2026 Kin Liao: Materials Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Materials Science	60	7033	6798	7	7	199	13247

Discipline name

D-Index

World Ranking

Current World Ranking

National Ranking

Current National Ranking

Publications

Citations

Materials Science

7033

6798

199

13247

Overview

Kin Liao is affiliated with Khalifa University in the United Arab Emirates. Their research predominantly focuses on various aspects of engineering and materials science, with significant contributions to materials chemistry, biomedical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, and electronic, optical, and magnetic materials.

Their main fields of study include:

Engineering
Materials Science

The subfields where they have published extensively are:

Materials Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

Kin Liao's research topics cover a range of advanced materials and applications, including:

MXene and MAX Phase Materials
Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
Advancements in Battery Materials
2D Materials and Applications
Graphene research and applications
Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
Conducting polymers and applications

Notable recent papers by Kin Liao include:

"Prospects challenges and stability of 2D MXenes for clean energy conversion and storage applications," 2021, npj 2D Materials and Applications
"2D Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets coated cellulose fibers based 3D nanostructures for efficient water desalination," 2020, Chemical Engineering Journal
"Carbon coated piezoresistive fiber sensors: From process monitoring to structural health monitoring of composites - A review," 2020, Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing
"Graphene/epoxy nanocomposites for improved fracture toughness: A focused review on toughening mechanism," 2023, Chemical Engineering Journal Advances
"Development of watermelon rind derived activated carbon/manganese ferrite nanocomposite for cleaner desalination by capacitive deionization," 2020, Journal of Cleaner Production

The venues where Kin Liao frequently publishes include:

Scientific Reports
Applied Surface Science
SSRN Electronic Journal
Chemical Engineering Journal
Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing

The most frequent collaborators in Kin Liao's research are:

Shaohong Luo
Baosong Li
Vincent Chan
Shoaib Anwer
Rashid K. Abu Al-Rub

Best Publications

Effects of environmental aging on the mechanical properties of bamboo–glass fiber reinforced polymer matrix hybrid composites

Moe Moe Thwe;Kin Liao

770
Citations
Durability of bamboo-glass fiber reinforced polymer matrix hybrid composites

Moe Moe Thwe;Kin Liao

707
Citations
Interfacial characteristics of a carbon nanotube–polystyrene composite system

Kin Liao;Sean Li

695
Citations
Physical interactions at carbon nanotube-polymer interface

M. Wong;M. Paramsothy;X.J. Xu;Y. Ren

589
Citations
Bio-inspired nacre-like composite films based on graphene with superior mechanical, electrical, and biocompatible properties.

Yuan-Qing Li;Ting Yu;Tian-Yi Yang;Lian-Xi Zheng

482
Citations
Tensile properties, tension-tension fatigue and biological response of polyetheretherketone-hydroxyapatite composites for load-bearing orthopedic implants.

M.S. Abu Bakar;M.H.W. Cheng;S.M. Tang;S.C. Yu

434
Citations
Mechanical properties and interfacial characteristics of carbon-nanotube-reinforced epoxy thin films

Xiaojing Xu;Moe Moe Thwe;Christopher Shearwood;Kin Liao

351
Citations
Carbon Aerogel from Winter Melon for Highly Efficient and Recyclable Oils and Organic Solvents Absorption

Yuan-Qing Li;Yarjan Abdul Samad;Kyriaki Polychronopoulou;Saeed M. Alhassan

336
Citations
Prospects challenges and stability of 2D MXenes for clean energy conversion and storage applications

Anha Bhat;Shoaib Anwer;Kiesar Sideeq Bhat;M. Infas H. Mohideen

335
Citations
Growth of metal-metal oxide nanostructures on freestanding graphene paper for flexible biosensors

Fei Xiao;Yuanqing Li;Xiaoli Zan;Kin Liao

292
Citations
From biomass to high performance solar–thermal and electric–thermal energy conversion and storage materials

Yuanqing Li;Yarjan Abdul Samad;Kyriaki Polychronopoulou;Saeed M. Alhassan

288
Citations
Effects of environmental aging on the properties of pultruded GFRP

K. Liao;C.R. Schultheisz;D.L. Hunston

269
Citations
Graphene-clad textile electrodes for electrocardiogram monitoring

Murat Kaya Yapici;Tamador Alkhidir;Yarjan Abdul Samad;Kin Liao

247
Citations
Graphene Foam Developed with a Novel Two-Step Technique for Low and High Strains and Pressure-Sensing Applications

Yarjan Abdul Samad;Yuanqing Li;Andreas Schiffer;Saeed M. Alhassan

244
Citations
Synergistic effect of hybrid carbon nantube–graphene oxide as a nanofiller in enhancing the mechanical properties of PVA composites

Yuanqing Li;Tianyi Yang;Ting Yu;Lianxi Zheng

240
Citations
Highly Flexible Strain Sensor from Tissue Paper for Wearable Electronics

Yuanqing Li;Yarjan Abdul Samad;Tarek Taha;Guowei Cai

233
Citations
Novel graphene foam composite with adjustable sensitivity for sensor applications.

Yarjan Abdul Samad;Yuanqing Li;Saeed M. Alhassan;Kin Liao

212
Citations
Multifunctional Wearable Device Based on Flexible and Conductive Carbon Sponge/Polydimethylsiloxane Composite

Yuan-Qing Li;Wei-Bin Zhu;Xiao-Guang Yu;Pei Huang

206
Citations
Lightweight and Highly Conductive Aerogel-like Carbon from Sugarcane with Superior Mechanical and EMI Shielding Properties

Yuan-Qing Li;Yarjan Abdul Samad;Kyriaki Polychronopoulou;Kin Liao

200
Citations
From cotton to wearable pressure sensor

Yuanqing Li;Yarjan Abdul Samad;Kin Liao

198
Citations