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Elena Fortunati

Elena Fortunati

D-Index & Metrics

Materials Science

D-Index
65
Citations
16756
World Ranking
5575
National Ranking
79

Elena Fortunati 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 Elena Fortunati sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 157 publications — 16th percentile

16% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Elena Fortunati 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 Elena Fortunati sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 65 D-Index — 57th percentile

57% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Elena Fortunati is affiliated with the University of Perugia in Italy and conducts research primarily in the fields of Materials Science and Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Their work spans various subfields, with significant contributions to Biomaterials, Plant Science, Food Science, Materials Chemistry, and Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging.

The main topics of their research include:

  • Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
  • Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
  • Polysaccharides Composition and Applications
  • Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
  • Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
  • Pineapple and bromelain studies

Their recent publications demonstrate a focus on developing sustainable materials and exploring functional properties of polymers and composites. Notable papers include:

  • Controlled Release of Thymol from Poly(Lactic Acid)-Based Silver Nanocomposite Films with Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activity, 2020, Antioxidants
  • Exploring cellulose nanocrystals obtained from olive tree wastes as sustainable crop protection tool against bacterial diseases, 2022, Scientific Reports
  • Controlled Release, Disintegration, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Properties of Poly (Lactic Acid)/Thymol/Nanoclay Composites, 2020, Polymers
  • Effect of mercapto-silanes on the functional properties of highly amorphous vinyl alcohol composites with reduced graphene oxide and cellulose nanocrystals, 2020, Composites Science and Technology
  • Antibacterial activity of coumarin as an innovative organic control strategy for Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. euvesicatoria, 2021, Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection

Frequent co-authors who have collaborated with Elena Fortunati include:

  • Giorgio Mariano Balestra
  • Daniele Schiavi
  • Sara Francesconi
  • Alfonso Jiménez
  • J. M. Kenny

Elena Fortunati's work is often published in journals such as:

  • Scientific Reports
  • Polymers
  • Antioxidants
  • Composites Science and Technology
  • Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection

Their research contributions focus on the synthesis and characterization of biodegradable polymers and the development of nanocomposite films, especially for applications in food packaging and crop protection. Studies involve the use of cellulose nanocrystals, poly(lactic acid)-based composites, and antimicrobial agents to enhance material functionality. Collaborative efforts highlight interdisciplinary approaches in materials chemistry and agricultural sciences.

Best Publications

  • Production of nanocrystalline cellulose from lignocellulosic biomass: Technology and applications

    L. Brinchi;F. Cotana;E. Fortunati;J.M. Kenny;J.M. Kenny

  • Biodegradable polymer matrix nanocomposites for tissue engineering: A review

    Ilaria Armentano;Mariaserena Dottori;Elena Fortunati;Samantha Mattioli

  • Multifunctional nanostructured PLA materials for packaging and tissue engineering

    I. Armentano;N. Bitinis;E. Fortunati;S. Mattioli

  • Multifunctional bionanocomposite films of poly(lactic acid), cellulose nanocrystals and silver nanoparticles

    E. Fortunati;I. Armentano;Qi Zhou;A. Iannoni

  • Physical, structural and antimicrobial properties of poly vinyl alcohol-chitosan biodegradable films

    J. Bonilla;E. Fortunati;L. Atarés;A. Chiralt

  • Effects of modified cellulose nanocrystals on the barrier and migration properties of PLA nano-biocomposites.

    Elena Fortunati;M. Peltzer;Ilaria Armentano;Luigi Torre

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

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

  • Bionanocomposite films based on plasticized PLA PHB/cellulose nanocrystal blends

    M. P. Arrieta;Elena Fortunati;F. Dominici;J. López

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

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

  • PLA-PHB/cellulose based films: Mechanical, barrier and disintegration properties

    M. P. Arrieta;M. P. Arrieta;E. Fortunati;F. Dominici;E. Rayón

  • Multifunctional PLA-PHB/cellulose nanocrystal films: processing, structural and thermal properties.

    M. P. Arrieta;E. Fortunati;F. Dominici;E. Rayón

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

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

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

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

  • Effects of chitosan on the physicochemical and antimicrobial properties of PLA films

    J. Bonilla;E. Fortunati;M. Vargas;A. Chiralt

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

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

  • Combined effects of cellulose nanocrystals and silver nanoparticles on the barrier and migration properties of PLA nano-biocomposites

    Elena Fortunati;Mercedes Ana Peltzer;Ilaria Armentano;Alfonso Jiménez

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

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

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

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

  • Properties and ageing behaviour of pea starch films as affected by blend with poly(vinyl alcohol)

    Amalia I. Cano;E. Fortunati;M. Cháfer;José María Kenny;José María Kenny

  • Processing and characterization of plasticized PLA/PHB blends for biodegradable multiphase systems

    Ilaria Armentano;Elena Fortunati;Nuria Burgos;Franco Dominici

  • 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

Frequent Co-Authors

Jose Maria Kenny
Jose Maria Kenny University of Perugia
Debora Puglia
Debora Puglia University of Perugia
Luigi Torre
Luigi Torre University of Perugia
Ilaria Armentano
Ilaria Armentano Tuscia University
Livia Visai
Livia Visai University of Pavia
Alfonso Jiménez
Alfonso Jiménez University of Alicante
Amparo Chiralt
Amparo Chiralt Universitat Politècnica de València
Loredana Latterini
Loredana Latterini University of Perugia
Nadia Lotti
Nadia Lotti University of Bologna

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