Lokendra Pal

4.9k total citations · 1 hit paper
109 papers, 3.6k citations indexed

About

Lokendra Pal is a scholar working on Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics of Materials. According to data from OpenAlex, Lokendra Pal has authored 109 papers receiving a total of 3.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 70 papers in Biomaterials, 35 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 19 papers in Mechanics of Materials. Recurrent topics in Lokendra Pal's work include Advanced Cellulose Research Studies (59 papers), Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging (22 papers) and Lignin and Wood Chemistry (17 papers). Lokendra Pal is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Cellulose Research Studies (59 papers), Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging (22 papers) and Lignin and Wood Chemistry (17 papers). Lokendra Pal collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and Bangladesh. Lokendra Pal's co-authors include Martin A. Hubbe, Lucian A. Lucia, Preeti Tyagi, Khandoker Samaher Salem, Sachin Agate, Hasan Jameel, Ana Ferrer, Orlando J. Rojas, Xiaohang Sun and Michael Joyce and has published in prestigious journals such as Chemical Society Reviews, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and Environmental Science & Technology.

In The Last Decade

Lokendra Pal

102 papers receiving 3.5k 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.

  1. Comparison and assessment of methods for cellulose crystallinity determination
    2023 272 citations Khandoker Samaher Salem, Nitesh Kasera et al. Chemical Society Reviews profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Lokendra Pal United States 32 2.5k 1.3k 569 429 324 109 3.6k
Nathalie Lavoine United States 22 2.6k 1.1× 944 0.7× 415 0.7× 452 1.1× 201 0.6× 38 3.2k
Nishi Kant Bhardwaj India 28 1.9k 0.8× 1.6k 1.3× 315 0.6× 560 1.3× 279 0.9× 143 3.4k
Joel J. Pawlak United States 36 3.2k 1.3× 1.9k 1.5× 894 1.6× 635 1.5× 317 1.0× 105 5.0k
Tekla Tammelin Finland 37 2.9k 1.2× 1.4k 1.1× 369 0.6× 556 1.3× 184 0.6× 110 3.9k
Hanieh Kargarzadeh Malaysia 26 3.3k 1.3× 1.2k 1.0× 1.0k 1.8× 552 1.3× 131 0.4× 49 4.3k
Dilpreet S. Bajwa United States 31 1.5k 0.6× 1.5k 1.2× 1.1k 2.0× 460 1.1× 190 0.6× 101 3.5k
Koon‐Yang Lee United Kingdom 36 3.4k 1.4× 1.3k 1.0× 1.1k 1.9× 562 1.3× 276 0.9× 98 5.1k
Monica Ek Sweden 36 1.9k 0.8× 1.9k 1.5× 656 1.2× 676 1.6× 148 0.5× 114 3.6k
Ramzi Khiari France 31 1.8k 0.7× 995 0.8× 785 1.4× 482 1.1× 110 0.3× 105 3.1k
Pedro Fardim Finland 32 2.0k 0.8× 1.6k 1.3× 326 0.6× 426 1.0× 205 0.6× 171 3.8k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Lokendra Pal

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Lokendra Pal

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Lokendra Pal. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Lokendra Pal based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Lokendra Pal. Lokendra Pal is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Salem, Khandoker Samaher, et al.. (2025). Surfactant-modified microfibrillated cellulose reinforcement of high-barrier sustainable packaging films. Carbohydrate Polymers. 357. 123471–123471. 5 indexed citations
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Barrios, Nelson, et al.. (2025). Interfacial properties of cellulose derivatives from guinea grass (Megathyrsus maximus). Journal of Surfactants and Detergents. 28(4). 947–960. 1 indexed citations
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Barrios, Nelson, Ronald Márquez, Laura Tolosa, et al.. (2025). Lignin self-assembly phenomena and valorization strategies for pulping, biorefining, and materials development: Part 2. Factors affecting the specificity of lignin self-assembly for industrial applications. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science. 342. 103521–103521. 4 indexed citations
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Thiyagarajan, R., Alok Ranjan Tripathy, V. Srinivasan, et al.. (2025). Techno-economics of hydrocarbon fuel production and recyclables recovery from landfill-destined municipal solid waste: AI-enhanced materials recovery facility design. Journal of Cleaner Production. 525. 146643–146643. 2 indexed citations
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González, Marı́a Cristina, Nelson Barrios, Richard A. Venditti, & Lokendra Pal. (2025). Advancing sustainability in the U.S. pulp and paper industry: Decarbonization through energy efficiency, electrification, low-carbon fuels, and the social cost of emissions. Journal of Cleaner Production. 522. 146196–146196. 2 indexed citations
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Agwuncha, Stephen C., et al.. (2025). Enhanced chitosan–microfibrillated cellulose hydrogen bonding for edible packaging and food shelf-life extension. Food Packaging and Shelf Life. 52. 101613–101613.
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Salem, Khandoker Samaher, et al.. (2024). Understanding Binding of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds with Cellulose-Based Fibers and Wipes for Renewable and Sustainable Hygiene Options. Sustainability. 16(4). 1586–1586. 2 indexed citations
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Barrios, Nelson, et al.. (2024). Interfacial behavior of neem oil (Azadirachta indica): Experimental and computational insights. Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 707. 135944–135944. 1 indexed citations
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Salem, Khandoker Samaher, et al.. (2024). Development of multifunctional sustainable packaging from acetylated cellulose micro-nanofibrils (CMNF). Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications. 7. 100421–100421. 11 indexed citations
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Vera, Ramón E., Ronald Márquez, Camilla Abbati de Assis, et al.. (2024). From waste to advanced resource: Techno-economic and life cycle assessment behind the integration of polyester recycling and glucose production to valorize fast fashion garments. Chemical Engineering Journal. 500. 156895–156895. 4 indexed citations
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Salem, Khandoker Samaher, Hasan Jameel, Lucian A. Lucia, & Lokendra Pal. (2023). Sustainable high-yield lignocellulosic fibers and modification technologies educing softness and strength for tissues and hygiene products for global health. Materials Today Sustainability. 22. 100342–100342. 10 indexed citations
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Barrios, Nelson, et al.. (2023). Innovation in lignocellulosics dewatering and drying for energy sustainability and enhanced utilization of forestry, agriculture, and marine resources - A review. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science. 318. 102936–102936. 19 indexed citations
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Salem, Khandoker Samaher, Nitesh Kasera, Md. Ashiqur Rahman, et al.. (2023). Comparison and assessment of methods for cellulose crystallinity determination. Chemical Society Reviews. 52(18). 6417–6446. 272 indexed citations breakdown →
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Pirzada, Tahira, Barbara V. Farias, Reny Mathew, et al.. (2020). Recent advances in biodegradable matrices for active ingredient release in crop protection: Towards attaining sustainability in agriculture. Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science. 48. 121–136. 77 indexed citations
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Pal, Lokendra & Lucian A. Lucia. (2019). Renaissance of Industrial Hemp: A Miracle Crop for a Multitude of Products. BioResources. 14(2). 2460–2464. 11 indexed citations
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Pal, Lokendra & Paul D. Fleming. (2006). The Study of Ink Pigment Dispersion Parameters. ScholarWorks - WMU (Western Michigan University). 2(1). 9. 6 indexed citations

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