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Materials Science
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2022

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 80 2657 2565 44 43 274 28886
Chemistry 78 3738 3391 107 93 243 27815

Luc Avérous publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Luc Avérous between 1995 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Luc Avérous published across 31 years, from 1995 to 2025, averaging 10.3 papers a year. Output peaked at 31 publications in 2017. 31 of the 318 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1995 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 31. Peak 31 publications in 2017. 1995: 1 publication 1996: 1 publication 1997: 1 publication 1998: 2 publications 1999: 2 publications 2000: 2 publications 2001: 5 publications 2002: 2 publications 2003: 2 publications 2004: 4 publications 2005: 2 publications 2006: 3 publications 2007: 2 publications 2008: 9 publications 2009: 16 publications 2010: 15 publications 2011: 17 publications 2012: 16 publications 2013: 11 publications 2014: 15 publications 2015: 14 publications 2016: 20 publications 2017: 31 publications 2018: 18 publications 2019: 12 publications 2020: 14 publications 2021: 27 publications 2022: 9 publications 2023: 14 publications 2024: 21 publications 2025: 10 publications
1995 2025

318 publications in total across all disciplines

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Luc Avérous: publications per year, 1995 to 2025
Year Publications
1995 1
1996 1
1997 1
1998 2
1999 2
2000 2
2001 5
2002 2
2003 2
2004 4
2005 2
2006 3
2007 2
2008 9
2009 16
2010 15
2011 17
2012 16
2013 11
2014 15
2015 14
2016 20
2017 31
2018 18
2019 12
2020 14
2021 27
2022 9
2023 14
2024 21
2025 10
Total 318
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Luc Avérous 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 Luc Avérous sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 57 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 50–69 to 1,163+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 891. Most scientists, 891, have 190–209 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 270–289 publications, is where this scientist sits. 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
50–69 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 274 publications — 53rd percentile

53% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Materials Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
50–69 28
70–89 152
90–109 356
110–129 487
130–149 723
150–169 835
170–189 850
190–209 891
210–229 862
230–249 766
250–269 726
270–289 665 274
290–309 593
310–329 537
330–349 477
350–369 440
370–389 356
390–409 321
410–429 256
430–449 246
450–469 216
470–489 212
490–509 174
510–529 194
530–549 162
550–569 131
570–589 111
590–609 103
610–629 99
630–649 77
650–669 92
670–689 56
690–709 53
710–729 53
730–749 38
750–769 52
770–789 43
790–809 38
810–829 34
830–849 25
850–869 18
870–889 20
890–909 24
910–929 27
930–949 20
950–969 17
970–989 10
990–1,009 16
1,010–1,029 13
1,030–1,049 12
1,050–1,069 9
1,070–1,089 8
1,090–1,109 7
1,110–1,129 9
1,130–1,149 2
1,150–1,162 5
1,163+ 100
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Luc Avérous 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 Luc Avérous sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 165+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 667. Most scientists, 667, have 52–53 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 80–81 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 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
40–41 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 80 D-Index — 79th percentile

79% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Materials Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 211
42–43 450
44–45 612
46–47 612
48–49 598
50–51 657
52–53 667
54–55 621
56–57 597
58–59 610
60–61 587
62–63 606
64–65 533
66–67 490
68–69 469
70–71 378
72–73 421
74–75 359
76–77 323
78–79 299
80–81 230 80
82–83 210
84–85 195
86–87 203
88–89 175
90–91 175
92–93 142
94–95 121
96–97 117
98–99 107
100–101 88
102–103 85
104–105 68
106–107 62
108–109 57
110–111 45
112–113 49
114–115 50
116–117 34
118–119 38
120–121 37
122–123 29
124–125 28
126–127 24
128–129 33
130–131 28
132–133 21
134–135 20
136–137 23
138–139 17
140–141 12
142–143 17
144–145 21
146–147 13
148–149 11
150–151 14
152–153 13
154–155 9
156–157 10
158–159 7
160–161 4
162–163 4
164 3
165+ 98
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in France Leader Award

Overview

Luc Avérous is affiliated with the University of Strasbourg in France and is specialized in the field of Materials Science with a particular focus on polymers and biomaterials. Their research portfolio comprises over 110 publications, with significant contributions to biomaterials, polymers and plastics, biomedical engineering, organic chemistry, and process chemistry and technology.

The scientist's main topics of work include:

  • Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Polymer composites and self-healing
  • Lignin and wood chemistry
  • Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis
  • Microplastics and plastic pollution
  • Synthetic organic chemistry methods
  • Biochemical and biochemical processes

Luc Avérous has published extensively in several academic venues. The most frequent publication venues include:

  • European Polymer Journal
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
  • Macromolecules
  • Green Chemistry

Their recent papers address a breadth of polymer-related topics, including biobased polyurethanes and vitrimers as well as structure-properties relationships in cellular materials. Notable recent publications are:

  • "Biobased polyurethanes for biomedical applications" (2020, Bioactive Materials)
  • "Towards bio-upcycling of polyethylene terephthalate" (2021, Metabolic Engineering)
  • "Biobased vitrimers: Towards sustainable and adaptable performing polymer materials" (2022, Progress in Polymer Science)
  • "Structure-properties relationships of cellular materials from biobased polyurethane foams" (2021, Materials Science and Engineering R Reports)
  • "Network Design to Control Polyimine Vitrimer Properties: Physical Versus Chemical Approach" (2020, Macromolecules)

The work involves collaborations with frequent co-authors, indicating active partnerships across multiple research projects. Primary co-authors include:

  • Antoine Duval
  • Éric Pollet
  • Agathe Mouren
  • Lars M. Blank
  • Alexandru Sarbu

Luc Avérous's research aggregates knowledge in biomaterials and polymer chemistry with a specific interest in sustainability-oriented applications such as biobased polymers and renewable materials. Their publishing record reflects an emphasis on understanding polymer synthesis and properties relevant to biomedical and environmental fields.

Best Publications

  • Chemical modification of lignins: Towards biobased polymers

    Stéphanie Laurichesse;Luc Avérous

  • Poly(lactic acid): plasticization and properties of biodegradable multiphase systems

    O Martin;L Avérous

  • Nano-biocomposites: Biodegradable polyester/nanoclay systems

    Perrine Bordes;Eric Pollet;Luc Avérous

  • Cellulose-Based Bio- and Nanocomposites: A Review

    Susheel Kalia;Alain Dufresne;Bibin Mathew Cherian;B. S. Kaith

  • Biodegradable Multiphase Systems Based on Plasticized Starch: A Review

    Luc Avérous

  • Biocomposites based on plasticized starch: thermal and mechanical behaviours.

    L. Averous;N. Boquillon

  • Properties of thermoplastic blends: starch-polycaprolactone

    L. Averous;L. Moro;P. Dole;C. Fringant

  • Starch-based nano-biocomposites

    Fengwei Xie;Eric Pollet;Peter J. Halley;Luc Avérous

  • Antioxidant properties of lignin in polypropylene

    C Pouteau;P Dole;B Cathala;Luc Avérous

  • Plasticized starch–cellulose interactions in polysaccharide composites

    L. Avérous;C. Fringant;L. Moro

  • Chemical modification of tannins to elaborate aromatic biobased macromolecular architectures

    Alice Arbenz;Luc Avérous

  • Mixed culture polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production from volatile fatty acid (VFA)-rich streams: Effect of substrate composition and feeding regime on PHA productivity, composition and properties

    M.G.E. Albuquerque;V. Martino;E. Pollet;L. Avérous

  • Progress in nano-biocomposites based on polysaccharides and nanoclays

    Frédéric Chivrac;Eric Pollet;Luc Avérous

  • Biobased polyurethanes for biomedical applications.

    Sophie Wendels;Luc Avérous

  • Polylactic Acid: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

    L. Avérous

  • From the Synthesis of Biobased Cyclic Carbonate to Polyhydroxyurethanes: A Promising Route towards Renewable Non‐Isocyanate Polyurethanes

    Camille Carré;Yvan Ecochard;Sylvain Caillol;Luc Avérous

  • Properties of biocomposites based on lignocellulosic fillers

    L. Avérous;F. Le Digabel

  • Evaluation of biological degradation of polyurethanes.

    Audrey Magnin;Eric Pollet;Vincent Phalip;Luc Avérous

  • Rheology to understand and optimize processibility, structures and properties of starch polymeric materials

    Fengwei Xie;Peter J. Halley;Luc Avérous

  • Environmental Silicate Nano-Biocomposites

    Luc Avérous;Eric Pollet

  • Polyurethanes Based on Castor Oil: Kinetics, Chemical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties

    Elodie Hablot;Dan Zheng;Michel Bouquey;Luc Avérous

Frequent Co-Authors

Peter J. Halley
Peter J. Halley University of Queensland
Said Ahzi
Said Ahzi University of Strasbourg
Fengwei Xie
Fengwei Xie University of Bath
Sylvain Caillol
Sylvain Caillol Centre national de la recherche scientifique, CNRS
Youssef Habibi
Youssef Habibi Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
Susheel Kalia
Susheel Kalia Ministry of Defence, India
Alfonso Jiménez
Alfonso Jiménez University of Alicante
Fabio Yamashita
Fabio Yamashita Londrina State University
Lars M. Blank
Lars M. Blank RWTH Aachen University
Nick Wierckx
Nick Wierckx Forschungszentrum Jülich

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