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Discipline name D-index D-index (Discipline H-index) only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index which accounts for publications across all disciplines. Citations Publications World Ranking National Ranking
Materials Science D-index 74 Citations 18,242 303 World Ranking 1441 National Ranking 23
Chemistry D-index 74 Citations 18,432 312 World Ranking 2043 National Ranking 46

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Polymer
  • Organic chemistry
  • Catalysis

His main research concerns Polymer chemistry, Polymer, Nanotechnology, Copolymer and Chemical engineering. Kam Chiu Tam combines subjects such as Methacrylic acid, Methacrylate, Polymerization and Micelle, Hydrodynamic radius with his study of Polymer chemistry. His work deals with themes such as Rheology, Viscoelasticity, Thermodynamics, Hydrophobic effect and Aqueous solution, which intersect with Polymer.

His Nanotechnology research includes themes of Cellulose, Self-healing hydrogels and Stimuli responsive. Copolymer is often connected to Drug delivery in his work. His studies in Chemical engineering integrate themes in fields like Chromatography and Catalysis.

His most cited work include:

  • Chemistry and Applications of Nanocrystalline Cellulose and its Derivatives: a Nanotechnology Perspective (562 citations)
  • A Nitrogen and Sulfur Dual‐Doped Carbon Derived from [email protected] for Advanced Lithium–Sulfur Batteries (471 citations)
  • pH-Responsive polymers: synthesis, properties and applications (414 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Polymer chemistry, Polymer, Chemical engineering, Aqueous solution and Copolymer. His study on Polymer chemistry also encompasses disciplines like

  • Micelle which connect with Radical polymerization,
  • Methacrylic acid which is related to area like Ethyl acrylate. Kam Chiu Tam usually deals with Polymer and limits it to topics linked to Rheology and Polymer blend.

The concepts of his Chemical engineering study are interwoven with issues in Organic chemistry, Adsorption and Polymerization. While the research belongs to areas of Aqueous solution, Kam Chiu Tam spends his time largely on the problem of Inorganic chemistry, intersecting his research to questions surrounding Sodium dodecyl sulfate and Critical micelle concentration. His Cellulose research integrates issues from Pickering emulsion, Nanoparticle, Nanocrystal, Nanotechnology and Surface modification.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Polymer chemistry (38.21%)
  • Polymer (34.10%)
  • Chemical engineering (28.97%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2018-2021)?

  • Chemical engineering (28.97%)
  • Cellulose (12.31%)
  • Polymer (34.10%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Kam Chiu Tam mainly focuses on Chemical engineering, Cellulose, Polymer, Cellulose nanocrystals and Adsorption. His studies deal with areas such as Methacrylate and Polymerization as well as Chemical engineering. Kam Chiu Tam interconnects Flocculation, Solvent, Nanocomposite and Aerogel in the investigation of issues within Cellulose.

A large part of his Polymer studies is devoted to Emulsion polymerization. His Cellulose nanocrystals study contributes to a more complete understanding of Nanotechnology. His Polyelectrolyte study frequently draws connections between adjacent fields such as Polymer chemistry.

Between 2018 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Compressible cellulose nanofibril (CNF) based aerogels produced via a bio-inspired strategy for heavy metal ion and dye removal. (55 citations)
  • Supramolecular Self-Assembly of 3D Conductive Cellulose Nanofiber Aerogels for Flexible Supercapacitors and Ultrasensitive Sensors. (44 citations)
  • CO2-Responsive Cellulose Nanofibers Aerogels for Switchable Oil-Water Separation. (34 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Polymer
  • Organic chemistry
  • Catalysis

Chemical engineering, Cellulose, Pickering emulsion, Aerogel and Nanocellulose are his primary areas of study. His research in Chemical engineering intersects with topics in Solvent, Raw material, Adsorption, Polymer and Food packaging. The various areas that Kam Chiu Tam examines in his Polymer study include Wetting and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.

His Cellulose research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Poly-co-, Flocculation, Oxide and Nanocomposite. His research on Pickering emulsion also deals with topics like

  • Hydrolysis which is related to area like Zeta potential, Microcrystalline cellulose, Hydrochloric acid, Yield and Monomer,
  • Sonication, Emulsion, Phosphoric acid, Nanoparticle and Chitosan most often made with reference to Acid hydrolysis. In his study, Supramolecular chemistry, Capacitance, Self-assembly and Supercapacitor is inextricably linked to Nanofiber, which falls within the broad field of Aerogel.

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Best Publications

Chemistry and Applications of Nanocrystalline Cellulose and its Derivatives: a Nanotechnology Perspective

B. L. Peng;B. L. Peng;N. Dhar;H. L. Liu;K. C. Tam.
Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering (2011)

887 Citations

pH-Responsive polymers: synthesis, properties and applications

Sheng Dai;Palaniswamy Ravi;Kam Chiu Tam.
Soft Matter (2008)

547 Citations

A Nitrogen and Sulfur Dual‐Doped Carbon Derived from [email protected] for Advanced Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

Quan Pang;Juntao Tang;He Huang;Xiao Liang.
Advanced Materials (2015)

497 Citations

Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) Latices Prepared with Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate

Wayne McPhee;Kam Chiu Tam;Robert Pelton.
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (1993)

410 Citations

Stimuli-responsive Pickering emulsions: recent advances and potential applications

Juntao Tang;Patrick James Quinlan;Kam Chiu Tam.
Soft Matter (2015)

372 Citations

A structural model of hydrophobically modified urethane-ethoxylate (HEUR) associative polymers in shear flows

K. C. Tam;R. D. Jenkins;M. A. Winnik;D. R. Bassett.
Macromolecules (1998)

348 Citations

Thermo- and photo-responsive polymeric systems

Sheng Dai;Palaniswamy Ravi;Kam Chiu Tam.
Soft Matter (2009)

285 Citations

Recent advances in the application of cellulose nanocrystals

Nathan Grishkewich;Nishil Mohammed;Juntao Tang;Kam Chiu Tam.
Current Opinion in Colloid and Interface Science (2017)

280 Citations

Gel Network Structure of Methylcellulose in Water

Li L;Thangamathesvaran Pm;Yue Cy;Tam Kc.
Langmuir (2001)

269 Citations

Dual Responsive Pickering Emulsion Stabilized by Poly[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate] Grafted Cellulose Nanocrystals

Juntao Tang;Micky Fu Xiang Lee;Wei Zhang;Boxin Zhao.
Biomacromolecules (2014)

253 Citations

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