2026 Jeffrey P. Youngblood: Materials Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Materials Science	55	8432	8147	2073	1922	178	21672

Overview

Jeffrey P. Youngblood is affiliated with Purdue University West Lafayette in the United States. Their research portfolio focuses primarily on materials science and engineering, with significant work in subfields such as biomaterials, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, civil and structural engineering, and materials chemistry.

The scientist's research topics cover a range of areas including advanced cellulose research studies, electrospun nanofibers in biomedical applications, nanocomposite films for food packaging, innovations in concrete and construction materials, additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, advanced ceramic materials synthesis, and phase change materials research.

Selected recent papers illustrate the scope and focus of their work:

Multifunctional Bio-Nanocomposite Coatings for Perishable Fruits (2020, Advanced Materials)
Alignment of Cellulose Nanofibers: Harnessing Nanoscale Properties to Macroscale Benefits (2021, ACS Nano)
Recent Developments in Cellulose Nanomaterial Composites (2020, Advanced Materials)
Applications and impact of nanocellulose based adsorbents (2020, Cellulose)
Structure-Property Relationship of Cellulose Nanocrystal-Polyvinyl Alcohol Thin Films for High Barrier Coating Applications (2021, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces)

Frequent coauthors with whom this researcher has collaborated include Md. Nuruddin, Rodney W. Trice, Gregory T. Schueneman, Robert J. Moon, and John A. Howarter. These collaborations are reflected in multiple joint publications, marking ongoing research partnerships.

Publication venues that frequently showcase their contributions include Cellulose, ACS Applied Polymer Materials, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Advanced Materials, and Ceramics International. The highest number of publications appear in the journal Cellulose, indicating a consistent research focus in this area.

In terms of disciplinary alignment, their work predominantly spans the broader categories of materials science and engineering, with more specific attention given to biomaterials and related subfields. This multidisciplinary approach is evident in the diversity of topics and publication venues represented.

Best Publications

Cellulose nanomaterials review: structure, properties and nanocomposites

Robert J. Moon;Robert J. Moon;Ashlie Martini;John Nairn;John Simonsen

7362
Citations
Ultrahydrophobic and Ultralyophobic Surfaces: Some Comments and Examples

Wei Chen;Alexander Y. Fadeev;Meng Che Hsieh;Didem Öner

1587
Citations
Current characterization methods for cellulose nanomaterials

E. Johan Foster;Robert J. Moon;Umesh P. Agarwal;Michael J. Bortner

1015
Citations
Optimization of silica silanization by 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane.

John A Howarter;Jeffrey P Youngblood

893
Citations
Ultrahydrophobic polymer surfaces prepared by simultaneous ablation of polypropylene and sputtering of poly(tetrafluoroethylene) using radio frequency plasma

Jeffrey P. Youngblood;Thomas J. McCarthy

747
Citations
Anisotropic wetting on tunable micro-wrinkled surfaces

Jun Young Chung;Jeffrey P. Youngblood;Christopher M. Stafford

500
Citations
Recyclable organic solar cells on cellulose nanocrystal substrates

Yinhua Zhou;Canek Fuentes-Hernandez;Talha M. Khan;Jen-Chieh Liu

431
Citations
Strain-dependent electrical resistance of multi-walled carbon nanotube/polymer composite films

Myounggu Park;Hyonny Kim;Jeffrey P Youngblood

430
Citations
The influence of cellulose nanocrystal additions on the performance of cement paste

Yizheng Cao;Pablo Zavaterri;Jeff Youngblood;Robert Moon

382
Citations
Self-Cleaning and Anti-Fog Surfaces via Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Brushes

John A. Howarter;Jeffrey P. Youngblood

323
Citations
Self-Cleaning and Next Generation Anti-Fog Surfaces and Coatings

John A. Howarter;Jeffrey P. Youngblood

296
Citations
Multifunctional Bio‐Nanocomposite Coatings for Perishable Fruits

Seohui Jung;Yufei Cui;Morgan Barnes;Chinmay Satam

264
Citations
Additive Manufacturing of Dense Ceramic Parts via Direct Ink Writing of Aqueous Alumina Suspensions

Lisa Rueschhoff;William Costakis;Matthew Michie;Jeffrey Youngblood

247
Citations
Thermal expansion of self-organized and shear-oriented cellulose nanocrystal films.

Jairo A. Diaz;Xiawa Wu;Ashlie Martini;Jeffrey P. Youngblood

216
Citations
The relationship between cellulose nanocrystal dispersion and strength

Yizheng Cao;Pablo Zavattieri;Jeffrey Youngblood;Robert Moon

208
Citations
Alignment of Cellulose Nanofibers: Harnessing Nanoscale Properties to Macroscale Benefits.

Kai Li;Caitlyn M Clarkson;Lu Wang;Yu Liu

205
Citations
Additive manufacturing of boron carbide via continuous filament direct ink writing of aqueous ceramic suspensions

William J. Costakis;Lisa M. Rueschhoff;Andres I. Diaz-Cano;Jeffrey P. Youngblood

202
Citations
Recent Developments in Cellulose Nanomaterial Composites.

Caitlyn M. Clarkson;Sami M. El Awad Azrak;Endrina S. Forti;Gregory T. Schueneman

185
Citations
Additive Manufacturing and Performance of Architectured Cement-Based Materials

Mohamadreza Moini;Jan Olek;Jeffrey P. Youngblood;Bryan Magee

181
Citations
Thermal conductivity in nanostructured films: from single cellulose nanocrystals to bulk films

Jairo A. Diaz;Zhijiang Ye;Xiawa Wu;Arden L. Moore

173
Citations
Coatings Based on Side-chain Ether-linked Poly(ethylene glycol) and Fluorocarbon Polymers for the Control of Marine Biofouling

Jeffrey P Youngblood;Luisa Andruzzi;Christopher K Ober;Alexander Hexemer

169
Citations
Hemocompatibility of Hydrophilic Antimicrobial Copolymers of Alkylated 4-Vinylpyridine

Bradley C. Allison;Bruce M. Applegate;Jeffrey P. Youngblood

157
Citations