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Materials Science

D-Index
77
Citations
25184
World Ranking
3083
National Ranking
862

Chemistry

D-Index
76
Citations
24845
World Ranking
4185
National Ranking
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Branko N. Popov 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 Branko N. Popov sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 298 publications — 59th percentile

59% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Branko N. Popov 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 Branko N. Popov sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 77 D-Index — 76th percentile

76% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Branko N. Popov is affiliated with the University of South Carolina in the United States. Their research primarily covers fields such as Materials Science, Engineering, and Energy, with notable contributions to specific subfields including Materials Chemistry, Metals and Alloys, Civil and Structural Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment.

The scientist's work focuses on several interconnected topics, including:

  • Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition
  • Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metals
  • Concrete Corrosion and Durability
  • Fuel Cells and Related Materials
  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
  • Nuclear Materials and Properties
  • Graphene research and applications

Branko N. Popov has contributed to various scientific publications with papers appearing in respected journals. Recent papers include:

  • "Highly stable and ordered intermetallic PtCo alloy catalyst supported on graphitized carbon containing Co@CN for oxygen reduction reaction", 2020, Journal of Materials Chemistry A
  • "Characterizing corrosion properties of graphene barrier layers deposited on polycrystalline metals", 2020, Surface and Coatings Technology
  • "Review-Development of Highly Active and Durable Hybrid Compressive Platinum Lattice Catalysts for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells: Mathematical Modeling and Experimental Work", 2020, Journal of The Electrochemical Society
  • "Review-Development of Highly Active and Stable Catalyst Supports and Platinum-Free Catalysts for PEM Fuel Cell", 2022, Journal of The Electrochemical Society
  • "Effects of thermal treatments on the hydrophobicity and anticorrosion properties of as-grown graphene coatings", 2021, RSC Advances

The main venues where their research has been published include:

  • Journal of The Electrochemical Society
  • Journal of Materials Chemistry A
  • Surface and Coatings Technology
  • RSC Advances

Frequent collaborators in their research efforts feature authors such as Won Suk Jung, Wei Chang, Chen Li, Taekeun Kim, and Woong Hee Lee. These collaborations highlight interdisciplinary engagement and a focus on advancing areas related to corrosion science, catalysts, and materials engineering.

Best Publications

  • Development of First Principles Capacity Fade Model for Li-Ion Cells

    P. Ramadass;Bala Haran;Parthasarathy M Gomadam;Ralph E White

  • Capacity fade study of lithium-ion batteries cycled at high discharge rates

    Gang Ning;Bala Haran;Branko N. Popov

  • Electrochemical Determination of the Diffusion Coefficient of Hydrogen Through an LaNi4.25Al0.75 Electrode in Alkaline Aqueous Solution

    G. Zheng;Branko N Popov;Ralph E White

  • O2 Reduction on Graphite and Nitrogen-Doped Graphite: Experiment and Theory

    Reyimjan A. Sidik;Alfred B. Anderson;Nalini P. Subramanian;Swaminatha P. Kumaraguru

  • A review of gas diffusion layer in PEM fuel cells: Materials and designs

    Sehkyu Park;Jong-Won Lee;Branko N. Popov

  • Characterization of Sol‐Gel‐Derived Cobalt Oxide Xerogels as Electrochemical Capacitors

    Chuan Lin;James A. Ritter;Branko N. Popov

  • Stability of platinum based alloy cathode catalysts in PEM fuel cells

    Héctor R. Colón-Mercado;Branko N. Popov

  • Cycle Life Modeling of Lithium-Ion Batteries

    Gang Ning;Branko N. Popov

  • Mathematical modeling of the capacity fade of Li-ion cells

    P Ramadass;Bala Haran;Ralph E. White;Branko N Popov

  • Development of a Titanium Dioxide-Supported Platinum Catalyst with Ultrahigh Stability for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Applications

    Sheng-Yang Huang;Prabhu Ganesan;Sehkyu Park;Branko N Popov

  • Development of high performance carbon composite catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction in PEM Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cells

    Vijayadurga Nallathambi;Jong-Won Lee;Swaminatha P. Kumaraguru;Gang Wu

  • Capacity fade of Sony 18650 cells cycled at elevated temperatures: Part I. Cycling performance

    P. Ramadass;Bala Haran;Ralph E. White;Branko N Popov

  • Nitrogen-modified carbon-based catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells

    Nalini P. Subramanian;Xuguang Li;Vijayadurda Nallathambi;Swaminatha P. Kumaraguru

  • A generalized cycle life model of rechargeable Li-ion batteries

    Gang Ning;Ralph E. White;Branko N. Popov

  • Development of non-precious metal oxygen-reduction catalysts for PEM fuel cells based on N-doped ordered porous carbon

    Gang Liu;Xuguang Li;Prabhu Ganesan;Branko N. Popov

  • Determination of the Lithium Ion Diffusion Coefficient in Graphite

    Ping Yu;Branko N Popov;James A Ritter;Ralph E White

  • Studies of oxygen reduction reaction active sites and stability of nitrogen-modified carbon composite catalysts for PEM fuel cells

    Gang Liu;Xuguang Li;Prabhu Ganesan;Branko N. Popov

  • Studies on Capacity Fade of Lithium-Ion Batteries

    D. Zhang;B. S. Haran;A. Durairajan;Ralph E. White

  • Characterization of hydrous ruthenium oxide/carbon nanocomposite supercapacitors prepared by a colloidal method

    Hansung Kim;Branko N. Popov

  • Capacity fade of Sony 18650 cells cycled at elevated temperatures. Part II. Capacity fade analysis

    P Ramadass;Bala Haran;Ralph E. White;Branko N Popov

Frequent Co-Authors

Ralph E. White
Ralph E. White University of South Carolina
James A. Ritter
James A. Ritter University of South Carolina
Gang Wu
Gang Wu Washington University in St. Louis
Hyung Suk Oh
Hyung Suk Oh Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Byung Won Cho
Byung Won Cho Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Alfred B. Anderson
Alfred B. Anderson Case Western Reserve University
Hee-Woo Rhee
Hee-Woo Rhee Sogang University
Todd Emrick
Todd Emrick University of Massachusetts Amherst
Venkat R. Subramanian
Venkat R. Subramanian The University of Texas at Austin
Thomas P. Russell
Thomas P. Russell University of Massachusetts Amherst

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