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Bart Van der Bruggen

Bart Van der Bruggen

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Chemistry
Belgium
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 131 308 277 3 3 726 62710

Bart Van der Bruggen publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Bart Van der Bruggen between 1997 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Bart Van der Bruggen published across 29 years, from 1997 to 2025, averaging 31.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 72 publications in 2021. 64 of the 914 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
20 40 60
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1997 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 72. Peak 72 publications in 2021. 1997: 1 publication 1998: 6 publications 1999: 1 publication 2000: 2 publications 2001: 5 publications 2002: 8 publications 2003: 9 publications 2004: 16 publications 2005: 17 publications 2006: 20 publications 2007: 11 publications 2008: 12 publications 2009: 22 publications 2010: 25 publications 2011: 41 publications 2012: 38 publications 2013: 53 publications 2014: 52 publications 2015: 60 publications 2016: 49 publications 2017: 60 publications 2018: 67 publications 2019: 66 publications 2020: 54 publications 2021: 72 publications 2022: 47 publications 2023: 36 publications 2024: 44 publications 2025: 20 publications
1997 2025

914 publications in total across all disciplines

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Bart Van der Bruggen: publications per year, 1997 to 2025
Year Publications
1997 1
1998 6
1999 1
2000 2
2001 5
2002 8
2003 9
2004 16
2005 17
2006 20
2007 11
2008 12
2009 22
2010 25
2011 41
2012 38
2013 53
2014 52
2015 60
2016 49
2017 60
2018 67
2019 66
2020 54
2021 72
2022 47
2023 36
2024 44
2025 20
Total 914
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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.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 61–80 to 1,295+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,350. Most scientists, 1,350, have 161–180 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 721–740 publications, is where this scientist sits. 61–80 publications: 66 scientists 81–100 publications: 302 scientists 101–120 publications: 623 scientists 121–140 publications: 918 scientists 141–160 publications: 1,218 scientists 161–180 publications: 1,350 scientists 181–200 publications: 1,344 scientists 201–220 publications: 1,281 scientists 221–240 publications: 1,216 scientists 241–260 publications: 1,100 scientists 261–280 publications: 979 scientists 281–300 publications: 939 scientists 301–320 publications: 764 scientists 321–340 publications: 643 scientists 341–360 publications: 628 scientists 361–380 publications: 522 scientists 381–400 publications: 459 scientists 401–420 publications: 397 scientists 421–440 publications: 327 scientists 441–460 publications: 270 scientists 461–480 publications: 265 scientists 481–500 publications: 252 scientists 501–520 publications: 201 scientists 521–540 publications: 185 scientists 541–560 publications: 148 scientists 561–580 publications: 148 scientists 581–600 publications: 132 scientists 601–620 publications: 114 scientists 621–640 publications: 104 scientists 641–660 publications: 91 scientists 661–680 publications: 92 scientists 681–700 publications: 73 scientists 701–720 publications: 57 scientists 721–740 publications: 54 scientists 741–760 publications: 67 scientists 761–780 publications: 45 scientists 781–800 publications: 46 scientists 801–820 publications: 39 scientists 821–840 publications: 32 scientists 841–860 publications: 36 scientists 861–880 publications: 29 scientists 881–900 publications: 26 scientists 901–920 publications: 24 scientists 921–940 publications: 14 scientists 941–960 publications: 23 scientists 961–980 publications: 28 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 15 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 29 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 12 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 19 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 12 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 6 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 8 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 12 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 5 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 6 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 14 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 7 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 2 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 6 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 4 scientists 1,281–1,294 publications: 6 scientists 1,295+ publications: 100 scientists
61–80 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.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
61–80 66
81–100 302
101–120 623
121–140 918
141–160 1,218
161–180 1,350
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459
401–420 397
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148
561–580 148
581–600 132
601–620 114
621–640 104
641–660 91
661–680 92
681–700 73
701–720 57
721–740 54 726
741–760 67
761–780 45
781–800 46
801–820 39
821–840 32
841–860 36
861–880 29
881–900 26
901–920 24
921–940 14
941–960 23
961–980 28
981–1,000 15
1,001–1,020 29
1,021–1,040 12
1,041–1,060 19
1,061–1,080 12
1,081–1,100 6
1,101–1,120 8
1,121–1,140 12
1,141–1,160 5
1,161–1,180 6
1,181–1,200 14
1,201–1,220 7
1,221–1,240 2
1,241–1,260 6
1,261–1,280 4
1,281–1,294 6
1,295+ 100
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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.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 159+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,051. Most scientists, 1,051, have 56–57 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 130–131 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 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
40–41 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.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 289
42–43 612
44–45 808
46–47 776
48–49 835
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292
84–85 275
86–87 254
88–89 235
90–91 185
92–93 192
94–95 155
96–97 163
98–99 125
100–101 105
102–103 105
104–105 112
106–107 88
108–109 68
110–111 69
112–113 65
114–115 79
116–117 61
118–119 44
120–121 37
122–123 40
124–125 33
126–127 26
128–129 34
130–131 35 131
132–133 25
134–135 27
136–137 17
138–139 16
140–141 20
142–143 20
144–145 15
146–147 9
148–149 9
150–151 16
152–153 11
154–155 9
156–157 3
158 3
159+ 98
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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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