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Baltazar de Castro

Baltazar de Castro

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
60
Citations
8292
World Ranking
9967
National Ranking
84

Baltazar de Castro 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 Baltazar de Castro sits on this spectrum.

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61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 205 publications — 34th percentile

34% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Baltazar de Castro 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 Baltazar de Castro sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 60 D-Index — 47th percentile

47% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Baltazar de Castro is affiliated with the University of Porto in Portugal. Their research is primarily situated within the fields of Materials Science, Chemistry, and Engineering, with significant contributions across several subfields including Materials Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Catalysis. The scientist's work emphasizes various specialized topics such as Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies, Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Synthesis and Applications, Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications, Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry, Chemical Synthesis and Reactions, Iron Metabolism and Disorders, and Trace Elements in Health.

The recent publications by Baltazar de Castro demonstrate an active engagement with materials and catalytic processes. Notable papers include:

  • "Cr-based MOF/IL composites as fillers in mixed matrix membranes for CO2 separation," 2021, Separation and Purification Technology
  • "Human transferrin: An inorganic biochemistry perspective," 2021, Coordination Chemistry Reviews
  • "Straightforward activation of metal-organic framework UiO-66 for oxidative desulfurization processes," 2020, Catalysis Today
  • "Nanostructured binuclear Fe(III) and Mn(III) porphyrin materials: Tuning the mimics of catalase and peroxidase activity," 2023, Journal of Catalysis
  • "A simple desulfurization process to achieve high efficiency, sustainability and cost-effectivity via peroxotungstate catalyst," 2021, Molecular Catalysis

The scientist regularly collaborates with several co-authors, indicating a consistent partnership within their research community. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Salete S. Balula
  • Luís Cunha-Silva
  • Susana L.H. Rebelo
  • Maria Rangel
  • Fátima Mirante

Baltazar de Castro has contributed to the academic literature not only through journal articles but also as an author of book publications. One forthcoming book titled Novas Tecnologias Em Abordagem Acadêmica Interdisciplinar is scheduled for release by EXPER EDITORA eBooks in 2025.

Their work appears in several frequent publication venues, reflecting the scope of their research areas. These venues include:

  • Molecules
  • Catalysis Today
  • Catalysts
  • Separation and Purification Technology
  • Coordination Chemistry Reviews

Best Publications

  • Noninvasive methods to determine the critical micelle concentration of some bile acid salts

    Salette Reis;Carla Guimarães Moutinho;Carla Matos;Carla Matos;Baltazar de Castro

  • Desulfurization of model diesel by extraction/oxidation using a zinc-substituted polyoxometalate as catalyst under homogeneous and heterogeneous (MIL-101(Cr) encapsulated) conditions

    Diana Julião;Ana C. Gomes;Martyn Pillinger;Luís Cunha-Silva

  • New Insights into the Structure and Properties of Electroactive Polymer Films Derived from (Ni(salen))

    Miguel Vilas-Boas;Cristina Freire;Baltazar de Castro;Paul A. Christensen

  • Enzymes of hydrogen metabolism in Pyrococcus furiosus.

    Pedro J. Silva;Pedro J. Silva;Eyke C. D. van den Ban;Hans Wassink;Huub Haaker

  • Electrochemical Characterization of a Novel Salen-Type Modified Electrode

    M. Vilas-Boas;C. Freire;B. de Castro;A. R. Hillman

  • Spectroscopic characterisation of electrogenerated nickel(III) species. Complexes with N2O2 Schiff-base ligands derived from salicylaldehyde

    Cristina Freire;Baltazar de Castro

  • Electrochemical and X-ray studies of nickel(II) Schiff base complexes derived from salicylaldehyde

    I.C Santos;M Vilas-Boas;M.F.M Piedade;C Freire

  • Catalytic performance and electrochemical behaviour of Metal–organic frameworks: MIL-101(Fe) versus NH2-MIL-101(Fe)

    André D.S. Barbosa;Diana Julião;Diana M. Fernandes;Andreia F. Peixoto

  • Catalytic oxidative/extractive desulfurization of model and untreated diesel using hybrid based zinc-substituted polyoxometalates

    Susana O. Ribeiro;Diana Julião;Luís Cunha-Silva;Valentina F. Domingues

  • Deep oxidative desulfurization of diesel fuels using homogeneous and SBA-15-supported peroxophosphotungstate catalysts

    Diana Julião;Diana Julião;Fátima Mirante;Susana O. Ribeiro;Ana C. Gomes

  • Production of ultra-deep sulfur-free diesels using a sustainable catalytic system based on UiO-66(Zr)

    Carlos M. Granadeiro;Susana O. Ribeiro;Mohamed Karmaoui;Rita Valença

  • Monovacant polyoxometalates incorporated into MIL-101(Cr): novel heterogeneous catalysts for liquid phase oxidation

    Carlos M. Granadeiro;André D.S. Barbosa;Patrícia Silva;Filipe A. Almeida Paz

  • EPR and electrochemical study of nickel(III) complexes of bis(3,5-dichlorosalicylaldehyde) o-phenylenediimine. Evidence for adduct formation with pyridines

    Baltazar De Castro;Cristina Freire

  • Nickel(II) complexes with N2OS and N2S2 co-ordination spheres: reduction and spectroscopic study of the corresponding Ni(I) complexes

    Lígia Gomes;Eulália Pereira;Baltazar de Castro

  • Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial studies of a copper(II) levofloxacin ternary complex.

    Isabel Sousa;Vasco Claro;João Lino Pereira;Ana Luísa Amaral

  • Manganese(III) salen complexes anchored onto activated carbon as heterogeneous catalysts for the epoxidation of olefins

    Ana Rosa Silva;José Luı́s Figueiredo;Cristina Freire;Baltazar de Castro

  • A molecular tool kit for the variable design of logic operations (NOR, INH, EnNOR)

    Miguel de Sousa;Baltazar de Castro;Sergio Abad;Miguel A. Miranda

  • Styrene oxidation by manganese Schiff base complexes in zeolite structures

    M. Silva;C. Freire;B. de Castro;J.L. Figueiredo

  • Modulation of the catalytic activity of manganese(III) salen complexes in the epoxidation of styrene: influence of the oxygen source

    Ana Rosa Silva;Cristina Freire;Baltazar de Castro

  • Synthesis and Characterization of Benzo-15-Crown-5 Ethers with Appended N2O Schiff Bases

    Carla Sousa;Cristina Freire;Baltazar De Castro

Frequent Co-Authors

Cristina Freire
Cristina Freire University of Porto
Luís Cunha-Silva
Luís Cunha-Silva University of Porto
José L. F. C. Lima
José L. F. C. Lima University of Porto
Salette Reis
Salette Reis University of Porto
João Pires
João Pires University of Lisbon
Ana P. Carvalho
Ana P. Carvalho University of Lisbon
Martyn Pillinger
Martyn Pillinger University of Aveiro
Isabel S. Gonçalves
Isabel S. Gonçalves University of Aveiro
Luigi G. Marzilli
Luigi G. Marzilli Louisiana State University
José L. Figueiredo
José L. Figueiredo University of Porto

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