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Leszek Kępiński 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 Leszek Kępiński sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 211 publications — 34th percentile

34% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Leszek Kępiński 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 Leszek Kępiński sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 43 D-Index — 5th percentile

5% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Leszek Kępiński is affiliated with the Polish Academy of Sciences in Poland and specializes in materials science and chemical engineering. Their research extensively covers areas such as materials chemistry and catalysis, with particular focus on catalytic processes in materials science and catalysis and oxidation reactions.

The scientist has contributed notably to several main topics, including:

  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions
  • Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction
  • Nanomaterials for Catalytic Reactions
  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
  • Hydrogen Storage and Materials
  • Copper-based Nanomaterials and Applications

Leszek Kępiński's publication record features papers in prominent venues such as The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, Catalysts, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Catalysis Letters, and Materials Research Bulletin.

Selected recent papers include:

  • Ru0.05Ce0.95O2-y deposited on functionalized alumina as a smart catalyst for propane oxidation, 2020, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
  • Development of cobalt catalyst supported on MgO-Ln2O3 (Ln = La, Nd, Eu) mixed oxide systems for ammonia synthesis, 2021, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
  • Tuning the catalytic performance of Co/Mg-La system for ammonia synthesis via the active phase precursor introduction method, 2020, Applied Catalysis A General
  • A high performance barium-promoted cobalt catalyst supported on magnesium-lanthanum mixed oxide for ammonia synthesis, 2021, RSC Advances
  • Methanation of CO on Ru/graphitized-carbon catalysts: Effects of the preparation method and the carbon support structure, 2020, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Collaboration plays a key role in their work, with frequent coauthors including Oleksii Bezkrovnyi, Piotr Kraszkiewicz, K. Ledwa, Hubert Ronduda, and Magdalena Zybert.

Their research themes often overlap with multidisciplinary fields such as renewable energy, sustainability, and mechanical engineering, indicating a broad approach to chemical engineering challenges.

Best Publications

  • Pd-PVP colloid as catalyst for Heck and carbonylation reactions: TEM and XPS studies

    Andrzej Gniewek;Anna M. Trzeciak;Józef J. Ziółkowski;Leszek Kępiński

  • Rietveld refinement of the structure of CeOCI formed in Pd/CeO2 catalyst: Notes on the existence of a stabilized tetragonal phase of La2O3 in LaPdO system

    M. WoŁcyrz;L. Kepinski

  • The use of hydrogen chemisorption for the determination of Ru dispersion in Ru/γ-alumina catalysts

    J. Okal;M. Zawadzki;L. Kępiński;L. Krajczyk

  • Characterization of BiFeO3 nanopowder obtained by mechanochemical synthesis

    I. Szafraniak;I. Szafraniak;M. Połomska;B. Hilczer;A. Pietraszko

  • Reduction study of Co3O4 model catalyst by electron microscopy

    D. Potoczna-Petru;L. Kępiński

  • Structure evolution of nanocrystalline Ce1−xPdxO2−y mixed oxide in oxidizing and reducing atmosphere: Reduction-induced activity in low-temperature CO oxidation

    M. Kurnatowska;L. Kepinski;W. Mista

  • Effect of chlorine on microstructure and activity of Pd/CeO2 catalysts

    Leszek Kepiński;Marek Wołcyrz;Janina Okal

  • Structure Evolution of Nanocrystalline CeO2 Supported on Silica: Effect of Temperature and Atmosphere

    L. Kępiński;M. Wołcyrz;M. Marchewka

  • Synthesis and characterization of neodymium oxide nanoparticles

    Mirosław Zawadzki;Leszek Kępiński

  • Carbon deposition on Ni/Al2O3 catalysts doped with small amounts of molybdenum

    L. Kępiński;B. Stasińska;T. Borowiecki

  • Structure evolution of nanocrystalline CeO2 and CeLnOx mixed oxides (Ln = Pr, Tb, Lu) in O2 and H2 atmosphere and their catalytic activity in soot combustion

    Małgorzata A. Małecka;Leszek Kępiński;Włodzimierz Miśta

  • Methane decomposition over Ni–MgO–Al2O3 catalysts

    Wojciech Gac;Andrzej Denis;Tadeusz Borowiecki;Leszek Kępiński

  • Hydrothermal synthesis of precursors of neodymium oxide nanoparticles

    Leszek Kępiński;Mirosław Zawadzki;Włodzimierz Miśta

  • Nanocrystalline Ce1−xRuxO2 – Microstructure, stability and activity in CO and soot oxidation

    M. Kurnatowska;W. Mista;P. Mazur;L. Kepinski

  • Phonon properties of nanosized bismuth layered ferroelectric material—Bi<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>6</sub>

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  • Comparison of different NaGdF4:Eu3+ synthesis routes and their influence on its structural and luminescent properties

    Mirosław Karbowiak;Agnieszka Mech;Artur Bednarkiewicz;Wiesław Stręk

  • Synthesis and antibacterial activity of novel titanium dioxide doped with silver

    A. Kedziora;W. Strek;L. Kepinski;G. Bugla-Ploskonska

  • Structural and luminescent properties of nano-sized NaGdF4:Eu3+ synthesised by wet-chemistry route

    A. Mech;M. Karbowiak;L. Kȩpiński;A. Bednarkiewicz

  • Characterization and catalytic activity of differently pretreated Pd/Al2O3 catalysts: the role of acid sites and of palladium–alumina interactions

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  • Microstructure of Pd/CeO2 Catalyst - Effect of High-Temperature Reduction in Hydrogen

    Leszek Kępiński;Marek Wołcyrz

  • The effect of support on WGSR activity of ruthenium catalysts

    A Basińska;L Kępiński;F Domka

  • Metal-support effects of platinum supported on zinc aluminate

    M Zawadzki;W Miśta;L Kępiński

Frequent Co-Authors

Wieslaw Strek
Wieslaw Strek Polish Academy of Sciences
Jerzy Hanuza
Jerzy Hanuza Polish Academy of Sciences
Mirosław Mączka
Mirosław Mączka Polish Academy of Sciences
Stefan Jurga
Stefan Jurga Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań
Vadim G. Kessler
Vadim G. Kessler Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Marek Samoc
Marek Samoc Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Janusz W. Sobczak
Janusz W. Sobczak Polish Academy of Sciences
Jörg Libuda
Jörg Libuda University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
José J. Calvino
José J. Calvino University of Cádiz
Adolfo Speghini
Adolfo Speghini University of Verona

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