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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 83 2956 2662 20 20 390 23713

Munawar Iqbal publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Munawar Iqbal between 1980 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Munawar Iqbal published across 46 years, from 1980 to 2025, averaging 16.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 102 publications in 2021. 163 of the 769 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
25 50 75 100
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1980 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 102. Peak 102 publications in 2021. 1980: 1 publication 1981: 4 publications 1982: 0 publications 1983: 0 publications 1984: 0 publications 1985: 0 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 0 publications 1988: 0 publications 1989: 0 publications 1990: 0 publications 1991: 0 publications 1992: 0 publications 1993: 0 publications 1994: 1 publication 1995: 0 publications 1996: 0 publications 1997: 0 publications 1998: 0 publications 1999: 0 publications 2000: 0 publications 2001: 3 publications 2002: 1 publication 2003: 1 publication 2004: 1 publication 2005: 1 publication 2006: 2 publications 2007: 2 publications 2008: 3 publications 2009: 1 publication 2010: 3 publications 2011: 6 publications 2012: 16 publications 2013: 16 publications 2014: 10 publications 2015: 16 publications 2016: 29 publications 2017: 57 publications 2018: 36 publications 2019: 41 publications 2020: 81 publications 2021: 102 publications 2022: 86 publications 2023: 86 publications 2024: 93 publications 2025: 70 publications
1980 2025

769 publications in total across all disciplines

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Munawar Iqbal: publications per year, 1980 to 2025
Year Publications
1980 1
1981 4
1982 0
1983 0
1984 0
1985 0
1986 0
1987 0
1988 0
1989 0
1990 0
1991 0
1992 0
1993 0
1994 1
1995 0
1996 0
1997 0
1998 0
1999 0
2000 0
2001 3
2002 1
2003 1
2004 1
2005 1
2006 2
2007 2
2008 3
2009 1
2010 3
2011 6
2012 16
2013 16
2014 10
2015 16
2016 29
2017 57
2018 36
2019 41
2020 81
2021 102
2022 86
2023 86
2024 93
2025 70
Total 769
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Munawar Iqbal 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 Munawar Iqbal 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, 381–400 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: 390 publications — 79th percentile

79% 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
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459 390
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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Munawar Iqbal 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 Munawar Iqbal 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, 82–83 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: 83 D-Index — 84th percentile

84% 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
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292 83
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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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in Pakistan Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Pakistan Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Pakistan Leader Award

Overview

Munawar Iqbal is affiliated with the University of Tabuk in Saudi Arabia, focusing primarily on the field of Materials Science with a strong emphasis on Materials Chemistry. Their research spans several interconnected subfields including Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Water Science and Technology.

The key topics explored in their work include:

  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
  • Multiferroics and related materials
  • Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
  • Magnetic Properties and Synthesis of Ferrites
  • Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
  • TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells

Munawar Iqbal has published extensively in various scientific journals. Their frequent publication venues include:

  • Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie (60 publications)
  • Polish Journal of Environmental Studies (29 publications)
  • Arabian Journal of Chemistry (23 publications)
  • Journal of Materials Research and Technology (20 publications)
  • Ceramics International (18 publications)

Their recent published papers demonstrate the breadth of their research interests and include:

  • Microalgae an ecofriendly and sustainable wastewater treatment option: Biomass application in biofuel and bio-fertilizer production. A review, 2020, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
  • Efficient removal of dyes using carboxymethyl cellulose/alginate/polyvinyl alcohol/rice husk composite: Adsorption/desorption, kinetics and recycling studies, 2020, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Chitosan, starch, polyaniline and polypyrrole biocomposite with sugarcane bagasse for the efficient removal of Acid Black dye, 2020, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Skin cancer detection from dermoscopic images using deep learning and fuzzy k-means clustering, 2021, Microscopy Research and Technique
  • The adsorption of Cr(VI) from water samples using graphene oxide-magnetic (GO-Fe3O4) synthesized from natural cellulose-based graphite (kusambi wood or Schleichera oleosa): Study of kinetics, isotherms and thermodynamics, 2020, Journal of Materials Research and Technology

Munawar Iqbal collaborates frequently with several researchers. Their most frequent co-authors include:

  • Arif Nazir
  • Norah Alwadai
  • Ismat Bibi
  • Farzana Majid
  • Shagufta Kamal

Best Publications

  • Dyes adsorption using clay and modified clay: A review

    Abida Kausar;Munawar Iqbal;Anum Javed;Kiran Aftab

  • Vibrio fischeri bioluminescence inhibition assay for ecotoxicity assessment: A review.

    Mazhar Abbas;Muhammad Adil;Syed Ehtisham-ul-Haque;Bushra Munir

  • Vicia faba bioassay for environmental toxicity monitoring: A review

    Munawar Iqbal

  • The utilization of leaf-based adsorbents for dyes removal: A review

    Laura Bulgariu;Leticia Belén Escudero;Olugbenga Solomon Bello;Munawar Iqbal

  • Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil: an Efficient Technique to Convert Waste into Biodiesel

    Sahar;Sana Sadaf;Javed Iqbal;Inam Ullah

  • Green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles using pomegranate seeds extract and photocatalytic activity evaluation for the degradation of textile dye

    Ismat Bibi;Nosheen Nazar;Sadia Ata;Misbah Sultan

  • Enhanced biodiesel production from Jatropha oil using calcined waste animal bones as catalyst

    Jan Nisar;Rameez Razaq;Muhammad Farooq;Munawar Iqbal;Munawar Iqbal

  • Effective adsorptive removal of azo dyes over spherical ZnO nanoparticles

    Muhammad Nadeem Zafar;Qamar Dar;Faisal Nawaz;Muhammad Naveed Zafar

  • Biopolymers composites with peanut hull waste biomass and application for Crystal Violet adsorption.

    Noor Tahir;Haq Nawaz Bhatti;Munawar Iqbal;Saima Noreen

  • Mango stone biocomposite preparation and application for crystal violet adsorption: A mechanistic study

    Sidra Shoukat;Haq Nawaz Bhatti;Munawar Iqbal;Saima Noreen

  • Green and eco-friendly synthesis of cobalt-oxide nanoparticle: Characterization and photo-catalytic activity

    Ismat Bibi;Nosheen Nazar;Munawar Iqbal;Shagufta Kamal

  • Biosorption of chromium onto native and immobilized sugarcane bagasse waste biomass

    Ihsan Ullah;Raziya Nadeem;Munawar Iqbal;Qaisar Manzoor

  • Organic acids pretreatment effect on Rosa bourbonia phyto-biomass for removal of Pb(II) and Cu(II) from aqueous media.

    Qaisar Manzoor;Raziya Nadeem;Munawar Iqbal;Rashid Saeed

  • Eriobotrya japonica seed biocomposite efficiency for copper adsorption: Isotherms, kinetics, thermodynamic and desorption studies.

    Mehwish Mushtaq;Haq Nawaz Bhatti;Munawar Iqbal;Saima Noreen

  • Solar Red and Brittle Blue direct dyes adsorption onto Eucalyptus angophoroides bark: Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamic studies

    M. Asif Tahir;Haq Nawaz Bhatti;Munawar Iqbal

  • Chitosan, starch, polyaniline and polypyrrole biocomposite with sugarcane bagasse for the efficient removal of Acid Black dye

    Saima Noreen;Haq Nawaz Bhatti;Munawar Iqbal;Fida Hussain

  • The adsorption of Cr(VI) from water samples using graphene oxide-magnetic (GO-Fe3O4) synthesized from natural cellulose-based graphite (kusambi wood or Schleichera oleosa): Study of kinetics, isotherms and thermodynamics

    Yantus A.B. Neolaka;Yosep Lawa;Johnson N. Naat;Arsel A.P. Riwu

  • Microalgae biosorption, bioaccumulation and biodegradation efficiency for the remediation of wastewater and carbon dioxide mitigation: Prospects, challenges and opportunities

    Shazia Mustafa;Haq Nawaz Bhatti;Munazza Maqbool;Munawar Iqbal

  • Response surface methodology application in optimization of cadmium adsorption by shoe waste: A good option of waste mitigation by waste

    Munawar Iqbal;Nida Iqbal;Ijaz Ahmad Bhatti;Naseer Ahmad

  • Gamma radiation/H2O2 treatment of a nonylphenol ethoxylates: Degradation, cytotoxicity, and mutagenicity evaluation.

    Munawar Iqbal;Ijaz Ahmad Bhatti

Frequent Co-Authors

Haq Nawaz Bhatti
Haq Nawaz Bhatti University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Ijaz Ahmad Bhatti
Ijaz Ahmad Bhatti University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Afzal Shah
Afzal Shah Quaid-i-Azam University
Yassine Slimani
Yassine Slimani Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Zahoor H. Farooqi
Zahoor H. Farooqi University of the Punjab
Murtaza Sayed
Murtaza Sayed University of Peshawar
Zushu Hu
Zushu Hu Chinese Academy of Sciences
Muhammad Ashraf
Muhammad Ashraf University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Muhammad Rizwan
Muhammad Rizwan Government College University, Faisalabad

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