2026 Nor Azowa Ibrahim: Materials Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Materials Science	65	5651	5466	20	20	241	14670

Overview

Nor Azowa Ibrahim is affiliated with Universiti Putra Malaysia in Malaysia. Their research primarily spans the fields of Materials Science and Engineering, with a focus on Biomaterials, Polymers and Plastics, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Chemistry, and Mechanics of Materials.

The scientist's work covers a range of topics including:

Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
Tribology and Wear Analysis
Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
Lignin and Wood Chemistry

Nor Azowa Ibrahim has contributed multiple papers, with recent publications including:

"Fluorescent recognition of Fe3+ in acidic environment by enhanced-quantum yield N-doped carbon dots: optimization of variables using central composite design," 2020, Scientific Reports
"Superhydrophobic Nanocoatings as Intervention against Biofilm-Associated Bacterial Infections," 2021, Nanomaterials
"Functionality of Cellulose Nanofiber as Bio-Based Nucleating Agent and Nano-Reinforcement Material to Enhance Crystallization and Mechanical Properties of Polylactic Acid Nanocomposite," 2021, Polymers
"Performance Evaluation of Cellulose Nanofiber with Residual Hemicellulose as a Nanofiller in Polypropylene-Based Nanocomposite," 2021, Polymers
"Phosphoric acid modified kenaf fiber (K-PA) as green adsorbent for the removal of copper (II) ions towards industrial waste water effluents," 2020, Reactive and Functional Polymers

Their frequent coauthors include:

Hidayah Ariffin
Paridah Md Tahir
Norhazlin Zainuddin
Tengku Arisyah Tengku Yasim-Anuar
Mohd Ali Hassan

Nor Azowa Ibrahim's research is frequently published in the following venues:

Polymers
RSC Advances
Scientific Reports
Nanomaterials
Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology

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

659
Citations
Synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial properties of copper nanoparticles.

Muhammad Sani Usman;Mohamed Ezzat El Zowalaty;Kamyar Shameli;Norhazlin Zainuddin

585
Citations
Effect of fiber length on thermomechanical properties of short carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene composites

Fateme Rezaei;Robiah Yunus;Nor Azowa Ibrahim

439
Citations
Silver/poly (lactic acid) nanocomposites: preparation, characterization, and antibacterial activity

Kamyar Shameli;Mansor Bin Ahmad;Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus;Nor Azowa Ibrahim

322
Citations
Green Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Callicarpa maingayi Stem Bark Extraction

Kamyar Shameli;Mansor Bin Ahmad;Emad A. Jaffar Al-Mulla;Nor Azowa Ibrahim

310
Citations
Copper nanoparticles mediated by chitosan: synthesis and characterization via chemical methods.

Muhammad Sani Usman;Nor Azowa Ibrahim;Kamyar Shameli;Norhazlin Zainuddin

294
Citations
Mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of poly(lactic acid)/epoxidized palm olein blend.

V. S. Giita Silverajah;Nor Azowa Ibrahim;Norhazlin Zainuddin;Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus

261
Citations
Epoxidized vegetable oils plasticized poly(lactic acid) biocomposites: mechanical, thermal and morphology properties.

Buong Woei Chieng;Nor Azowa Ibrahim;Yoon Yee Then;Yuet Ying Loo

257
Citations
Green synthesis and characterization of gelatin-based and sugar-reduced silver nanoparticles.

Majid Darroudi;Mansor Bin Ahmad;Abdul Halim Abdullah;Nor Azowa Ibrahim

257
Citations
Isolation and Characterization of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber.

Buong Woei Chieng;Syn Huey Lee;Nor Azowa Ibrahim;Yoon Yee Then

254
Citations
Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles in Chitosan, Gelatin and Chitosan/Gelatin Bionanocomposites by a Chemical Reducing Agent and Their Characterization

Mansor Bin Ahmad;Jenn Jye Lim;Kamyar Shameli;Nor Azowa Ibrahim

249
Citations
Green synthesis of silver/montmorillonite/chitosan bionanocomposites using the UV irradiation method and evaluation of antibacterial activity

Kamyar Shameli;Mansor Bin Ahmad;Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus;Abdolhossein Rustaiyan

242
Citations
Effect of oil palm nano filler on mechanical and morphological properties of kenaf reinforced epoxy composites

N. Saba;M.T. Paridah;K. Abdan;N.A. Ibrahim

237
Citations
Time-dependent effect in green synthesis of silver nanoparticles.

Majid Darroudi;Mansor Ahmad;Reza Zamiri;Ali Khorsand Zak

220
Citations
Dynamic mechanical properties of oil palm nano filler/kenaf/epoxy hybrid nanocomposites

N. Saba;M.T. Paridah;K. Abdan;N.A. Ibrahim

217
Citations
A Comparative Study on the Mechanical, Thermal and Morphological Characterization of Poly(lactic acid)/Epoxidized Palm Oil Blend

V. S. Giita Silverajah;Nor Azowa Ibrahim;Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus;Hazimah Abu Hassan

216
Citations
Fabrication of silver nanoparticles doped in the zeolite framework and antibacterial activity.

Kamyar Shameli;Mansor Bin Ahmad;Mohsen Zargar;Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus

214
Citations
Synthesis and characterization of silver/montmorillonite/chitosan bionanocomposites by chemical reduction method and their antibacterial activity

Kamyar Shameli;Mansor Bin Ahmad;Mohsen Zargar;Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus

206
Citations
Development of Short-Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Composite for Car Bonnet

Fateme Rezaei;Robiah Yunus;Nor Azowa Ibrahim;Elsadig Mahdi

201
Citations
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

199
Citations