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Francesco Sansone

Francesco Sansone

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 43 17166 15516 675 617 149 7396

Francesco Sansone publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Francesco Sansone between 1996 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Francesco Sansone published across 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, averaging 5.6 papers a year. Output peaked at 11 publications in 2012. 10 of the 168 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
2 4 6 8 10
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1996 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 11. Peak 11 publications in 2012. 1996: 2 publications 1997: 1 publication 1998: 1 publication 1999: 3 publications 2000: 4 publications 2001: 6 publications 2002: 3 publications 2003: 7 publications 2004: 4 publications 2005: 5 publications 2006: 4 publications 2007: 6 publications 2008: 7 publications 2009: 2 publications 2010: 10 publications 2011: 3 publications 2012: 11 publications 2013: 11 publications 2014: 9 publications 2015: 7 publications 2016: 6 publications 2017: 6 publications 2018: 3 publications 2019: 10 publications 2020: 7 publications 2021: 7 publications 2022: 8 publications 2023: 5 publications 2024: 3 publications 2025: 7 publications
1996 2025

168 publications in total across all disciplines

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Francesco Sansone: publications per year, 1996 to 2025
Year Publications
1996 2
1997 1
1998 1
1999 3
2000 4
2001 6
2002 3
2003 7
2004 4
2005 5
2006 4
2007 6
2008 7
2009 2
2010 10
2011 3
2012 11
2013 11
2014 9
2015 7
2016 6
2017 6
2018 3
2019 10
2020 7
2021 7
2022 8
2023 5
2024 3
2025 7
Total 168
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Francesco Sansone publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Francesco Sansone sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 61–80 to 1,295+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,350. Most scientists, 1,350, have 161–180 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 141–160 publications, is where this scientist sits. 61–80 publications: 66 scientists 81–100 publications: 302 scientists 101–120 publications: 623 scientists 121–140 publications: 918 scientists 141–160 publications: 1,218 scientists 161–180 publications: 1,350 scientists 181–200 publications: 1,344 scientists 201–220 publications: 1,281 scientists 221–240 publications: 1,216 scientists 241–260 publications: 1,100 scientists 261–280 publications: 979 scientists 281–300 publications: 939 scientists 301–320 publications: 764 scientists 321–340 publications: 643 scientists 341–360 publications: 628 scientists 361–380 publications: 522 scientists 381–400 publications: 459 scientists 401–420 publications: 397 scientists 421–440 publications: 327 scientists 441–460 publications: 270 scientists 461–480 publications: 265 scientists 481–500 publications: 252 scientists 501–520 publications: 201 scientists 521–540 publications: 185 scientists 541–560 publications: 148 scientists 561–580 publications: 148 scientists 581–600 publications: 132 scientists 601–620 publications: 114 scientists 621–640 publications: 104 scientists 641–660 publications: 91 scientists 661–680 publications: 92 scientists 681–700 publications: 73 scientists 701–720 publications: 57 scientists 721–740 publications: 54 scientists 741–760 publications: 67 scientists 761–780 publications: 45 scientists 781–800 publications: 46 scientists 801–820 publications: 39 scientists 821–840 publications: 32 scientists 841–860 publications: 36 scientists 861–880 publications: 29 scientists 881–900 publications: 26 scientists 901–920 publications: 24 scientists 921–940 publications: 14 scientists 941–960 publications: 23 scientists 961–980 publications: 28 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 15 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 29 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 12 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 19 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 12 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 6 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 8 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 12 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 5 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 6 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 14 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 7 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 2 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 6 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 4 scientists 1,281–1,294 publications: 6 scientists 1,295+ publications: 100 scientists
61–80 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 149 publications — 14th percentile

14% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
61–80 66
81–100 302
101–120 623
121–140 918
141–160 1,218 149
161–180 1,350
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459
401–420 397
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148
561–580 148
581–600 132
601–620 114
621–640 104
641–660 91
661–680 92
681–700 73
701–720 57
721–740 54
741–760 67
761–780 45
781–800 46
801–820 39
821–840 32
841–860 36
861–880 29
881–900 26
901–920 24
921–940 14
941–960 23
961–980 28
981–1,000 15
1,001–1,020 29
1,021–1,040 12
1,041–1,060 19
1,061–1,080 12
1,081–1,100 6
1,101–1,120 8
1,121–1,140 12
1,141–1,160 5
1,161–1,180 6
1,181–1,200 14
1,201–1,220 7
1,221–1,240 2
1,241–1,260 6
1,261–1,280 4
1,281–1,294 6
1,295+ 100
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Francesco Sansone D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Francesco Sansone sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 159+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,051. Most scientists, 1,051, have 56–57 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 42–43 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 612 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 808 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 776 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 835 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 861 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 872 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 933 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,051 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 930 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 882 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 834 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 731 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 775 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 683 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 646 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 561 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 501 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 437 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 388 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 354 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 292 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 275 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 254 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 235 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 185 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 192 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 155 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 163 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 125 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 105 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 105 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 112 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 88 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 68 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 69 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 65 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 79 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 61 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 44 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 40 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 33 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 26 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 34 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 35 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 25 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 27 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 17 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 16 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 20 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 20 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 15 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 9 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 11 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 3 scientists 158 D-Index: 3 scientists 159+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 43 D-Index — 5th percentile

5% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 289
42–43 612 43
44–45 808
46–47 776
48–49 835
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292
84–85 275
86–87 254
88–89 235
90–91 185
92–93 192
94–95 155
96–97 163
98–99 125
100–101 105
102–103 105
104–105 112
106–107 88
108–109 68
110–111 69
112–113 65
114–115 79
116–117 61
118–119 44
120–121 37
122–123 40
124–125 33
126–127 26
128–129 34
130–131 35
132–133 25
134–135 27
136–137 17
138–139 16
140–141 20
142–143 20
144–145 15
146–147 9
148–149 9
150–151 16
152–153 11
154–155 9
156–157 3
158 3
159+ 98
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Overview

Francesco Sansone is affiliated with the University of Parma in Italy and conducts research primarily within the domain of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their scholarly output encompasses various subfields including Molecular Biology, Materials Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

The scientist's research activities span several specialized topics. Key areas of work include:

  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • Algal biology and biofuel production
  • DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry
  • Amyloidosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, Outcomes
  • Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes
  • Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry

Francesco Sansone has published in multiple scientific venues, with recurring publications appearing in:

  • European Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Bioorganic Chemistry
  • Chemistry - A European Journal
  • Carbohydrate Polymers

Frequent collaborators include Alessandro Casnati, Laura Baldini, Carlo Alberto Vezzoni, Alessandro Tonacci, and Stefano Volpi.

Recent publications highlight a range of research themes:

  • Multivalent and Multifunctional Calixarenes in Bionanotechnology (2020) - European Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • Synthesis, self-assembly and anticancer drug encapsulation and delivery properties of cyclodextrin-based giant amphiphiles (2020) - Carbohydrate Polymers
  • Detection of Nitroaromatic Explosives in Air by Amino-Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes (2022) - Nanomaterials
  • Lipid content and fatty acid methyl ester profile by Chromochloris zofingiensis under chemical and metabolic stress (2023) - Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
  • Intra- and Intermolecular Cooperativity in the Catalytic Activity of Phosphodiester Cleavage by Self-Assembled Systems Based on Guanidinylated Calix[4]arenes (2022) - Chemistry - A European Journal

Best Publications

  • Multivalent glycoconjugates as anti-pathogenic agents

    Anna Bernardi;Jesus Jimenez-Barbero;Alessandro Casnati;Christina De Castro

  • Calixarene-based multivalent ligands

    L. Baldini;A. Casnati;F. Sansone;R. Ungaro

  • Peptido- and glycocalixarenes: playing with hydrogen bonds around hydrophobic cavities.

    Alessandro Casnati;Francesco Sansone;Rocco Ungaro

  • DNA condensation and cell transfection properties of guanidinium calixarenes: dependence on macrocycle lipophilicity, size, and conformation.

    Francesco Sansone;Miroslav Dudic;Gaetano Donofrio;Claudio Rivetti

  • Calix[n]arene‐Based Glycoclusters: Bioactivity of Thiourea‐Linked Galactose/Lactose Moieties as Inhibitors of Binding of Medically Relevant Lectins to a Glycoprotein and Cell‐Surface Glycoconjugates and Selectivity among Human Adhesion/Growth‐Regulatory Galectins

    Sabine André;Francesco Sansone;Herbert Kaltner;Alessandro Casnati

  • Synthesis and Properties of O-Glycosyl Calix[4]Arenes (Calixsugars)

    Alessandro Dondoni;Alberto Marra;Marie-Christine Scherrmann;Alessandro Casnati

  • Calixarenes: from biomimetic receptors to multivalent ligands for biomolecular recognition

    Francesco Sansone;Laura Baldini;Alessandro Casnati;Rocco Ungaro

  • Hydrophilic Clicked 2,6-Bis-triazolyl-pyridines Endowed with High Actinide Selectivity and Radiochemical Stability: Toward a Closed Nuclear Fuel Cycle

    Elena Macerata;Eros Mossini;Stefano Scaravaggi;Mario Mariani

  • Synthesis, antimicrobial activity and binding properties of calix[4]arene based vancomycin mimics

    Alessandro Casnati;Massimo Fabbi;Nicola Pelizzi;Andrea Pochini

  • Moulding calixarenes for biomacromolecule targeting

    Marta Giuliani;Ilaria Morbioli;Francesco Sansone;Alessandro Casnati

  • Arginine clustering on calix[4]arene macrocycles for improved cell penetration and DNA delivery

    Valentina Bagnacani;Valentina Franceschi;Michele Bassi;Michela Lomazzi

  • Complexation of native L-α-aminoacids by water soluble calix[4]arenes

    Giuseppe Arena;Annalinda Contino;Fabio Giuseppe Gulino;Antonio Magrì

  • A new chiral rigid cone water soluble peptidocalix[4]arene and its inclusion complexes with α-amino acids and aromatic ammonium cations

    Francesco Sansone;Silvia Barboso;Alessandro Casnati;Domenico Sciotto

  • Multivalent glycocalixarenes for recognition of biological macromolecules: glycocalyx mimics capable of multitasking

    Francesco Sansone;Alessandro Casnati

  • Molecular Acrobatics: Self-Assembly of Calixarene-Porphyrin Cages

    Laura Baldini;Pablo Ballester;Alessandro Casnati;Rosa M. Gomila

  • Thiourea-linked upper rim calix[4]arene neoglycoconjugates: synthesis, conformations and binding properties.

    Francesco Sansone;Elisa Chierici;Alessandro Casnati;Rocco Ungaro

  • Synthesis and Structure of Chiral Cone Calix[4]arenes Functionalized at the Upper Rim with L-Alanine Units

    Francesco Sansone;Silvia Barboso;Alessandro Casnati;Massimo Fabbi

  • Biomimetic macrocyclic receptors for carboxylate anion recognition based on C-linked peptidocalix[4]arenes

    Francesco Sansone;Laura Baldini;Alessandro Casnati;Marcio Lazzarotto

  • Inclusion of naturally occurring amino acids in water soluble calix[4]arenes: a microcalorimetric and 1H NMR investigation supported by molecular modeling

    Giuseppe Arena;Alessandro Casnati;Annalinda Contino;Antonio Magrì

  • A general synthesis of water soluble upper rim calix[n]arene guanidinium derivatives which bind to plasmid DNA

    Miroslav Dudic;Alberto Colombo;Francesco Sansone;Alessandro Casnati

  • Macrocyclic nonviral vectors: high cell transfection efficiency and low toxicity in a lower rim guanidinium calix[4]arene.

    Valentina Bagnacani;Francesco Sansone;Gaetano Donofrio;Laura Baldini

Frequent Co-Authors

Alessandro Casnati
Alessandro Casnati University of Parma
Rocco Ungaro
Rocco Ungaro University of Parma
Franco Ugozzoli
Franco Ugozzoli University of Parma
Han Zuilhof
Han Zuilhof Wageningen University & Research
José M. García Fernández
José M. García Fernández University of Seville
Carmen Ortiz Mellet
Carmen Ortiz Mellet University of Seville
Valentín Ceña
Valentín Ceña University of Castilla-La Mancha
Roberto Gambari
Roberto Gambari University of Ferrara
Sabine André
Sabine André Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Hans-Joachim Gabius
Hans-Joachim Gabius Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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