Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structures
Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structures is a research topic within Materials Chemistry. Science Explorer counts 10k research works in it since 1959. 21.6% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on the application of nonlocal continuum mechanics, strain gradient theory, and microstructure-dependent models to analyze the behavior of nanoscale materials. It explores the effects of flexoelectricity, surface tension, and size-dependence on the elasticity, plasticity, and wave propagation in functionally graded beams and other nanoscale structures.
- Nonlocal Continuum Mechanics
- Strain Gradient Theory
- Nanoscale Materials
- Flexoelectric Effect
- Surface Effects
- Functionally Graded Beams
- Size-dependent Behavior
- Elasticity and Plasticity
- Wave Propagation
- Microstructure-dependent Models
- Research works
- 10k fractional, since 1959
- In the world top 10%
- 2.2k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 21.6% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +39% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structures research?
By volume, China and India publish the most (584 and 213 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 China 584 works
- 2 India 213 works
- 3 Iran 200 works
- 4 United States 118 works
- 5 Vietnam 98 works
- 6 Türkiye 97 works
- 7 Italy 95 works
- 8 Russia 76 works
- 9 Saudi Arabia 70 works
- 10 Germany 64 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structures research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics publishes the most Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structures research, followed by Xi'an Jiaotong University and Lanzhou University of Technology.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Nanjing University of Aeronautics and AstronauticsChina 31 works
- 2 Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityChina 20 works
- 3 Lanzhou University of TechnologyChina 19 works
- 4 Bursa Uludağ Üni̇versi̇tesi̇Türkiye 17 works
- 5 Karabük UniversityTürkiye 15 works
- 6 Le Quy Don Technical UniversityVietnam 15 works
- 7 Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyChina 15 works
- 8 Zagazig UniversityEgypt 15 works
- 9 Shahrekord UniversityIran 14 works
- 10 Jouf UniversitySaudi Arabia 14 works
Who are the leading researchers in Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structures?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structures include J. N. Reddy, Zdeněk P. Bažant and Timon Rabczuk.
- 1 J. N. Reddy United States 2.9k citations
- 2 Zdeněk P. Bažant United States 2.8k citations
- 3 Timon Rabczuk Germany 2.7k citations
- 4 L. E. Cross United States 2.4k citations
- 5 Aibing Yu Australia 2.2k citations
- 6 Ji‐Huan He China 2.2k citations
- 7 N.A. Fleck United Kingdom 2.1k citations
- 8 K.M. Liew Hong Kong 2.1k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structures research done?
The largest centres of Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structures research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), Tehran (Iran), Hanoi (Vietnam) and Nanjing (China).
Where is the best place to study Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structures?
Among universities, judged by research, Karabük University, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Shahrekord 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.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karabük UniversityTürkiye | 71.7 | 64.6% | 43.4× | 15 | — |
| 2 | Nanjing University of Aeronautics and AstronauticsChina | 62.2 | 7.8% | 16.7× | 31 | +162.2% |
| 3 | Shahrekord UniversityIran | 61.5 | 24.9% | 120.5× | 14 | +510.7% |
| 4 | Jouf UniversitySaudi Arabia | 60.6 | 26.2% | 48.7× | 14 | — |
| 5 | King Abdulaziz UniversitySaudi Arabia | 60.0 | 18.5% | 10.0× | 11 | +303.7% |
| 6 | Le Quy Don Technical UniversityVietnam | 58.0 | 34.0% | 126.9× | 15 | — |
| 7 | Istanbul Technical UniversityTürkiye | 56.3 | 15.5% | 17.2× | 13 | +215.6% |
| 8 | University of KashanIran | 53.7 | 32.4% | 76.5× | 11 | +74.6% |
| 9 | Bursa Uludağ Üni̇versi̇tesi̇Türkiye | 51.9 | 21.0% | 30.1× | 17 | — |
| 10 | Lanzhou University of TechnologyChina | 51.5 | 8.6% | 27.9× | 19 | +114.4% |
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 Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structures research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 39% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2026. The fastest-growing topics are Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structures.
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