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100
Citations
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World Ranking
1062
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Dimitrios N. Bikiaris 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 Dimitrios N. Bikiaris sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 542 publications — 89th percentile

89% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Dimitrios N. Bikiaris 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 Dimitrios N. Bikiaris sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 100 D-Index — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in Greece Leader Award
  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in Greece Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Greece Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in Greece Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Chemistry in Greece Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Materials Science in Greece Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Greece Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in Greece Leader Award

Overview

Dimitrios N. Bikiaris is affiliated with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece. Their research primarily spans the fields of Materials Science and Engineering, with a significant concentration in biomaterials and polymer science.

Their research output includes numerous publications focusing on biodegradable polymers, polymer crystallization, microplastics, and polymer nanocomposites, emphasizing both fundamental properties and applied materials. Their expertise extends to the utilization of carbon dioxide in catalysis, as well as the development of nanocomposite films for food packaging and technologies related to additive manufacturing and 3D printing.

Frequent coauthors in their work include:

  • Dimitra A. Lambropoulou
  • Zoi Terzopoulou
  • Alexandra Zamboulis
  • Panagiotis Α. Klonos
  • Apostolos Kyritsis

Publications by Dimitrios N. Bikiaris have appeared repeatedly in certain journals, with notable venues including:

  • Polymers
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Molecules
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Macromol-A Journal of Macromolecular Research

Their recent representative papers consist of:

  • Poly(lactic Acid): A Versatile Biobased Polymer for the Future with Multifunctional Properties-From Monomer Synthesis, Polymerization Techniques and Molecular Weight Increase to PLA Applications, 2021, Polymers
  • Polymer/Metal Organic Framework (MOF) Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications, 2020, Molecules
  • Aging effects on low- and high-density polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene under UV irradiation: An insight into decomposition mechanism by Py-GC/MS for microplastic analysis, 2021, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis
  • Poly(Lactic Acid)-Based Microparticles for Drug Delivery Applications: An Overview of Recent Advances, 2022, Pharmaceutics
  • Biocompatible Synthetic Polymers for Tissue Engineering Purposes, 2022, Biomacromolecules

The scientist's main fields of study include:

  • Materials Science
  • Engineering

Within these fields, more specialized subfields addressed include:

  • Biomaterials
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Pollution
  • Materials Chemistry

Their key research topics cover:

  • Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Polymer crystallization and properties
  • Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
  • Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties
  • Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis
  • Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
  • Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies

Best Publications

  • Poly(lactic Acid): A Versatile Biobased Polymer for the Future with Multifunctional Properties-From Monomer Synthesis, Polymerization Techniques and Molecular Weight Increase to PLA Applications.

    Evangelia Balla;Vasileios Daniilidis;Georgia Karlioti;Theocharis Kalamas

  • Can nanoparticles really enhance thermal stability of polymers? Part I: An overview on thermal decomposition of addition polymers

    K. Chrissafis;D. Bikiaris

  • Recent Modifications of Chitosan for Adsorption Applications: A Critical and Systematic Review

    George Z. Kyzas;Dimitrios N. Bikiaris

  • Production of bio-based 2,5-furan dicarboxylate polyesters: Recent progress and critical aspects in their synthesis and thermal properties

    George Z. Papageorgiou;Dimitrios G. Papageorgiou;Zoi Terzopoulou;Dimitrios N. Bikiaris

  • Ochre-differentiation through micro-Raman and micro-FTIR spectroscopies: application on wall paintings at Meteora and Mount Athos, Greece.

    D. Bikiaris;Sister Daniilia;S. Sotiropoulou;O. Katsimbiri

  • Chitosan nanoparticles loaded with dorzolamide and pramipexole

    Sofia Papadimitriou;Dimitrios Bikiaris;Konstantinos Avgoustakis;Evangelos Karavas

  • Microstructure and Properties of Polypropylene/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites

    Dimitrios Bikiaris

  • Synthesis and adsorption application of succinyl-grafted chitosan for the simultaneous removal of zinc and cationic dye from binary hazardous mixtures

    George Z. Kyzas;Panoraia I. Siafaka;Eleni G. Pavlidou;Konstantinos J. Chrissafis

  • Compatibilisation effect of PP-g-MA copolymer on iPP/SiO2 nanocomposites prepared by melt mixing

    Dimitrios N. Bikiaris;Alexandos Vassiliou;Eleni Pavlidou;George P. Karayannidis

  • Synthesis of poly(ethylene furandicarboxylate) polyester using monomers derived from renewable resources: thermal behavior comparison with PET and PEN

    George Z. Papageorgiou;Vasilios Tsanaktsis;Dimitrios N. Bikiaris

  • Investigation of the release mechanism of a sparingly water-soluble drug from solid dispersions in hydrophilic carriers based on physical state of drug, particle size distribution and drug–polymer interactions

    Evangelos Karavas;Emmanuel Georgarakis;Michael P. Sigalas;Konstantinos Avgoustakis

  • Polymer/Metal Organic Framework (MOF) Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications

    Dimitrios Giliopoulos;Alexandra Zamboulis;Dimitrios Giannakoudakis;Dimitrios Bikiaris

  • LDPE/starch blends compatibilized with PE‐g‐MA copolymers

    D. Bikiaris;C. Panayiotou

  • Dynamic mechanical and morphological studies of isotactic polypropylene/fumed silica nanocomposites with enhanced gas barrier properties

    V. Vladimirov;C. Betchev;A. Vassiliou;G. Papageorgiou

  • Poly(Lactic Acid)-Based Microparticles for Drug Delivery Applications: An Overview of Recent Advances

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  • Aging effects on low- and high-density polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene under UV irradiation: An insight into decomposition mechanism by Py-GC/MS for microplastic analysis

    Nina Maria Ainali;Dimitrios N. Bikiaris;Dimitra A. Lambropoulou

  • Synthesis and comparative biodegradability studies of three poly(alkylene succinate)s

    Dimitrios N. Bikiaris;George Z. Papageorgiou;Dimitris S. Achilias

  • Effect of acid treated multi-walled carbon nanotubes on the mechanical, permeability, thermal properties and thermo-oxidative stability of isotactic polypropylene

    D. Bikiaris;A. Vassiliou;K. Chrissafis;K.M. Paraskevopoulos

  • Insight on the Formation of Chitosan Nanoparticles through Ionotropic Gelation with Tripolyphosphate

    Emmanuel N. Koukaras;Sofia A. Papadimitriou;Dimitrios N. Bikiaris;George E. Froudakis

  • Thermal degradation mechanism of poly(ethylene succinate) and poly(butylene succinate) : Comparative study

    K. Chrissafis;K.M. Paraskevopoulos;D.N. Bikiaris

  • Synthesis, characterization, and biodegradability of fatty-acid esters of amylose and starch

    J. Aburto;I. Alric;S. Thiebaud;E. Borredon

  • Synthesis of the bio-based polyester poly(propylene 2,5-furan dicarboxylate). Comparison of thermal behavior and solid state structure with its terephthalate and naphthalate homologues

    George Z. Papageorgiou;Dimitrios G. Papageorgiou;Vasilios Tsanaktsis;Dimitrios N. Bikiaris

  • Solid dispersions, Part I: recent evolutions and future opportunities in manufacturing methods for dissolution rate enhancement of poorly water-soluble drugs

    Dimitrios N Bikiaris

Frequent Co-Authors

George Z. Papageorgiou
George Z. Papageorgiou Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Konstantinos Chrissafis
Konstantinos Chrissafis Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
George Z. Kyzas
George Z. Kyzas Democritus University of Thrace
Dimitrios G. Papageorgiou
Dimitrios G. Papageorgiou Queen Mary University of London
Dimitris S. Achilias
Dimitris S. Achilias Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Konstantinos M. Paraskevopoulos
Konstantinos M. Paraskevopoulos Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Costas Panayiotou
Costas Panayiotou Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Margaritis Kostoglou
Margaritis Kostoglou Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Dimitra A. Lambropoulou
Dimitra A. Lambropoulou Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Apostolos Kyritsis
Apostolos Kyritsis National Technical University of Athens

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