2026 Vera A. Alvarez: 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	56	8212	7941	4	4	261	12296

Overview

Vera A. Alvarez is affiliated with the National University of Mar del Plata in Argentina. Their research primarily spans the field of Materials Science, with a focus on biomaterials, biomedical engineering, and plant science.

The main research topics covered by Vera A. Alvarez include:

Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications
Polymer-Based Agricultural Enhancements
Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications

Some of the recent papers associated with or relevant to their field include:

"Mycosinthetized Ag, CuO and ZnO nanoparticles from a promising Trichoderma harzianum strain and their antifungal potential against important phytopathogens" (2020), published in Scientific Reports
"Current and emerging biodegradable mulch films based on polysaccharide bio-composites. A review" (2021), published in Agronomy for Sustainable Development
"Nanotechnology in plants: recent advances and challenges" (2021), published in Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology
"Low cost and regenerable composites based on chitin/bentonite for the adsorption potential emerging pollutants" (2020), published in Applied Clay Science
"Essential oil-loaded bio-nanomaterials for sustainable agricultural applications" (2021), published in Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology

They have frequently published in a variety of scientific venues including:

Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology
Journal of Polymer Research
Frontiers in Chemistry
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
Research Square (Research Square)

Vera A. Alvarez collaborates regularly with several co-authors, notably:

Jimena S. González
Claudia A. Casalongué
Laura M. Sánchez
Guillermo R. Castro
Romina P. Ollier

The scope of their work reflects intersections between materials development, agricultural science, and biomedical applications, particularly through the study of nanomaterials and polymers tailored for sustainable and advanced technological use.

Best Publications

Extraction of cellulose and preparation of nanocellulose from sisal fibers

Juan I. Morán;Vera A. Alvarez;Viviana P. Cyras;Analia Vázquez

1790
Citations
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA): Review of synthesis, characteristics, processing and potential applications in packaging

Elodie Bugnicourt;Patrizia Cinelli;Andrea Lazzeri;Vera Alejandra Alvarez

981
Citations
Thermal degradation of cellulose derivatives/starch blends and sisal fibre biocomposites

V.A. Alvarez;A. Vázquez

368
Citations
NANOCELLULOSE FROM RICE HUSK FOLLOWING ALKALINE TREATMENT TO REMOVE SILICA

Leandro Nicolas Ludueña;Diana Patricia Fasce;Vera Alejandra Alvarez;Pablo Marcelo Stefani

281
Citations
Poly(vinyl alcohol)/cellulose nanowhiskers nanocomposite hydrogels for potential wound dressings.

Jimena Soledad Gonzalez;Leandro Nicolás Ludueña;Alejandra Graciela Ponce;Vera Alejandra Alvarez

245
Citations
Mechanical Properties and Water Absorption Behavior of Composites Made from a Biodegradable Matrix and Alkaline-Treated Sisal Fibers

Vera A. Alvarez;Roxana A. Ruscekaite;Analia Vazquez

217
Citations
Processing and microstructure of PCL/clay nanocomposites

Leandro Nicolás Ludueña;Vera Alejandra Alvarez;Analía Vázquez

215
Citations
Influence of fiber chemical modification procedure on the mechanical properties and water absorption of MaterBi-Y/sisal fiber composites

Vera Alejandra Alvarez;Analía Vázquez

211
Citations
Effect of lignocellulosic filler type and content on the behavior of polycaprolactone based eco-composites for packaging applications

Leandro Nicolás Ludueña;Analía Vázquez;Vera Alejandra Alvarez

179
Citations
Degradation of sisal fibre/Mater Bi-Y biocomposites buried in soil

V.A. Alvarez;R.A. Ruseckaite;A. Vázquez

176
Citations
Functionalization, Compatibilization and Properties of Polyolefin Composites with Natural Fibers

Mariano Pracella;Md. Minhaz-Ul Haque;Vera Alvarez

170
Citations
Bionanocomposite films developed from corn starch and natural and modified nano-clays with or without added blueberry extract

Tomy J. Gutiérrez;Vera A. Alvarez

160
Citations
Chitosan-bacterial cellulose patch of ciprofloxacin for wound dressing: Preparation and characterization studies.

Maximiliano Luis Cacicedo;Guilherme Pacheco;German Abel Islan;Vera Alejandra Alvarez

140
Citations
Manufacturing and testing of a sandwich panel honeycomb core reinforced with natural-fiber fabrics

Ariel Leonardo Stocchi;Lucas Colabella;Adrian Pablo Cisilino;Vera Alejandra Alvarez

137
Citations
Mycosinthetized Ag, CuO and ZnO nanoparticles from a promising Trichoderma harzianum strain and their antifungal potential against important phytopathogens.

Verónica Fabiana Consolo;Andrés Torres-Nicolini;Vera Alejandra Alvarez

137
Citations
Effects of the moisture and fiber content on the mechanical properties of biodegradable polymer–sisal fiber biocomposites

V. A. Alvarez;A. N. Fraga;A. Vázquez

134
Citations
Nano-clays from natural and modified montmorillonite with and without added blueberry extract for active and intelligent food nanopackaging materials

Tomy J. Gutiérrez;Tomy J. Gutiérrez;Alejandra G. Ponce;Vera A. Alvarez

119
Citations
Relationship between Dynamic Mechanical Properties and Water Absorption of Unsaturated Polyester and Vinyl Ester Glass Fiber Composites

Alicia N. Fraga;Vera A. Alvarez;Analia Vazquez;Orlando de la Osa

118
Citations
Current and emerging biodegradable mulch films based on polysaccharide bio-composites. A review

Matías Menossi;Mario Cisneros;Vera A. Alvarez;Claudia Casalongué

118
Citations
Mechanical properties of polyvinylalcohol/hydroxyapatite cryogel as potential artificial cartilage

Jimena Soledad Gonzalez;Vera Alejandra Alvarez

114
Citations
Creep behaviour of layered silicate/starch-polycaprolactone blends nanocomposites

C.J. Pérez;V.A. Alvarez;A. Vázquez

108
Citations
Functionalization, Compatibilization and Properties of Polyolefin Composites with Natural Fibres

Mariano Pracella;Minhaz-Ul Haque;Vera Alvarez

8
Citations