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Agustín Lara-Sánchez

Agustín Lara-Sánchez

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 45 16622 15006 674 646 171 5433

Agustín Lara-Sánchez publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Agustín Lara-Sánchez between 1997 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Agustín Lara-Sánchez published across 29 years, from 1997 to 2025, averaging 11.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 26 publications in 2013. 24 of the 334 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20 25
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1997 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 26. Peak 26 publications in 2013. 1997: 1 publication 1998: 3 publications 1999: 1 publication 2000: 5 publications 2001: 5 publications 2002: 4 publications 2003: 9 publications 2004: 12 publications 2005: 5 publications 2006: 4 publications 2007: 13 publications 2008: 19 publications 2009: 6 publications 2010: 18 publications 2011: 17 publications 2012: 3 publications 2013: 26 publications 2014: 18 publications 2015: 14 publications 2016: 20 publications 2017: 18 publications 2018: 17 publications 2019: 12 publications 2020: 14 publications 2021: 19 publications 2022: 13 publications 2023: 14 publications 2024: 13 publications 2025: 11 publications
1997 2025

334 publications in total across all disciplines

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Agustín Lara-Sánchez: publications per year, 1997 to 2025
Year Publications
1997 1
1998 3
1999 1
2000 5
2001 5
2002 4
2003 9
2004 12
2005 5
2006 4
2007 13
2008 19
2009 6
2010 18
2011 17
2012 3
2013 26
2014 18
2015 14
2016 20
2017 18
2018 17
2019 12
2020 14
2021 19
2022 13
2023 14
2024 13
2025 11
Total 334
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Agustín Lara-Sánchez publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Agustín Lara-Sánchez sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 61–80 to 1,295+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,350. Most scientists, 1,350, have 161–180 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 161–180 publications, is where this scientist sits. 61–80 publications: 66 scientists 81–100 publications: 302 scientists 101–120 publications: 623 scientists 121–140 publications: 918 scientists 141–160 publications: 1,218 scientists 161–180 publications: 1,350 scientists 181–200 publications: 1,344 scientists 201–220 publications: 1,281 scientists 221–240 publications: 1,216 scientists 241–260 publications: 1,100 scientists 261–280 publications: 979 scientists 281–300 publications: 939 scientists 301–320 publications: 764 scientists 321–340 publications: 643 scientists 341–360 publications: 628 scientists 361–380 publications: 522 scientists 381–400 publications: 459 scientists 401–420 publications: 397 scientists 421–440 publications: 327 scientists 441–460 publications: 270 scientists 461–480 publications: 265 scientists 481–500 publications: 252 scientists 501–520 publications: 201 scientists 521–540 publications: 185 scientists 541–560 publications: 148 scientists 561–580 publications: 148 scientists 581–600 publications: 132 scientists 601–620 publications: 114 scientists 621–640 publications: 104 scientists 641–660 publications: 91 scientists 661–680 publications: 92 scientists 681–700 publications: 73 scientists 701–720 publications: 57 scientists 721–740 publications: 54 scientists 741–760 publications: 67 scientists 761–780 publications: 45 scientists 781–800 publications: 46 scientists 801–820 publications: 39 scientists 821–840 publications: 32 scientists 841–860 publications: 36 scientists 861–880 publications: 29 scientists 881–900 publications: 26 scientists 901–920 publications: 24 scientists 921–940 publications: 14 scientists 941–960 publications: 23 scientists 961–980 publications: 28 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 15 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 29 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 12 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 19 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 12 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 6 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 8 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 12 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 5 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 6 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 14 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 7 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 2 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 6 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 4 scientists 1,281–1,294 publications: 6 scientists 1,295+ publications: 100 scientists
61–80 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 171 publications — 22nd percentile

22% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
61–80 66
81–100 302
101–120 623
121–140 918
141–160 1,218
161–180 1,350 171
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459
401–420 397
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148
561–580 148
581–600 132
601–620 114
621–640 104
641–660 91
661–680 92
681–700 73
701–720 57
721–740 54
741–760 67
761–780 45
781–800 46
801–820 39
821–840 32
841–860 36
861–880 29
881–900 26
901–920 24
921–940 14
941–960 23
961–980 28
981–1,000 15
1,001–1,020 29
1,021–1,040 12
1,041–1,060 19
1,061–1,080 12
1,081–1,100 6
1,101–1,120 8
1,121–1,140 12
1,141–1,160 5
1,161–1,180 6
1,181–1,200 14
1,201–1,220 7
1,221–1,240 2
1,241–1,260 6
1,261–1,280 4
1,281–1,294 6
1,295+ 100
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Agustín Lara-Sánchez D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Agustín Lara-Sánchez sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 159+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,051. Most scientists, 1,051, have 56–57 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 44–45 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 612 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 808 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 776 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 835 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 861 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 872 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 933 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,051 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 930 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 882 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 834 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 731 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 775 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 683 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 646 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 561 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 501 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 437 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 388 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 354 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 292 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 275 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 254 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 235 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 185 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 192 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 155 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 163 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 125 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 105 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 105 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 112 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 88 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 68 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 69 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 65 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 79 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 61 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 44 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 40 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 33 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 26 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 34 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 35 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 25 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 27 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 17 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 16 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 20 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 20 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 15 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 9 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 11 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 3 scientists 158 D-Index: 3 scientists 159+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 45 D-Index — 10th percentile

10% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 289
42–43 612
44–45 808 45
46–47 776
48–49 835
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292
84–85 275
86–87 254
88–89 235
90–91 185
92–93 192
94–95 155
96–97 163
98–99 125
100–101 105
102–103 105
104–105 112
106–107 88
108–109 68
110–111 69
112–113 65
114–115 79
116–117 61
118–119 44
120–121 37
122–123 40
124–125 33
126–127 26
128–129 34
130–131 35
132–133 25
134–135 27
136–137 17
138–139 16
140–141 20
142–143 20
144–145 15
146–147 9
148–149 9
150–151 16
152–153 11
154–155 9
156–157 3
158 3
159+ 98
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Overview

Agustín Lara-Sánchez is affiliated with the University of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain and has a research focus primarily intersecting the fields of Materials Science and Chemistry. Their work spans several specialized subfields including Materials Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Process Chemistry and Technology, Biomaterials, and Biomedical Engineering.

The scientist's research topics encompass a range of areas such as:

  • Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis
  • Crystallization and Solubility Studies
  • X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography
  • Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Chemical Synthesis and Reactions
  • Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis
  • Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis

Recent publications by Agustín Lara-Sánchez illustrate the diversity of applied chemistry and materials science in their portfolio. Noteworthy papers include:

  • PEI-coated PLA nanoparticles to enhance the antimicrobial activity of carvacrol, 2020, Food Chemistry
  • Controlled Delivery of BET-PROTACs: In Vitro Evaluation of MZ1-Loaded Polymeric Antibody Conjugated Nanoparticles in Breast Cancer, 2020, Pharmaceutics
  • Bimetallic scorpionate-based helical organoaluminum complexes for efficient carbon dioxide fixation into a variety of cyclic carbonates, 2020, Catalysis Science & Technology
  • Valorization of agricultural waste and CO2 into bioderived cyclic carbonates, 2021, Journal of environmental chemical engineering
  • Bimetallic Zinc Catalysts for Ring-Opening Copolymerization Processes, 2020, Inorganic Chemistry

Throughout their career, Agustín Lara-Sánchez has collaborated frequently with several coauthors, highlighting an active engagement in multidisciplinary projects. Among their frequent collaborators are José A. Castro-Osma, Felipe de la Cruz-Martínez, Luis F. Sánchez-Barba, Ana M. Rodrı́guez, and Juan Fernández-Baeza.

Their research contributions are published in a variety of well-regarded venues, with multiple papers appearing in:

  • The Cambridge Structural Database
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Polymers
  • Dalton Transactions
  • SSRN Electronic Journal

Agustín Lara-Sánchez's work reflects a comprehensive approach to advancing knowledge in catalyst development, polymer chemistry, and environmentally relevant chemical processes, supported by a broad base of interdisciplinary collaboration and publication across high-impact scientific journals.

Best Publications

  • Heteroscorpionate ligands based on bis(pyrazol-1-yl)methane: design and coordination chemistry.

    A. Otero;J. Fernández-Baeza;A. Antiñolo;J. Tejeda

  • Metal complexes with heteroscorpionate ligands based on the bis(pyrazol-1-yl)methane moiety: Catalytic chemistry

    Antonio Otero;Juan Fernández-Baeza;Agustín Lara-Sánchez;Luis F. Sánchez-Barba

  • [H2N{B(C6F5)3}2]-: A New, Remarkably Stable Diborate Anion for Metallocene Polymerization Catalysts

    SJ Lancaster;A Rodriguez;A Lara-Sanchez;Hannant

  • Well-Defined Alkyl Heteroscorpionate Magnesium Complexes as Excellent Initiators for the ROP of Cyclic Esters

    Luis F. Sánchez-Barba, ,†;Andrés Garcés;Mariano Fajardo;† Carlos Alonso-Moreno

  • Synthesis of Cyclic Carbonates Catalysed by Aluminium Heteroscorpionate Complexes.

    Javier Martínez;Javier Martínez;José A. Castro-Osma;Amy Earlam;Carlos Alonso-Moreno

  • Development of hydroxy-containing imidazole organocatalysts for CO2 fixation into cyclic carbonates

    José A. Castro-Osma;Javier Martínez;Felipe de la Cruz-Martínez;María P. Caballero

  • An Efficient and Versatile Lanthanum Heteroscorpionate Catalyst for Carbon Dioxide Fixation into Cyclic Carbonates.

    Javier Martínez;Juan Fernández-Baeza;Luis F. Sánchez-Barba;José A. Castro-Osma

  • Stereoselective Production of Poly(rac-lactide) by ROP with Highly Efficient Bulky Heteroscorpionate Alkylmagnesium Initiators

    Luis F. Sánchez-Barba;Andrés Garcés;Juan Fernández-Baeza;Antonio Otero

  • Syntheses and crystal structures of lithium and niobium complexes containing a new type of monoanionic “scorpionate” ligand†

    A. Otero;J. Fernández-Baeza;J. Tejeda;A. Antiñolo

  • Ring-opening polymerization of cyclic esters by an enantiopure heteroscorpionate rare earth initiator.

    Antonio Otero;Juan Fernández-Baeza;Agustín Lara-Sánchez;Carlos Alonso-Moreno

  • Hybrid Scorpionate/Cyclopentadienyl Magnesium and Zinc Complexes: Synthesis, Coordination Chemistry, and Ring-Opening Polymerization Studies on Cyclic Esters

    Andrés Garcés;Luis F. Sánchez-Barba;Carlos Alonso-Moreno;Carlos Alonso-Moreno;Mariano Fajardo

  • Preparation of New Monoanionic “Scorpionate” Ligands: Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Titanium(IV) Complexes Bearing This Class of Ligand

    A. Otero;J. Fernández-Baeza;A. Antiñolo;F. Carrillo-Hermosilla

  • Bifunctional Aluminum Catalysts for the Chemical Fixation of Carbon Dioxide into Cyclic Carbonates

    Felipe de la Cruz-Martínez;Javier Martínez;Miguel A. Gaona;Juan Fernández-Baeza

  • Discrete Heteroscorpionate Lithium and Zinc Alkyl Complexes. Synthesis, Structural Studies, and ROP of Cyclic Esters

    Carlos Alonso-Moreno;Andrés Garcés;Luis F. Sánchez-Barba;Mariano Fajardo

  • Recent Advances in the Design and Coordination Chemistry of Heteroscorpionate Ligands Bearing Stereogenic Centres

    Antonio Otero;Juan Fernández‐Baeza;Agustín Lara‐Sánchez;Juan Tejeda

  • Synthesis of cyclic carbonates catalysed by aluminium heteroscorpionate complexes

    José A. Castro-Osma;José A. Castro-Osma;Carlos Alonso-Moreno;Agustín Lara-Sánchez;Javier Martínez

  • Synthesis of cyclic carbonates using monometallic, and helical bimetallic, aluminium complexes

    José A. Castro-Osma;José A. Castro-Osma;Agustín Lara-Sánchez;Michael North;Antonio Otero

  • Neutral and Cationic Aluminum Complexes Supported by Acetamidate and Thioacetamidate Heteroscorpionate Ligands as Initiators for Ring-Opening Polymerization of Cyclic Esters

    Antonio Otero;Agustín Lara-Sánchez;Juan Fernández-Baeza;Carlos Alonso-Moreno

  • Heteroscorpionate magnesium alkyls bearing unprecedented apical σ-C(sp3)-mg bonds: heteroselective ring-opening polymerization of rac-lactide.

    Andrés Garcés;Luis F. Sánchez-Barba;Juan Fernández-Baeza;Antonio Otero

  • PEI-coated PLA nanoparticles to enhance the antimicrobial activity of carvacrol.

    Enrique Niza;Matěj Božik;Iván Bravo;Pilar Clemente-Casares

  • Scandium and Yttrium Complexes Supported by NNCp Heteroscorpionate Ligands: Synthesis, Structure, and Polymerization of ϵ-Caprolactone

    Antonio Otero;Juan Fernández-Baeza;Antonio Antiñolo;Agustín Lara-Sánchez

  • Ring-Opening (ROP) versus Ring-Expansion (REP) Polymerization of ε-Caprolactone To Give Linear or Cyclic Polycaprolactones

    José A. Castro-Osma;Carlos Alonso-Moreno;Joaquín C. García-Martinez;Juan Fernández-Baeza

Frequent Co-Authors

Juan Fernández-Baeza
Juan Fernández-Baeza University of Castilla-La Mancha
Antonio Otero
Antonio Otero University of Castilla-La Mancha
Ana Rodríguez
Ana Rodríguez University of Castilla-La Mancha
Michael North
Michael North University of York
Manfred Bochmann
Manfred Bochmann University of East Anglia
David L. Hughes
David L. Hughes University of East Anglia
Israel Fernández
Israel Fernández Complutense University of Madrid
Miguel A. Maestro
Miguel A. Maestro University of A Coruña
Atanasio Pandiella
Atanasio Pandiella Spanish National Research Council
Valentín Ceña
Valentín Ceña University of Castilla-La Mancha

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