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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 54 12804 11522 2011 1994 123 8566

Fuwei Li publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Fuwei Li between 2003 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Fuwei Li published across 23 years, from 2003 to 2025, averaging 7.3 papers a year. Output peaked at 20 publications in 2022. 19 of the 167 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2003 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 20. Peak 20 publications in 2022. 2003: 3 publications 2004: 3 publications 2005: 2 publications 2006: 3 publications 2007: 3 publications 2008: 4 publications 2009: 3 publications 2010: 3 publications 2011: 7 publications 2012: 6 publications 2013: 7 publications 2014: 12 publications 2015: 12 publications 2016: 7 publications 2017: 8 publications 2018: 6 publications 2019: 6 publications 2020: 6 publications 2021: 7 publications 2022: 20 publications 2023: 20 publications 2024: 10 publications 2025: 9 publications
2003 2025

167 publications in total across all disciplines

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Fuwei Li: publications per year, 2003 to 2025
Year Publications
2003 3
2004 3
2005 2
2006 3
2007 3
2008 4
2009 3
2010 3
2011 7
2012 6
2013 7
2014 12
2015 12
2016 7
2017 8
2018 6
2019 6
2020 6
2021 7
2022 20
2023 20
2024 10
2025 9
Total 167
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Fuwei Li 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 Fuwei Li 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, 121–140 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: 123 publications — 6th percentile

6% 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
121–140 918 123
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
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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Fuwei Li 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 Fuwei Li 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, 54–55 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: 54 D-Index — 31st percentile

31% 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 54
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
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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Overview

Fuwei Li is affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences in China and has a significant publication record in the fields of engineering, chemistry, and materials science. Their research contributions span several subfields including materials chemistry, organic chemistry, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, and inorganic chemistry.

The main topics of their research include:

  • Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies
  • Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
  • Nanomaterials for Catalytic Reactions
  • Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis
  • Carbon Dioxide Utilization in Catalysis
  • Energetic Materials and Combustion
  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science

Their recent papers reflect their engagement with catalytic materials and reaction processes. Notable publications include:

  • "Graphitic phosphorus coordinated single Fe atoms for hydrogenative transformations," 2020, Nature Communications
  • "Enhancing regioselectivity via tuning the microenvironment in heterogeneous hydroformylation of olefins," 2020, Journal of Catalysis
  • "Fabrication of energetic aluminum core/hydrophobic shell nanofibers via coaxial electrospinning," 2021, Chemical Engineering Journal
  • "Enhancing stability by trapping palladium inside N-heterocyclic carbene-functionalized hypercrosslinked polymers for heterogeneous C-C bond formations," 2021, Nature Communications
  • "Hydrogenolysis of Lignin Model Compounds on Ni Nanoparticles Surrounding the Oxygen Vacancy of CeO2," 2023, ACS Catalysis

The scientist has collaborated frequently with several co-authors, including Yongjie Xi, Guang Gao, Jia Wang, Zelun Zhao, and Peng Sun, indicating an active network within their research community.

Fuwei Li's work has been published extensively in venues such as The Cambridge Structural Database, Chemical Engineering Journal, SSRN Electronic Journal, ACS Catalysis, and CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (CHINESE VERSION). Several publications in these outlets reflect their ongoing contributions to chemical and catalytic engineering disciplines.

Best Publications

  • Nitrogen-Functionalized Ordered Mesoporous Carbons as Multifunctional Supports of Ultrasmall Pd Nanoparticles for Hydrogenation of Phenol

    Zelong Li;Jianhua Liu;Chungu Xia;Fuwei Li

  • Efficient and versatile CuNi alloy nanocatalysts for the highly selective hydrogenation of furfural

    Jun Wu;Guang Gao;Jinlei Li;Peng Sun

  • Immobilized ionic liquid/zinc chloride: Heterogeneous catalyst for synthesis of cyclic carbonates from carbon dioxide and epoxides

    Lin-Fei Xiao;Fu-Wei Li;Jia-Jian Peng;Chun-Gu Xia

  • Fixation and conversion of CO2 using ionic liquids

    Suojiang Zhang;Yuhuan Chen;Fuwei Li;Xingmei Lu

  • Chemical fixation of CO2 with highly efficient ZnCl2/[BMIm]Br catalyst system

    Fuwei Li;Linfei Xiao;Chungu Xia;Bin Hu

  • Reusable N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complex Catalysts and Beyond: A Perspective on Recycling Strategies

    Wenlong Wang;Lifeng Cui;Peng Sun;Lijun Shi

  • Manganese catalyzed C–H functionalization of indoles with alkynes to synthesize bis/trisubstituted indolylalkenes and carbazoles: the acid is the key to control selectivity

    Lijun Shi;Lijun Shi;Xiang Zhong;Houde She;Ziqiang Lei

  • Ionic Liquids as Precursors for Efficient Mesoporous Iron‐Nitrogen‐Doped Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysts

    Zelong Li;Guanglan Li;Luhua Jiang;Jinlei Li

  • Atomically Dispersed Ruthenium Species Inside Metal–Organic Frameworks: Combining the High Activity of Atomic Sites and the Molecular Sieving Effect of MOFs

    Shufang Ji;Yuanjun Chen;Shu Zhao;Wenxing Chen

  • Solvent-promoted catalyst-free N-formylation of amines using carbon dioxide under ambient conditions.

    Hui Lv;Hui Lv;Qi Xing;Chengtao Yue;Ziqiang Lei

  • Facile Fabrication of Composition-Tuned Ru–Ni Bimetallics in Ordered Mesoporous Carbon for Levulinic Acid Hydrogenation

    Ying Yang;Ying Yang;Guang Gao;Xin Zhang;Fuwei Li

  • Palladium-catalyzed direct phosphonation of azoles with dialkyl phosphites

    Chaodong Hou;Chaodong Hou;Yunlai Ren;Rui Lang;Xiaoxue Hu

  • Synergetic Catalysis of Bimetallic CuCo Nanocomposites for Selective Hydrogenation of Bioderived Esters

    Jun Wu;Guang Gao;Peng Sun;Xiangdong Long

  • Graphitic phosphorus coordinated single Fe atoms for hydrogenative transformations

    Xiangdong Long;Zelong Li;Guang Gao;Peng Sun

  • Au-NHC@Porous Organic Polymers: Synthetic Control and Its Catalytic Application in Alkyne Hydration Reactions

    Wenlong Wang;Anmin Zheng;Peiqing Zhao;Chungu Xia

  • A novel and effective Ni complex catalyst system for the coupling reactions of carbon dioxide and epoxides

    Fuwei Li;Chungu Xia;Liwen Xu;Wei Sun

  • One-Pot Synthesis of Pd Nanoparticle Catalysts Supported on N-Doped Carbon and Application in the Domino Carbonylation

    Zelong Li;Jianhua Liu;Zhiwei Huang;Ying Yang

  • Different active sites in a bifunctional Co@N-doped graphene shells based catalyst for the oxidative dehydrogenation and hydrogenation reactions

    Jinlei Li;Guoliang Liu;Xiangdong Long;Guang Gao

  • Stabilization of Cobalt Catalysts by Embedment for Efficient Production of Valeric Biofuel

    Peng Sun;Guang Gao;Zelun Zhao;Chungu Xia

  • An easily recoverable and efficient natural biopolymer-supported zinc chloride catalyst system for the chemical fixation of carbon dioxide to cyclic carbonate

    Lin-Fei Xiao;Fu-Wei Li;Chun-Gu Xia

Frequent Co-Authors

Chungu Xia
Chungu Xia Chinese Academy of Sciences
Wei Sun
Wei Sun Drexel University
Guang R. Gao
Guang R. Gao University of Delaware
F. Ekkehardt Hahn
F. Ekkehardt Hahn University of Münster
Shuangyin Wang
Shuangyin Wang Hunan University
Yong Qin
Yong Qin Chinese Academy of Sciences
Dingsheng Wang
Dingsheng Wang Tsinghua University
Yadong Li
Yadong Li Tsinghua University
Zheng Xu
Zheng Xu Beijing Jiaotong University
Bingsen Zhang
Bingsen Zhang Chinese Academy of Sciences

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