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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 76 4193 1327 454 23776

Henry Taube publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Henry Taube between 1950 and 2007, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Henry Taube published across 58 years, from 1950 to 2007, averaging 7.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 23 publications in 1970. 10 of the 445 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1950 to 2007. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 23. Peak 23 publications in 1970. 1950: 8 publications 1951: 7 publications 1952: 11 publications 1953: 6 publications 1954: 8 publications 1955: 2 publications 1956: 4 publications 1957: 3 publications 1958: 4 publications 1959: 11 publications 1960: 10 publications 1961: 11 publications 1962: 11 publications 1963: 10 publications 1964: 7 publications 1965: 12 publications 1966: 10 publications 1967: 8 publications 1968: 18 publications 1969: 7 publications 1970: 23 publications 1971: 13 publications 1972: 10 publications 1973: 8 publications 1974: 11 publications 1975: 16 publications 1976: 6 publications 1977: 3 publications 1978: 7 publications 1979: 11 publications 1980: 7 publications 1981: 11 publications 1982: 9 publications 1983: 10 publications 1984: 9 publications 1985: 8 publications 1986: 5 publications 1987: 12 publications 1988: 14 publications 1989: 14 publications 1990: 5 publications 1991: 12 publications 1992: 4 publications 1993: 5 publications 1994: 9 publications 1995: 2 publications 1996: 2 publications 1997: 7 publications 1998: 2 publications 1999: 3 publications 2000: 1 publication 2001: 4 publications 2002: 3 publications 2003: 1 publication 2004: 0 publications 2005: 0 publications 2006: 0 publications 2007: 10 publications
1950 2007

445 publications in total across all disciplines

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Henry Taube: publications per year, 1950 to 2007
Year Publications
1950 8
1951 7
1952 11
1953 6
1954 8
1955 2
1956 4
1957 3
1958 4
1959 11
1960 10
1961 11
1962 11
1963 10
1964 7
1965 12
1966 10
1967 8
1968 18
1969 7
1970 23
1971 13
1972 10
1973 8
1974 11
1975 16
1976 6
1977 3
1978 7
1979 11
1980 7
1981 11
1982 9
1983 10
1984 9
1985 8
1986 5
1987 12
1988 14
1989 14
1990 5
1991 12
1992 4
1993 5
1994 9
1995 2
1996 2
1997 7
1998 2
1999 3
2000 1
2001 4
2002 3
2003 1
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
2007 10
Total 445
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Henry Taube 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 Henry Taube 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, 441–460 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: 454 publications — 85th percentile

85% 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
441–460 270 454
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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Henry Taube 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 Henry Taube 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, 76–77 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: 76 D-Index — 77th percentile

77% 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 76
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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Research.com Recognitions

  • 1997 - Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Academy of Science
  • 1986 - Oesper Award, University of Cincinnati and American Chemical Society
  • 1985 - Priestley Medal, American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • 1983 - Welch Award in Chemistry, Robert A. Welch Foundation
  • 1983 - Nobel Prize for his work on the mechanisms of electron transfer reactions, especially in metal complexes
  • 1983 - NAS Award in Chemical Sciences, National Academy of Sciences (US) For his pioneering work on inorganic reaction mechanisms, specifically his discovery of 'inner-' and 'outer-sphere' mechanisms of electron transfer reactions, which profoundly influenced studies in biochemistry and organic chemistry.
  • 1981 - Linus Pauling Award, American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • 1979 - Centenary Prize, Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)
  • 1978 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 1976 - US President's National Medal of Science "In recognition of contributions to the understanding of reactivity and reaction mechanisms in inorganic chemistry.", Presented by President Carter at a White House Ceremony on November 22, 1977.
  • 1971 - William H. Nichols Medal, American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • 1959 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences
  • 1955 - Fellow of John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
  • 1949 - Fellow of John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation

Overview

Henry Taube was affiliated with Stanford University in the United States. Their primary area of research involved inorganic chemistry, with a notable focus on understanding reaction mechanisms in metal complexes. Taube's work contributed significantly to the knowledge of electron transfer reactions, including the differentiation between 'inner-sphere' and 'outer-sphere' electron transfer mechanisms.

Throughout their career, Taube received multiple awards recognizing their scientific contributions. These honors include the Nobel Prize awarded in 1983 for work on the mechanisms of electron transfer reactions. The same year, Taube also received the NAS Award in Chemical Sciences from the National Academy of Sciences (US) for pioneering research on inorganic reaction mechanisms that influenced biochemistry and organic chemistry.

Other notable awards include the Welch Award in Chemistry from the Robert A. Welch Foundation (1983), the Priestley Medal from the American Chemical Society (1985), and the Oesper Award from the University of Cincinnati and the American Chemical Society (1986). Earlier recognitions include the Linus Pauling Award (1981), the Centenary Prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) (1979), and election as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 1978.

Taube was also granted prestigious fellowships, including two separate fellowships awarded by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation in 1949 and 1955. Taube was elected as a Member of the National Academy of Sciences in 1959 and was named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 1997.

In 1976, Taube received the US President's National Medal of Science, recognizing contributions to the understanding of reactivity and reaction mechanisms in inorganic chemistry. This award was presented by President Carter during a White House ceremony in 1977. Earlier in their career, Taube earned the William H. Nichols Medal from the American Chemical Society in 1971.

The sequence of awards and fellowships highlights Taube's sustained engagement with fundamental inorganic chemistry research and their influence across multiple scientific disciplines. Taube's work impacted studies on inorganic reaction mechanisms and extended to fields such as biochemistry and organic chemistry.

Best Publications

  • Platinum Catalysts for the High-Yield Oxidation of Methane to a Methanol Derivative

    Roy A. Periana;Douglas J. Taube;Scott Gamble;Henry Taube

  • Direct approach to measuring the Franck-Condon barrier to electron transfer between metal ions

    Carol Creutz;Henry Taube

  • Binuclear complexes of ruthenium ammines

    Carol. Creutz;H. Taube

  • Mixed-valence molecules: Electronic delocalization and stabilization

    David E. Richardson;Henry Taube

  • Determination of E20-E10 in multistep charge transfer by stationary-electrode pulse and cyclic voltammetry: application to binuclear ruthenium ammines

    David E. Richardson;Henry. Taube

  • Synthesis and properties of pentaamminepyridineruthenium(II) and related pentaammineruthenium complexes of aromatic nitrogen heterocycles

    Peter C. Ford;DeForest P. Rudd;R. Gaunder;Henry Taube

  • Rates and Mechanisms of Substitution in Inorganic Complexes in Solution.

    Henry. Taube

  • Electronic interactions in mixed-valence molecules as mediated by organic bridging groups

    David E. Richardson;Henry Taube

  • Cis‐Bis(2,2′‐Bipyridine‐N,N′) Complexes of Ruthenium(III)/(II) and Osmium(III)/(II)

    Peter A. Lay;Alan M. Sargeson;Henry Taube;Mei H. Chou

  • OBSERVATIONS ON THE MECHANISM OF ELECTRON TRANSFER IN SOLUTION1

    Henry Taube;Howard Myers;Ronald L. Rich

  • Interaction of Nitrous Acid with Hydrogen Peroxide and with Water

    Michael Anbar;Henry Taube

  • Nitrogen-bound and carbon-bound imidazole complexes of ruthenium ammines

    Richard J. Sundberg;Robert F. Bryan;Ivan F. Jun. Taylor;Henry Taube

  • Electron Transfer between Metal Complexes — A Retrospective View (Nobel Lecture)

    Henry Taube

  • Evidence for a Bridged Activated Complex for Electron Transfer Reactions

    Henry Taube;Howard Myers

  • Electron transfer reactions of complex ions in solution

    Henry Taube

  • Electron-transfer reactions of ruthenium ammines

    Thomas J. Meyer;Henry Taube

  • Determination of the comproportionation constant for a weakly coupled mixed-valence system by titration of the intervalence transfer band: .mu.-(4,4'-bipyridyl)-bis(pentaammineruthenium)(5+)

    James E. Sutton;Patrick M. Sutton;Henry Taube

  • Mechanisms of Oxidation with Oxygen

    Henry Taube

  • The Use of Heavy Oxygen in the Study of Reactions of Hydrogen Peroxide1

    Allen E. Cahill;Henry Taube

  • THE PHOTOCHEMICAL DECOMPOSITION OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE. QUANTUM YIELDS, TRACER AND FRACTIONATION EFFECTS

    John P. Hunt;Henry Taube

  • Ammineruthenium complexes of hydrogen sulfide and related sulfur ligands

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Frequent Co-Authors

Peter A. Lay
Peter A. Lay University of Sydney
Roy A. Periana
Roy A. Periana Scripps Research Institute
James F. Wishart
James F. Wishart Brookhaven National Laboratory
Carol Creutz
Carol Creutz Brookhaven National Laboratory
David P. Fairlie
David P. Fairlie University of Queensland
Alan M. Sargeson
Alan M. Sargeson Australian National University
Harold L. Friedman
Harold L. Friedman Stony Brook University
Kenneth J. Breslauer
Kenneth J. Breslauer Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Sean Parkin
Sean Parkin University of Kentucky

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