World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Francesco Ciardelli

Francesco Ciardelli

D-Index & Metrics

Materials Science

D-Index
52
Citations
8867
World Ranking
9630
National Ranking
187

Chemistry

D-Index
52
Citations
8881
World Ranking
13589
National Ranking
462

Francesco Ciardelli 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 Francesco Ciardelli sits on this spectrum.

50–69 publications: 28 scientists 70–89 publications: 152 scientists 90–109 publications: 356 scientists 110–129 publications: 487 scientists 130–149 publications: 723 scientists 150–169 publications: 835 scientists 170–189 publications: 850 scientists 190–209 publications: 891 scientists 210–229 publications: 862 scientists 230–249 publications: 766 scientists 250–269 publications: 726 scientists 270–289 publications: 665 scientists 290–309 publications: 593 scientists 310–329 publications: 537 scientists 330–349 publications: 477 scientists 350–369 publications: 440 scientists 370–389 publications: 356 scientists 390–409 publications: 321 scientists 410–429 publications: 256 scientists 430–449 publications: 246 scientists 450–469 publications: 216 scientists 470–489 publications: 212 scientists 490–509 publications: 174 scientists 510–529 publications: 194 scientists 530–549 publications: 162 scientists 550–569 publications: 131 scientists 570–589 publications: 111 scientists 590–609 publications: 103 scientists 610–629 publications: 99 scientists 630–649 publications: 77 scientists 650–669 publications: 92 scientists 670–689 publications: 56 scientists 690–709 publications: 53 scientists 710–729 publications: 53 scientists 730–749 publications: 38 scientists 750–769 publications: 52 scientists 770–789 publications: 43 scientists 790–809 publications: 38 scientists 810–829 publications: 34 scientists 830–849 publications: 25 scientists 850–869 publications: 18 scientists 870–889 publications: 20 scientists 890–909 publications: 24 scientists 910–929 publications: 27 scientists 930–949 publications: 20 scientists 950–969 publications: 17 scientists 970–989 publications: 10 scientists 990–1,009 publications: 16 scientists 1,010–1,029 publications: 13 scientists 1,030–1,049 publications: 12 scientists 1,050–1,069 publications: 9 scientists 1,070–1,089 publications: 8 scientists 1,090–1,109 publications: 7 scientists 1,110–1,129 publications: 9 scientists 1,130–1,149 publications: 2 scientists 1,150–1,162 publications: 5 scientists 1,163+ publications: 100 scientists
50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 352 publications — 70th percentile

70% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Francesco Ciardelli 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 Francesco Ciardelli sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 211 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 450 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 612 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 612 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 598 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 657 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 667 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 621 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 597 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 610 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 587 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 606 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 533 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 490 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 469 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 378 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 421 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 359 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 323 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 299 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 230 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 210 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 195 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 203 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 175 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 175 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 142 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 121 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 117 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 107 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 88 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 85 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 68 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 62 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 57 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 45 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 49 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 50 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 34 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 38 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 28 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 24 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 33 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 28 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 20 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 23 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 17 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 12 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 17 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 21 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 13 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 11 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 13 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 4 scientists 164 D-Index: 3 scientists 165+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 52 D-Index — 27th percentile

27% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Francesco Ciardelli is affiliated with the University of Pisa in Italy. Their research primarily spans the fields of Materials Science and Engineering, with significant focus on subfields such as Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Polymers and Plastics, Renewable Energy, and Mechanics of Materials.

Their recent scholarly output includes studies on materials science and sustainable technologies. Notable recent papers include:

  • Development of advanced materials guided by numerical simulations to improve performance and cost-efficiency of borehole heat exchangers (BHEs), 2020, Energy
  • Pyrolysis of spent rapeseed meal: A circular economy example for waste valorization, 2023, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis
  • Study of the Preparation and Properties of Chemically Modified Materials Based on Rapeseed Meal, 2024, Biomolecules
  • Novel protein-rich materials from rapeseed meal with enhanced mechanical behavior, 2024, Preprints.org
  • Improving the Elastic Response of Tanned Leather by Treatment with a Carboxylic Elastomer, 2024, Polymers

Their research topics cover a diverse range of areas, including:

  • Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications
  • Rock Mechanics and Modeling
  • Drilling and Well Engineering
  • Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
  • Biodiesel Production and Applications

Frequent co-authors contributing to these research areas include Sara Aquilia, Claudia Bello, Michele Pinna, Anna Maria Papini, and Luca Rosi. These colleagues have collaborated on multiple publications alongside Ciardelli.

The venues where Francesco Ciardelli's research is frequently published include Polymers, Energy, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, Biomolecules, and Preprints.org, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of their work spanning polymer science, renewable energy, and biomaterial applications.

Best Publications

  • Dye-containing polymers: methods for preparation of mechanochromic materials

    Francesco Ciardelli;Giacomo Ruggeri;Andrea Pucci

  • Comparative evaluation of fluorinated and unfluorinated acrylic copolymers as water‐repellent coating materials for stone

    G. Alessandrini;M. Aglietto;V. Castelvetro;F. Ciardelli

  • Holographic Gratings in Azobenzene Side-Chain Polymethacrylates

    Luisa Andruzzi;Angelina Altomare;Francesco Ciardelli;Roberto Solaro

  • Functionalization of montmorillonite by methyl methacrylate polymers containing side-chain ammonium cations

    Luca Biasci;Mauro Aglietto;Giacomo Ruggeri;Francesco Ciardelli

  • H2/air alkaline membrane fuel cell performance and durability, using novel ionomer and non-platinum group metal cathode catalyst

    Michele Piana;Massimiliano Boccia;Antonio Filpi;Elisa Flammia

  • Optically Active Polymers of 1-Alkynes

    Francesco Ciardelli;Sergio Lanzillo;Osvaldo Pieroni

  • Some aspects of polypropylene functionalization by free radical reactions

    G. Ruggeri;M. Aglietto;A. Petragnani;F. Ciardelli

  • Nanocomposites based on polyolefins and functional thermoplastic materials

    Francesco Ciardelli;Serena Coiai;Elisa Passaglia;Andrea Pucci

  • Photomodulation of polypeptide conformation by sunlight in spiropyran-containing poly(L-glutamic acid)

    F. Ciardelli;D. Fabbri;O. Pieroni;A. Fissi

  • Poly(lactic acid) properties as a consequence of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) blending and acetyl tributyl citrate plasticization

    Maria-Beatrice Coltelli;Irene Della Maggiore;Monica Bertoldo;Francesca Signori

  • PHOTORESPONSIVE POLYMERS - PHOTOMODULATION OF THE MACROMOLECULAR STRUCTURE IN POLY(L-LYSINE) CONTAINING SPIROPYRAN UNITS

    Adriano Fissi;Osvaldo Pieroni;Giacomo Ruggeri;Francesco Ciardelli

  • New Fluorinated Acrylic Polymers for Improving Weatherability of Building Stone Materials.

    F Ciardelli;M Aglietto;L Montagnini di Mirabello;E Passaglia

  • Monitoring the chemical crosslinking of propylene polymers through rheology

    Unknown

  • Water extraction and degradation of a sterically hindered phenolic antioxidant in polypropylene films

    Monica Bertoldo;Francesco Ciardelli

  • Control of Degradation Reactions during Radical Functionalization of Polypropylene in the Melt

    Serena Coiai;Elisa Passaglia;Mauro Aglietto;Francesco Ciardelli

  • Optically active vinyl polymers. IX. Optical activity and conformation in dilute solution of isotactic poly‐α‐olefins

    P. Pino;F. Ciardelli;G. P. Lorenzi;G. Montagnoli

  • Compatible blends of biorelated polyesters through catalytic transesterification in the melt

    Maria-Beatrice Coltelli;Claudio Toncelli;Francesco Ciardelli;Simona Bronco

  • Reversible conformational changes induced by light in poly(L-glutamic acid) with photochromic side chains

    Osvaldo Pieroni;Julien L. Houben;Adriano Fissi;Paolo Costantino

  • Photoresponsive polymers: azobenzene-containing poly (L-lysine)

    Adriano Fissi;Osvaldo Pieroni;Francesco Ciardelli

  • From homogeneous to supported metallocene catalysts

    F. Ciardelli;A. Altomare;M. Michelotti

  • Photoinduced aggregation changes in photochromic polypeptides

    Osvaldo Pieroni;A. Fissi;J. L. Houben;F. Ciardelli

Frequent Co-Authors

Andrea Pucci
Andrea Pucci University of Pisa
Nicola Tirelli
Nicola Tirelli Italian Institute of Technology
Emo Chiellini
Emo Chiellini University of Pisa
Piero Salvadori
Piero Salvadori National Research Council (CNR)
Francesco Picchioni
Francesco Picchioni University of Groningen
Claudio Bianchini
Claudio Bianchini University of Bologna
Peter Günter
Peter Günter ETH Zurich
Chiara Cappelli
Chiara Cappelli University of Granada
Francesco Vizza
Francesco Vizza National Research Council (CNR)
James C. W. Chien
James C. W. Chien University of Massachusetts Amherst

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Best Scientists Citing Francesco Ciardelli

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles