Tanja Zimmermann

9.3k total citations · 3 hit papers
104 papers, 7.5k citations indexed

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Tanja Zimmermann is a scholar working on Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering and Polymers and Plastics. According to data from OpenAlex, Tanja Zimmermann has authored 104 papers receiving a total of 7.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 71 papers in Biomaterials, 25 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 16 papers in Polymers and Plastics. Recurrent topics in Tanja Zimmermann's work include Advanced Cellulose Research Studies (67 papers), Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications (31 papers) and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (16 papers). Tanja Zimmermann is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Cellulose Research Studies (67 papers), Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications (31 papers) and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (16 papers). Tanja Zimmermann collaborates with scholars based in Switzerland, Germany and Sweden. Tanja Zimmermann's co-authors include Philippe Tingaut, Gilberto Siqueira, Houssine Sehaqui, Gilles Sèbe, Thomas Geiger, Daniel Rentsch, Francisco López-Suevos, Aldo Steinfeld, Michael K. Hausmann and Zheng Zhang and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Environmental Science & Technology and ACS Nano.

In The Last Decade

Tanja Zimmermann

104 papers receiving 7.3k citations

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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.

Ultralightweight and Flexible Silylated Nanocellulose Sponges for the Selective Removal of Oil from Water

2014 501 citations Tanja Zimmermann, Philippe Tingaut et al. profile →
Cellulose Nanocrystal Inks for 3D Printing of Textured Cellular Architectures

2017 500 citations Gilberto Siqueira, Dimitri Kokkinis et al. Advanced Functional Materials profile →
Amine-Based Nanofibrillated Cellulose As Adsorbent for CO₂ Capture from Air

2011 352 citations Christoph Gebald, Jan Andre Wurzbacher et al. Environmental Science & Technology profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Tanja Zimmermann Switzerland	48	5.1k	2.4k	1.0k	1.0k	860	104	7.5k
Robert J. Moon United States	34	7.1k 1.4×	3.1k 1.3×	1.7k 1.6×	959 0.9×	1.4k 1.6×	117	10.1k
Philippe Tingaut Switzerland	37	3.1k 0.6×	1.6k 0.6×	587 0.6×	709 0.7×	434 0.5×	52	5.2k
John Lionel Simonsen United States	29	5.8k 1.1×	2.4k 1.0×	1.5k 1.4×	410 0.4×	1.2k 1.5×	87	8.0k
Wenshuai Chen China	50	4.9k 1.0×	4.4k 1.8×	1.7k 1.6×	992 1.0×	791 0.9×	157	10.6k
Stephen J. Eichhorn United Kingdom	50	7.2k 1.4×	3.4k 1.4×	3.0k 2.9×	1.3k 1.2×	1.4k 1.6×	178	11.4k
Zhiyong Cai United States	46	3.3k 0.7×	3.7k 1.5×	2.2k 2.1×	946 0.9×	562 0.7×	140	8.0k
Yanjun Xie China	41	2.5k 0.5×	2.0k 0.8×	3.2k 3.1×	1.0k 1.0×	555 0.6×	239	7.2k
Ang Lu China	52	3.8k 0.7×	3.1k 1.3×	1.2k 1.2×	588 0.6×	439 0.5×	131	7.1k
Tian Li China	37	2.7k 0.5×	3.0k 1.2×	1.7k 1.6×	1.2k 1.2×	300 0.3×	124	10.2k
Haipeng Yu China	60	5.6k 1.1×	5.4k 2.2×	2.3k 2.2×	1.0k 1.0×	934 1.1×	153	12.7k

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Siqueira, Gilberto, Soo‐Jeong Kim, Tanja Zimmermann, et al.. (2023). 3D Bioprinting of Diatom‐Laden Living Materials for Water Quality Assessment. Small. 19(50). e2300771–e2300771. 9 indexed citations

Sivaraman, Deeptanshu, A. Neels, Tanja Zimmermann, et al.. (2023). Anisotropic, Strong, and Thermally Insulating 3D‐Printed Nanocellulose–PNIPAAM Aerogels. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 4(12). 13 indexed citations

Müller, L., Andrea Arcifa, Tanja Zimmermann, et al.. (2022). Functionalized Cellulose Nanocrystals as Active Reinforcements for Light-Actuated 3D-Printed Structures. ACS Nano. 16(11). 18210–18222. 36 indexed citations

Müller, L., Adrien Demongeot, Julien Vaucher, et al.. (2022). Photoresponsive Movement in 3D Printed Cellulose Nanocomposites. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 14(14). 16703–16717. 24 indexed citations

Hausmann, Michael K., A. Neels, Mark Schubert, et al.. (2021). 3D printing of shape-morphing and antibacterial anisotropic nanocellulose hydrogels. Carbohydrate Polymers. 259. 117716–117716. 86 indexed citations

Müller, L., Tanja Zimmermann, Gustav Nyström, Ingo Burgert, & Gilberto Siqueira. (2020). Mechanical Properties Tailoring of 3D Printed Photoresponsive Nanocellulose Composites. Advanced Functional Materials. 30(35). 59 indexed citations

Hausmann, Michael K., Gilberto Siqueira, Rafael Libanori, et al.. (2019). Complex‐Shaped Cellulose Composites Made by Wet Densification of 3D Printed Scaffolds. Advanced Functional Materials. 30(4). 85 indexed citations

Hausmann, Michael K., Gilberto Siqueira, Rafael Libanori, et al.. (2019). Cellulose‐Based Microparticles for Magnetically Controlled Optical Modulation and Sensing. Small. 16(1). e1904251–e1904251. 11 indexed citations

Hausmann, Michael K., Patrick A. Rühs, Gilberto Siqueira, et al.. (2018). Dynamics of Cellulose Nanocrystal Alignment during 3D Printing. ACS Nano. 12(7). 6926–6937. 235 indexed citations

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Sehaqui, Houssine, et al.. (2017). Humic acid desorption from a positively charged nanocellulose surface. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 504. 500–506. 15 indexed citations

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Meyer, Veronika R., et al.. (2016). Polylactide/Montmorillonite Hybrid Latex as a Barrier Coating for Paper Applications. Polymers. 8(3). 75–75. 15 indexed citations

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Sehaqui, Houssine, Andreas Mautner, Uxua Pérez de Larraya, et al.. (2015). Cationic cellulose nanofibers from waste pulp residues and their nitrate, fluoride, sulphate and phosphate adsorption properties. Carbohydrate Polymers. 135. 334–340. 146 indexed citations

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Gebald, Christoph, Jan Andre Wurzbacher, Andreas Borgschulte, Tanja Zimmermann, & Aldo Steinfeld. (2014). Single-Component and Binary CO₂ and H₂O Adsorption of Amine-Functionalized Cellulose. Environmental Science & Technology. 48(4). 2497–2504. 178 indexed citations

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Abe, Kentaro, et al.. (2014). Nanofibrillation of pulp fibers by twin-screw extrusion. Cellulose. 22(1). 421–433. 136 indexed citations

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Duc, Fabien, P.‐E. Bourban, Philippe Tingaut, et al.. (2011). Nanofibrillated cellulose composite hydrogel for the replacement of the nucleus pulposus. Acta Biomaterialia. 7(9). 3412–3421. 68 indexed citations

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Gebald, Christoph, Jan Andre Wurzbacher, Philippe Tingaut, Tanja Zimmermann, & Aldo Steinfeld. (2011). Amine-Based Nanofibrillated Cellulose As Adsorbent for CO₂ Capture from Air. Environmental Science & Technology. 45(20). 9101–9108. 352 indexed citations breakdown →

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Adusumalli, Ramesh Babu, R. Raghavan, P. Schwaller, Tanja Zimmermann, & Johann Michler. (2010). In situ SEM micro-indentation of single wood pulp fibres in transverse direction. Journal of Electron Microscopy. 59(5). 345–349. 2 indexed citations

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Zimmermann, Tanja, et al.. (2007). ARRANGEMENT OF CELL-WALL CONSTITUENTS IN CHEMICALLY TREATED NORWAY SPRUCE TRACHEIDS. Wood and Fiber Science. 39(2). 221–231. 11 indexed citations

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Zimmermann, Tanja, J. Zweck, & H. Hoffmann. (1995). Quantification of Lorentz microscopy images of Co/Cu multilayer systems. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. 148(1-2). 239–240. 2 indexed citations

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Zimmermann, Tanja, J. Sell, & Dieter Eckstein. (1994). SEM studies on tension-fracture surfaces of spruce samples. DORA Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa)). 19 indexed citations

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