Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications
Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications is a research topic within Molecular Biology. Science Explorer counts 22k research works in it since 1950. 8.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on the microbial production, properties, and various applications of polyglutamic acid, particularly emphasizing its antimicrobial activity, biomedical applications, and the use of microorganisms such as Bacillus subtilis for fermentation and synthesis. The research covers topics such as biopolymer characteristics, biosynthesis, and the use of epsilon-poly-l-lysine in relation to polyglutamic acid.
- Polyglutamic Acid
- Microbial Production
- Biopolymer
- Bacillus subtilis
- Antimicrobial Activity
- Biomedical Applications
- Fermentation
- Synthesis
- Biosynthesis
- Epsilon-Poly-l-Lysine
- Research works
- 22k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 1.8k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 8.2% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- -21% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications research?
By volume, China and the United States publish the most (439 and 131 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 China 439 works
- 2 United States 131 works
- 3 India 128 works
- 4 Indonesia 103 works
- 5 Japan 99 works
- 6 Russia 69 works
- 7 South Korea 51 works
- 8 Germany 50 works
- 9 Egypt 49 works
- 10 Brazil 32 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Jiangnan University publishes the most Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications research, followed by Nanjing Tech University and Chinese Academy of Sciences.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Jiangnan UniversityChina 15 works
- 2 Nanjing Tech UniversityChina 7 works
- 3 Chinese Academy of SciencesChina 6 works
- 4 North Carolina State UniversityUnited States 5 works
- 5 Zhejiang Gongshang UniversityChina 5 works
- 6 Qilu University of TechnologyChina 5 works
- 7 Tianjin University of Science and TechnologyChina 5 works
- 8 Kansas State UniversityUnited States 4 works
- 9 Ministry of Agriculture and Rural AffairsChina 4 works
- 10 Huazhong Agricultural UniversityChina 4 works
Who are the leading researchers in Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications include Harold A. Scheraga.
- 1 Harold A. Scheraga United States 3.3k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications research done?
The largest centres of Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), Moscow (Russia), Tokyo (Japan) and Nanjing (China).
Where is the best place to study Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications?
Among universities, judged by research, Jiangnan University score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiangnan UniversityChina | 0.0 | 21.1% | 16.2× | 15 | -46.7% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 21% lower than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2011.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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