AppliedChem (ISSN: 2673-9623) is pleased to highlight a selection of highly cited papers published in 2023–2024. Our readers can enjoy free and unlimited access to the full texts of all of the open access articles published in our journal. We invite you to read our highly cited papers published in 2023–2024, which are listed below.

1. “Direct Synthesis of Silicon Compounds—From the Beginning to Green Chemistry Revolution”
by Daria Pakuła, Bogdan Marciniec and Robert E. Przekop
AppliedChem 2023, 3(1), 89-109; https://doi.org/10.3390/appliedchem3010007
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9623/3/1/7

2. “A Comparative Review on Biodegradation of Poly(Lactic Acid) in Soil, Compost, Water, and Wastewater Environments: Incorporating Mathematical Modeling Perspectives”
by Narjess Hajilou, Seyed Sepehr Mostafayi, Alexander L. Yarin and Tolou Shokuhfar
AppliedChem 2025, 5(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/appliedchem5010001
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9623/5/1/1

3. “Essential Oils in Postharvest Treatment against Microbial Spoilage of the Rosaceae Family Fruits”
by Anna Magri, Martina Curci, Valerio Battaglia, Antonio Fiorentino and Milena Petriccione
AppliedChem 2023, 3(2), 196-216; https://doi.org/10.3390/appliedchem3020013
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9623/3/2/13

4. “Interaction Parameters for the Formation of Mixed Micelles and Partitioning of Solutes in Them: A Review”
by Nozomu Suzuki
AppliedChem 2024, 4(1), 1-14; https://doi.org/10.3390/appliedchem4010001
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9623/4/1/1

5. “Controlled Nickel Nanoparticles: A Review on How Parameters of Synthesis Can Modulate Their Features and Properties”
by Felipe Anchieta E Silva, Vera Maria Martins Salim and Thenner Silva Rodrigues
AppliedChem 2024, 4(1), 86-106; https://doi.org/10.3390/appliedchem4010007
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9623/4/1/7

6. “Volatile Aroma Compounds of Gavina® Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus L.) Dietary Fibers to Increase Food Sustainability”
by Veronica D’Eusanio, Laura Maletti, Andrea Marchetti, Fabrizio Roncaglia and Lorenzo Tassi
AppliedChem 2023, 3(1), 66-88; https://doi.org/10.3390/appliedchem3010006
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9623/3/1/6

7. “Carotenoids Extraction from Orange Peels Using a Thymol-Based Hydrophobic Eutectic Solvent”
by Konstantinos Terlidis, Vassilis Athanasiadis, Theodoros Chatzimitakos, Eleni Bozinou and Stavros I. Lalas
AppliedChem 2023, 3(4), 437-451; https://doi.org/10.3390/appliedchem3040028
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9623/3/4/28

8. “Experimental and Simulation Studies for Purification and Etherification of Glycerol from the Biodiesel Industry”
by Silvia S. O. Silva, Matheus R. Nascimento, Ricardo J. P. Lima, Francisco Murilo Tavares Luna and Célio Loureiro Cavalcante Júnior
AppliedChem 2023, 3(4), 492-508; https://doi.org/10.3390/appliedchem3040031
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9623/3/4/31