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Vera A. Alvarez 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 Vera A. Alvarez sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 261 publications — 50th percentile

50% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Vera A. Alvarez 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 Vera A. Alvarez sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 56 D-Index — 37th percentile

37% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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

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

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

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

    V.A. Alvarez;A. Vázquez

  • NANOCELLULOSE FROM RICE HUSK FOLLOWING ALKALINE TREATMENT TO REMOVE SILICA

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

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

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

  • 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

  • Processing and microstructure of PCL/clay nanocomposites

    Leandro Nicolás Ludueña;Vera Alejandra Alvarez;Analía Vázquez

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

    Vera Alejandra Alvarez;Analía Vázquez

  • 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

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

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

  • Functionalization, Compatibilization and Properties of Polyolefin Composites with Natural Fibers

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

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

    Tomy J. Gutiérrez;Vera A. Alvarez

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

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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

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

  • Mechanical properties of polyvinylalcohol/hydroxyapatite cryogel as potential artificial cartilage

    Jimena Soledad Gonzalez;Vera Alejandra Alvarez

  • Creep behaviour of layered silicate/starch-polycaprolactone blends nanocomposites

    C.J. Pérez;V.A. Alvarez;A. Vázquez

  • Functionalization, Compatibilization and Properties of Polyolefin Composites with Natural Fibres

    Mariano Pracella;Minhaz-Ul Haque;Vera Alvarez

Frequent Co-Authors

Guillermo R. Castro
Guillermo R. Castro Universidade Federal do ABC
Jose Maria Kenny
Jose Maria Kenny University of Perugia
Iñaki Mondragon
Iñaki Mondragon University of the Basque Country
Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto
Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto Sao Paulo State University
Nelson Durán
Nelson Durán State University of Campinas
Debora Puglia
Debora Puglia University of Perugia
Elena Fortunati
Elena Fortunati University of Perugia
Julio San Román
Julio San Román Spanish National Research Council
Andrea Lazzeri
Andrea Lazzeri University of Pisa
Carmen Mijangos
Carmen Mijangos Spanish National Research Council

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