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Bart Van der Bruggen

Bart Van der Bruggen

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Chemistry
Belgium
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
131
Citations
62710
World Ranking
308
National Ranking
3

Bart Van der Bruggen publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Bart Van der Bruggen sits on this spectrum.

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61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 726 publications — 96th percentile

96% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

Bart Van der Bruggen D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Bart Van der Bruggen sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 612 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 808 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 776 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 835 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 861 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 872 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 933 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,051 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 930 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 882 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 834 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 731 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 775 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 683 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 646 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 561 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 501 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 437 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 388 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 354 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 292 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 275 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 254 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 235 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 185 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 192 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 155 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 163 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 125 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 105 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 105 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 112 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 88 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 68 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 69 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 65 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 79 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 61 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 44 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 40 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 33 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 26 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 34 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 35 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 25 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 27 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 17 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 16 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 20 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 20 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 15 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 9 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 11 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 3 scientists 158 D-Index: 3 scientists 159+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 131 D-Index — 98th percentile

98% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in Belgium Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Belgium Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Belgium Leader Award

Overview

Bart Van der Bruggen is affiliated with KU Leuven in Belgium and has an extensive body of research primarily focused on membrane separation technologies and related fields. Their work spans areas within engineering and environmental science, with a significant emphasis on water science and technology as well as biomedical and mechanical engineering. Materials chemistry also features prominently in their research subfields.

The scientist's publications cover a range of topics related to membrane technology. These include membrane-based ion separation techniques, membrane separation and gas transport, fuel cells and related materials, extraction and separation processes, graphene and nanomaterials applications, and covalent organic framework applications.

Bart Van der Bruggen has published numerous papers in reputable journals, frequently contributing to the following venues:

  • Journal of Membrane Science
  • Separation and Purification Technology
  • Desalination
  • Chemical Engineering Journal
  • SSRN Electronic Journal

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Van der Bruggen include:

  • Erythritol-based polyester loose nanofiltration membrane with fast water transport for efficient dye/salt separation, 2020, Chemical Engineering Journal
  • How to coordinate the trade-off between water permeability and salt rejection in nanofiltration?, 2020, Journal of Materials Chemistry A
  • Regulating composition and structure of nanofillers in thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes for enhanced separation performance: A critical review, 2021, Separation and Purification Technology
  • The potential of Kevlar aramid nanofiber composite membranes, 2020, Journal of Materials Chemistry A
  • Hydrogel assisted interfacial polymerization for advanced nanofiltration membranes, 2020, Journal of Materials Chemistry A

The scientist collaborates frequently with a number of peers in the field. Their most common co-authors include:

  • Junyong Zhu
  • Junfeng Zheng
  • Pengrui Jin
  • Shushan Yuan
  • Yatao Zhang

Bart Van der Bruggen's research network and publication record demonstrate a focus on advancing the understanding and application of membrane technologies within engineering and environmental science. Their work addresses challenges in water purification, ion separation, and the development of novel membrane materials, contributing to multiple intersecting scientific domains.

Best Publications

  • A review of pressure‐driven membrane processes in wastewater treatment and drinking water production

    Bart Van Der Bruggen;Carlo Vandecasteele;Tim Van Gestel;Tim Van Gestel;Wim Doyen

  • Influence of molecular size, polarity and charge on the retention of organic molecules by nanofiltration

    B. Van der Bruggen;J. Schaep;D. Wilms;C. Vandecasteele

  • Covalent organic frameworks for membrane separation.

    Shushan Yuan;Shushan Yuan;Xin Li;Junyong Zhu;Gang Zhang

  • The use of nanoparticles in polymeric and ceramic membrane structures: review of manufacturing procedures and performance improvement for water treatment.

    Jeonghwan Kim;Bart Van der Bruggen

  • Removal of pollutants from surface water and groundwater by nanofiltration: overview of possible applications in the drinking water industry.

    Bart Van der Bruggen;Carlo Vandecasteele

  • Global Phosphorus Scarcity and Full-Scale P-Recovery Techniques: A Review

    Evelyn Desmidt;Karel Ghyselbrecht;Yang Zhang;Luc Pinoy

  • Influence of ion size and charge in nanofiltration

    Johan Schaep;Bart Van der Bruggen;Carlo Vandecasteele;Dirk Wilms

  • Metal–organic frameworks based membranes for liquid separation

    Xin Li;Xin Li;Yuxin Liu;Jing Wang;Jorge Gascon

  • RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN MEMBRANE-BASED TECHNOLOGIES FOR CO2 CAPTURE

    Patricia Luis;Tom Van Gerven;Bart Van der Bruggen

  • Distillation vs. membrane filtration: overview of process evolutions in seawater desalination

    Bart Van der Bruggen;Carlo Vandecasteele

  • Chemical Modification of Polyethersulfone Nanofiltration Membranes: A Review

    B. Van der Bruggen

  • Tight ultrafiltration membranes for enhanced separation of dyes and Na2SO4 during textile wastewater treatment

    Jiuyang Lin;Wenyuan Ye;Marian Cornel Baltaru;Yu Pan Tang

  • Separation of monovalent and divalent ions from aqueous solution by electrodialysis and nanofiltration.

    B. Van der Bruggen;A. Koninckx;C. Vandecasteele

  • Influence of low temperature thermal pre-treatment on sludge solubilisation, heavy metal release and anaerobic digestion.

    Lise Appels;Jan Degrève;Bart Van der Bruggen;Jan Van Impe

  • Pharmaceuticals in freshwater aquatic environments: A comparison of the African and European challenge.

    Samuel Fekadu;Esayas Alemayehu;Raf Dewil;Bart Van der Bruggen;Bart Van der Bruggen

  • A new outlook on membrane enhancement with nanoparticles: The alternative of ZnO

    Stefan Balta;Stefan Balta;Arcadio Sotto;Arcadio Sotto;Patricia Luis;Lidia Benea

  • Membrane synthesis for membrane distillation: a review

    L. Eykens;L. Eykens;K. De Sitter;C. Dotremont;L. Pinoy

  • Reuse, treatment, and discharge of the concentrate of pressure-driven membrane processes.

    Bart Van der Bruggen;Liesbeth Lejon;Carlo Vandecasteele

  • Fractionation of direct dyes and salts in aqueous solution using loose nanofiltration membranes

    Jiuyang Lin;Wenyuan Ye;Huiming Zeng;Hong Yang

  • Elevated Performance of Thin Film Nanocomposite Membranes Enabled by Modified Hydrophilic MOFs for Nanofiltration.

    Junyong Zhu;Lijuan Qin;Adam Uliana;Jingwei Hou

  • Roughness and hydrophobicity studies of nanofiltration membranes using different modes of AFM.

    K. Boussu;B. Van der Bruggen;A. Volodin;J. Snauwaert

  • Modelling of the retention of uncharged molecules with nanofiltration

    B. Van der Bruggen;C. Vandecasteele

  • Application of nanofiltration for removal of pesticides, nitrate and hardness from ground water: rejection properties and economic evaluation

    B. Van der Bruggen;K. Everaert;D. Wilms;C. Vandecasteele

  • Remediation of inorganic arsenic in groundwater for safe water supply: A critical assessment of technological solutions

    Priyanka Mondal;Subhamoy Bhowmick;Subhamoy Bhowmick;Debashis Chatterjee;Alberto Figoli

Frequent Co-Authors

Jiangnan Shen
Jiangnan Shen Zhejiang University of Technology
Patricia Luis
Patricia Luis Université Catholique de Louvain
Junyong Zhu
Junyong Zhu Zhengzhou University
Jiuyang Lin
Jiuyang Lin Fuzhou University
Jan Degrève
Jan Degrève KU Leuven
Congjie Gao
Congjie Gao Zhejiang University of Technology
Yatao Zhang
Yatao Zhang Zhengzhou University
Jindun Liu
Jindun Liu Zhengzhou University

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