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Mohd Zobir Hussein

Mohd Zobir Hussein

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Chemistry
Malaysia
2025

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
78
Citations
20525
World Ranking
3836
National Ranking
11

Mohd Zobir Hussein 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 Mohd Zobir Hussein sits on this spectrum.

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 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 461 publications — 86th percentile

86% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

Mohd Zobir Hussein 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 Mohd Zobir Hussein sits on this spectrum.

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 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 78 D-Index — 79th percentile

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

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Malaysia Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Malaysia Leader Award

Overview

Mohd Zobir Hussein is affiliated with Universiti Putra Malaysia in Malaysia and conducts research primarily in the field of Materials Science. Their work covers various subfields including Materials Chemistry, Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Plant Science, and Food Science.

The scientist's research encompasses several key topics:

  • Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
  • Layered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and Applications
  • Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
  • Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications
  • Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
  • Polymer-Based Agricultural Enhancements
  • Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity

Mohd Zobir Hussein has published extensively, with notable recent papers including:

  • "Synthesis and Technology of Nanoemulsion-Based Pesticide Formulation," 2020, Nanomaterials
  • "Chitosan-Based Agronanochemicals as a Sustainable Alternative in Crop Protection," 2020, Molecules
  • "Nanocarrier-Based Therapeutics and Theranostics Drug Delivery Systems for Next Generation of Liver Cancer Nanodrug Modalities," 2020, International Journal of Nanomedicine
  • "Nanomaterials-Upconverted Hydroxyapatite for Bone Tissue Engineering and a Platform for Drug Delivery," 2021, International Journal of Nanomedicine
  • "Engineered Nanomaterials: The Challenges and Opportunities for Nanomedicines," 2021, International Journal of Nanomedicine

Their frequent co-authors include Sharida Fakurazi, Norhayati Hashim, Bullo Saifullah, Abu Seman Idris, and Suriani Abu Bakar.

Publications by Mohd Zobir Hussein often appear in venues such as the International Journal of Nanomedicine, Polymers, Scientific Reports, Nanomaterials, and the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Best Publications

  • Poly(lactic acid)/Poly(ethylene glycol) Polymer Nanocomposites: Effects of Graphene Nanoplatelets

    Buong Woei Chieng;Nor Azowa Ibrahim;Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus;Mohd Zobir Hussein

  • Visible Light-Induced Degradation of Methylene Blue in the Presence of Photocatalytic ZnS and CdS Nanoparticles

    Nayereh Soltani;Elias Saion;Mohd Zobir Hussein;Maryam Erfani

  • Preparation of cellulose nanofibers with hydrophobic surface characteristics

    Mehdi Jonoobi;Mehdi Jonoobi;Jalaluddin Harun;Aji P. Mathew;Mohd Zobir B. Hussein

  • Carbon-Based Nanomaterials/Allotropes: A Glimpse of Their Synthesis, Properties and Some Applications

    Salisu Nasir;Mohd Zobir Hussein;Zulkarnain Zainal;Nor Azah Yusof

  • Calcium-based mixed oxide catalysts for methanolysis of Jatropha curcas oil to biodiesel.

    Y.H. Taufiq-Yap;H.V. Lee;M.Z. Hussein;R. Yunus

  • Carbon Nanomaterials for the Treatment of Heavy Metal-Contaminated Water and Environmental Remediation

    Rabia Baby;Rabia Baby;Bullo Saifullah;Mohd Zobir Hussein

  • Encapsulation techniques for organic phase change materials as thermal energy storage medium: A review

    Tumirah Khadiran;Tumirah Khadiran;Mohd Zobir Hussein;Zulkarnain Zainal;Rafeadah Rusli

  • The Effect of Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS) and Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide (CTAB) on the Properties of ZnO Synthesized by Hydrothermal Method

    Donya Ramimoghadam;Mohd Zobir Bin Hussein;Yun Hin Taufiq-Yap

  • Controlled release of a plant growth regulator, α-naphthaleneacetate from the lamella of Zn–Al-layered double hydroxide nanocomposite

    Mohd Zobir bin Hussein;Zulkarnain Zainal;Asmah Hj Yahaya;Dickens Wong Vui Foo

  • Characterization of TiO2–Chitosan/Glass photocatalyst for the removal of a monoazo dye via photodegradation–adsorption process

    Zulkarnain Zainal;Lee Kong Hui;Mohd Zobir Hussein;Abdul Halim Abdullah

  • Green synthesis and characterization of silver/chitosan/polyethylene glycol nanocomposites without any reducing agent.

    Mansor Bin Ahmad;Mei Yen Tay;Kamyar Shameli;Mohd Zobir Hussein

  • Preparation of Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles coated with gallic acid for drug delivery

    Dena Dorniani;Mohd Zobir Bin Hussein;Aminu Umar Kura;Sharida Fakurazi

  • Nano-encapsulated organic phase change material based on copolymer nanocomposites for thermal energy storage

    K. Tumirah;K. Tumirah;M.Z. Hussein;Z. Zulkarnain;R. Rafeadah

  • Photocatalytic treatment of 4-chlorophenol in aqueous ZnO suspensions: intermediates, influence of dosage and inorganic anions.

    Umar Ibrahim Gaya;Abdul Halim Abdullah;Zulkarnain Zainal;Mohd Zobir Hussein

  • Advanced energy storage materials for building applications and their thermal performance characterization: a review

    Tumirah Khadiran;Tumirah Khadiran;Mohd Zobir Hussein;Zulkarnain Zainal;Rafeadah Rusli

  • Synthesis and Technology of Nanoemulsion-Based Pesticide Formulation

    Isshadiba Faikah Mustafa;Mohd Zobir Hussein

  • Chitosan-Based Agronanochemicals as a Sustainable Alternative in Crop Protection.

    Farhatun Najat Maluin;Mohd Zobir Hussein

  • Zn–Al layered double hydroxide prepared at different molar ratios: Preparation, characterization, optical and dielectric properties

    Abdullah Ahmed Ali Ahmed;Zainal Abidin Talib;Mohd Zobir bin Hussein;Azmi Zakaria

  • Nanocomposite of ZnO with montmorillonite for removal of lead and copper ions from aqueous solutions

    Hannatu Abubakar Sani;Mansor B. Ahmad;Mohd Zobir Hussein;Nor Azowa Ibrahim

  • Cathodic electrodeposition of SnS in the presence of EDTA in aqueous media

    Arniza Ghazali;Zulkarnain Zainal;Mohd Zobir Hussein;Anuar Kassim

  • Characterisation of calcium carbonate and its polymorphs from cockle shells (Anadara granosa)

    Kh. Nurul Islam;Zuki Bin Abu Bakar;Mustapha M. Noordin;Mohd Zobir Bin Hussein

  • Hydrothermal synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using rice as soft biotemplate.

    Donya Ramimoghadam;Mohd Zobir Bin Hussein;Yun Hin Taufiq-Yap

Frequent Co-Authors

Zulkarnain Zainal
Zulkarnain Zainal Universiti Putra Malaysia
Yun Hin Taufiq-Yap
Yun Hin Taufiq-Yap Universiti Putra Malaysia
Mansor Bin Ahmad
Mansor Bin Ahmad Universiti Putra Malaysia
Nor Azowa Ibrahim
Nor Azowa Ibrahim Universiti Putra Malaysia
Thomas J. Webster
Thomas J. Webster Northeastern University
Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman
Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman Universiti Putra Malaysia
Mahiran Basri
Mahiran Basri Universiti Putra Malaysia
Abu Bakar Salleh
Abu Bakar Salleh Universiti Putra Malaysia
Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus
Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus National Defence University of Malaysia
Tawfik A. Saleh
Tawfik A. Saleh King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

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