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Mikael S. Hedenqvist

Mikael S. Hedenqvist

D-Index & Metrics

Materials Science

D-Index
70
Citations
15449
World Ranking
4491
National Ranking
42

Mikael S. Hedenqvist 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 Mikael S. Hedenqvist sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 441 publications — 81st percentile

81% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Mikael S. Hedenqvist 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 Mikael S. Hedenqvist sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 70 D-Index — 66th percentile

66% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Mikael S. Hedenqvist is affiliated with the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. Their research primarily spans the fields of Materials Science and Engineering, producing over 300 publications in these areas. Their work encompasses several subfields, including Biomaterials, Polymers and Plastics, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Chemistry, and Pollution.

The research topics covered by Mikael S. Hedenqvist include biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties, microplastics and plastic pollution, nanocomposite films for food packaging, advanced cellulose research studies, electrospun nanofibers in biomedical applications, natural fiber reinforced composites, and additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies.

Their publication record includes articles in venues such as SSRN Electronic Journal, Biomacromolecules, Polymer Testing, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, and Composites Part C Open Access.

  • Fatigue behaviour of FDM-3D printed polymers, polymeric composites and architected cellular materials (2020, International Journal of Fatigue)
  • Microplastics generated from a biodegradable plastic in freshwater and seawater (2021, Water Research)
  • Multifunctional conductive hydrogels and their applications as smart wearable devices (2021, Journal of Materials Chemistry B)
  • The mechanical testing and performance analysis of polymer-fibre composites prepared through the additive manufacturing (2020, Polymer Testing)
  • Circular economy in biocomposite development: State-of-the-art, challenges and emerging trends (2021, Composites Part C Open Access)

Frequent collaborators in their research include Richard T. Olsson, Antonio J. Capezza, Fritjof Nilsson, Xin-Feng Wei, and Oisik Das.

In addition to journal publications, Mikael S. Hedenqvist has contributed to academic literature through book publications. Notably, they have a forthcoming book titled Fundamental Polymer Science, to be published by Springer Nature in 2025.

Best Publications

  • Fatigue behaviour of FDM-3D printed polymers, polymeric composites and architected cellular materials

    Vigneshwaran Shanmugam;Oisik Das;Karthik Babu;Uthayakumar Marimuthu

  • Microplastics generated from a biodegradable plastic in freshwater and seawater

    Xin-Feng Wei;Martin Bohlen;Catrin Lindblad;Mikael S. Hedenqvist

  • Multifunctional conductive hydrogels and their applications as smart wearable devices

    Zhen Chen;Yujie Chen;Mikael S Hedenqvist;Chi Chen

  • The mechanical testing and performance analysis of polymer-fibre composites prepared through the additive manufacturing

    Vigneshwaran Shanmugam;Deepak Joel Johnson Rajendran;Karthik Babu;Sundarakannan Rajendran

  • Reduced water vapour sorption in cellulose nanocomposites with starch matrix

    Anna J. Svagan;Mikael S. Hedenqvist;Lars Berglund

  • Wheat gluten polymer structures : The impact of genotype environment and processing on their functionality in various applications

    Eva Johansson;Ali Hafeez Malik;Ali Hafeez Malik;Abrar Hussain;Abrar Hussain;Faiza Rasheed

  • Natural and industrial wastes for sustainable and renewable polymer composites

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  • Electrospinning of recycled PET to generate tough mesomorphic fibre membranes for smoke filtration

    I. N. Strain;Qiong Wu;Amir Masoud Pourrahimi;Mikael S. Hedenqvist

  • Diffusion of small-molecule penetrants in semicrystalline polymers

    M. Hedenqvist;U.W. Gedde

  • The Role of Interfaces in Polyethylene/Metal-Oxide Nanocomposites for Ultrahigh-Voltage Insulating Materials.

    Amir Masoud Pourrahimi;Richard T. Olsson;Mikael S. Hedenqvist

  • Transport and tensile properties of compression-molded wheat gluten films.

    Mikael Gällstedt;Alessandro Mattozzi;Eva Johansson;Mikael S. Hedenqvist

  • Circular economy in biocomposite development: State-of-the-art, challenges and emerging trends

    Vigneshwaran Shanmugam;Rhoda Afriyie Mensah;Michael Försth;Gabriel Sas

  • Polymer Recycling in Additive Manufacturing: an Opportunity for the Circular Economy

    Vigneshwaran Shanmugam;Oisik Das;Rasoul Esmaeely Neisiany;Karthik Babu

  • Millions of microplastics released from a biodegradable polymer during biodegradation/enzymatic hydrolysis.

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  • Highly transparent films from carboxymethylated microfibrillated cellulose : The effect of multiple homogenization steps on key properties

    I. Siró;D. Plackett;Mikael Hedenqvist;Mikael Ankerfors

  • The need for fully bio-based facemasks to counter coronavirus outbreaks: A perspective.

    Oisik Das;Oisik Das;Rasoul Esmaeely Neisiany;Antonio Jose Capezza;Mikael S. Hedenqvist

  • Water-based synthesis and cleaning methods for high purity ZnO nanoparticles – comparing acetate, chloride, sulphate and nitrate zinc salt precursors

    Amir Masoud Pourrahimi;Dongming Liu;Love K. H. Pallon;Richard L. Andersson

  • Influence of citric acid and curing on moisture sorption, diffusion and permeability of starch films.

    Erik Olsson;Mikael S. Hedenqvist;Caisa Johansson;Lars Järnström

  • Highly Efficient Interfaces in Nanocomposites Based on Polyethylene and ZnO Nano/Hierarchical Particles: A Novel Approach toward Ultralow Electrical Conductivity Insulations.

    Amir Masoud Pourrahimi;Tuan A Hoang;Dongming Liu;Love K H Pallon

  • Diffusion of small-molecule penetrants in polyethylene: free volume and morphology

    M. Hedenqvist;A. Angelstok;L. Edsberg;P.T. Larsson

  • Controlled Synthesis of Near-Stoichiometric Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles

    Richard T. Olsson;German Salazar-Alvarez;Mikael S. Hedenqvist;Ulf W. Gedde

  • Transport properties of chitosan and whey blended with poly(ε-caprolactone) assessed by standard permeability measurements and microcalorimetry

    Idoia Olabarrieta;Dan Forsström;Ulf Gedde;Mikael Hedenqvist

  • Enhanced film forming and film properties of amylopectin using micro-fibrillated cellulose

    A. Lôpez-Rubio;J. M. Lagaron;M. Ankerfors;T. Lindström

Frequent Co-Authors

Ulf W. Gedde
Ulf W. Gedde Royal Institute of Technology
Stanislaw Gubanski
Stanislaw Gubanski Chalmers University of Technology
Jose M. Lagaron
Jose M. Lagaron Spanish National Research Council
István Furó
István Furó Royal Institute of Technology
Stephan V. Roth
Stephan V. Roth Royal Institute of Technology
Tom Lindström
Tom Lindström Royal Institute of Technology
Ann-Christine Albertsson
Ann-Christine Albertsson Royal Institute of Technology
Debes Bhattacharyya
Debes Bhattacharyya University of Auckland
Eva Malmström
Eva Malmström Royal Institute of Technology
Craig J. Hawker
Craig J. Hawker University of California, Santa Barbara

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