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D-Index
115
Citations
43176
World Ranking
585
National Ranking
2

S.M. Sapuan 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 S.M. Sapuan sits on this spectrum.

50–69 publications: 28 scientists 70–89 publications: 152 scientists 90–109 publications: 356 scientists 110–129 publications: 487 scientists 130–149 publications: 723 scientists 150–169 publications: 835 scientists 170–189 publications: 850 scientists 190–209 publications: 891 scientists 210–229 publications: 862 scientists 230–249 publications: 766 scientists 250–269 publications: 726 scientists 270–289 publications: 665 scientists 290–309 publications: 593 scientists 310–329 publications: 537 scientists 330–349 publications: 477 scientists 350–369 publications: 440 scientists 370–389 publications: 356 scientists 390–409 publications: 321 scientists 410–429 publications: 256 scientists 430–449 publications: 246 scientists 450–469 publications: 216 scientists 470–489 publications: 212 scientists 490–509 publications: 174 scientists 510–529 publications: 194 scientists 530–549 publications: 162 scientists 550–569 publications: 131 scientists 570–589 publications: 111 scientists 590–609 publications: 103 scientists 610–629 publications: 99 scientists 630–649 publications: 77 scientists 650–669 publications: 92 scientists 670–689 publications: 56 scientists 690–709 publications: 53 scientists 710–729 publications: 53 scientists 730–749 publications: 38 scientists 750–769 publications: 52 scientists 770–789 publications: 43 scientists 790–809 publications: 38 scientists 810–829 publications: 34 scientists 830–849 publications: 25 scientists 850–869 publications: 18 scientists 870–889 publications: 20 scientists 890–909 publications: 24 scientists 910–929 publications: 27 scientists 930–949 publications: 20 scientists 950–969 publications: 17 scientists 970–989 publications: 10 scientists 990–1,009 publications: 16 scientists 1,010–1,029 publications: 13 scientists 1,030–1,049 publications: 12 scientists 1,050–1,069 publications: 9 scientists 1,070–1,089 publications: 8 scientists 1,090–1,109 publications: 7 scientists 1,110–1,129 publications: 9 scientists 1,130–1,149 publications: 2 scientists 1,150–1,162 publications: 5 scientists 1,163+ publications: 100 scientists
50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 709 publications — 95th percentile

95% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

S.M. Sapuan 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 S.M. Sapuan sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 211 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 450 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 612 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 612 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 598 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 657 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 667 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 621 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 597 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 610 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 587 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 606 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 533 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 490 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 469 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 378 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 421 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 359 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 323 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 299 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 230 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 210 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 195 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 203 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 175 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 175 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 142 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 121 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 117 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 107 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 88 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 85 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 68 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 62 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 57 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 45 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 49 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 50 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 34 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 38 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 28 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 24 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 33 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 28 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 20 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 23 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 17 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 12 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 17 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 21 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 13 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 11 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 13 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 4 scientists 164 D-Index: 3 scientists 165+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 115 D-Index — 96th percentile

96% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in Malaysia Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in Malaysia Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in Malaysia Leader Award

Overview

S.M. Sapuan is affiliated with Universiti Putra Malaysia in Malaysia and has an extensive research portfolio primarily within the fields of Materials Science and Engineering. Their publication record includes 568 papers in Materials Science and 286 in Engineering, reflecting a broad engagement with these scientific disciplines.

The scientist's work covers multiple interconnected subfields, including Biomaterials, Polymers and Plastics, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, and Mechanics of Materials. This varied expertise supports a significant focus on natural fiber composites and polymer-based materials.

Key research topics explored by S.M. Sapuan include:

  • Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
  • Biodegradable Polymer Synthesis and Properties
  • Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
  • Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
  • Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research
  • Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications

Frequent coauthors contributing to joint research efforts include R.A. Ilyas, M. R. M. Asyraf, M.Y.M. Zuhri, E.S. Zainudin, and Khalina Abdan. These collaborations have supported a diverse body of work within the polymer and composite materials domain.

S.M. Sapuan's research has appeared consistently in several key academic journals and venues. Notable publication sites with repeated contributions include:

  • Polymers
  • Physical Sciences Reviews
  • Journal of Materials Research and Technology
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Elsevier eBooks

Selected recent papers exemplifying S.M. Sapuan's research output are:

  • Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biocomposite: Processing, Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Applications, 2021, Polymers
  • Fabrication, Functionalization, and Application of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Composite: An Overview, 2021, Polymers
  • Effect of glycerol plasticizer loading on the physical, mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties of arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) starch biopolymers, 2021, Scientific Reports
  • A Review on Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Natural Fiber Polymer Composites for Structural Applications, 2021, Polymers
  • A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite for Bullet Proof and Ballistic Applications, 2021, Polymers

The researcher has also contributed to book publications, including a title published by CRC Press titled Safety and Health in Composite Industry in 2021.

Best Publications

  • Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites in industrial applications: feasibility of date palm fibers for sustainable automotive industry

    Faris M. AL-Oqla;S.M. Sapuan

  • Isolation and characterization of nanocrystalline cellulose from sugar palm fibres (Arenga Pinnata)

    R.A. Ilyas;S.M. Sapuan;M.R. Ishak

  • Effect of Plasticizer Type and Concentration on Tensile, Thermal and Barrier Properties of Biodegradable Films Based on Sugar Palm (Arenga pinnata) Starch

    Muhammed L. Sanyang;Salit M. Sapuan;Mohammad Jawaid;Mohamad R. Ishak

  • Mechanical properties of hybrid kenaf/glass reinforced epoxy composite for passenger car bumper beam

    M.M. Davoodi;S.M. Sapuan;D. Ahmad;Aidy Ali

  • Natural fiber reinforced polylactic acid composites: A review

    Ramengmawii Siakeng;Mohammad Jawaid;Hidayah Ariffin;S. M. Sapuan

  • Development and characterization of sugar palm nanocrystalline cellulose reinforced sugar palm starch bionanocomposites.

    R.A. Ilyas;S.M. Sapuan;M.R. Ishak;E.S. Zainudin

  • Mechanical properties of woven banana fibre reinforced epoxy composites

    S.M. Sapuan;A. Leenie;Mohamed Harimi;Yeo Kiam Beng

  • Mechanical properties of pineapple leaf fibre reinforced polypropylene composites

    R.M.N. Arib;S.M. Sapuan;M.M.H.M. Ahmad;M.T. Paridah

  • Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biocomposite: Processing, Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Applications.

    R.A. Ilyas;S.M. Sapuan;M.M. Harussani;M.Y.A.Y. Hakimi

  • A comprehensive VIKOR method for material selection

    Ali Jahan;Ali Jahan;Faizal Mustapha;Yusof Ismail;S.M. Sapuan

  • Influence of fiber content on the mechanical and thermal properties of Kenaf fiber reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane composites

    Y.A. El-Shekeil;S.M. Sapuan;K. Abdan;E.S. Zainudin

  • Effect of glycerol plasticizer loading on the physical, mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties of arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) starch biopolymers.

    J. Tarique;S. M. Sapuan;A. Khalina

  • Fabrication, Functionalization, and Application of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Composite: An Overview.

    Norizan Mohd Nurazzi;Norizan Mohd Nurazzi;M.R.M. Asyraf;Abdan Khalina;Norli Abdullah

  • Material screening and choosing methods: A review

    A. Jahan;M.Y. Ismail;S.M. Sapuan;F. Mustapha

  • A Review on Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Natural Fiber Polymer Composites for Structural Applications.

    N. M. Nurazzi;M. R. M. Asyraf;S. Fatimah Athiyah;S. S. Shazleen

  • Effect of plasticizer type and concentration on physical properties of biodegradable films based on sugar palm ( arenga pinnata ) starch for food packaging

    M. L. Sanyang;S. M. Sapuan;M. Jawaid;M. R. Ishak

  • The effect of alkaline treatment on tensile properties of sugar palm fibre reinforced epoxy composites

    D. Bachtiar;S.M. Sapuan;M.M. Hamdan

  • Micro- and Nanocellulose in Polymer Composite Materials: A Review.

    Abdoulhdi A Borhana Omran;Abdoulhdi A Borhana Omran;Abdulrahman A B A Mohammed;S M Sapuan;R A Ilyas

  • A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite for Bullet Proof and Ballistic Applications.

    N. M. Nurazzi;N. M. Nurazzi;M. R. M. Asyraf;A. Khalina;N. Abdullah

  • A review on the characterisation of natural fibres and their composites after alkali treatment and water absorption

    M. Chandrasekar;M. R. Ishak;S. M. Sapuan;Z. Leman

  • Sugar palm (Arenga pinnata): Its fibres, polymers and composites

    M.R. Ishak;S.M. Sapuan;Z. Leman;M.Z.A. Rahman

  • The use of Taguchi method in the design of plastic injection mould for reducing warpage

    S.H. Tang;Y.J. Tan;S.M. Sapuan;S. Sulaiman

  • Effect of layering sequence and chemical treatment on the mechanical properties of woven kenaf-aramid hybrid laminated composites

    R. Yahaya;S.M. Sapuan;M. Jawaid;M. Jawaid;Z. Leman

Frequent Co-Authors

Edi Syams Zainudin
Edi Syams Zainudin Universiti Putra Malaysia
Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak
Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak Universiti Putra Malaysia
Mohammad Jawaid
Mohammad Jawaid United Arab Emirates University
R.A. Ilyas
R.A. Ilyas University of Technology Malaysia
Faizal Mustapha
Faizal Mustapha Universiti Putra Malaysia
Barkawi Sahari
Barkawi Sahari Universiti Putra Malaysia
Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan
Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan Universiti Putra Malaysia
Robiah Yunus
Robiah Yunus Universiti Putra Malaysia
Abdel Magid Hamouda
Abdel Magid Hamouda Qatar University
Abdul Rahman Mohamed
Abdul Rahman Mohamed Universiti Sains Malaysia

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