Nicholas A. Peppas

6.6k total citations · 3 hit papers
44 papers, 5.3k citations indexed

About

Nicholas A. Peppas is a scholar working on Biomaterials, Molecular Biology and Molecular Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Nicholas A. Peppas has authored 44 papers receiving a total of 5.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 17 papers in Biomaterials, 15 papers in Molecular Biology and 12 papers in Molecular Medicine. Recurrent topics in Nicholas A. Peppas's work include Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery (16 papers), Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications (12 papers) and RNA Interference and Gene Delivery (11 papers). Nicholas A. Peppas is often cited by papers focused on Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery (16 papers), Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications (12 papers) and RNA Interference and Gene Delivery (11 papers). Nicholas A. Peppas collaborates with scholars based in United States, Italy and Spain. Nicholas A. Peppas's co-authors include Mary Caldorera‐Moore, Stephanie D. Steichen, Mar Creixell, Angela M. Wagner, Gorka Orive, Jennifer M. Knipe, Robert Gurny, Éric Doelker, Ronald S. Harland and Nikhil J. Kavimandan and has published in prestigious journals such as ACS Nano, Biomaterials and Advanced Functional Materials.

In The Last Decade

Nicholas A. Peppas

42 papers receiving 5.1k 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.

Opsonization, biodistribution, and pharmacokinetics of polymeric nanoparticles

2005 2.8k citations Nicholas A. Peppas et al. International Journal of Pharmaceutics profile →
A review of current nanoparticle and targeting moieties for the delivery of cancer therapeutics

2012 591 citations Stephanie D. Steichen, Mary Caldorera‐Moore et al. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences profile →
Quantum dots in biomedical applications

2019 379 citations Angela M. Wagner, Jennifer M. Knipe et al. Acta Biomaterialia profile →

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Nicholas A. Peppas United States	23	2.9k	1.9k	1.9k	977	890	44	5.3k
Chunhua Yin China	39	2.5k 0.9×	1.6k 0.8×	2.4k 1.3×	1.4k 1.4×	651 0.7×	87	5.8k
Juliana M. Chan United States	17	3.0k 1.0×	2.3k 1.2×	2.3k 1.2×	823 0.8×	1.0k 1.2×	21	5.9k
Zhonggao Gao China	38	2.7k 0.9×	2.4k 1.2×	2.2k 1.2×	835 0.9×	821 0.9×	121	5.9k
Mary E. Napier United States	27	2.6k 0.9×	2.2k 1.2×	2.1k 1.1×	507 0.5×	1.2k 1.4×	48	5.5k
Paolo Caliceti Italy	41	2.2k 0.8×	1.5k 0.8×	2.4k 1.3×	978 1.0×	646 0.7×	168	6.6k
Catherine Dubernet France	33	4.0k 1.4×	2.6k 1.4×	2.5k 1.3×	1.2k 1.3×	1.4k 1.6×	64	7.4k
Gaetano Giammona Italy	40	2.1k 0.7×	1.5k 0.8×	1.1k 0.6×	967 1.0×	900 1.0×	201	5.1k
Youngro Byun South Korea	49	2.1k 0.8×	1.6k 0.8×	3.2k 1.7×	1.2k 1.2×	464 0.5×	261	7.8k
Soon Hong Yuk South Korea	40	1.8k 0.6×	1.7k 0.9×	931 0.5×	949 1.0×	723 0.8×	108	4.8k
Catherine Passirani France	39	2.5k 0.9×	1.4k 0.7×	2.5k 1.4×	845 0.9×	444 0.5×	89	5.5k

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Richbourg, Nathan, et al.. (2025). Network theory and recent developments in networks formed by the freeze–thawing process. Polymer. 344. 129385–129385.

Wagner, Angela M., et al.. (2025). Rational Design of PEGylated Nanogels: Optimization of Degree of PEGylation and Development of a Novel Enzyme-Responsive Grafted Layer. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 684. 126102–126102.

Malik, K.M.A., et al.. (2024). The role of patient-specific variables in protein corona formation and therapeutic efficacy in nanomedicine. Journal of Nanobiotechnology. 22(1). 714–714. 14 indexed citations

Arnspang, Eva C., et al.. (2023). SiRNA Delivery Mediated by pH and Redox Responsive P(DEAEMA-Co-HEMA-G-PEGMA) Nanogels. SSRN Electronic Journal. 3 indexed citations

Lanier, Olivia L., et al.. (2023). siRNA delivery from cationic nanocarriers prepared by diffusion‐assisted loading in the presence and absence of electrostatic interactions. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 141(9). 1 indexed citations

Spencer, David S., et al.. (2021). Cytocompatibility, membrane disruption, and siRNA delivery using environmentally responsive cationic nanogels. Journal of Controlled Release. 332. 608–619. 21 indexed citations

Murphy, Andrew C., et al.. (2020). Recent Advances in Smart Biomaterials for the Detection and Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases. Advanced Functional Materials. 30(37). 21 indexed citations

Wagner, Angela M., Jennifer M. Knipe, Gorka Orive, & Nicholas A. Peppas. (2019). Quantum dots in biomedical applications. Acta Biomaterialia. 94. 44–63. 379 indexed citations breakdown →

Peppas, Nicholas A., et al.. (2014). Polycationic Nanoparticles for siRNA Delivery: Comparing ARGET ATRP and UV-Initiated Formulations. ACS Nano. 8(3). 2908–2917. 47 indexed citations

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Creixell, Mar, et al.. (2013). Polycationic nanoparticles synthesized using ARGET ATRP for drug delivery. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics. 84(3). 472–478. 29 indexed citations

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Steichen, Stephanie D., Mary Caldorera‐Moore, & Nicholas A. Peppas. (2012). A review of current nanoparticle and targeting moieties for the delivery of cancer therapeutics. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 48(3). 416–427. 591 indexed citations breakdown →

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Creixell, Mar & Nicholas A. Peppas. (2012). Co-delivery of siRNA and therapeutic agents using nanocarriers to overcome cancer resistance. Nano Today. 7(4). 367–379. 277 indexed citations

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Hilt, J. Zach, et al.. (2007). Nanotechnology in therapeutics : current technology and applications. 41 indexed citations

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Kavimandan, Nikhil J., E. Losi, & Nicholas A. Peppas. (2006). Novel delivery system based on complexation hydrogels as delivery vehicles for insulin–transferrin conjugates. Biomaterials. 27(20). 3846–3854. 71 indexed citations

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Mallapragada, Surya K. & Nicholas A. Peppas. (1997). Crystal unfolding and chain disentanglement during semicrystalline polymer dissolution. AIChE Journal. 43(4). 870–876. 39 indexed citations

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Peppas, Nicholas A. & Paolo Colombo. (1989). Development of disintegration forces during water penetration in porous pharmaceutical systems. Journal of Controlled Release. 10(3). 245–250. 29 indexed citations

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Peppas, Nicholas A.. (1986). Surface and interfacial aspects of biomedical polymers. Vol. 2, protein adsorption. Biomaterials. 7(4). 310–310. 79 indexed citations

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Peppas, Nicholas A.. (1986). Macromolecules, vol. 2, synthesis, materials and technology. Journal of Controlled Release. 3(1-4). 212–213. 2 indexed citations

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Peppas, Nicholas A.. (1984). Wissenschaftliche tabellen Geigy (Scientific tables Geigy). Journal of Controlled Release. 1(1). 83–83. 1 indexed citations

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Gurny, Robert, Éric Doelker, & Nicholas A. Peppas. (1982). Modelling of sustained release of water-soluble drugs from porous, hydrophobic polymers. Biomaterials. 3(1). 27–32. 143 indexed citations

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