Shima Jafarzadeh

4.7k total citations · 3 hit papers
64 papers, 3.3k citations indexed

About

Shima Jafarzadeh is a scholar working on Biomaterials, Food Science and Plant Science. According to data from OpenAlex, Shima Jafarzadeh has authored 64 papers receiving a total of 3.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 36 papers in Biomaterials, 19 papers in Food Science and 11 papers in Plant Science. Recurrent topics in Shima Jafarzadeh's work include Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging (35 papers), biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (16 papers) and Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management (7 papers). Shima Jafarzadeh is often cited by papers focused on Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging (35 papers), biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (16 papers) and Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management (7 papers). Shima Jafarzadeh collaborates with scholars based in Iran, Malaysia and Australia. Shima Jafarzadeh's co-authors include Seid Mahdi Jafari, Abdorreza Mohammadi Nafchi, Ali Salehabadi, Milad Hadidi, Farhad Garavand, Nazila Oladzadabbasabadi, Fazilah Ariffin, Mehrdad Forough, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah and Shahrom Mahmud and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Progress in Polymer Science and Chemical Engineering Journal.

In The Last Decade

Shima Jafarzadeh

62 papers receiving 3.3k 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.

  1. Application of bio-nanocomposite films and edible coatings for extending the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables
    2021 267 citations Shima Jafarzadeh, Abdorreza Mohammadi Nafchi et al. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science profile →
  2. Plant protein-based food packaging films; recent advances in fabrication, characterization, and applications
    2022 230 citations Milad Hadidi, Shima Jafarzadeh et al. profile →
  3. Advanced technologies in biodegradable packaging using intelligent sensing to fight food waste
    2024 53 citations Shima Jafarzadeh, Yasaman Esmaeili et al. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Shima Jafarzadeh Iran 33 1.9k 925 561 491 379 64 3.3k
Farhad Garavand Iran 33 1.7k 0.9× 963 1.0× 442 0.8× 381 0.8× 347 0.9× 56 3.2k
Parya Ezati South Korea 30 2.4k 1.2× 758 0.8× 455 0.8× 482 1.0× 848 2.2× 38 3.8k
Z.A. Nur Hanani Malaysia 32 2.5k 1.3× 914 1.0× 720 1.3× 214 0.4× 348 0.9× 86 3.5k
Lijuan Wang China 32 2.5k 1.3× 775 0.8× 613 1.1× 300 0.6× 676 1.8× 75 3.6k
Samah M. El‐Sayed Egypt 27 1.3k 0.7× 902 1.0× 391 0.7× 577 1.2× 268 0.7× 77 2.8k
Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad India 39 3.1k 1.6× 811 0.9× 838 1.5× 480 1.0× 667 1.8× 117 4.5k
Hadi Almasi Iran 22 1.8k 1.0× 905 1.0× 452 0.8× 352 0.7× 344 0.9× 37 2.6k
Ubonrat Siripatrawan Thailand 27 2.0k 1.0× 1.5k 1.6× 809 1.4× 363 0.7× 591 1.6× 74 4.0k
Marina Ramos Spain 25 1.7k 0.9× 754 0.8× 522 0.9× 226 0.5× 318 0.8× 37 2.8k
Ewelina Jamróz Poland 31 1.7k 0.9× 711 0.8× 372 0.7× 304 0.6× 341 0.9× 86 2.8k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Shima Jafarzadeh

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Shima Jafarzadeh

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All Works

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Esmaeili, Yasaman, Zeinab Qazanfarzadeh, Mehran Ghasemlou, et al.. (2025). Unlocking the potential of green-engineered carbon quantum dots for sustainable packaging biomedical applications and water purification. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science. 338. 103414–103414. 18 indexed citations
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Far, Bahareh Farasati, et al.. (2025). Chitosan‐Graft‐Gelatin Hydrogel Containing Bromothymol Blue as a Food Spoilage Indicator for Intelligent Food Packaging. Advanced Materials Interfaces. 12(9). 5 indexed citations
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Oladzadabbasabadi, Nazila, Mohammed Ali Dheyab, Milad Tavassoli, et al.. (2025). Leveraging lignin as mussel-bioinspired adhesives and fillers for sustainable food-packaging applications: A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 318(Pt 3). 145029–145029. 3 indexed citations
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Jafarzadeh, Shima, Zeinab Qazanfarzadeh, Mahsa Majzoobi, et al.. (2024). Alternative proteins; A path to sustainable diets and environment. Current Research in Food Science. 9. 100882–100882. 29 indexed citations
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Jafarzadeh, Shima, et al.. (2024). Sustainable strategies for using natural extracts in smart food packaging. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 267(Pt 1). 131537–131537. 41 indexed citations
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Safarkhani, Moein, Bahareh Farasati Far, Éder C. Lima, et al.. (2024). Integration of MXene and Microfluidics: A Perspective. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering. 10(2). 657–676. 19 indexed citations
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Jafarzadeh, Shima, Nazila Oladzadabbasabadi, Mohammed Ali Dheyab, et al.. (2024). Emerging Trends in Smart and Sustainable Nano-Biosensing: The Role of Green Nanomaterials. Industrial Crops and Products. 223. 120108–120108. 28 indexed citations
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Shirvanimoghaddam, Kamyar, et al.. (2024). Surface Functionality through Periodical Patterning on Carbon Nanotubes. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 5(6). 6 indexed citations
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Assadpour, Elham, et al.. (2023). Encapsulation of Orange Peel Oil in Biopolymeric Nanocomposites to Control Its Release under Different Conditions. Foods. 12(4). 831–831. 11 indexed citations
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Majzoobi, Mahsa, et al.. (2023). The Role of Ancient Grains in Alleviating Hunger and Malnutrition. Foods. 12(11). 2213–2213. 13 indexed citations
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Jafarzadeh, Shima, Khadije Abdolmaleki, Fardin Javanmardi, Milad Hadidi, & Amin Mousavi Khaneghah. (2022). Recent advances in plant‐based compounds for mitigation of mycotoxin contamination in food products: current status, challenges and perspectives. International Journal of Food Science & Technology. 57(4). 2159–2170. 36 indexed citations
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Orellana-Palacios, Jose C., Shima Jafarzadeh, José M. Lorenzo, et al.. (2022). Spectrophotometric Methods for Measurement of Antioxidant Activity in Food and Pharmaceuticals. Antioxidants. 11(11). 2213–2213. 144 indexed citations
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Jafarzadeh, Shima, Abdorreza Mohammadi Nafchi, Ali Salehabadi, Nazila Oladzadabbasabadi, & Seid Mahdi Jafari. (2021). Application of bio-nanocomposite films and edible coatings for extending the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science. 291. 102405–102405. 267 indexed citations breakdown →
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Ahmad, Suhana, Shima Jafarzadeh, Fazilah Ariffin, & Syahariza Zainul Abidin. (2020). EVALUATION OF PHYSICOCHEMICAL, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF CHICKEN SAUSAGE INCORPORATED WITH DIFFERENT VEGETABLES. Italian Journal of Food Science. 32(1). 20 indexed citations
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Jafarzadeh, Shima, et al.. (2019). Kinetic study, optimization and comparison of sun drying and superheated steam drying of asam gelugor (Garcinia cambogia). Food Research. 4(2). 396–406. 8 indexed citations
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Jafarzadeh, Shima, Abd Karim Alias, Fazilah Ariffin, & Shahrom Mahmud. (2018). Physico-mechanical and microstructural properties of semolina flour films as influenced by different sorbitol/glycerol concentrations. International Journal of Food Properties. 21(1). 983–995. 46 indexed citations
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Jafarzadeh, Shima, Jong‐Whan Rhim, Abd Karim Alias, Fazilah Ariffin, & Shahrom Mahmud. (2018). Application of antimicrobial active packaging film made of semolina flour, nano zinc oxide and nano‐kaolin to maintain the quality of low‐moisture mozzarella cheese during low‐temperature storage. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 99(6). 2716–2725. 69 indexed citations
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Jafarzadeh, Shima, et al.. (2017). CHARACTERIZATION OF SEMOLINA BIOPOLYMER FILMS ENRICHED WITH ZINC OXIDE NANO RODS. Italian Journal of Food Science. 29(2). 19 indexed citations

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