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D-Index
78
Citations
18804
World Ranking
3026
National Ranking
26

Debora Puglia 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 Debora Puglia sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 267 publications — 51st percentile

51% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Debora Puglia 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 Debora Puglia sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 78 D-Index — 77th percentile

77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Debora Puglia is affiliated with the University of Perugia in Italy, specializing in materials science and engineering. Their research primarily focuses on biomaterials, polymers and plastics, and biomedical engineering, with significant contributions to plant science and organic chemistry.

Their work covers a range of topics including biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties, lignin and wood chemistry, nanocomposite films for food packaging, polymer composites and self-healing, electrospun nanofibers in biomedical applications, advanced cellulose research studies, and natural fiber reinforced composites.

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Debora Puglia include Francesca Luzi, Luigi Torre, Franco Dominici, Piming Ma, and Weijun Yang.

Research outputs have appeared predominantly in journals such as Polymers, SSRN Electronic Journal, Green Chemistry, Molecules, and Nanomaterials.

Representative recent papers include:

  • "Multifunctional lignin-based nanocomposites and nanohybrids," 2021, Green Chemistry
  • "Multiple Structure Reconstruction by Dual Dynamic Crosslinking Strategy Inducing Self-Reinforcing and Toughening the Polyurethane/Nanocellulose Elastomers," 2023, Advanced Functional Materials
  • "The Opportunity of Valorizing Agricultural Waste, Through Its Conversion into Biostimulants, Biofertilizers, and Biopolymers," 2021, Sustainability
  • "Cellulose nanocrystal based multifunctional nanohybrids," 2020, Progress in Materials Science
  • "Effect of Cellulose Nanocrystals and Lignin Nanoparticles on Mechanical, Antioxidant and Water Vapour Barrier Properties of Glutaraldehyde Crosslinked PVA Films," 2020, Polymers

Best Publications

  • Morphological, thermal and mechanical characterization of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) fibres as potential reinforcement in polymer composites

    Igor Maria De Rosa;Josè Maria Kenny;Debora Puglia;Carlo Santulli

  • A Review on Natural Fibre-Based Composites-Part I

    J. Biagiotti;D. Puglia;Jose M. Kenny

  • Antioxidant and antibacterial lignin nanoparticles in polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan films for active packaging

    W. Yang;J.S. Owczarek;E. Fortunati;M. Kozanecki

  • A Review on Natural Fibre-Based Composites—Part II: Application of Natural Reinforcements in Composite Materials for Automotive Industry

    D. Puglia;J. Biagiotti;J. M. Kenny

  • Valorization of acid isolated high yield lignin nanoparticles as innovative antioxidant/antimicrobial organic materials

    Weijun Yang;Elena Fortunati;Daqian Gao;Giorgio Mariano Balestra

  • Polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan hydrogels with enhanced antioxidant and antibacterial properties induced by lignin nanoparticles

    W Yang;E Fortunati;Federico Bertoglio;Federico Bertoglio;Js Owczarek

  • Processing of nanostructured polymers and advanced polymeric based nanocomposites

    Laura Peponi;Debora Puglia;Luigi Torre;Luca Valentini

  • Effect of chemical treatments on the mechanical and thermal behaviour of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) fibres

    Igor Maria De Rosa;José M. Kenny;Mohd. Maniruzzaman;Md. Moniruzzaman

  • Microstructure and nonisothermal cold crystallization of PLA composites based on silver nanoparticles and nanocrystalline cellulose

    Elena Fortunati;Ilaria Armentano;Q. Zhou;Debora Puglia

  • Synergic effect of cellulose and lignin nanostructures in PLA based systems for food antibacterial packaging

    Weijun Yang;Elena Fortunati;Franco Dominici;G. Giovanale

  • Multifunctional lignin-based nanocomposites and nanohybrids

    Erlantz Lizundia;Mika H. Sipponen;Luiz G. Greca;Mikhail Balakshin

  • Effect of cellulose and lignin on disintegration, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of PLA active films.

    Weijun Yang;Elena Fortunati;Franco Dominici;G. Giovanale

  • Multiple Structure Reconstruction by Dual Dynamic Crosslinking Strategy Inducing Self‐Reinforcing and Toughening the Polyurethane/Nanocellulose Elastomers

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  • Structure and properties of biodegradable wheat gluten bionanocomposites containing lignin nanoparticles.

    Weijun Yang;Jose M Kenny;Debora Puglia

  • Production and characterization of PLA_PBS biodegradable blends reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals extracted from hemp fibres

    Francesca Luzi;Elena Fortunati;A. Jiménez;Debora Puglia

  • Binary PVA bio-nanocomposites containing cellulose nanocrystals extracted from different natural sources: Part I

    E. Fortunati;D. Puglia;F. Luzi;C. Santulli

  • Effect of processing conditions and lignin content on thermal, mechanical and degradative behavior of lignin nanoparticles/polylactic (acid) bionanocomposites prepared by melt extrusion and solvent casting

    Weijun Yang;Elena Fortunati;Franco Dominici;Jose Maria Kenny

  • Processing of PLA nanocomposites with cellulose nanocrystals extracted from Posidonia oceanica waste: Innovative reuse of coastal plant

    Elena Fortunati;Francesca Luzi;Debora Puglia;Roberto Petrucci

  • Mechanical characterisation of hybrid composite laminates based on basalt fibres in combination with flax, hemp and glass fibres manufactured by vacuum infusion

    Roberto Petrucci;C. Santulli;Debora Puglia;F. Sarasini

  • Morphology and properties tuning of PLA/cellulose nanocrystals bio- nanocomposites by means of reactive functionalization and blending with PVAc

    Mariano Pracella;Md. Minhaz-Ul Haque;Debora Puglia

  • Morphology and electrical properties of graphene-epoxy nanocomposites obtained by different solvent assisted processing methods

    M. Monti;M. Rallini;D. Puglia;L. Peponi

  • Analysis of the Cure Reaction of Carbon Nanotubes/Epoxy Resin Composites Through Thermal Analysis and Raman Spectroscopy

    Debora Puglia;Luca Valentini;Jose Maria Kenny

Frequent Co-Authors

Jose Maria Kenny
Jose Maria Kenny University of Perugia
Luigi Torre
Luigi Torre University of Perugia
Elena Fortunati
Elena Fortunati University of Perugia
Fabrizio Sarasini
Fabrizio Sarasini Sapienza University of Rome
Sabu Thomas
Sabu Thomas Mahatma Gandhi University
Mohammad Reza Saeb
Mohammad Reza Saeb Gdańsk Medical University
Ilaria Armentano
Ilaria Armentano Tuscia University
Mohammad Reza Ganjali
Mohammad Reza Ganjali University of Tehran
Luca Valentini
Luca Valentini University of Perugia
Maryam Jouyandeh
Maryam Jouyandeh University of Tehran

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