R.G. Herman

3.0k total citations · 1 hit paper
71 papers, 2.3k citations indexed

About

R.G. Herman is a scholar working on Materials Chemistry, Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry. According to data from OpenAlex, R.G. Herman has authored 71 papers receiving a total of 2.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 39 papers in Materials Chemistry, 30 papers in Catalysis and 17 papers in Inorganic Chemistry. Recurrent topics in R.G. Herman's work include Catalytic Processes in Materials Science (28 papers), Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions (18 papers) and Catalysts for Methane Reforming (13 papers). R.G. Herman is often cited by papers focused on Catalytic Processes in Materials Science (28 papers), Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions (18 papers) and Catalysts for Methane Reforming (13 papers). R.G. Herman collaborates with scholars based in United States, Spain and Sweden. R.G. Herman's co-authors include K. Klier, Gary W. Simmons, Qun Sun, John Nunan, Abraham Clearfield, Qun Sun, Dale R. Simpson, André J. Sommer, Sten Ahrland and Kevin J. Smith and has published in prestigious journals such as The Journal of Chemical Physics, Chemistry of Materials and Analytical Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

R.G. Herman

70 papers receiving 2.2k citations

Hit Papers

Catalytic synthesis of methanol from CO/H2I. Phase compos... 1979 2026 1994 2010 1979 100 200 300 400
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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. Catalytic synthesis of methanol from CO/H2I. Phase composition, electronic properties, and activities of the Cu/ZnO/M2O3 catalysts
    1979 488 citations R.G. Herman Journal of Catalysis profile →

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
R.G. Herman United States 28 1.6k 1.2k 439 389 346 71 2.3k
B. Rebours France 18 2.0k 1.2× 910 0.7× 515 1.2× 525 1.3× 327 0.9× 43 2.5k
E. A. Paukshtis Russia 27 1.4k 0.9× 853 0.7× 452 1.0× 661 1.7× 232 0.7× 87 2.0k
Ad M. J. van der Eerden Netherlands 27 1.5k 0.9× 773 0.6× 296 0.7× 513 1.3× 293 0.8× 53 2.2k
Alexander M. Volodin Russia 28 2.0k 1.2× 1.1k 0.9× 331 0.8× 449 1.2× 189 0.5× 136 2.6k
Glenn L. Schrader United States 26 1.2k 0.7× 739 0.6× 410 0.9× 237 0.6× 226 0.7× 62 1.9k
G. Poncelet Belgium 31 1.6k 1.0× 470 0.4× 472 1.1× 937 2.4× 354 1.0× 66 2.5k
B. A. Morrow Canada 27 1.6k 1.0× 673 0.5× 349 0.8× 655 1.7× 284 0.8× 66 2.5k
J.W. Geus Netherlands 23 1.4k 0.8× 702 0.6× 389 0.9× 130 0.3× 268 0.8× 65 1.9k
А. А. Цыганенко Russia 26 1.9k 1.2× 919 0.7× 497 1.1× 758 1.9× 285 0.8× 96 2.9k
M. Kermarec France 22 1.2k 0.7× 756 0.6× 283 0.6× 366 0.9× 268 0.8× 37 1.6k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of R.G. Herman

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Blewett, Christopher, et al.. (2024). Surgical management of foregut duplication cyst existing with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A case report. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 124. 110369–110369.
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Vogel, M., et al.. (2022). Single-Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy Using Standard 5 mm Trocars: Single Pediatric Center Experience. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. 32(12). 1255–1259. 1 indexed citations
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Saliba, Christian, et al.. (2022). A Case of Delayed Cecal Perforation After Abdominal (Seat Belt) Injury. Cureus. 14(8). e27901–e27901. 1 indexed citations
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Klier, K., et al.. (1998). Ensemble Effects in the Oxygen/Chlorine/Pd(100) System. Langmuir. 14(6). 1384–1391. 3 indexed citations
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Herman, R.G., et al.. (1998). Higher Alcohol Synthesis over Double Bed Cs−Cu/ZnO/Cr2O3 Catalysts:  Optimizing the Yields of 2-Methyl-1-propanol (Isobutanol). Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 37(12). 4657–4668. 36 indexed citations
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Beretta, Alessandra, Qun Sun, R.G. Herman, & K. Klier. (1995). Higher alcohol synthesis over a Cs-Cu/ZnO/Cr{sub 2}O{sub 3} catalyst: Effect of the reaction temperature on product distribution and catalyst stability. 40(1). 1 indexed citations
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Herman, R.G., et al.. (1992). Dissociative adsorption of methane on Pd(679) surface. Surface Science. 279(1-2). 33–48. 42 indexed citations
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Sun, Qun, R.G. Herman, & K. Klier. (1992). Selective oxidation of methane with air over silica catalysts. Catalysis Letters. 16(3). 251–261. 41 indexed citations
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Sojka, Zbigniew, R.G. Herman, & K. Klier. (1991). Selective oxidation of methane to formaldehyde over doubly copper–iron doped zinc oxide catalysts via a selectivity shift mechanism. Journal of the Chemical Society Chemical Communications. 0(3). 185–186. 29 indexed citations
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Cole, David R., et al.. (1987). Transformations of iron minerals during coal oxidation. Fuel. 66(9). 1240–1248. 24 indexed citations
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Nunan, John, et al.. (1986). Promotion of methanol synthesis over Cu/ZnO catalysts by doping with caesium. Journal of the Chemical Society Chemical Communications. 193–193. 34 indexed citations
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Nunan, John, K. Klier, & R.G. Herman. (1985). Selective coupling of methanol and 2-methylpropan-1-ol to give 1-methoxy-2-methylpropane (methyl isobutyl ether). Journal of the Chemical Society Chemical Communications. 676–676. 9 indexed citations
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Herman, R.G. & José Manuel Domínguez. (1984). Radiation- and thermally-induced transformations of crystalline cerium(IV) phosphate CePE. Materials Research Bulletin. 19(7). 905–914. 6 indexed citations
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Klier, K., et al.. (1982). Catalytic synthesis of methanol from CO/H/sub 2/. IV. Effects of carbon dioxide. Journal of Catalysis. 1 indexed citations
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Herman, R.G.. (1979). Use of a copper(II) reagent impurity as a teaching aid for instrumental analysis. Journal of Chemical Education. 56(2). 126–126. 1 indexed citations
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Herman, R.G. & Abraham Clearfield. (1977). Crystalline cerium(IV) phosphates—III. Journal of Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry. 39(1). 143–146. 11 indexed citations
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Lantz, Herman R., et al.. (1973). The Preindustrial Family in America: A Further Examination of Early Magazines. American Journal of Sociology. 79(3). 566–588. 13 indexed citations
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Herman, R.G., et al.. (1967). Function of the Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscles: A Preliminary Study in the Normal Human Subject. Physical Therapy. 47(1). 105–113. 3 indexed citations

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