Sabu Thomas

87.2k total citations · 17 hit papers
1.4k papers, 64.6k citations indexed

About

Sabu Thomas is a scholar working on Polymers and Plastics, Biomaterials and Materials Chemistry. According to data from OpenAlex, Sabu Thomas has authored 1.4k papers receiving a total of 64.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 854 papers in Polymers and Plastics, 378 papers in Biomaterials and 263 papers in Materials Chemistry. Recurrent topics in Sabu Thomas's work include Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties (508 papers), Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites (272 papers) and Polymer crystallization and properties (270 papers). Sabu Thomas is often cited by papers focused on Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties (508 papers), Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites (272 papers) and Polymer crystallization and properties (270 papers). Sabu Thomas collaborates with scholars based in India, France and South Africa. Sabu Thomas's co-authors include Kuruvilla Joseph, Maya Jacob John, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, M. S. Sreekala, Laly A. Pothan, P. Bindu, K. T. Varughese, Soney C. George, Jayamol George and S. S. Bhagawan and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Clinical Oncology, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.

In The Last Decade

Sabu Thomas

1.4k papers receiving 62.3k citations

Hit Papers

Biofibres and biocomposites 1996 2026 2006 2016 2007 2014 2001 2002 2001 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. Biofibres and biocomposites
    2007 1.6k citations Sabu Thomas et al. profile →
  2. Estimation of lattice strain in ZnO nanoparticles: X-ray peak profile analysis
    2014 1.4k citations Sabu Thomas et al. profile →
  3. A review on interface modification and characterization of natural fiber reinforced plastic composites
    2001 903 citations Sabu Thomas et al. Polymer Engineering and Science profile →
  4. Dynamic mechanical analysis of banana fiber reinforced polyester composites
    2002 758 citations Sabu Thomas et al. profile →
  5. Transport phenomena through polymeric systems
    2001 608 citations Soney C. George, Sabu Thomas profile →
  6. Extraction of nanocellulose fibrils from lignocellulosic fibres: A novel approach
    2011 589 citations Sabu Thomas et al. profile →
  7. Effect of chemical treatment on the tensile properties of short sisal fibre-reinforced polyethylene composites
    1996 567 citations Sabu Thomas et al. Polymer profile →
  8. Mechanical properties of sisal/oil palm hybrid fiber reinforced natural rubber composites
    2004 559 citations Sabu Thomas et al. profile →
  9. Supercapacitors from Activated Carbon Derived from Banana Fibers
    2007 532 citations Sabu Thomas et al. profile →
  10. Recent developments on nanocellulose reinforced polymer nanocomposites: A review
    2017 505 citations Hanieh Kargarzadeh, Ishak Ahmad et al. Polymer profile →
  11. Advances in cellulose nanomaterials
    2018 381 citations Hanieh Kargarzadeh, Ishak Ahmad et al. profile →
  12. Biopolymer based nanomaterials in drug delivery systems: A review
    2018 373 citations Sabu Thomas et al. profile →
  13. Recent developments in nanocellulose-based biodegradable polymers, thermoplastic polymers, and porous nanocomposites
    2018 370 citations Hanieh Kargarzadeh, Ishak Ahmad et al. profile →
  14. Poloxamer: A versatile tri-block copolymer for biomedical applications
    2020 296 citations Sabu Thomas et al. profile →
  15. Nanoparticles: Taking a Unique Position in Medicine
    2023 250 citations Sabu Thomas et al. profile →
  16. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling: A review
    2024 157 citations Sabu Thomas et al. profile →
  17. A review of the synthesis, properties, and applications of 2D transition metal dichalcogenides and their heterostructures
    2023 156 citations Sabu Thomas, Nandakumar Kalarikkal et al. Materials Chemistry and Physics profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Sabu Thomas India 117 35.3k 23.7k 13.3k 10.8k 10.8k 1.4k 64.6k
Liqun Zhang China 108 24.8k 0.7× 11.7k 0.5× 18.2k 1.4× 5.3k 0.5× 15.0k 1.4× 1.6k 56.8k
J. M. Kenny Italy 96 13.0k 0.4× 14.6k 0.6× 8.9k 0.7× 5.7k 0.5× 8.4k 0.8× 606 33.7k
Soo‐Jin Park South Korea 109 15.3k 0.4× 6.3k 0.3× 12.1k 0.9× 13.6k 1.3× 21.9k 2.0× 1.7k 61.7k
Benjamin S. Hsiao United States 114 20.2k 0.6× 21.5k 0.9× 13.1k 1.0× 3.7k 0.3× 8.0k 0.7× 613 42.7k
David Hui United States 83 10.5k 0.3× 4.9k 0.2× 8.8k 0.7× 9.8k 0.9× 9.2k 0.9× 452 36.3k
Manjusri Misra Canada 90 20.1k 0.6× 19.9k 0.8× 6.4k 0.5× 4.8k 0.4× 2.7k 0.3× 517 34.3k
Lawrence T. Drzal United States 78 14.6k 0.4× 7.6k 0.3× 3.7k 0.3× 8.4k 0.8× 6.2k 0.6× 302 25.7k
Philippe Dúbois Belgium 109 23.4k 0.7× 26.0k 1.1× 9.5k 0.7× 3.0k 0.3× 9.9k 0.9× 999 52.4k
Yiu‐Wing Mai Australia 107 18.8k 0.5× 5.7k 0.2× 8.3k 0.6× 14.8k 1.4× 14.8k 1.4× 963 50.6k
Qiang Fu China 98 18.5k 0.5× 11.4k 0.5× 12.4k 0.9× 4.5k 0.4× 11.3k 1.1× 1.0k 38.6k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Sabu Thomas

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Vacková, Taťana, et al.. (2025). Natural fiber thermoplastic composites: Exploring the impact of plasma surface treatment on viscoelastic and thermal behavior. Materials Chemistry and Physics. 338. 130599–130599. 4 indexed citations
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Pillin, Isabelle, et al.. (2024). Investigations on the effect of Sol-Gel coated coir fiber reinforcement in PP/EPDM composites. European Polymer Journal. 212. 113081–113081. 4 indexed citations
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Tiwari, Onkar Nath, Md. Nazneen Bobby, Gopinath Halder, et al.. (2024). Comprehensive review on recent trends and perspectives of natural exo-polysaccharides: Pioneering nano-biotechnological tools. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 265(Pt 2). 130747–130747. 19 indexed citations
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Malek, M. F., N. Vasimalai, Mohd Hanapiah Abdullah, et al.. (2024). Polystyrene Waste-ZnO nanocomposite film for energy harvesting via hydrophobic triboelectric nanogenerator: Transforming waste into energy. Materials Today Sustainability. 26. 100726–100726. 14 indexed citations
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Adhikari, Jaideep, et al.. (2024). 3D printing of bacterial cellulose for potential wound healing applications: Current trends and prospects. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 279(Pt 2). 135213–135213. 10 indexed citations
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Thangadurai, T. Daniel, et al.. (2023). Multipurpose biological applications of excitation-dependent fluorescent carbon nano dots emanated from biomass waste. Materials Chemistry and Physics. 307. 128113–128113. 8 indexed citations
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Alli, Yakubu Adekunle, Abayomi Bamisaye, Peter Olusakin Oladoye, et al.. (2023). MXene composites: Properties, synthesis and its emerging application in rechargeable batteries. Journal of Energy Storage. 77. 109954–109954. 28 indexed citations
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Joseph, Blessy, Guillaume Vignaud, Yves Grohens, et al.. (2023). Optical and physical properties of zirconium dioxide reinforced poly(methyl methacrylate) nanocomposite films. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 141(8). 2 indexed citations
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Bicy, K., Isabelle Royaud, Marc Ponçot, et al.. (2023). A review on electrospun PVDF-based nanocomposites: Recent trends and developments in energy harvesting and sensing applications. Polymer. 283. 126179–126179. 77 indexed citations
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Sreenilayam, Sithara P., et al.. (2022). Nanoparticle production via laser ablation synthesis in solution method and printed electronic application - A brief review. Results in Engineering. 16. 100646–100646. 79 indexed citations
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Maria, Hanna J., et al.. (2021). Development and characterization of cellulose nanofibre reinforced Acacia nilotica gum nanocomposite. Industrial Crops and Products. 161. 113180–113180. 9 indexed citations
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Joy, Jomon, Elssa George, Sabu Thomas, & Saithalavi Anas. (2020). Effect of filler loading on polymer chain confinement and thermomechanical properties of epoxy/boron nitride (h-BN) nanocomposites. New Journal of Chemistry. 44(11). 4494–4503. 81 indexed citations
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Balakrishnan, Preetha, V. G. Geethamma, Sreerag Gopi, et al.. (2019). Thermal, biodegradation and theoretical perspectives on nanoscale confinement in starch/cellulose nanocomposite modified via green crosslinker. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 134. 781–790. 36 indexed citations
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Augustine, Robin, Pan Dan, Alejandro Sosnik, et al.. (2017). Electrospun poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene)/zinc oxide nanocomposite tissue engineering scaffolds with enhanced cell adhesion and blood vessel formation. Nano Research. 10(10). 3358–3376. 169 indexed citations
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Abraham, Jiji, et al.. (2015). Carbon Nanotube-thermally Reduced Graphene Hybrid/Styrene Butadiene Rubber Nano Composites: Mechanical, Morphological andDielectric Studies. 4(3). 1–5. 1 indexed citations
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Müller, René, et al.. (2014). Effect of blend ratio and elongation flow on the morphology and properties of epoxy resin‐poly(trimethylene terephthalate) blends. Polymer Engineering and Science. 55(7). 1679–1688. 1 indexed citations
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Varghese, Soney, et al.. (1993). Rheological behaviour of short sisal fibre reinforced natural rubber composites. 20(2). 93–99. 6 indexed citations

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