Biomedical Engineering papers

Pofolia’s corpus holds 98 papers from Biomedical Engineering (1992–2026), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.

At a glance

• Most cited: Physisorption of gases, with special reference to the evaluation of surface area and pore size distribution (IUPAC Technical Report) (2015, 19,999 citations).
• The 20 papers listed have 78,253 citations between them.
• 16 of the 17 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
• 4 have a free full text (open access).
• Most frequent journals: Science, Chemical Reviews, Chemical Society Reviews.
• Published between 2012 and 2020.

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”. How to read the signals

• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Photothermal therapy and photoacoustic imaging via 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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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Recently added

• A Cryo-Optical Setup for Wide-Field Microscopy and Spectroscopy of Luminescent Nanomaterials

  Nanoscale · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00

  A new cryo-optical setup enables wide-field microscopy and spectroscopy of luminescent nanomaterials at cryogenic temperatures.

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• A predictive coding framework for safe and versatile control of supernumerary robotic limbs

  The International Journal of Robotics Research · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 2.15 · 1 citations

  A novel hierarchical control architecture using predictive coding, called General Voluntary Control (GVC), allows supernumerary robotic limbs (SLs) to safely and flexibly coordinate with human limbs for object co-manipulation.

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• Neuro-computing prediction of thermal transfer rate in micropolar hybrid nanofluid flow past a stretching/shrinking surface: a Keller box numerical scheme

  International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat &amp Fluid Flow · 2026 · Q1 · FWCI 2.16 · 1 citations

  An artificial neural network (ANN) model accurately predicted the Nusselt number (heat transfer rate) in a micropolar hybrid nanofluid flow with R2=0.99849, using radiation, heat source, and Biot numbers as inputs.

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• Liquid metal-based spatial-variant stretchable electronics via single-step programmable transfer printing

  Science Advances · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 4.00 · FWCI 2.16 · 1 citations

  A single-step programmable transfer printing method enables liquid metal patterns with spatially varying electrical and electromechanical properties, overcoming limitations of monofunctional LM circuits.

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• Using evidence briefs to support future implementation planning: the case of early fibrinolysis for myocardial infarction and rehabilitation for the amputee patient in Colombia

  Health Research Policy and Systems · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 2.16 · 1 citations · Open access

  Two evidence briefs were developed using the SUPPORT methodology to guide the implementation of national health guidelines in Colombia, focusing on early fibrinolysis for myocardial infarction and rehabilitation for amputees.

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• Deep-learning-aided sarcoma biopsy guidance using forward-view endoscopic optical coherence tomography

  Biomedical Optics Express · 2026 · Q1 · FWCI 2.16 · 1 citations

  A 3D CNN achieved 92.67% accuracy in classifying normal vs. sarcoma (UPS and myxofibrosarcoma) tissues using endoscopic OCT intensity images, with performance gains up to 9.63% for polarization-sensitive OCT channels.

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• An eikonal model with re‐excitability for fast simulations in cardiac electrophysiology

  The Journal of Physiology · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 4.53 · 4 citations · Open access

  A new eikonal model incorporating tissue re-excitability accurately reproduces cardiac macro-re-entries and anisotropic conduction, enabling faster simulations for clinical applications like digital twins.

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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).

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