Aasif Helal

4.4k total citations · 1 hit paper
98 papers, 3.8k citations indexed

About

Aasif Helal is a scholar working on Materials Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Spectroscopy. According to data from OpenAlex, Aasif Helal has authored 98 papers receiving a total of 3.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 45 papers in Materials Chemistry, 40 papers in Inorganic Chemistry and 29 papers in Spectroscopy. Recurrent topics in Aasif Helal's work include Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications (37 papers), Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection (29 papers) and Covalent Organic Framework Applications (14 papers). Aasif Helal is often cited by papers focused on Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications (37 papers), Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection (29 papers) and Covalent Organic Framework Applications (14 papers). Aasif Helal collaborates with scholars based in Saudi Arabia, South Korea and United Kingdom. Aasif Helal's co-authors include Zain H. Yamani, Kyle E. Cordova, Hong-Seok Kim, Omar M. Yaghi, Bassem A. Al‐Maythalony, Christopher A. Trickett, Muhammad Usman, Md. Abdul Aziz, Cheol Ho Choi and M. Nasiruzzaman Shaikh and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Journal of The Electrochemical Society and Langmuir.

In The Last Decade

Aasif Helal

95 papers receiving 3.7k citations

Hit Papers

The chemistry of metal–organic frameworks for CO2 capture... 2017 2026 2020 2023 2017 400 800 1.2k
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. The chemistry of metal–organic frameworks for CO2 capture, regeneration and conversion
    2017 1.3k citations Aasif Helal, Bassem A. Al‐Maythalony et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Aasif Helal Saudi Arabia 30 1.9k 1.6k 895 798 773 98 3.8k
Tuoping Hu China 33 1.8k 0.9× 2.0k 1.3× 531 0.6× 599 0.8× 276 0.4× 214 3.7k
Yingmu Zhang United States 15 2.9k 1.5× 3.4k 2.1× 762 0.9× 622 0.8× 355 0.5× 17 4.6k
Xinyu Yang China 30 3.7k 2.0× 4.0k 2.5× 802 0.9× 833 1.0× 846 1.1× 82 6.4k
Ashish Kumar Singh India 31 2.3k 1.2× 1.1k 0.7× 430 0.5× 1.5k 1.8× 206 0.3× 92 4.4k
Mohammad Yaser Masoomi Iran 38 2.8k 1.5× 3.6k 2.2× 513 0.6× 586 0.7× 431 0.6× 60 5.0k
Ya-Bo Xie China 28 2.9k 1.5× 4.0k 2.5× 727 0.8× 545 0.7× 497 0.6× 116 5.1k
Mohamad Hmadeh Lebanon 29 3.2k 1.7× 3.3k 2.1× 367 0.4× 1.0k 1.3× 454 0.6× 58 5.5k
Shu‐Na Zhao China 35 3.6k 1.9× 3.5k 2.2× 1.1k 1.3× 866 1.1× 283 0.4× 63 5.5k
Weidong Fan China 37 3.7k 1.9× 4.2k 2.6× 343 0.4× 513 0.6× 1.5k 2.0× 146 5.8k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Aasif Helal

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Aasif Helal

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Hussain, Arshad, et al.. (2025). Synergistic Role of UiO‐66 and UiO‐67 MOF‐Modified Glass Fiber Separators for Dendrite‐Free and Long‐Life Zinc‐Ion Batteries. Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry. 14(7). 4 indexed citations
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Shah, Syed Shaheen, Hamid Zentou, M. Nasiruzzaman Shaikh, et al.. (2025). Ultra‐Simple and Cost‐Effective Synthesis of Highly Stable, Biocompatible, Carboxylic‐Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles by Pamoic Acid for Advanced Applications. The Chemical Record. 26(1). e202500213–e202500213. 1 indexed citations
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Helal, Aasif, et al.. (2025). A Review on CO2 Mitigation by Modified Microbial Carbonic Anhydrase Enzyme (CA). Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 51(1). 341–351.
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Usman, Muhammad, Munzir H. Suliman, Maryam Abdinejad, et al.. (2025). Highly efficient CO2 electroreduction to formate using Bismuth nanodots within ZIF-8 scaffold. Carbon Capture Science & Technology. 16. 100450–100450. 2 indexed citations
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Nasser, Galal A., et al.. (2024). Steam reforming of dodecane using Ni-red mud catalyst: A sustainable approach for hydrogen production. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 86. 177–184. 4 indexed citations
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Suliman, Munzir H., Muhammad Usman, Maryam Abdinejad, et al.. (2024). CO2 electroreduction to C2 products on bimetallic silver copper melamine complexes. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 14. 100355–100355. 6 indexed citations
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Helal, Aasif, et al.. (2024). Hairpin Resonator-Based Microwave Sensor for Detection of Nitrogenous Fertilizers in Soil and Water. IEEE Sensors Journal. 24(17). 27436–27445. 2 indexed citations
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Hussain, Arshad, Hajera Gul, Waseem Raza, et al.. (2024). Micro and Nanoporous Membrane Platforms for Carbon Neutrality: Membrane Gas Separation Prospects. The Chemical Record. 24(4). e202300352–e202300352. 10 indexed citations
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Israr, Muhammad, Muhammad Humayun, Munzir H. Suliman, et al.. (2024). Multi-metallic electrocatalysts as emerging class of materials: opportunities and challenges in the synthesis, characterization, and applications. Catalysis Reviews. 67(4). 999–1059. 18 indexed citations
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Hanif, Aamir, et al.. (2023). Effect of Synthetic Methodology on the Physicochemical Attributes and Electrocatalytic Activity of NiAl‐LDHs for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction. Chemistry - An Asian Journal. 19(16). e202300625–e202300625. 8 indexed citations
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Saikia, Tinku, et al.. (2023). Application of metal organic frameworks for the inhibition of CO2 hydrates in gas dominated pipelines. Gas Science and Engineering. 110. 204879–204879. 5 indexed citations
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Hanif, Aamir, Md. Abdul Aziz, Aasif Helal, et al.. (2023). CO2 Adsorption on Biomass-Derived Carbons from Albizia procera Leaves: Effects of Synthesis Strategies. ACS Omega. 8(39). 36228–36236. 16 indexed citations
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Usman, Muhammad, Mohd Yusuf Khan, Asim Laeeq Khan, et al.. (2022). Controlled Covalent Functionalization of ZIF-90 for Selective CO2 Capture & Separation. Membranes. 12(11). 1055–1055. 22 indexed citations
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Younas, Muhammad, M.A. Gondal, M.A. Dastageer, & Aasif Helal. (2022). Metal‐organic framework coordinated with cobalt ion as charge recombination retarder in dye‐sensitized solar cells. International Journal of Energy Research. 46(7). 9345–9357. 12 indexed citations
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Zahir, Md. Hasan, et al.. (2022). Clarification of the Supercooling and Heat Storage Efficiency Calculation Formula for Shape-Stabilized Phase Change Materials. ACS Omega. 7(45). 41096–41099. 18 indexed citations
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Helal, Aasif, Ha L. Nguyen, Amir Al‐Ahmed, Kyle E. Cordova, & Zain H. Yamani. (2019). An Ultrasensitive and Selective Metal–Organic Framework Chemosensor for Palladium Detection in Water. Inorganic Chemistry. 58(3). 1738–1741. 47 indexed citations
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Aziz, Md. Abdul, Muhammad Ibrar Ahmed, Muhammad Qamaruddin, et al.. (2017). A Simple and Direct Preparation of a Substrate‐Free Interconnected Nanostructured Carbon Electrode from Date Palm Leaflets for Detecting Hydroquinone. ChemistrySelect. 2(17). 4787–4793. 20 indexed citations

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