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Joost W. M. Frenken

Joost W. M. Frenken

D-Index & Metrics

Materials Science

D-Index
64
Citations
14833
World Ranking
5886
National Ranking
77

Joost W. M. Frenken 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 Joost W. M. Frenken sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 220 publications — 37th percentile

37% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Joost W. M. Frenken 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 Joost W. M. Frenken sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 64 D-Index — 55th percentile

55% 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

  • 2017 - Innovation in Materials Characterization Award, Materials Research Society “For the development, application and commercialization of high-speed, temperature-controlled, 
  • 2008 - Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Thermodynamics
  • Oxygen
  • Optics

Joost W. M. Frenken spends much of his time researching Scanning tunneling microscope, Nanotechnology, Catalysis, Surface and Condensed matter physics. The study incorporates disciplines such as Scanning probe microscopy, Reaction rate, Transition metal, Catalytic oxidation and Reaction mechanism in addition to Scanning tunneling microscope. His Nanotechnology research includes elements of Graphite, Composite material, Friction force and Cobalt.

His research investigates the connection between Catalysis and topics such as Reactivity that intersect with problems in Oxide. His work in Surface covers topics such as Melting point which are related to areas like Single crystal and Scattering. In his study, Surface diffusion is strongly linked to Chemical physics, which falls under the umbrella field of Palladium.

His most cited work include:

  • Superlubricity of Graphite (802 citations)
  • Observation of surface melting (517 citations)
  • CO oxidation on Pt(110): scanning tunneling microscopy inside a high-pressure flow reactor. (377 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

His main research concerns Scanning tunneling microscope, Surface, Nanotechnology, Condensed matter physics and Catalysis. His Scanning tunneling microscope research integrates issues from Surface diffusion, Microscope, Scanning probe microscopy, Analytical chemistry and Vacancy defect. His Surface study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Scattering, Activation energy, Vicinal, Melting point and Crystal.

The Nanotechnology study combines topics in areas such as Graphite and Composite material. His studies in Graphite integrate themes in fields like Tungsten and Superlubricity. His Catalysis research includes themes of Oxide and Chemical engineering.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Scanning tunneling microscope (27.48%)
  • Surface (25.68%)
  • Nanotechnology (18.92%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2011-2020)?

  • Catalysis (16.67%)
  • Chemical engineering (9.46%)
  • Nanotechnology (18.92%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His scientific interests lie mostly in Catalysis, Chemical engineering, Nanotechnology, Scanning tunneling microscope and In situ. His Catalysis research incorporates themes from Characterization and High-resolution transmission electron microscopy. His work deals with themes such as Ultra-high vacuum and Oxide, which intersect with Chemical engineering.

His studies deal with areas such as Platinum, Metal and Palladium as well as Nanotechnology. Joost W. M. Frenken has included themes like Chemical physics, Scanning probe microscopy, Adsorption, Analytical chemistry and Vacancy defect in his Scanning tunneling microscope study. His Chemical physics research incorporates elements of Crystallography and Phase.

Between 2011 and 2020, his most popular works were:

  • The Active Phase of Palladium during Methane Oxidation. (112 citations)
  • Surface science under reaction conditions: CO oxidation on Pt and Pd model catalysts (74 citations)
  • Superlubric to stick-slip sliding of incommensurate graphene flakes on graphite (55 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Thermodynamics
  • Oxygen
  • Optics

Nanotechnology, Catalysis, Scanning tunneling microscope, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Chemical engineering are his primary areas of study. His Nanotechnology study incorporates themes from Heterogeneous catalysis and Palladium. His Catalysis research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Metal and Chemical composition.

Joost W. M. Frenken has researched Scanning tunneling microscope in several fields, including Chemical physics, Crystallography, Chemical vapor deposition and Analytical chemistry. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Thin film and Resolution. His Chemical engineering research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Carbon, Organic chemistry, Oxide and Carbon monoxide.

Best Publications

  • Superlubricity of Graphite

    Martin Dienwiebel;Gertjan S. Verhoeven;Namboodiri Pradeep;Joost W. M. Frenken

  • Observation of surface melting

    Joost W. M. Frenken;J. F. van der Veen

  • CO oxidation on Pt(110): scanning tunneling microscopy inside a high-pressure flow reactor.

    B. L. M. Hendriksen;J. W. M. Frenken

  • Pushing the limits of SPM

    Joost W.M. Frenken;Tjerk H. Oosterkamp;Bas L.M. Hendriksen;Marcel J. Rost

  • Structure and reactivity of surface oxides on Pt(110) during catalytic CO oxidation.

    M. D. Ackermann;T. M. Pedersen;B. L. M. Hendriksen;O. Robach

  • Observation of surface-initiated melting

    Joost W. M. Frenken;Peter M. J. Marée;J. Friso van der Veen

  • Crystal-face dependence of surface melting.

    B. Pluis;A. W. Denier van der Gon;J. W. M. Frenken;J. F. van der Veen

  • Oscillatory CO oxidation on Pd(1 0 0) studied with in situ scanning tunneling microscopy

    B.L.M. Hendriksen;S.C. Bobaru;J.W.M. Frenken

  • Surface science under reaction conditions: CO oxidation on Pt and Pd model catalysts

    Matthijs A. van Spronsen;Joost W. M. Frenken;Irene M. N. Groot

  • Scanning probe microscopes go video rate and beyond

    M. J. Rost;L. Crama;P. Schakel;E. van Tol

  • Torque and Twist against Superlubricity

    Alexander E. Filippov;Martin Dienwiebel;Martin Dienwiebel;Joost W. M. Frenken;Joseph Klafter

  • The Active Phase of Palladium during Methane Oxidation.

    A. Hellman;A. Resta;Natalia Martin;Johan Gustafson

  • Model calculations of superlubricity of graphite

    Gertjan S. Verhoeven;Martin Dienwiebel;Joost W. M. Frenken

  • The role of steps in surface catalysis and reaction oscillations

    Bas L. M. Hendriksen;Marcelo D. Ackermann;Marcelo D. Ackermann;Richard van Rijn;Richard van Rijn;Dunja Stoltz

  • Model experiments of superlubricity of graphite

    Martin Dienwiebel;Namboodiri Pradeep;Gertjan S. Verhoeven;Henny W. Zandbergen

  • Capillary condensation in atomic scale friction : how water acts like a glue

    K. B. Jinesh;J. W. M. Frenken

  • Experimental evidence for ice formation at room temperature

    K. B. Jinesh;J. W. M. Frenken

  • Nothing Moves a Surface: Vacancy Mediated Surface Diffusion

    R. van Gastel;E. Somfai;S. B. van Albada;W. van Saarloos

  • Thermally induced suppression of friction at the atomic scale

    S. Yu. Krylov;K. B. Jinesh;H. Valk;M. Dienwiebel

  • Step dynamics on Au(110) studied with a high-temperature, high-speed scanning tunneling microscope.

    L. Kuipers;M. S. Hoogeman;J. W. M. Frenken

Frequent Co-Authors

J. F. van der Veen
J. F. van der Veen Paul Scherrer Institute
L. Kuipers
L. Kuipers Delft University of Technology
Johan Gustafson
Johan Gustafson Lund University
Edvin Lundgren
Edvin Lundgren Lund University
Patricia J. Kooyman
Patricia J. Kooyman University of Cape Town
J. P. Toennies
J. P. Toennies Max Planck Society
Emiel J. M. Hensen
Emiel J. M. Hensen Eindhoven University of Technology
Jesper N Andersen
Jesper N Andersen Lund University
Knut Deppert
Knut Deppert Lund University
Marc Georg Willinger
Marc Georg Willinger Technical University of Munich

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