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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 67 6972 6316 206 198 207 14755

Rafael Gavara publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Rafael Gavara between 1986 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Rafael Gavara published across 40 years, from 1986 to 2025, averaging 6.3 papers a year. Output peaked at 15 publications in 2015. 23 of the 250 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1986 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 15. Peak 15 publications in 2015. 1986: 2 publications 1987: 3 publications 1988: 2 publications 1989: 3 publications 1990: 3 publications 1991: 1 publication 1992: 0 publications 1993: 1 publication 1994: 4 publications 1995: 1 publication 1996: 4 publications 1997: 2 publications 1998: 4 publications 1999: 3 publications 2000: 1 publication 2001: 5 publications 2002: 3 publications 2003: 8 publications 2004: 14 publications 2005: 10 publications 2006: 7 publications 2007: 6 publications 2008: 5 publications 2009: 7 publications 2010: 7 publications 2011: 6 publications 2012: 10 publications 2013: 10 publications 2014: 12 publications 2015: 15 publications 2016: 8 publications 2017: 8 publications 2018: 8 publications 2019: 11 publications 2020: 2 publications 2021: 15 publications 2022: 6 publications 2023: 10 publications 2024: 10 publications 2025: 13 publications
1986 2025

250 publications in total across all disciplines

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Rafael Gavara: publications per year, 1986 to 2025
Year Publications
1986 2
1987 3
1988 2
1989 3
1990 3
1991 1
1992 0
1993 1
1994 4
1995 1
1996 4
1997 2
1998 4
1999 3
2000 1
2001 5
2002 3
2003 8
2004 14
2005 10
2006 7
2007 6
2008 5
2009 7
2010 7
2011 6
2012 10
2013 10
2014 12
2015 15
2016 8
2017 8
2018 8
2019 11
2020 2
2021 15
2022 6
2023 10
2024 10
2025 13
Total 250
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Rafael Gavara 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 Rafael Gavara 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, 201–220 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: 207 publications — 35th percentile

35% 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 1,281 207
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
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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Rafael Gavara 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 Rafael Gavara 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, 66–67 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: 67 D-Index — 62nd percentile

62% 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 67
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292
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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Overview

Rafael Gavara is a researcher affiliated with the Spanish National Research Council in Spain. Their work primarily focuses on the intersection of materials science and agricultural and biological sciences. The subfields of their research include biomaterials, food science, plant science, pollution, and polymers and plastics.

The scientist has contributed significantly to topics such as nanocomposite films for food packaging, biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties, microplastics and plastic pollution, postharvest quality and shelf life management, essential oils and antimicrobial activity, antimicrobial agents and applications, and probiotics and fermented foods.

Frequent collaborators with Rafael Gavara include Pilar Hernández-Muñoz, Gracia López-Carballo, Raquel Heras-Mozos, Carol López de Dicastillo, and Alejandro Aragón-Gutiérrez.

Rafael Gavara's recent publications demonstrate a focused thematic interest in the development and application of bioactive and biodegradable films, particularly for food preservation and antimicrobial purposes. Some of their notable recent papers are:

  • Chitosan films as pH-responsive sustained release systems of naturally occurring antifungal volatile compounds (2022), published in Carbohydrate Polymers
  • Dynamic covalent chemistry of imines for the development of stimuli-responsive chitosan films as carriers of sustainable antifungal volatiles (2021), published in Food Hydrocolloids
  • Development of biodegradable films loaded with phages with antilisterial properties (2021), published in Polymers
  • pH modulates antibacterial activity of hydroxybenzaldehyde derivatives immobilized in chitosan films via reversible Schiff bases and its application to preserve freshly-squeezed juice (2022), published in Food Chemistry
  • Melt-processed bioactive EVOH films incorporated with ferulic acid (2020), published in Polymers

The most frequent publication venues for their work include SSRN Electronic Journal, Food Packaging and Shelf Life, Polymers, International Journal of Food Microbiology, and Food Hydrocolloids.

Best Publications

  • Effect of chitosan coating combined with postharvest calcium treatment on strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa) quality during refrigerated storage.

    Pilar Hernández-Muñoz;Eva Almenar;Valeria Del Valle;Dinoraz Velez

  • Advances in antioxidant active food packaging

    Joaquín Gómez-Estaca;Carol López-de-Dicastillo;Pilar Hernández-Muñoz;Ramón Catalá

  • Effect of calcium dips and chitosan coatings on postharvest life of strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa)

    Pilar Hernández-Muñoz;Eva Almenar;María José Ocio;Rafael Gavara

  • Bioactive packaging: turning foods into healthier foods through biomaterials

    Amparo Lopez-Rubio;Rafael Gavara;Jose M. Lagaron

  • Structural characteristics defining high barrier properties in polymeric materials

    J. M. Lagaron;R. Catalá;R. Gavara

  • Formation of zein nanoparticles by electrohydrodynamic atomization: Effect of the main processing variables and suitability for encapsulating the food coloring and active ingredient curcumin

    J. Gomez-Estaca;M.P. Balaguer;R. Gavara;P. Hernandez-Munoz

  • Overview of active polymer-based packaging technologies for food applications

    Amparo López-Rubio;Eva Almenar;Pilar Hernandez-Muñoz;Jose M. Lagarón

  • Covalent immobilization of lysozyme on ethylene vinyl alcohol films for nonmigrating antimicrobial packaging applications.

    V. Muriel-Galet;Joey N. Talbert;P. Hernandez-Munoz;R. Gavara

  • Improving packaged food quality and safety. Part 2: nanocomposites.

    J. M. Lagaron;L. Cabedo;D. Cava;J. L. Feijoo

  • Active antioxidant packaging films: Development and effect on lipid stability of brined sardines

    Carol López-de-Dicastillo;Joaquin Gómez-Estaca;Ramón Catalá;Rafael Gavara

  • Antifungal properties of gliadin films incorporating cinnamaldehyde and application in active food packaging of bread and cheese spread foodstuffs.

    Mari Pau Balaguer;Gracia Lopez-Carballo;Ramon Catala;Rafael Gavara

  • Development of New Antioxidant Active Packaging Films Based on Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer (EVOH) and Green Tea Extract

    Carol Lopez de Dicastillo;Cristina Nerin;Pilar Alfaro;Ramon Catala

  • Development of EVOH-kaolinite nanocomposites

    Lluı́s Cabedo;Enrique Giménez;José M. Lagaron;Rafael Gavara

  • Development and characterization of biodegradable films made from wheat gluten protein fractions.

    Pilar Hernandez-Munoz;Antonis Kanavouras;Perry K. W. Ng;Rafael Gavara

  • Preservation of aseptic conditions in absorbent pads by using silver nanotechnology

    Avelina Fernández;Eva Soriano;Gracia López-Carballo;Pierre Picouet

  • Improving the Antioxidant Protection of Packaged Food by Incorporating Natural Flavonoids into Ethylene-Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer (EVOH) Films

    Carol López-de-Dicastillo;José M. Alonso;Ramón Catalá;Rafael Gavara

  • Improving antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of curcumin by means of encapsulation in gelatin through electrohydrodynamic atomization

    J. Gómez-Estaca;M.P. Balaguer;G. López-Carballo;R. Gavara

  • Migration of antimicrobial silver from composites of polylactide with silver zeolites.

    Avelina Fernández;Eva Soriano;Pilar Hernández-Muñoz;Rafael Gavara

  • Development of antimicrobial films for microbiological control of packaged salad

    Virginia Muriel-Galet;Josep P. Cerisuelo;Gracia López-Carballo;Marta Lara

  • Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer films based on the release of oregano essential oil and green tea extract components

    Virginia Muriel-Galet;Marlene J. Cran;Stephen W. Bigger;Pilar Hernández-Muñoz

  • Characterizing the migration of antioxidants from polypropylene into fatty food simulants

    JosÉ A. Garde;RamÓn CatalÁ;Rafael Gavara;Ruben J. Hernandez

Frequent Co-Authors

Pilar Hernández-Muñoz
Pilar Hernández-Muñoz Spanish National Research Council
Jose M. Lagaron
Jose M. Lagaron Spanish National Research Council
Amparo López-Rubio
Amparo López-Rubio Spanish National Research Council
Avelino Corma
Avelino Corma Universitat Politècnica de València
Antonio Leyva-Pérez
Antonio Leyva-Pérez Universitat Politècnica de València
Lichen Liu
Lichen Liu Tsinghua University
Patricia Concepción
Patricia Concepción Universitat Politècnica de València
Cristina Nerín
Cristina Nerín University of Zaragoza
María José Fabra
María José Fabra Spanish National Research Council
Dinoraz Vélez
Dinoraz Vélez Spanish National Research Council

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