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Citations
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World Ranking
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National Ranking
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Chemistry

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Citations
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Jimmy C. Yu 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 Jimmy C. Yu 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: 377 publications — 77th percentile

77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Jimmy C. Yu 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 Jimmy C. Yu 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: 144 D-Index — 99th percentile

99% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in China Leader Award
  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in China Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in China Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in China Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in China Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in China Leader Award

Overview

Jimmy C. Yu is affiliated with the Chinese University of Hong Kong in China. Their primary fields of study are Energy and Materials Science, with a substantial body of work spanning these disciplines.

The main subfields associated with their research include Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Materials Chemistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Catalysis, and Pollution. Within these areas, their work addresses a variety of scientific challenges related to energy conversion, catalytic processes, and environmental materials.

Jimmy C. Yu's research topics cover multiple significant areas, including:

  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
  • Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
  • Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction
  • Covalent Organic Framework Applications
  • Microplastics and Plastic Pollution

Recent publications highlight their contributions across various high-impact journals. Selected recent papers are:

  • Efficient Ammonia Electrosynthesis from Nitrate on Strained Ruthenium Nanoclusters, 2020, Journal of the American Chemical Society
  • High carbon utilization in CO2 reduction to multi-carbon products in acidic media, 2022, Nature Catalysis
  • 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides for Photocatalysis, 2023, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Enhanced Mass Transfer of Oxygen through a Gas-Liquid-Solid Interface for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Peroxide Production, 2021, Advanced Functional Materials
  • Spatial distribution and risk assessments due to the microplastics pollution in sediments of Karnaphuli River Estuary, Bangladesh, 2022, Scientific Reports

The frequent coauthors in their work include Zhuofeng Hu, Xinchen Wang, Lejing Li, Ling Wu, and Yidong Hou, reflecting ongoing collaborative efforts in their research fields.

Jimmy C. Yu's publications often appear in several key venues, demonstrating a focus on catalysis and materials science. These venues include:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Angewandte Chemie
  • Journal of Catalysis

In addition to journal publications, Jimmy C. Yu has contributed to book literature, including the upcoming book titled Digital Transformation of the Chemical Process Industry, scheduled for publication by Morgan & Claypool Publishers in 2025.

Best Publications

  • Effects of F- Doping on the Photocatalytic Activity and Microstructures of Nanocrystalline TiO2 Powders

    Jimmy C. Yu;Jiaguo Yu;Wingkei Ho;and Zitao Jiang

  • The Effect of Calcination Temperature on the Surface Microstructure and Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2 Thin Films Prepared by Liquid Phase Deposition

    Jia-Guo Yu;Huo-Gen Yu;Bei Cheng;Xiu-Jian Zhao

  • Crystal facet engineering of semiconductor photocatalysts: motivations, advances and unique properties

    Gang Liu;Jimmy C Yu;Gao Qing Max Lu;Hui-Ming Cheng

  • Efficient Ammonia Electrosynthesis from Nitrate on Strained Ruthenium Nanoclusters

    Jie Li;Guangming Zhan;Jianhua Yang;Fengjiao Quan

  • Efficient Visible-Light-Induced Photocatalytic Disinfection on Sulfur-Doped Nanocrystalline Titania

    Jimmy C Yu;Wingkei Ho;Jiaguo Yu;Hoyin Yip

  • Synthesis and Characterization of Phosphated Mesoporous Titanium Dioxide with High Photocatalytic Activity

    Jimmy C. Yu;Lizhi Zhang;Zhi Zheng;Jincai Zhao

  • α-Fe2O3 nanorings prepared by a microwave-assisted hydrothermal process and their sensing properties

    Xianluo Hu;Jimmy C. Yu;Jingming Gong;Quan Li

  • WO3 nanorods/graphene nanocomposites for high-efficiency visible-light-driven photocatalysis and NO2 gas sensing

    Xiaoqiang An;Jimmy C. Yu;Yu Wang;Yongming Hu

  • Plasmonic Harvesting of Light Energy for Suzuki Coupling Reactions

    Feng Wang;Chuanhao Li;Chuanhao Li;Huanjun Chen;Ruibin Jiang

  • Effects of acidic and basic hydrolysis catalysts on the photocatalytic activity and microstructures of bimodal mesoporous titania

    J Yu;J Yu

  • Preparation and photocatalytic behavior of MoS2 and WS2 nanocluster sensitized TiO2.

    Wingkei Ho;Jimmy C Yu;Jun Lin;Jiaguo Yu

  • Enhanced photocatalytic activity of mesoporous and ordinary TiO2 thin films by sulfuric acid treatment

    Jimmy C Yu;Jiaguo Yu;Jiaguo Yu;Jincai Zhao

  • Morphology-Controllable Synthesis of Mesoporous CeO2 Nano- and Microstructures

    Chunman Ho;Jimmy C. Yu;Tszyan Kwong;and Angelo C. Mak

  • Effective photocatalytic disinfection of E. coli K-12 using AgBr-Ag-Bi2WO6 nanojunction system irradiated by visible light: the role of diffusing hydroxyl radicals.

    Li-Sha Zhang;Kin-Hang Wong;Ho-Yin Yip;Chun Hu

  • Design, Fabrication, and Modification of Nanostructured Semiconductor Materials for Environmental and Energy Applications

    Xianluo Hu;Guisheng Li;Jimmy C. Yu

  • Characterization and photocatalytic mechanism of nanosized CdS coupled TiO2 nanocrystals under visible light irradiation

    Ling Wu;Ling Wu;Jimmy C. Yu;Xianzhi Fu

  • Graphene-based photocatalytic composites

    Xiaoqiang An;Jimmy C. Yu

  • Enhancement of photocatalytic activity of mesoporous TiO2 by using carbon nanotubes

    Ying Yu;Ying Yu;Jimmy C. Yu;Jia-Guo Yu;Yuk-Chun Kwok

  • A New Visible-Light Photocatalyst: CdS Quantum Dots Embedded Mesoporous TiO2

    Gui-Sheng Li;Die-Qing Zhang;Jimmy C. Yu

  • Systematic synthesis and characterization of single-crystal lanthanide orthophosphate nanowires.

    Yue-Ping Fang;An-Wu Xu;Rui-Qi Song;Hua-Xin Zhang

Frequent Co-Authors

Po Keung Wong
Po Keung Wong Chinese University of Hong Kong
Feng Wang
Feng Wang Linköping University
Xinchen Wang
Xinchen Wang Fuzhou University
Wingkei Ho
Wingkei Ho Education University of Hong Kong
Quan Li
Quan Li Chinese Academy of Sciences
Xianluo Hu
Xianluo Hu Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Jianfang Wang
Jianfang Wang Chinese University of Hong Kong
Lizhi Zhang
Lizhi Zhang Central China Normal University
Changlin Yu
Changlin Yu Jiangxi University of Science and Technology
Jincai Zhao
Jincai Zhao Chinese Academy of Sciences

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