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Materials Science

D-Index
85
Citations
22424
World Ranking
2192
National Ranking
642

Chemistry

D-Index
85
Citations
22202
World Ranking
2726
National Ranking
940

Gang Sun publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Gang Sun sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 358 publications — 71st percentile

71% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

Gang Sun D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Gang Sun sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 211 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 450 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 612 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 612 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 598 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 657 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 667 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 621 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 597 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 610 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 587 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 606 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 533 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 490 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 469 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 378 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 421 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 359 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 323 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 299 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 230 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 210 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 195 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 203 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 175 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 175 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 142 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 121 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 117 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 107 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 88 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 85 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 68 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 62 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 57 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 45 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 49 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 50 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 34 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 38 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 28 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 24 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 33 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 28 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 20 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 23 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 17 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 12 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 17 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 21 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 13 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 11 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 13 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 4 scientists 164 D-Index: 3 scientists 165+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 85 D-Index — 84th percentile

84% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Overview

Gang Sun is affiliated with the University of California, Davis in the United States. Their research contributions predominantly fall within the field of Engineering, with a focus on several interconnected subfields including Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Their research topics cover a diverse spectrum related to biosensing, bioanalysis, and environmental applications. The key areas of work include:

  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Antimicrobial agents and applications
  • Biosensors and Analytical Detection
  • Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
  • Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Covalent Organic Framework Applications

Gang Sun has published extensively, contributing articles to various scientific venues. Some of the frequent publication platforms include:

  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
  • Talanta
  • ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
  • Cellulose

Examples of recent papers authored or coauthored by Gang Sun are:

  • "Synergistic adsorption-photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline by microcrystalline cellulose composite aerogel dopped with montmorillonite hosted methylene blue" (2021, Chemical Engineering Journal)
  • "Daylight-Induced Antibacterial and Antiviral Cotton Cloth for Offensive Personal Protection" (2020, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces)
  • "Design and fabrication of a highly sensitive and naked-eye distinguishable colorimetric biosensor for chloramphenicol detection by using ELISA on nanofibrous membranes" (2020, Talanta)
  • "Daylight-Induced Antibacterial and Antiviral Nanofibrous Membranes Containing Vitamin K Derivatives for Personal Protective Equipment" (2020, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces)
  • "Electrochemical biosensor based on genetically engineered bacteriophage T7 for rapid detection of Escherichia coli on fresh produce" (2022, Food Control)

Gang Sun frequently collaborates with several coauthors, notably:

  • Nitin Nitin
  • Ahmed Y. El-Moghazy
  • Noha Amaly
  • Peixin Tang
  • Bofeng Pan

Best Publications

  • Superelastic and Superhydrophobic Nanofiber-Assembled Cellular Aerogels for Effective Separation of Oil/Water Emulsions

    Yang Si;Qiuxia Fu;Xueqin Wang;Jie Zhu

  • Electrospun nanomaterials for ultrasensitive sensors.

    Bin Ding;Moran Wang;Xianfeng Wang;Jianyong Yu

  • Electro-spinning/netting: A strategy for the fabrication of three-dimensional polymer nano-fiber/nets

    Xianfeng Wang;Bin Ding;Gang Sun;Moran Wang

  • Gas Sensors Based on Electrospun Nanofibers

    Bin Ding;Moran Wang;Jianyong Yu;Gang Sun

  • Electrospun nanofibrous materials: a versatile medium for effective oil/water separation

    Xianfeng Wang;Jianyong Yu;Gang Sun;Bin Ding

  • A novel high flux poly(trimethylene terephthalate) nanofiber membrane for microfiltration media

    Mufang Li;Dong Wang;Ru Xiao;Gang Sun;Gang Sun

  • Sunflower Stalks as Adsorbents for the Removal of Metal Ions from Wastewater

    Gang Sun;Weixing Shi

  • Sunflower stalks as adsorbents for color removal from textile wastewater

    Gang Sun;Xiangjing Xu

  • Daylight-driven rechargeable antibacterial and antiviral nanofibrous membranes for bioprotective applications.

    Yang Si;Zheng Zhang;Wanrong Wu;Qiuxia Fu

  • A study of pyrolysis and pyrolysis products of flame-retardant cotton fabrics by DSC, TGA, and PY–GC–MS

    Ping Zhu;Shuying Sui;Bing Wang;Kai Sun

  • Effect of nitrogen additives on flame retardant action of tributyl phosphate: Phosphorus–nitrogen synergism

    Sabyasachi Gaan;Gang Sun;Katherine Hutches;Mark H. Engelhard

  • SUPERCAPACITIVE IONTRONIC NANOFABRIC SENSING

    Ruya Li;Yang Si;Zijie Zhu;Yaojun Guo

  • Multilevel structured polyacrylonitrile/silica nanofibrous membranes for high-performance air filtration

    Na Wang;Yinsong Si;Ni Wang;Gang Sun

  • Electreted polyetherimide-silica fibrous membranes for enhanced filtration of fine particles

    Xiaoqi Li;Na Wang;Gang Fan;Jianyong Yu

  • Antibacterial colorants: characterization of prodiginines and their applications on textile materials.

    Farzaneh Alihosseini;Kou San Ju;Jozsef Lango;Bruce D. Hammock

  • Preparation, Characterization, and Electrochromic Properties of Nanocellulose-Based Polyaniline Nanocomposite Films

    Sihang Zhang;Gang Sun;Yongfeng He;Runfang Fu

  • Subtle regulation of the micro- and nanostructures of electrospun polystyrene fibers and their application in oil absorption

    Jinyou Lin;Bin Ding;Jianmao Yang;Jianyong Yu

  • Effect of phosphorus and nitrogen on flame retardant cellulose : A study of phosphorus compounds

    Sabyasachi Gaan;Gang Sun

  • Effect of phosphorus flame retardants on thermo-oxidative decomposition of cotton

    Sabyasachi Gaan;Gang Sun

  • Hierarchically structured polysulfone/titania fibrous membranes with enhanced air filtration performance.

    Huigao Wan;Na Wang;Jianmao Yang;Yinsong Si

  • Assembly of Metal Nanoparticles on Electrospun Nylon 6 Nanofibers by Control of Interfacial Hydrogen-Bonding Interactions

    Hong Dong;Dong Wang;Gang Sun;Juan P. Hinestroza

Frequent Co-Authors

Bin Ding
Bin Ding Donghua University
Jianyong Yu
Jianyong Yu Donghua University
Yang Si
Yang Si Donghua University
Xianfeng Wang
Xianfeng Wang Donghua University
Xia Yin
Xia Yin Donghua University
Sabyasachi Gaan
Sabyasachi Gaan Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology
Ning Pan
Ning Pan University of California, Davis
Tingrui Pan
Tingrui Pan University of California, Davis
Salem S. Al-Deyab
Salem S. Al-Deyab King Saud University
Mohamed H. El-Newehy
Mohamed H. El-Newehy King Saud University

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