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Ana M. Díez-Pascual

Ana M. Díez-Pascual

D-Index & Metrics

Materials Science

D-Index
73
Citations
14564
World Ranking
3933
National Ranking
63

Ana M. Díez-Pascual publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ana M. Díez-Pascual sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 239 publications — 43rd percentile

43% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

Ana M. Díez-Pascual D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ana M. Díez-Pascual sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 73 D-Index — 71st percentile

71% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Overview

Ana M. Díez-Pascual is affiliated with the University of Alcalá in Spain. Their research primarily focuses on materials science and engineering, with significant contributions to biomedical engineering, materials chemistry, biomaterials, molecular biology, and polymers and plastics.

The scientist's work spans multiple main topics related to advanced materials and nanotechnology. Key areas include graphene and nanomaterials applications, nanoparticle-based drug delivery, graphene research and applications, carbon and quantum dots applications, hydrogels synthesis and properties, advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, and RNA interference and gene delivery.

Frequent publication venues for their research include:

  • Polymers
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Nanomaterials

Their notable recent papers feature a range of subjects within nanomaterials and biomedical applications. These papers include:

  • "Fluorescent-based nanosensors for selective detection of a wide range of biological macromolecules: A comprehensive review" (2022), published in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • "Application of Green Gold Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy and Diagnosis" (2022), published in Nanomaterials
  • "Antibacterial Action of Nanoparticle Loaded Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Its Derivatives: A Mini-Review" (2020), published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • "Chemical Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes with Polymers: A Brief Overview" (2021), published in Macromol-A Journal of Macromolecular Research
  • "5-Fluorouracil nano-delivery systems as a cutting-edge for cancer therapy" (2022), published in European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

They have collaborated regularly with a group of coauthors, including Abbas Rahdar, Mehrab Pourmadadi, Majid Abdouss, Saman Sargazi, and Fatemeh Yazdian. These collaborations have resulted in extensive research contributions across their fields of interest.

Best Publications

  • Nanoindentation in polymer nanocomposites

    Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Marián A. Gómez-Fatou;Fernando Ania;Araceli Flores

  • Fluorescent-based nanosensors for selective detection of a wide range of biological macromolecules: A comprehensive review.

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  • ZnO-reinforced poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) bionanocomposites with antimicrobial function for food packaging.

    Ana M Díez-Pascual;Angel L Díez-Vicente

  • High-performance nanocomposites based on polyetherketones

    Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Mohammed Naffakh;Carlos Marco;Gary Ellis

  • Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)/ZnO Bionanocomposites with Improved Mechanical, Barrier and Antibacterial Properties

    Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Angel L. Díez-Vicente

  • Wound Healing Bionanocomposites Based on Castor Oil Polymeric Films Reinforced with Chitosan-Modified ZnO Nanoparticles.

    Ana M Díez-Pascual;Angel L Díez-Vicente

  • Materials for Photovoltaics: State of Art and Recent Developments

    José Antonio Luceño-Sánchez;Ana María Díez-Pascual;Rafael Peña Capilla

  • Chemical sensors based on polymer composites with carbon nanotubes and graphene: the role of the polymer

    Horacio J. Salavagione;Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Eduardo Lázaro;Soledad Vera

  • Development and characterization of PEEK/carbon nanotube composites

    Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Mohammed Naffakh;Marián A. Gómez;Carlos Marco

  • Nano-TiO2 Reinforced PEEK/PEI Blends as Biomaterials for Load-Bearing Implant Applications

    Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Angel L. Díez-Vicente

  • Poly(propylene fumarate)/Polyethylene Glycol-Modified Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering.

    Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Angel L. Díez-Vicente

  • Opportunities and challenges in the use of inorganic fullerene-like nanoparticles to produce advanced polymer nanocomposites

    Mohammed Naffakh;Mohammed Naffakh;Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Carlos Marco;Gary J. Ellis

  • High performance PEEK/carbon nanotube composites compatibilized with polysulfones-II. Mechanical and electrical properties

    Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Mohammed Naffakh;José M. González-Domínguez;Alejandro Ansón

  • 5-Fluorouracil nano-delivery systems as a cutting-edge for cancer therapy.

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  • Influence of carbon nanotubes on the thermal, electrical and mechanical properties of poly(ether ether ketone)/glass fiber laminates

    Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Behnam Ashrafi;Mohammed Naffakh;José M. González-Domínguez

  • Poly(phenylene sulphide) and poly(ether ether ketone) composites reinforced with single-walled carbon nanotube buckypaper: II - Mechanical properties, electrical and thermal conductivity

    Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Jingwen Guan;Benoit Simard;Marián A. Gómez-Fatou

  • Curcumin Sustained Release with a Hybrid Chitosan-Silk Fibroin Nanofiber Containing Silver Nanoparticles as a Novel Highly Efficient Antibacterial Wound Dressing

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  • Novel Carboxymethyl Cellulose-Based Hydrogel with Core–Shell Fe3O4@SiO2 Nanoparticles for Quercetin Delivery

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  • Surface Engineering of Nanomaterials with Polymers, Biomolecules, and Small Ligands for Nanomedicine

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  • Recent Developments in Graphene/Polymer Nanocomposites for Application in Polymer Solar Cells

    Ana Maria Díez-Pascual;José Antonio Luceño Sánchez;Rafael Peña Capilla;Pilar García Díaz

  • High performance PEEK/carbon nanotube composites compatibilized with polysulfones-I. Structure and thermal properties

    Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Mohammed Naffakh;José M. González-Domínguez;Alejandro Ansón

  • Layer-by-Layer Assembly of Polyelectrolyte Multilayers on Thermoresponsive P(NiPAM-co-MAA) Microgel: Effect of Ionic Strength and Molecular Weight

    John E. Wong;Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Walter Richtering

  • Development and characterization of novel poly(ether ether ketone)/ZnO bionanocomposites

    Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Chunping Xu;Rafael Luque

  • Mechanical and electrical properties of carbon nanotube/poly(phenylene sulphide) composites incorporating polyetherimide and inorganic fullerene-like nanoparticles

    Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Mohammed Naffakh;Carlos Marco;Gary Ellis

  • Multiscale fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites incorporating carbon nanotubes: A review

    Ana M. Díez-Pascual;Mohammed Naffakh;Carlos Marco;Marián A. Gómez-Fatou

Frequent Co-Authors

Benoit Simard
Benoit Simard National Research Council Canada
Walter Richtering
Walter Richtering RWTH Aachen University
Rafael Luque
Rafael Luque King Saud University
T. Richard Hull
T. Richard Hull University of Central Lancashire
Ana M. Benito
Ana M. Benito Spanish National Research Council
Vijay Kumar Thakur
Vijay Kumar Thakur Scotland's Rural College
Guanying Chen
Guanying Chen Harbin Institute of Technology
Wolfgang K. Maser
Wolfgang K. Maser Spanish National Research Council
Ian A. Kinloch
Ian A. Kinloch University of Manchester
Ana Inés Fernández
Ana Inés Fernández University of Barcelona

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