S. Nikolov

2.3k total citations
26 papers, 1.2k citations indexed

About

S. Nikolov is a scholar working on Mechanics of Materials, Biomaterials and Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. According to data from OpenAlex, S. Nikolov has authored 26 papers receiving a total of 1.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 9 papers in Mechanics of Materials, 7 papers in Biomaterials and 5 papers in Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. Recurrent topics in S. Nikolov's work include Calcium Carbonate Crystallization and Inhibition (7 papers), Composite Material Mechanics (6 papers) and Force Microscopy Techniques and Applications (5 papers). S. Nikolov is often cited by papers focused on Calcium Carbonate Crystallization and Inhibition (7 papers), Composite Material Mechanics (6 papers) and Force Microscopy Techniques and Applications (5 papers). S. Nikolov collaborates with scholars based in Germany, Bulgaria and United States. S. Nikolov's co-authors include Dierk Raabe, Chung‐Souk Han, Issam Doghri, Martin Friák, Jörg Neugebauer, Michal Petrov, L. Lymperakis, C. Sachs, Helge‐Otto Fabritius and H. Fabritius and has published in prestigious journals such as Advanced Materials, Biophysical Journal and Polymer.

In The Last Decade

S. Nikolov

25 papers receiving 1.2k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
S. Nikolov Germany 16 419 400 303 297 231 26 1.2k
Zhihui Xu China 25 585 1.4× 342 0.9× 614 2.0× 461 1.6× 146 0.6× 62 1.8k
Zuoqi Zhang China 21 301 0.7× 518 1.3× 385 1.3× 591 2.0× 162 0.7× 71 1.5k
Haochun Tang Japan 12 250 0.6× 668 1.7× 560 1.8× 571 1.9× 87 0.4× 25 1.4k
N. Hosoda Japan 20 436 1.0× 288 0.7× 230 0.8× 382 1.3× 59 0.3× 74 1.8k
Steve Nutt United States 18 400 1.0× 450 1.1× 493 1.6× 337 1.1× 274 1.2× 40 1.9k
Garrett Milliron United States 9 218 0.5× 787 2.0× 153 0.5× 466 1.6× 125 0.5× 11 1.4k
Steven Herrera United States 16 296 0.7× 891 2.2× 229 0.8× 529 1.8× 141 0.6× 27 1.6k
Nicholas A. Yaraghi United States 14 290 0.7× 793 2.0× 183 0.6× 531 1.8× 152 0.7× 19 1.5k
Alex J. Hsieh United States 24 321 0.8× 351 0.9× 473 1.6× 390 1.3× 653 2.8× 57 1.6k
P. Romano Germany 10 172 0.4× 632 1.6× 253 0.8× 285 1.0× 50 0.2× 17 1.3k

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Fields of papers citing papers by S. Nikolov

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of S. Nikolov

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Nikolov, S., et al.. (2022). Combined Analytical-FE Modeling of the Deformation Mechanisms and Forces in Soft PneuNets Bending Actuators. Bulgarian Portal for Open Science. 301–306. 1 indexed citations
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Fabritius, Helge‐Otto, Andreas Ziegler, Martin Friák, et al.. (2016). Functional adaptation of crustacean exoskeletal elements through structural and compositional diversity: a combined experimental and theoretical study. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics. 11(5). 55006–55006. 46 indexed citations
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Nikolov, S., et al.. (2016). Model-based design optimization of soft fiber-reinforced bending actuators. 136–140. 14 indexed citations
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Nikolov, S., Helge‐Otto Fabritius, Martin Friák, & Dierk Raabe. (2015). Integrated multiscale modeling approach for hierarchical biological nanocomposites applied to lobster cuticle. Max Planck Digital Library. 424–433. 3 indexed citations
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Zhu, Li, Martin Friák, L. Lymperakis, et al.. (2013). Ab initio study of single-crystalline and polycrystalline elastic properties of Mg-substituted calcite crystals. Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials. 20. 296–304. 34 indexed citations
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Ahzi, S., et al.. (2013). Effects of homogenization technique and introduction of interfaces in a multiscale approach to predict the elastic properties of arthropod cuticle. Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials. 23. 103–116. 5 indexed citations
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Friák, Martin, Li Zhu, L. Lymperakis, et al.. (2013). Quantum-Mechanical Study of Single-Crystalline and Polycrystalline Elastic Properties of Mg-Substituted Calcite Crystals. Key engineering materials. 592-593. 335–341. 2 indexed citations
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Nikolov, S., H. Fabritius, Michal Petrov, et al.. (2010). Robustness and optimal use of design principles of arthropod exoskeletons studied by ab initio-based multiscale simulations. Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials. 4(2). 129–145. 100 indexed citations
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Friák, Martin, H. Fabritius, L. Lymperakis, et al.. (2010). Ab initio study of thermodynamic, structural, and elastic properties of Mg-substituted crystalline calcite. Acta Biomaterialia. 6(12). 4506–4512. 47 indexed citations
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Nikolov, S., Michal Petrov, L. Lymperakis, et al.. (2009). Revealing the Design Principles of High‐Performance Biological Composites Using Ab initio and Multiscale Simulations: The Example of Lobster Cuticle. Advanced Materials. 22(4). 519–526. 289 indexed citations
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Nikolov, S. & Dierk Raabe. (2008). Hierarchical Modeling of the Elastic Properties of Bone at Submicron Scales: The Role of Extrafibrillar Mineralization. Biophysical Journal. 94(11). 4220–4232. 101 indexed citations
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Han, Chung‐Souk, et al.. (2008). Size Dependent Hardness of Polyamide/Imide. 2(1). 89–92. 19 indexed citations
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Han, Chung‐Souk & S. Nikolov. (2007). Indentation size effects in polymers and related rotation gradients. Journal of materials research/Pratt's guide to venture capital sources. 22(6). 1662–1672. 73 indexed citations
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Nikolov, S., Chung‐Souk Han, & Dierk Raabe. (2006). On the origin of size effects in small-strain elasticity of solid polymers. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 44(5). 1582–1592. 107 indexed citations
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Nikolov, S., Ricardo A. Lebensohn, & Dierk Raabe. (2006). Self-consistent modeling of large plastic deformation, texture and morphology evolution in semi-crystalline polymers. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids. 54(7). 1350–1375. 57 indexed citations
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Nikolov, S.. (2002). A performance model for impact crushers. Minerals Engineering. 15(10). 715–721. 42 indexed citations
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Nikolov, S. & Issam Doghri. (2000). A micro/macro constitutive model for the small-deformation behavior of polyethylene. Polymer. 41(5). 1883–1891. 86 indexed citations
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Nikolov, S., et al.. (1988). Structure and properties of the wood of some willow species.. 44(8). 5–7.
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Kozhukharov, V., Марин Маринов, S. Nikolov, G Bliznakov, & D. Klissurski. (1981). Investigation on the TeO2–MoO3–V2O5 System. II. Properties of the obtained glasses. Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie. 476(5). 179–187. 11 indexed citations
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Nikolov, S., et al.. (1967). Moisture content of green wood.. 4 indexed citations

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