Henk J. Busscher

39.9k total citations · 6 hit papers
599 papers, 32.1k citations indexed

About

Henk J. Busscher is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering and Surfaces, Coatings and Films. According to data from OpenAlex, Henk J. Busscher has authored 599 papers receiving a total of 32.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 249 papers in Molecular Biology, 174 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 99 papers in Surfaces, Coatings and Films. Recurrent topics in Henk J. Busscher's work include Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing (201 papers), Oral microbiology and periodontitis research (82 papers) and Polymer Surface Interaction Studies (76 papers). Henk J. Busscher is often cited by papers focused on Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing (201 papers), Oral microbiology and periodontitis research (82 papers) and Polymer Surface Interaction Studies (76 papers). Henk J. Busscher collaborates with scholars based in Netherlands, United States and China. Henk J. Busscher's co-authors include Henny C. van der Mei, Willem Norde, Yijin Ren, Rolf Bos, Prashant K. Sharma, Daniëlle Neut, Jim R. van Horn, J. Arends, J. de Vries and Gregor Reid and has published in prestigious journals such as Chemical Society Reviews, Advanced Materials and Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

In The Last Decade

Henk J. Busscher

596 papers receiving 31.1k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Nanotechnology-based antimicrobials and delivery systems for biofilm-infection control

2019 591 citations Yong Liu, Linqi Shi et al. profile →
Biomaterial-Associated Infection: Locating the Finish Line in the Race for the Surface

2012 587 citations Henk J. Busscher, Henny C. van der Mei et al. profile →
The effect of surface roughening of polymers on measured contact angles of liquids

1984 436 citations Henk J. Busscher et al. profile →
Biofilm Formation on Dental Restorative and Implant Materials

2010 368 citations Henk J. Busscher, Margareta Rinastiti et al. Journal of Dental Research profile →
Surface-Adaptive, Antimicrobially Loaded, Micellar Nanocarriers with Enhanced Penetration and Killing Efficiency in Staphylococcal Biofilms

2016 332 citations Yong Liu, Henk J. Busscher et al. profile →
Physico-chemistry from initial bacterial adhesion to surface-programmed biofilm growth

2018 305 citations B.W. Peterson, Henny C. van der Mei et al. profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Henk J. Busscher Netherlands	92	10.9k	9.2k	4.5k	4.4k	3.8k	599	32.1k
Henny C. van der Mei Netherlands	89	10.6k 1.0×	8.1k 0.9×	3.6k 0.8×	3.8k 0.9×	3.6k 0.9×	546	29.0k
J. William Costerton United States	63	21.2k 1.9×	4.9k 0.5×	1.2k 0.3×	4.4k 1.0×	3.8k 1.0×	142	39.3k
Carla Renata Arciola Italy	60	5.6k 0.5×	4.2k 0.5×	1.1k 0.2×	3.7k 0.9×	1.7k 0.4×	214	15.6k
Paul Stoodley United States	78	16.0k 1.5×	4.5k 0.5×	1.2k 0.3×	2.9k 0.7×	2.4k 0.6×	262	29.5k
Philip S. Stewart United States	79	22.6k 2.1×	4.9k 0.5×	1.0k 0.2×	2.5k 0.6×	3.9k 1.0×	222	37.6k
Lucio Montanaro Italy	56	5.8k 0.5×	3.4k 0.4×	921 0.2×	3.5k 0.8×	1.5k 0.4×	190	14.0k
Abraham J. Domb Israel	75	5.1k 0.5×	5.3k 0.6×	1.6k 0.4×	2.1k 0.5×	4.3k 1.1×	498	24.8k
Elena P. Ivanova Australia	64	5.9k 0.5×	6.7k 0.7×	2.9k 0.6×	973 0.2×	2.1k 0.5×	415	18.9k
K. G. Neoh Singapore	97	3.5k 0.3×	11.3k 1.2×	8.2k 1.8×	1.4k 0.3×	6.7k 1.7×	648	34.9k
Russell J. Crawford Australia	58	3.9k 0.4×	6.0k 0.6×	2.4k 0.5×	974 0.2×	1.8k 0.5×	208	14.8k

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Wu, Renfei, Tong Ge, Tianrong Yu, et al.. (2025). Core–Shell ZnO₂@Cerium-Based Metal–Organic Framework with Low Turnover, Dual-Catalytic Activity for Biosafe Biofilm Dispersal and Immune Modulation. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 17(22). 32111–32126.

Liu, Sidi, Guimei Jiang, Rui Shi, et al.. (2021). Clearance of ESKAPE Pathogens from Blood Using Bacterially Activated Macrophage Membrane‐Coated Silicon Nanowires. Advanced Functional Materials. 31(14). 15 indexed citations

Gao, Ruifang, Linzhu Su, Tianrong Yu, et al.. (2021). Encapsulation of Photothermal Nanoparticles in Stealth and pH-Responsive Micelles for Eradication of Infectious Biofilms In Vitro and In Vivo. Nanomaterials. 11(12). 3180–3180. 6 indexed citations

Su, Linzhu, Yuanfeng Li, Yong Liu, et al.. (2020). Antifungal‐Inbuilt Metal–Organic‐Frameworks Eradicate Candida albicans Biofilms. Advanced Functional Materials. 30(28). 56 indexed citations

Tian, Shuang, Linzhu Su, Yong Liu, et al.. (2020). Self-targeting, zwitterionic micellar dispersants enhance antibiotic killing of infectious biofilms—An intravital imaging study in mice. Science Advances. 6(33). eabb1112–eabb1112. 105 indexed citations

Cao, Jingjing, Yu Zhao, Yong Liu, et al.. (2019). Phosphorylcholine-Based Polymer Encapsulated Chitosan Nanoparticles Enhance the Penetration of Antimicrobials in a Staphylococcal Biofilm. ACS Macro Letters. 8(6). 651–657. 55 indexed citations

Zhai, Yan, Henk J. Busscher, Yong Liu, et al.. (2018). Photoswitchable Micelles for the Control of Singlet-Oxygen Generation in Photodynamic Therapies. Biomacromolecules. 19(6). 2023–2033. 21 indexed citations

Grainger, David W., Henny C. van der Mei, Paul C. Jutte, et al.. (2013). Critical factors in the translation of improved antimicrobial strategies for medical implants and devices. Biomaterials. 34(37). 9237–9243. 86 indexed citations

Busscher, Henk J., et al.. (2010). Retention of Antimicrobial Activity in Plaque and Saliva following Mouthrinse Use in vivo. Caries Research. 44(5). 459–464. 27 indexed citations

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Nuryastuti, Titik, Bastiaan P. Krom, Abu Tholib Aman, Henk J. Busscher, & Henny C. van der Mei. (2010). Ica‐expression and gentamicin susceptibility of Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm on orthopedic implant biomaterials. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 96A(2). 365–371. 26 indexed citations

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Rinastiti, Margareta, Mutlu Özcan, Widowati Siswomihardjo, Henk J. Busscher, & Henny C. van der Mei. (2010). Effect of Biofilm on the Repair Bond Strengths of Composites. Journal of Dental Research. 89(12). 1476–1481. 30 indexed citations

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Boks, Niels P., Hans J. Kaper, Willem Norde, et al.. (2008). Fibronectin Interactions with Staphylococcus aureus with and without Fibronectin-binding Proteins and their Role in Adhesion and Desorption. Applied and Environmental Microbiology.

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Luijten, J. G. A., et al.. (2007). Synthesis and Characterization of Surface-Grafted Polyacrylamide Brushes and Their Inhibition of Microbial Adhesion. Langmuir. 23(9). 5120–5126. 95 indexed citations

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Hoogmoed, C.G. van, et al.. (2007). Reduction of periodontal pathogens adhesion by antagonistic strains. Oral Microbiology and Immunology. 23(1). 43–48. 59 indexed citations

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Vos, Paul de, C.G. van Hoogmoed, & Henk J. Busscher. (2002). Chemistry and biocompatibility of alginate‐PLL capsules for immunoprotection of mammalian cells. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research. 60(2). 252–259. 83 indexed citations

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Gómez‐Suárez, Cristina, et al.. (2002). Hydrophobicity of Peritoneal Tissues in the Rat. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 253(2). 470–471. 8 indexed citations

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Belt‐Gritter, Betsy van de, et al.. (1999). Recalcitrance of Streptococcus mutans biofilms towards detergent‐stimulated detachment. European Journal Of Oral Sciences. 107(4). 236–243. 15 indexed citations

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Busscher, Henk J. & Henny C. van der Mei. (1997). Physico-Chemical Interactions in Initial Microbial Adhesion and Relevance for Biofilm Formation. Advances in Dental Research. 11(1). 24–32. 127 indexed citations

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Mei, Henny C. van der, Betsy van de Belt‐Gritter, F. Dijk, & Henk J. Busscher. (1996). Initial Biodeterioration of Silicone Rubber by C. albicans and C. aropicalis Strains Isolated From Voice Prostheses. Digital Commons - USU (Utah State University). 6(1). 17. 1 indexed citations

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Busscher, Henk J., et al.. (1991). 2-DIMENSIONAL, SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT OF FIBRONECTIN ADSORBED TO BIOMATERIALS WITH DIFFERENT WETTABILITIES. University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology). 1(1). 49–57. 10 indexed citations

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