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28 February 2025: Publication of "Unlocking the potential of pulegone biomolecule: Innovation trends and insights from patent landscape analysis and review" by El Boukhari et al. Article Link

20 January 2025: Publication of "Ginger: a total-scale analysis of the scientific literature on a widely used spice and phytotherapeutic" by El Boukhari et al. Article Link

20 January 2025: Publication of "Recent advances in pest-repellents based on the Lamiaceae family’s plants: a patent analysis overview" by El Boukhari et al. Article Link

4 January 2025: Publication of "Use of the HighScore Plus software for an easy and complete quantification of the anatase, brookite, rutile, and amorphous phase content in TiO2" by Ouzzine et al. Article Link

04 January 2024: Congratulations to Ms. ADDANIAOUI Kaoutar and Ms. ROCHDI Soukaina for their fellowships « PhD-ASsociate Scholarship – PASS » 2024-2025. 

12 December 2024: Publication of "A Short Overview of the Formulation of Cellulose-Based Hydrogels and Their Biomedical Applications" by Saadan et al. Article Link

12 December 2024: Publication of "A Brief Overview of Lignin Extraction and Isolation Processes: From Lignocellulosic Biomass to Added-Value Biomaterials" by Saadan, Hachimi Alaoui et al. Article Link

12 December 2024: Publication of "A Brief Overview of Lignin Extraction and Isolation Processes: From Lignocellulosic Biomass to Added-Value Biomaterials" by El Boukhari et al. Article Link

12 December 2024: Publication of "Lamiaceae Plants and Cardiovascular Health: A Patent-Driven Path to Functional Foods" by El Boukhari et al. Article Link

09 December 2024 : Publication of "Advancing Functional Food Innovation: A Patent Landscape Analysis of Lamiaceae Bioactives Through Cooperative Patent Classification Systems" by El Boukhari et al. Article Link

02 December 2024: Publication of "Pulegone Application Trends: Exploration of Uses Based on Leading Patent Applicants" by El Boukhari et al. Article Link

28 November 2024: Publication of "Patent Landscape and Applications of Organic Menthol Crystals: An In-Depth Analysis of Emerging Trends and Industrial Applications" by El Boukhari et al. Article Link

24 November 2024: Publication of "Patent Overview of Innovative Hyaluronic Acid-Based Hydrogel Biosensors" by Fatimi et al. Article Link

15 November 2024 : Publication of "Menthol: The Story of a Plant-Derived Molecule Through the Patents" by El Boukhari et al. Article Link

11 November 2024: Publication of "Trend and Progress in Catalysis for Ethylene Production from Bioethanol Using ZSM-5" by Ouayloul et al. Article Link

06 November 2024: Publication of "Exploring the Impact of Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles in Cancer Targeted Drug Delivery: A Bibliometric Review" by Fatimi et al. Article Link

23 October 2024: Publication of "Recent advances in 3D bioprinted polysaccharide hydrogels for biomedical applications: A comprehensive review" by Damiri et al. Article Link

10 October 2024:  Publication of "Calculated and structural analyses of self-assembly formed by [7]thiaheterohelicene-2,13-carboxaldehyde molecules on Au(111)" by El Hasnaoui et al. Article Link 

09 October 2024: Publication of "Advances in catalyst design and reaction strategies for carbon-neutral conversion of bioglycerol to propylene, 1,2-propanediol, and hydrogen" by El Doukkali and Dumeignil Article Link

27 September 2024: Publication of "Recent Progress in Hydrogel-Based Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting: A Patent Landscape Analysis and Technology Updates" by Saadan, Hachimi Alaoui et al. Article Link

30 August 2024: Publication of "Activated carbon derived from palm date seeds as an adsorbent for methylene blue: kinetic and thermodynamic studies" by Ouzzine et al. Article Link

15 August 2024: Publication of "Simultaneous effect of thermal and chemical activation on novel argan pulp-derived activated carbon for high-performance supercapacitors" by Ouzzine et al. Article Link

01 August 2024: Publication of "Nanostructured TiO2 synthesized by different methods: Relationship between TiO2 porosity and crystalline-amorphous structure" by Ouzzine et al. Article Link

01 August 2024: Publication of "Valorization of argan paste cake waste: Enhanced CO2 adsorption on chemically activated carbon" by Ouzzine et al. Article Link

17 July 2024: Publication of "Insights into hydrophobic (meth)acrylate polymers as coating for slow-release fertilizers to reduce nutrient leaching" by Atlas et al. Article Link

15 July 2024: Publication of "Thymol’s Innovative Health and Medicine Applications: An Overview Based on Patent Analysis and Patent Review" by El Boukhari et al. Article Link 

21 June 2024: Publication of "The Multifaceted Therapeutic Potential of Saffron: An Overview Based on Research and Patents" by El Boukhari et al. Article Link 

07 June 2024: Publication of "Molecular dynamics of poly(ε-caprolactone)/beidellite organoclay bionanocomposites obtained by in-situ polymerization highlighted by dielectric relaxation spectroscopy" by Atlas et al. Article Link

06 June 2024: Publication of "Self-Assembly of Molecular Landers Equipped with Functional Moieties on the Surface: A Mini Review" by El Hasnaoui et al. Article Link 

03 April 2024: Publication of "Legal Protection of New Plant Varieties: Lamiaceae Patent Cases Based on International Patent Classification" by El Boukhari and Fatimi Article Link

18 March 2024: Publication of "Nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAp) scaffolds for bone regeneration: Preparation, characterization and biological applications" by Damiri et al. Article Link

01 March 2024: Publication of "Carvacrol: Innovative Synthesis Pathways and Overview of its Patented Applications" by El Boukhari and Fatimi Article Link

01 March 2024: Publication of "Comprehensive review of the skin use of bakuchiol: physicochemical properties, sources, bioactivities, nanotechnology delivery systems, regulatory and toxicological concerns" by Damiri et al. Article Link

27 February 2024: Publication of "Polymeric Hydrogel Sponges for Wound Healing Applications: A Comprehensive Review" by Damiri et al. Article Link

23 February 2024: Publication of "Tuning the Acid Nature of the ZSM-5 Surface for Selective Production of Ethylene from Ethanol at Low Temperatures" by Ouayloul et al. Article Link

19 February 2024: Publication of "A review on natural biopolymers in external drug delivery systems for wound healing and atopic dermatitis" by Damiri et al. Article Link

24 January 2024: Publication of "From nutshells to energy cells: Pioneering supercapacitor electrodes via innovative argan nutshell activated carbon synthesis" by Ouzzine et al. Article Link

01 January 2024: Publication of "Removal of Methylene Blue by adsorption onto natural and purified clays: Kinetic and thermodynamic study" by Ouzzine et al. Article Link

03 December 2023: Publication of "Sol-gel synthesis and properties of novel inorganic chromophore based on tetrahedral coordination of Cu2+ in A(1-x)CuxMoO4:(A=Co, Mn)" by Benchikhi et al.  Article Link

23 November 2023: Publication of "Extraction Methods Applied to Natural Lamiaceae-Derived Compounds: An Overview Based on Patents" by El Boukhari and Fatimi Article Link

21November 2023: Publication of "Extract of Rosemary as Food Additive: The Landmark Patents" by El Boukhari and Fatimi Article Link

01 November 2023: Publication of "Smart stimuli-responsive polysaccharide nanohydrogels for drug delivery: a review" by Damiri et al. Article Link

18 September 2023: Publication of "Development of the Hydrogel-Based Biosensors: An Overview of Patented Technologies" by Fatimi Article Link

30 August 2023: Publication of "Sustainable Biomass Lignin-Based Hydrogels: A Review on Properties, Formulation, and Biomedical Applications" by Hachimi Alaoui et al. Article Link

22 July 2023: Publication of "Synthesis and Characterization of Core–Double-Shell-Structured PVDF-grafted-BaTiO3/P(VDF-co-HFP) Nanocomposite Films" by Atlas et al. Article Link

13 April 2023: Publication of "Analysis of lavender-related patent documents" by El Boukhari and Fatimi Article Link

30 December 2022: 📈The Highly Cited Papers this year🥂. 🎉This year, there are 3 papers in the 1st place on the top of the Highly Cited Papers from Gels Journal:

21 December 2022: 🎉📈Highly Cited Papers in 2022. 📚"Natural Hydrogel-Based Bio-Inks for 3D Bioprinting in Tissue Engineering: A Review". 🥳Also one of the Editor's Choices in 2022. 👏Congratutlionts to Dr. Ahmed Fatimi et al. 📌Read it here: https://bit.ly/3Gc27MI

10 October 2022: Publication of "Sol-Gel-Assisted Molten-Salt Synthesis of Co2SiO4 Pigments for Ceramic Tiles Application" by Benchikhi et al.  Article Link

18 October 2021: Accreditation of the research entities at USMS and launch of the Chemical Science and Engineering Research Team (ERSIC).