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Miha Drofenik 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 Miha Drofenik sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 250 publications — 47th percentile

47% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Miha Drofenik 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 Miha Drofenik sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 48 D-Index — 17th percentile

17% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Miha Drofenik is affiliated with the University of Maribor in Slovenia. Their research primarily spans the fields of Engineering and Materials Science, with significant contributions to subfields such as Biomedical Engineering, Water Science and Technology, Materials Chemistry, Biomaterials, and Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment.

Their work explores several specialized topics, including Membrane Separation Technologies, Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques, Nanopore and Nanochannel Transport Studies, Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery, Magnetic Properties and Synthesis of Ferrites, Iron Oxide Chemistry and Applications, and Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics.

Recent publications authored or coauthored by Miha Drofenik cover a range of materials science and engineering applications. Notable papers include:

  • Superparamagnetic Fe3O4@CA Nanoparticles and Their Potential as Draw Solution Agents in Forward Osmosis (2021, Nanomaterials)
  • Magnetic Nanoparticles as Mediators for Magnetic Hyperthermia Therapy Applications: A Status Review (2023, Applied Sciences)
  • Microwave Synthesis of Poly(Acrylic) Acid-Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles as Draw Solutes in Forward Osmosis (2023, Materials)
  • Gold-embellished mixed-valence manganite as a smart, self-regulating magnetoplasmonic nanomaterial (2021, Materials Chemistry and Physics)

Frequent collaborators include Janja Stergar, Irena Ban, Irena Petrinić, Hermina Bukšek, and Sašo Gyergyek. These coauthors have partnered with Drofenik on multiple projects, reflecting interdisciplinary teamwork that bridges several aspects of their research focus.

The publication venues important to Drofenik's work are diverse but centered around materials science and applied engineering, including:

  • Nanomaterials
  • Applied Sciences
  • Materials
  • Materials Chemistry and Physics

Drofenik's research integrates advanced material synthesis, particularly magnetic nanoparticles, with practical applications in membrane technologies and biomedical engineering. Their work on forward osmosis and magnetic hyperthermia therapy illustrates a combination of experimental material development and applied technologies aimed at addressing challenges in water treatment and medical treatment methods.

Best Publications

  • Ferromagnetism in suspensions of magnetic platelets in liquid crystal

    Alenka Mertelj;Darja Lisjak;Miha Drofenik;Martin Čopič

  • SYNTHESIS OF MATERIALS WITHIN REVERSE MICELLES

    Vuk Uskoković;Miha Drofenik

  • Solid Solubility of Holmium, Yttrium, and Dysprosium in BaTiO3

    Darko Makovec;Zoran Samardžija;Miha Drofenik

  • Reverse micelles: Inert nano-reactors or physico-chemically active guides of the capped reactions

    Vuk Uskoković;Miha Drofenik

  • Hydrothermal synthesis of manganese zinc ferrites

    Marko Rozman;Miha Drofenik

  • Influence of synthesis method on structural and magnetic properties of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles

    Sašo Gyergyek;Darko Makovec;Alojz Kodre;Alojz Kodre;Iztok Arčon;Iztok Arčon

  • Functionalization of magnetic nanoparticles with 3-aminopropyl silane

    Stanislav Čampelj;Darko Makovec;Miha Drofenik;Miha Drofenik

  • Producing ultra-thin silica coatings on iron-oxide nanoparticles to improve their surface reactivity

    Slavko Kralj;Darko Makovec;Stanislav Čampelj;Miha Drofenik;Miha Drofenik

  • Controlled surface functionalization of silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles with terminal amino and carboxyl groups

    Slavko Kralj;Miha Drofenik;Darko Makovec

  • Surface functionalization of silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles for covalent attachment of cholesterol oxidase

    Franja Šulek;Miha Drofenik;Maja Habulin;Željko Knez

  • Influence of the Addition of Bi2O3 on the Grain Growth and Magnetic Permeability of MnZn Ferrites

    Miha Drofenik;Andrej Znidarsic;Darko Makovec

  • The synthesis of spinel–ferrite nanoparticles using precipitation in microemulsions for ferrofluid applications

    Darko Makovec;Aljoša Košak;Andrej Žnidaršič;Miha Drofenik

  • Preparation of MnZn-ferrite with microemulsion technique

    A. Košak;D. Makovec;A. Žnidaršič;M. Drofenik

  • Oxygen Partial Pressure and Grain Growth in Donor-Doped BaTiO3

    Miha Drofenik

  • Synthesis of copper–nickel nanoparticles prepared by mechanical milling for use in magnetic hyperthermia

    Irena Ban;Janja Stergar;Miha Drofenik;Miha Drofenik;Gregor Ferk

  • Preparation and properties of water-based magnetic fluids

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  • Hydrothermal synthesis of ultrafine barium hexaferrite nanoparticles and the preparation of their stable suspensions

    D Primc;D Makovec;D Lisjak;M Drofenik;M Drofenik

  • Structure of manganese zinc ferrite spinel nanoparticles prepared with co-precipitation in reversed microemulsions

    Darko Makovec;Alojz Kodre;Iztok Arčon;Miha Drofenik

  • The characterization of nanosized nickel-zinc ferrites synthesized within reverse micelles of CTAB/1-hexanol/water microemulsion

    Vuk Uskoković;Miha Drofenik;Irena Ban

  • Highly resistive grain boundaries in doped MnZn ferrites for high frequency power supplies

    M. Drofenik;A. Žnidaršič;I. Zajc

  • Sintering of Nanosized MnZn Ferrite Powders

    Marko Rozman;Miha Drofenik

  • Electrical properties of donor- and acceptor-doped BaBi4Ti4O15

    Irena Pribošič;Darko Makovec;Miha Drofenik

Frequent Co-Authors

Luca Lusvarghi
Luca Lusvarghi University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Giovanni Bolelli
Giovanni Bolelli University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Iztok Arčon
Iztok Arčon University of Nova Gorica
Željko Knez
Željko Knez University of Maribor
Marjan Bele
Marjan Bele National Institute of Chemistry
Miran Gaberšček
Miran Gaberšček University of Ljubljana
Goran Dražić
Goran Dražić National Institute of Chemistry

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