2026 Darrell H. Reneker: Materials Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Materials Science	70	4337	1161	258	43161

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Research.com Recognitions

2013 - Fellow, National Academy of Inventors
1970 - Fellow of American Physical Society (APS) Citation Also approved by the Division of Condensed Matter Physics

Overview

Darrell H. Reneker was affiliated with the University of Akron in the United States. Their research output included multiple papers primarily focused on materials science and engineering, with a specific emphasis on advanced sensor and energy harvesting materials as well as electrospun nanofibers in biomedical applications.

The scientist contributed to several topics including:

Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
Conducting Polymers and Applications
High Voltage Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena
Smart Materials for Construction
Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity

Main fields of study encompassed Materials Science and Engineering, with subfields including Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials, Polymers and Plastics, Materials Chemistry, and Pollution.

Among Reneker's frequent co-authors were George G. Chase, Harshal Gade, Shantanu P. Nikam, Nitin Parsa, and O. Steve Roberts. Publications were commonly found in journals such as Polymer, Review of Scientific Instruments, and the Journal of Applied Polymer Science.

Notable papers authored by Reneker include:

Effect of electrospinning conditions on β-phase and surface charge potential of PVDF fibers, 2021, Polymer
Charge measurement of electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride fibers using a custom-made Faraday bucket, 2020, Review of Scientific Instruments
Achievement of high surface charge in poly(vinylidene fluoride) fiber yarns through dipole orientation during fabrication, 2022, Journal of Applied Polymer Science

These works reflect an interest in the electrospinning process, charge measurements, and fabrication techniques impacting the properties of polyvinylidene fluoride fibers.

Darrell H. Reneker was recognized as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors in 2013. Earlier, in 1970, they were named Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), with a citation approved by the Division of Condensed Matter Physics.

Best Publications

Nanometre diameter fibres of polymer, produced by electrospinning

Darrell H Reneker;Iksoo Chun

5265
Citations
Electrospinning process and applications of electrospun fibers

Jayesh Doshi;Darrell H. Reneker

4864
Citations
Beaded nanofibers formed during electrospinning

H Fong;I Chun;D.H Reneker

3509
Citations
Bending instability of electrically charged liquid jets of polymer solutions in electrospinning

Darrell Hyson Reneker;Alexander L Yarin;Hao Fong;Sureeporn Koombhongse

3402
Citations
Electrospinning jets and polymer nanofibers

Darrell H. Reneker;Alexander L. Yarin

2806
Citations
Bending instability in electrospinning of nanofibers

A. L. Yarin;S. Koombhongse;Darrell Hyson Reneker

1416
Citations
Taylor Cone and Jetting from Liquid Droplets in Electrospinning of Nanofibers

Alexander L Yarin;S Koombhongse;Darrell Hyson Reneker

1187
Citations
Flat polymer ribbons and other shapes by electrospinning

Sureeporn Koombhongse;Wenxia Liu;Darrell H. Reneker

1122
Citations
Effects of parameters on nanofiber diameter determined from electrospinning model

C. J. Thompson;George G. Chase;A. L. Yarin;Darrell Reneker

1103
Citations
Electrospinning for tissue engineering scaffolds

J. Lannutti;Darrell Reneker;T. Ma;D. Tomasko

889
Citations
Electrospinning of Nanofibers from Polymer Solutions and Melts

D. H. Reneker;Alexander Yarin;Alexander Yarin;E. Zussman;H. Xu;H. Xu

802
Citations
Silver(I)-imidazole cyclophane gem-diol complexes encapsulated by electrospun tecophilic nanofibers: formation of nanosilver particles and antimicrobial activity.

Abdulkareem Melaiye;Zhaohui Sun;Khadijah Hindi;Amy Milsted

796
Citations
CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMER SURFACES WITH ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPY

Sergei N. Magonov;Darrell H. Reneker

633
Citations
Mechanical properties of composites using ultrafine electrospun fibers

Jong-sang Kim;Darrell H. Reneker

601
Citations
Electrospun polyacrylonitrile nanofibers containing a high concentration of well-aligned multiwall carbon nanotubes

Haoqing Hou;Jason J. Ge;Jun Zeng;Qing Li

595
Citations
Enzyme-Carrying Polymeric Nanofibers Prepared via Electrospinning for Use as Unique Biocatalysts

Hongfei Jia;Guangyu Zhu;Bradley Vugrinovich;Woraphon Kataphinan

592
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Development of carbon nanofibers from aligned electrospun polyacrylonitrile nanofiber bundles and characterization of their microstructural, electrical, and mechanical properties

Zhengping Zhou;Chuilin Lai;Chuilin Lai;Lifeng Zhang;Yong Qian

528
Citations
Assembly of well-aligned multiwalled carbon nanotubes in confined polyacrylonitrile environments: electrospun composite nanofiber sheets.

Jason J. Ge;Haoqing Hou;Qing Li;Matthew J. Graham

517
Citations
Process and apparatus for the production of nanofibers

Darrell H. Reneker

485
Citations
Elastomeric Nanofibers of Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Triblock Copolymer

Hao Fong;Darrell H. Reneker

443
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