Vera A. Álvarez

11.3k total citations · 2 hit papers
224 papers, 8.3k citations indexed

About

Vera A. Álvarez is a scholar working on Biomaterials, Polymers and Plastics and Biomedical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Vera A. Álvarez has authored 224 papers receiving a total of 8.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 115 papers in Biomaterials, 103 papers in Polymers and Plastics and 35 papers in Biomedical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Vera A. Álvarez's work include biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (57 papers), Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties (54 papers) and Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites (50 papers). Vera A. Álvarez is often cited by papers focused on biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (57 papers), Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties (54 papers) and Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites (50 papers). Vera A. Álvarez collaborates with scholars based in Argentina, Italy and Brazil. Vera A. Álvarez's co-authors include Analı́a Vázquez, A. Vázquez, Juan Morán, Viviana P. Cyras, Leandro N. Ludueña, Tomy J. Gutiérrez, Jimena S. González, Patrizia Cinelli, Andrea Lazzeri and Elodie Bugnicourt and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and Scientific Reports.

In The Last Decade

Vera A. Álvarez

220 papers receiving 8.1k 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.

Extraction of cellulose and preparation of nanocellulose from sisal fibers

2007 1.2k citations Vera A. Álvarez et al. profile →
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA): Review of synthesis, characteristics, processing and potential applications in packaging

2014 654 citations Vera A. Álvarez et al. profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Virucidal and Antibacterial Chitosan–NanoCu Film-Coating-Based Technology: Complete Analysis of Its Performance on Various Surfaces 2025 ·Viruses ·(unknown), María Julia Martín, (unknown), (unknown), Jimena S. González, (unknown), Cybele C. Garcı́a, Claudia S. Sepúlveda, Vera A. Álvarez, Verónica Lassalle	1
2	Enhanced antifungal efficacy of clotrimazole and itraconazole delivered via solid lipid nanoparticles for potential otomycosis therapy 2025 ·Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology ·(unknown), (unknown), Diego G. Lamas, (unknown), Marcela Cucher, Vera A. Álvarez, Romina J. Glisoni, Guillermo R. Castro, Germán A. Islan, María L. Cuestas	1
3	Proteomic analysis of Trichoderma harzianum secretome and their role in the biosynthesis of zinc/iron oxide nanoparticles 2025 ·Scientific Reports ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Vera A. Álvarez, Verónica Fabiana Consolo	4
4	Poly (Lactic Acid)/Starch Biodegradable Blend With Antioxidant Activity: A Sustainable Alternative for Single‐Use Active Plastic Packaging 2025 ·Journal of Applied Polymer Science ·(unknown), (unknown), Andrea Y. Mansilla, Vera A. Álvarez, Leandro N. Ludueña	2
5	Cannabis extract-loaded lipid and chitosan-coated lipid nanoparticles with antifungal activity 2024 ·Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects ·(unknown), (unknown), Silvana Lorena Colman, (unknown), Julieta R. Mendieta, Germán A. Islan, Vera A. Álvarez	7
6	Ecofriendly magnetic gels beads based on carboxymethylcellulose and iron oxides for diclofenac adsorption 2024 ·SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología ·(unknown), Vera A. Álvarez, P. Mendoza Zélis, Jimena S. González	3
7	Chitosan microparticles mitigate nitrogen deficiency in tomato plants 2024 ·Plant Physiology and Biochemistry ·Silvana Lorena Colman, (unknown), Marı́a José Iglesias, Vera A. Álvarez, Diego F. Fiol, Claudia A. Casalongué, Noelia Foresi	3
8	Enhancing the Properties of Chitosan–Pectin Hydrogels With Cellulose Nanowhiskers for Potential Applications in Wound Dressings 2024 ·Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics ·(unknown), Vera A. Álvarez, Ravin Narain, Artjima Ounkaew, Jimena S. González	3
9	Synthesis and characterization of gelatin/chondroitin sulfate microgels with NaCl: Preliminary research toward wound healing applications 2024 ·International Journal of Biological Macromolecules ·(unknown), (unknown), Liesel B. Gende, Verónica Fabiana Consolo, Vera A. Álvarez, Jimena S. González	1
10	Nanostructured lipid carriers containing benznidazole: physicochemical, biopharmaceutical and cellular in vitro studies 2023 ·Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology ·Giuliana Muraca, María Esperanza Ruiz, (unknown), Sebastián Scioli Montoto, María L. Sbaraglini, (unknown), (unknown), Cecilia Y. Chain, Vera A. Álvarez, Cristián Huck‐Iriart, Guillermo R. Castro, (unknown), (unknown), Catalina D. Alba Soto, Germán A. Islan, Alan Talevi	9
11	Bio-nanocomposites films based on unmodified and modified thermoplastic starch reinforced with chemically modified nanoclays 2023 ·Journal of Materials Science ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Vera A. Álvarez, Leandro N. Ludueña	12
12	Effect of radiation-induced oxidative degradation on the non-isothermal crystallization of ethylene-butene copolymer 2019 ·Polymer Degradation and Stability ·Vera A. Álvarez, Marcelo D. Failla, J. Perez	1
13	Design and testing of a pilot scale magnetic separator for the treatment of textile dyeing wastewater 2018 ·Journal of Environmental Management ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), G. A. Pasquevich, (unknown), (unknown), Vera A. Álvarez, Pablo Sebastián Bonanni	36
14	Non‐isothermal crystallization of poly(ε‐caprolactone) nanocomposites with soy lecithin‐modified bentonite 2018 ·Danila Merino, Vera A. Álvarez, J. Perez	2
15	Carbamazepine-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers: Physicochemical characterization and in vitro/in vivo evaluation 2018 ·Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces ·Sebastián Scioli Montoto, María L. Sbaraglini, Alan Talevi, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Vera A. Álvarez, Luis E. Bruno‐Blanch, Guillermo R. Castro, María Esperanza Ruiz, Germán A. Islan	77
16	PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES OF PLA-CHITOSAN BLENDS OBTAINED BY CASTING WITH POTENTIAL USE AS AGRICULTURAL MULCH FILMS 2016 ·SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología ·Danila Merino, (unknown), Claudia A. Casalongué, Vera A. Álvarez	1
17	PROPIEDADES FISICOQUIMICAS Y ANTIBACTERIALES DE MEZCLAS PLA-QUITOSANO OBTENIDAS POR CASTING CON POTENCIAL USO COMO ACOLCHADOS AGRÍCOLAS 2016 ·SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología ·Danila Merino, (unknown), Claudia A. Casalongué, Vera A. Álvarez	1
18	Microencapsulation of various reactive monomers by in situ polymerization 2013 ·Vera A. Álvarez, Romina P. Ollier, (unknown), E. Rodríguez	1
19	Effect of Thermoplastic Incorporation on the Performance of Thermosetting Matrix 2012 ·Materials Sciences and Applications ·(unknown), Ariel Stocchi, E. Rodríguez, Vera A. Álvarez	11
20	Thermal degradation and decomposition of jute/vinylester composites 2005 ·Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry ·Vera A. Álvarez, E. Rodríguez, A. Vázquez	59

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