1 · FWCI 1.36 · 4 citations · Open access
Wearing an exoskeleton robot significantly reduced muscle activation (Rectus femoris, gastrocnemius) and muscle fatigue (Rectus femoris, gastrocnemius, vastus medialis, hamstring) in healthy individuals during a 30-minute treadmill gait experiment.
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