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D-Index
85
Citations
18517
World Ranking
2745
National Ranking
500

Di Sun 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 Di Sun sits on this spectrum.

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 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 365 publications — 75th percentile

75% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Di Sun 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 Di Sun 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: 85 D-Index — 85th percentile

85% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Di Sun is affiliated with Shandong University in China and specializes primarily in the field of Materials Science, with a particular focus on Materials Chemistry, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, as well as Inorganic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. Their research also intersects with Electrical and Electronic Engineering at a more specialized level.

Their work covers a range of topics related to nanomaterials and coordination chemistry, notably in areas such as:

  • Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications
  • Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
  • Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
  • Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
  • Magnetism in coordination complexes
  • X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography

Notable recent publications authored by Di Sun or closely associated with their research include:

  • Ambient Chemical Fixation of CO2 Using a Robust Ag27 Cluster-Based Two-Dimensional Metal-Organic Framework (2020, Angewandte Chemie International Edition)
  • Polymorphism in Atomically Precise Cu23 Nanocluster Incorporating Tetrahedral [Cu4]0 Kernel (2020, Journal of the American Chemical Society)
  • Hydrido-coinage-metal clusters: Rational design, synthetic protocols and structural characteristics (2020, Coordination Chemistry Reviews)
  • Nanocage-Based N-Rich Metal-Organic Framework for Luminescence Sensing toward Fe3+ and Cu2+ Ions (2021, Inorganic Chemistry)
  • A hierarchically assembled 88-nuclei silver-thiacalix[4]arene nanocluster (2020, Nature Communications)

Their frequent coauthors demonstrate collaborative work with researchers such as:

  • Zhi Wang
  • Chen-Ho Tung
  • Zhiyong Gao
  • Bao-Liang Han
  • Chengkai Zhang

Di Sun's research output is also reflected in repeated publications in prominent scientific venues, including:

  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Angewandte Chemie
  • The Cambridge Structural Database
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Journal of the American Chemical Society

Best Publications

  • Embedding MnO@Mn3 O4 Nanoparticles in an N-Doped-Carbon Framework Derived from Mn-Organic Clusters for Efficient Lithium Storage.

    Yanting Chu;Lingyu Guo;Baojuan Xi;Zhenyu Feng

  • A tubular europium–organic framework exhibiting selective sensing of Fe3+ and Al3+ over mixed metal ions

    Zhen Chen;Yanwen Sun;Liangliang Zhang;Di Sun

  • A superior fluorescent sensor for Al3+ and UO22+ based on a Co(II) metal–organic framework with exposed pyrimidyl Lewis base sites

    Wen-Miao Chen;Xiao-Ling Meng;Gui-Lin Zhuang;Zhi Wang

  • Unprecedented Second-Timescale Blue/Green Emissions and Iodine-Uptake-Induced Single-Crystal-to-Single-Crystal Transformation in Zn II /Cd II Metal-Organic Frameworks

    Shuai Yuan;Yong-Kai Deng;Di Sun

  • Four New Cd(II) Coordination Polymers with Mixed Multidentate N-Donors and Biphenyl-Based Polycarboxylate Ligands: Syntheses, Structures, and Photoluminescent Properties

    Di Sun;Lu-Lu Han;Shuai Yuan;Yong-Kai Deng

  • Retrosynthesis of multi-component metal−organic frameworks

    Shuai Yuan;Jun-Sheng Qin;Jialuo Li;Lan Huang

  • Luminescence thermochromism of two entangled copper-iodide networks with a large temperature-dependent emission shift

    Di Sun;Shuai Yuan;Hua Wang;Hai-Feng Lu

  • Assembly of silver Trigons into a buckyball-like Ag180 nanocage

    Zhi Wang;Hai-Feng Su;Yuan-Zhi Tan;Stan Schein

  • Nitrogen-rich MOF derived porous Co3O4/N–C composites with superior performance in lithium-ion batteries

    Xiao Han;Wen-Miao Chen;Xiguang Han;Yuan-Zhi Tan

  • Series of Ag(I) Coordination Complexes Derived from Aminopyrimidyl Ligands and Dicarboxylates: Syntheses, Crystal Structures, and Properties

    Di Sun;Na Zhang;Rong-Bin Huang;Lan-Sun Zheng

  • Hierarchical Assembly of a {MnII15MnIII4} Brucite Disc: Step-by-Step Formation and Ferrimagnetism

    Yong-Kai Deng;Hai-Feng Su;Jia-Heng Xu;Wen-Guang Wang

  • Anisotropic Assembly of Ag52 and Ag76 Nanoclusters.

    Jia-Wei Liu;Lei Feng;Hai-Feng Su;Zhi Wang

  • MOFs-derived porous Mn2O3 as high-performance anode material for Li-ion battery

    Zhongchao Bai;Yaohui Zhang;Yuwen Zhang;Chunli Guo

  • Metal–Organic Gels from Silver Nanoclusters with Aggregation‐Induced Emission and Fluorescence‐to‐Phosphorescence Switching

    Zengchun Xie;Panpan Sun;Zhi Wang;Hongguang Li

  • Ambient Chemical Fixation of CO2 Using a Robust Ag27 Cluster-Based Two-Dimensional Metal-Organic Framework.

    Meihua Zhao;Shan Huang;Qiang Fu;Weifeng Li

  • Trapping an octahedral Ag 6 kernel in a seven-fold symmetric Ag 56 nanowheel

    Zhi Wang;Hai-Feng Su;Mohamedally Kurmoo;Chen-Ho Tung

  • Syntheses, Topological Structures, and Photoluminescences of Six New Zn(II) Coordination Polymers Based on Mixed Tripodal Imidazole Ligand and Varied Polycarboxylates

    Di Sun;Zhi-Hao Yan;Vladislav A. Blatov;Lei Wang

  • [Ag48(C≡CtBu)20(CrO4)7]: An Atomically Precise Silver Nanocluster Co-protected by Inorganic and Organic Ligands

    Shan-Shan Zhang;Fahri Alkan;Hai-Feng Su;Christine M. Aikens

  • Polymorphism in Atomically Precise Cu23 Nanocluster Incorporating Tetrahedral [Cu4]0 Kernel.

    Bao-Liang Han;Zhen Liu;Lei Feng;Zhi Wang

  • Hydrido-coinage-metal clusters: Rational design, synthetic protocols and structural characteristics

    Cunfa Sun;Boon K. Teo;Chenglong Deng;Jinqing Lin

  • Beyond Clusters: Supramolecular Networks Self-Assembled from Nanosized Silver Clusters and Inorganic Anions.

    Zhi Wang;Xiao-Yu Li;Li-Wei Liu;Si-Qi Yu

  • Single-Crystal to Single-Crystal Phase Transition and Segmented Thermochromic Luminescence in a Dynamic 3D Interpenetrated AgI Coordination Network

    Zhi-Hao Yan;Zhi-Hao Yan;Xiao-Yu Li;Li-Wei Liu;Si-Qi Yu

  • pH-Dependent Ag(I) coordination architectures constructed from 4-cyanopyridine and phthalic acid: from discrete structure to 2D sheet

    Di Sun;Zhan-Hua Wei;Cheng-Feng Yang;Dan-Feng Wang

  • Tandem postsynthetic modification of a metal-organic framework by thermal elimination and subsequent bromination: effects on absorption properties and photoluminescence.

    Feng Sun;Zheng Yin;Que-Qiao Wang;Di Sun

Frequent Co-Authors

Lan-Sun Zheng
Lan-Sun Zheng Xiamen University
Rong-Bin Huang
Rong-Bin Huang Xiamen University
Chen-Ho Tung
Chen-Ho Tung Shandong University
Hai-Feng Su
Hai-Feng Su Xiamen University
Mohamedally Kurmoo
Mohamedally Kurmoo University of Strasbourg
Daofeng Sun
Daofeng Sun China University of Petroleum, Beijing
Shuai Yuan
Shuai Yuan Texas A&M University
Shuao Wang
Shuao Wang Soochow University
Christine M. Aikens
Christine M. Aikens Kansas State University
Hong-Cai Zhou
Hong-Cai Zhou Texas A&M University

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