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2026

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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 115 585 558 2 2 709 43176

S.M. Sapuan publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by S.M. Sapuan between 1970 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. S.M. Sapuan published across 56 years, from 1970 to 2025, averaging 18.1 papers a year. Output peaked at 110 publications in 2021. 131 of the 1,013 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
25 50 75 100
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1970 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 110. Peak 110 publications in 2021. 1970: 2 publications 1971: 0 publications 1972: 0 publications 1973: 0 publications 1974: 0 publications 1975: 0 publications 1976: 0 publications 1977: 0 publications 1978: 0 publications 1979: 0 publications 1980: 0 publications 1981: 0 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: 1 publication 1994: 0 publications 1995: 1 publication 1996: 1 publication 1997: 0 publications 1998: 1 publication 1999: 2 publications 2000: 0 publications 2001: 2 publications 2002: 4 publications 2003: 2 publications 2004: 9 publications 2005: 14 publications 2006: 18 publications 2007: 20 publications 2008: 16 publications 2009: 26 publications 2010: 21 publications 2011: 43 publications 2012: 41 publications 2013: 32 publications 2014: 47 publications 2015: 40 publications 2016: 34 publications 2017: 48 publications 2018: 71 publications 2019: 59 publications 2020: 81 publications 2021: 110 publications 2022: 70 publications 2023: 66 publications 2024: 57 publications 2025: 74 publications
1970 2025

1,013 publications in total across all disciplines

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S.M. Sapuan: publications per year, 1970 to 2025
Year Publications
1970 2
1971 0
1972 0
1973 0
1974 0
1975 0
1976 0
1977 0
1978 0
1979 0
1980 0
1981 0
1982 0
1983 0
1984 0
1985 0
1986 0
1987 0
1988 0
1989 0
1990 0
1991 0
1992 0
1993 1
1994 0
1995 1
1996 1
1997 0
1998 1
1999 2
2000 0
2001 2
2002 4
2003 2
2004 9
2005 14
2006 18
2007 20
2008 16
2009 26
2010 21
2011 43
2012 41
2013 32
2014 47
2015 40
2016 34
2017 48
2018 71
2019 59
2020 81
2021 110
2022 70
2023 66
2024 57
2025 74
Total 1,013
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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.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 57 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 50–69 to 1,163+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 891. Most scientists, 891, have 190–209 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 690–709 publications, is where this scientist sits. 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
50–69 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.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
50–69 28
70–89 152
90–109 356
110–129 487
130–149 723
150–169 835
170–189 850
190–209 891
210–229 862
230–249 766
250–269 726
270–289 665
290–309 593
310–329 537
330–349 477
350–369 440
370–389 356
390–409 321
410–429 256
430–449 246
450–469 216
470–489 212
490–509 174
510–529 194
530–549 162
550–569 131
570–589 111
590–609 103
610–629 99
630–649 77
650–669 92
670–689 56
690–709 53 709
710–729 53
730–749 38
750–769 52
770–789 43
790–809 38
810–829 34
830–849 25
850–869 18
870–889 20
890–909 24
910–929 27
930–949 20
950–969 17
970–989 10
990–1,009 16
1,010–1,029 13
1,030–1,049 12
1,050–1,069 9
1,070–1,089 8
1,090–1,109 7
1,110–1,129 9
1,130–1,149 2
1,150–1,162 5
1,163+ 100
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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.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 165+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 667. Most scientists, 667, have 52–53 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 114–115 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 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
40–41 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.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 211
42–43 450
44–45 612
46–47 612
48–49 598
50–51 657
52–53 667
54–55 621
56–57 597
58–59 610
60–61 587
62–63 606
64–65 533
66–67 490
68–69 469
70–71 378
72–73 421
74–75 359
76–77 323
78–79 299
80–81 230
82–83 210
84–85 195
86–87 203
88–89 175
90–91 175
92–93 142
94–95 121
96–97 117
98–99 107
100–101 88
102–103 85
104–105 68
106–107 62
108–109 57
110–111 45
112–113 49
114–115 50 115
116–117 34
118–119 38
120–121 37
122–123 29
124–125 28
126–127 24
128–129 33
130–131 28
132–133 21
134–135 20
136–137 23
138–139 17
140–141 12
142–143 17
144–145 21
146–147 13
148–149 11
150–151 14
152–153 13
154–155 9
156–157 10
158–159 7
160–161 4
162–163 4
164 3
165+ 98
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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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