Robert Pelton

16.7k total citations · 2 hit papers
287 papers, 14.2k citations indexed

About

Robert Pelton is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials and Organic Chemistry. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert Pelton has authored 287 papers receiving a total of 14.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 78 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 65 papers in Biomaterials and 64 papers in Organic Chemistry. Recurrent topics in Robert Pelton's work include Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications (55 papers), Advanced Cellulose Research Studies (50 papers) and Polymer Surface Interaction Studies (46 papers). Robert Pelton is often cited by papers focused on Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications (55 papers), Advanced Cellulose Research Studies (50 papers) and Polymer Surface Interaction Studies (46 papers). Robert Pelton collaborates with scholars based in Canada, United States and China. Robert Pelton's co-authors include Todd Hoare, L. P. F. Chibante, Emily D. Cranston, Zhen Hu, Shiping Zhu, Carlos D. M. Filipe, Kam Chiu Tam, Youqing Shen, Michael A. Brook and Ju Zhang and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of the American Chemical Society, Angewandte Chemie International Edition and Chemistry of Materials.

In The Last Decade

Robert Pelton

283 papers receiving 13.9k citations

Hit Papers

Temperature-sensitive aqu... 1986 2026 1999 2012 2000 1986 500 1000 1.5k
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. Temperature-sensitive aqueous microgels
    2000 1.6k citations Robert Pelton profile →
  2. Preparation of aqueous latices with N-isopropylacrylamide
    1986 1.0k citations Robert Pelton et al. profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Robert Pelton 4.9k 4.7k 4.1k 3.1k 2.9k 287 14.2k
Walter Richtering 4.2k 0.8× 6.5k 1.4× 6.6k 1.6× 2.3k 0.7× 6.5k 2.3× 336 17.6k
X. X. Zhu 2.6k 0.5× 2.4k 0.5× 3.7k 0.9× 3.1k 1.0× 1.9k 0.7× 323 11.7k
Curtis W. Frank 3.5k 0.7× 1.4k 0.3× 3.0k 0.7× 2.4k 0.8× 2.6k 0.9× 285 12.6k
Heikki Tenhu 2.0k 0.4× 2.3k 0.5× 4.4k 1.1× 2.1k 0.7× 2.4k 0.8× 245 9.4k
Cameron Alexander 3.5k 0.7× 1.4k 0.3× 3.1k 0.8× 3.3k 1.1× 1.7k 0.6× 301 11.7k
Rui Xie 6.2k 1.3× 2.2k 0.5× 1.2k 0.3× 1.6k 0.5× 3.0k 1.0× 312 11.5k
Charles L. McCormick 2.3k 0.5× 1.8k 0.4× 9.8k 2.4× 4.4k 1.4× 2.3k 0.8× 230 15.0k
Jiawei Zhang 6.0k 1.2× 1.8k 0.4× 1.3k 0.3× 1.9k 0.6× 3.5k 1.2× 294 12.3k
Liang‐Yin Chu 5.9k 1.2× 2.2k 0.5× 1.2k 0.3× 1.5k 0.5× 2.6k 0.9× 243 10.7k
Srinivasa R. Raghavan 2.3k 0.5× 988 0.2× 5.8k 1.4× 3.8k 1.2× 3.9k 1.3× 215 14.3k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Robert Pelton

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Robert Pelton

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Wu, Xiao, et al.. (2023). Grafting PEG and alkyl comb polymers onto bleached wood pulp fibres. The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering. 101(9). 4914–4926. 1 indexed citations
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Pelton, Robert, et al.. (2023). Purification of phage for therapeutic applications using high throughput anion exchange membrane chromatography. Journal of Chromatography B. 1229. 123867–123867. 6 indexed citations
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Pelton, Robert, et al.. (2023). Optimization of fluid flow in membrane chromatography devices using computational fluid dynamic simulations. Journal of Chromatography A. 1699. 464030–464030. 4 indexed citations
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Tian, Lei, et al.. (2023). Impacts of non-microbial soils on polychloramide disinfectants. Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces. 229. 113464–113464.
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Zhang, Hongfeng, et al.. (2021). Carboxylated bleached kraft pulp from maleic anhydride copolymers. Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal. 36(4). 608–617. 2 indexed citations
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Gustafsson, Emil, et al.. (2017). Towards Wet Resilient Paper – Fiber Modifications and Test Method Development. 865–894. 2 indexed citations
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Pelton, Robert, et al.. (2014). On formulating ophthalmic emulsions. Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces. 122. 7–11. 5 indexed citations
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Sicard, Clémence, Brandon Aubie, Sana Jahanshahi‐Anbuhi, et al.. (2014). Tools for water quality monitoring and mapping using paper-based sensors and cell phones. Water Research. 70. 360–369. 163 indexed citations
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Wang, Jingyun, Maria Rowena N. Monton, Xiaoli Zhang, et al.. (2013). Hydrophobic sol–gel channel patterning strategies for paper-based microfluidics. Lab on a Chip. 14(4). 691–695. 128 indexed citations
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Pelton, Robert, Yuguo Cui, Dan Zhang, et al.. (2012). Facile Phenylboronate Modification of Silica by a Silaneboronate. Langmuir. 29(2). 594–598. 10 indexed citations
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Notley, Shannon M., Wei Chen, & Robert Pelton. (2009). Extraordinary Adhesion of Phenylboronic Acid Derivatives of Polyvinylamine to Wet Cellulose: A Colloidal Probe Microscopy Investigation. Langmuir. 25(12). 6898–6904. 28 indexed citations
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Chen, Wei, et al.. (2009). Polyvinylamine−Phenylboronic Acid Adhesion to Cellulose Hydrogel. Langmuir. 25(12). 6863–6868. 23 indexed citations
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Geng, Xinglian, Carlos D. M. Filipe, & Robert Pelton. (2008). Antibacterial Paper from Photocatalytic TiO2. 61(6). 456. 5 indexed citations
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Cui, Yaowen, Robert Pelton, Howard A. Ketelson, & David Meadows. (2008). Characterization of a Novel Polymeric Artificial Tear Delivery System. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 49(13). 4643–4643. 4 indexed citations
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Miao, Chuanwei, Robert Pelton, Xiaonong Chen, & Marc Leduc. (2007). Microgels versus Linear Polymers for Paper Wet Strength - Size Does Matter. 60(6). 133. 2 indexed citations
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Ali, Md. Monsur, et al.. (2007). Enzymatic manipulations of DNA oligonucleotides on microgel: towards development of DNA–microgel bioassays. Chemical Communications. 4459–4459. 38 indexed citations
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Pelton, Robert. (2004). On the design of polymers for increased paper dry strength: A review. Appita journal. 57(3). 181–190. 48 indexed citations
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Pelton, Robert, et al.. (2002). PEO Flocculation with Phenolic Microparticles. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 254(1). 101–107. 4 indexed citations
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Xiao, Huining, Robert Pelton, & A. E. Hamielec. (1996). Novel retention aids for mechanical pulps. TAPPI Journal. 79(4). 129–135. 10 indexed citations
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Pelton, Robert, et al.. (1988). Fall grazing by sheep on alfalfa. California Agriculture. 42(5). 4–5. 7 indexed citations

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