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Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto

Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 69 6096 5530 25 22 290 21730

Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto between 1999 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto published across 28 years, from 1999 to 2026, averaging 15.1 papers a year. Output peaked at 35 publications in 2020. 18 of the 422 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1999 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 35. Peak 35 publications in 2020. 1999: 1 publication 2000: 2 publications 2001: 1 publication 2002: 1 publication 2003: 0 publications 2004: 4 publications 2005: 5 publications 2006: 6 publications 2007: 13 publications 2008: 21 publications 2009: 9 publications 2010: 22 publications 2011: 21 publications 2012: 24 publications 2013: 15 publications 2014: 23 publications 2015: 20 publications 2016: 14 publications 2017: 16 publications 2018: 30 publications 2019: 27 publications 2020: 35 publications 2021: 22 publications 2022: 27 publications 2023: 24 publications 2024: 21 publications 2025: 17 publications 2026: 1 publication
1999 2026

422 publications in total across all disciplines

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Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto: publications per year, 1999 to 2026
Year Publications
1999 1
2000 2
2001 1
2002 1
2003 0
2004 4
2005 5
2006 6
2007 13
2008 21
2009 9
2010 22
2011 21
2012 24
2013 15
2014 23
2015 20
2016 14
2017 16
2018 30
2019 27
2020 35
2021 22
2022 27
2023 24
2024 21
2025 17
2026 1
Total 422
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Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto 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 Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto 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, 281–300 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: 290 publications — 61st percentile

61% 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
161–180 1,350
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939 290
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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Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto 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 Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto 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, 68–69 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: 69 D-Index — 66th percentile

66% 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
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 69
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

Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto is affiliated with Sao Paulo State University in Brazil and primarily works within the field of Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Their research encompasses a range of subfields including Plant Science, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Chemistry, Pollution, and Insect Science.

The scientist's work covers several main topics related to agriculture and nanotechnology. These include:

  • Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
  • Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies
  • Polymer-Based Agricultural Enhancements
  • Insect Pest Control Strategies
  • Insect and Pesticide Research
  • Insect Resistance and Genetics
  • Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology

Among recent publications by Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto are the following papers:

  • "Lignocellulosic biomass from agricultural waste to the circular economy: a review with focus on biofuels, biocomposites and bioplastics" (2023), published in Journal of Cleaner Production
  • "Nanotechnology Potential in Seed Priming for Sustainable Agriculture" (2021), published in Nanomaterials
  • "How can nanotechnology help to combat COVID-19? Opportunities and urgent need" (2020), published in Journal of Nanobiotechnology
  • "Ecotoxicological and regulatory aspects of environmental sustainability of nanopesticides" (2020), published in Journal of Hazardous Materials
  • "Chitosan-based delivery systems for plants: A brief overview of recent advances and future directions" (2020), published in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto has published a book entitled Green Nanoparticles (2020) with Springer International Publishing.

The scientist frequently publishes in venues such as ACS Agricultural Science & Technology, Journal of Nanobiotechnology, Environmental Science Nano, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, and ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.

Frequent collaborators include Anderson do Espírito Santo Pereira, Jhones Luiz de Oliveira, Estefânia Vangelie Ramos Campos, Renata de Lima, and Lucas Bragança Carvalho.

Best Publications

  • Nano based drug delivery systems: recent developments and future prospects

    Jayanta Kumar Patra;Gitishree Das;Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto;Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto;Estefania Vangelie Ramos Campos;Estefania Vangelie Ramos Campos

  • Chitosan/tripolyphosphate nanoparticles loaded with paraquat herbicide: An environmentally safer alternative for weed control

    Renato Grillo;Anderson E.S. Pereira;Caroline S. Nishisaka;Renata de Lima

  • Engineered nanoparticles and organic matter: A review of the state-of-the-art

    Renato Grillo;Renato Grillo;André H. Rosa;Leonardo F. Fraceto;Leonardo F. Fraceto

  • Polysaccharides as safer release systems for agrochemicals

    Estefânia Vangelie Ramos Campos;Estefânia Vangelie Ramos Campos;Jhones Luiz de Oliveira;Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto;Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto;Baljit Singh

  • Nanotechnology Potential in Seed Priming for Sustainable Agriculture.

    Anderson do Espirito Santo Pereira;Anderson do Espirito Santo Pereira;Halley Caixeta Oliveira;Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto;Catherine Santaella

  • Paraquat-loaded alginate/chitosan nanoparticles: preparation, characterization and soil sorption studies.

    Mariana dos Santos Silva;Daniela Sgarbi Cocenza;Renato Grillo;Renato Grillo;Nathalie Ferreira Silva de Melo;Nathalie Ferreira Silva de Melo

  • Application of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) nanoparticles containing atrazine herbicide as an alternative technique to control weeds and reduce damage to the environment

    Anderson E.S. Pereira;Renato Grillo;Nathalie F.S. Mello;Andre H. Rosa

  • Development of stimuli-responsive nano-based pesticides: emerging opportunities for agriculture

    Marcela Candido Camara;EstefAcentsnia Vangelie Ramos Campos;EstefAcentsnia Vangelie Ramos Campos;Renata Aparecida Monteiro;Anderson do Espirito Santo Pereira

  • Nanoparticles Based on Chitosan as Carriers for the Combined Herbicides Imazapic and Imazapyr.

    Cintia Rodrigues Maruyama;Cintia Rodrigues Maruyama;Mariana Guilger;Mônica Pascoli;Mônica Pascoli;Natalia Bileshy-José

  • Poly(ε-caprolactone)nanocapsules as carrier systems for herbicides: physico-chemical characterization and genotoxicity evaluation.

    Renato Grillo;Nathália Zocal Pereira dos Santos;Cíntia Rodrigues Maruyama;André Henrique Rosa

  • Chitosan nanoparticles as carrier systems for the plant growth hormone gibberellic acid

    Anderson Espirito Santo Pereira;Paula Mayara Silva;Jhones Luis Oliveira;Halley Caixeta Oliveira

  • Ecotoxicological and regulatory aspects of environmental sustainability of nanopesticides.

    Renato Grillo;Leonardo F. Fraceto;Mónica J.B. Amorim;Janeck James Scott-Fordsmand

  • How can nanotechnology help to combat COVID-19? Opportunities and urgent need.

    Estefânia V. R. Campos;Anderson E. S. Pereira;Jhones Luiz de Oliveira;Lucas Bragança Carvalho

  • Polymeric and Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Sustained Release of Carbendazim and Tebuconazole in Agricultural Applications

    Estefânia Vangelie Ramos Campos;Estefânia Vangelie Ramos Campos;Jhones Luiz de Oliveira;Camila Morais Gonçalves da Silva;Mônica Pascoli

  • Nanoencapsulation Enhances the Post-Emergence Herbicidal Activity of Atrazine against Mustard Plants

    Halley Caixeta Oliveira;Renata Stolf-Moreira;Cláudia Bueno Reis Martinez;Renato Grillo

  • Zein Nanoparticles as Eco-Friendly Carrier Systems for Botanical Repellents Aiming Sustainable Agriculture

    Jhones Luiz Oliveira;Estefania Vangelie Ramos Campos;Anderson do Espirito Santo Pereira;Tatiane Pasquoto

  • An overview of the potential impacts of atrazine in aquatic environments: Perspectives for tailored solutions based on nanotechnology

    Felícia Pereira de Albuquerque;Jhones Luiz de Oliveira;Viviane Moschini-Carlos;Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto

  • Nanotechnology Applied to Bio-Encapsulation of Pesticides.

    Renato Grillo;Purushothaman Chirakkuzhyil Abhilash;Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto

  • Zein Nanoparticles and Strategies to Improve Colloidal Stability: A Mini-Review.

    Mônica Pascoli;Renata de Lima;Leonardo F. Fraceto

  • Chitosan-based delivery systems for plants: A brief overview of recent advances and future directions

    Muhammad Mujtaba;Khalid Mahmood Khawar;Marcela Candido Camara;Lucas Bragança Carvalho

  • Toxicity assessment of TiO2 nanoparticles in zebrafish embryos under different exposure conditions

    Z. Clemente;Z. Clemente;V.L.S.S. Castro;M.A.M. Moura;C.M. Jonsson

  • Development and pharmacological evaluation of ropivacaine-2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin inclusion complex.

    Daniele R. de Araujo;Simone S. Tsuneda;Cíntia M.S. Cereda;Fernanda Del G.F. Carvalho

Frequent Co-Authors

Halley Caixeta Oliveira
Halley Caixeta Oliveira Londrina State University
Ralf Greiner
Ralf Greiner Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Ronald Kennedy Luz
Ronald Kennedy Luz Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Vijai Kumar Gupta
Vijai Kumar Gupta Scotland's Rural College
Janeck J. Scott-Fordsmand
Janeck J. Scott-Fordsmand Aarhus University
Norberto Cysne Coimbra
Norberto Cysne Coimbra Universidade de São Paulo
Vera A. Alvarez
Vera A. Alvarez National University of Mar del Plata
Luiz H. C. Mattoso
Luiz H. C. Mattoso Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation

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