Synthesis of β-Lactam Compounds
Synthesis of β-Lactam Compounds is a research topic within Organic Chemistry. Science Explorer counts 7k research works in it since 1950. 11.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on the synthesis, stereocontrolled synthesis, and applications of ß-lactams, including their use as building blocks for various biologically active compounds such as anticancer agents and cholesterol absorption inhibitors. The research also delves into asymmetric catalysis, enantioselective synthesis, and the Kinugasa reaction for the production of these versatile compounds.
- Synthesis
- Asymmetric Catalysis
- Stereocontrolled Synthesis
- Anticancer Agents
- Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors
- Enantioselective Synthesis
- Kinugasa Reaction
- Azetidinones
- Biological Evaluation
- Antibacterial Agents
- Research works
- 7k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 771 per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 11.0% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- -33% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Synthesis of β-Lactam Compounds research?
By volume, India and China publish the most (87 and 57 works in 2022–2025).
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Synthesis of β-Lactam Compounds research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Lovely Professional University publishes the most Synthesis of β-Lactam Compounds research, followed by Panjab University and St Petersburg University.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Lovely Professional UniversityIndia 12 works
- 2 Panjab UniversityIndia 5 works
- 3 St Petersburg UniversityRussia 4 works
- 4 University of BaghdadIraq 3 works
- 5 University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterUnited States 3 works
- 6 Beijing University of Chemical TechnologyChina 2 works
- 7 University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUnited States 2 works
- 8 Cairo UniversityEgypt 2 works
- 9 Mustansiriyah UniversityIraq 2 works
- 10 Chinese Academy of SciencesChina 2 works
Who are the leading researchers in Synthesis of β-Lactam Compounds?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Synthesis of β-Lactam Compounds include Peter G. Jones and Gregory C. Fu.
- 1 Peter G. Jones Germany 3.6k citations
- 2 Gregory C. Fu United States 1.8k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Synthesis of β-Lactam Compounds research done?
The largest centres of Synthesis of β-Lactam Compounds research in 2022–2025 are Phagwāra (India), Beijing (China), Moscow (Russia) and Baghdad (Iraq).
Largest cities, 2022–2025
- 1 Phagwāra India 12 works
- 2 Beijing China 10 works
- 3 Moscow Russia 9 works
- 4 Baghdad Iraq 7 works
- 5 Chandigarh India 6 works
- 6 Saint Petersburg Russia 6 works
- 7 Pune India 4 works
- 8 Shanghai China 4 works
- 9 Mumbai India 4 works
- 10 Tehran Iran 4 works
Where is the best place to study Synthesis of β-Lactam Compounds?
Among universities, judged by research, Lovely Professional 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 | Lovely Professional UniversityIndia | 6.0 | 17.2% | 60.4× | 12 | — |
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 Synthesis of β-Lactam Compounds research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 33% lower than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2011.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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