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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 75 3537 3417 1137 1131 204 14114
Chemistry 76 4354 3952 827 816 234 14381

Lu-Fang Ma publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Lu-Fang Ma between 2005 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Lu-Fang Ma published across 21 years, from 2005 to 2025, averaging 16.9 papers a year. Output peaked at 47 publications in 2022. 61 of the 354 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30 40
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2005 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 47. Peak 47 publications in 2022. 2005: 10 publications 2006: 6 publications 2007: 17 publications 2008: 17 publications 2009: 10 publications 2010: 11 publications 2011: 13 publications 2012: 10 publications 2013: 14 publications 2014: 16 publications 2015: 15 publications 2016: 8 publications 2017: 10 publications 2018: 13 publications 2019: 16 publications 2020: 21 publications 2021: 13 publications 2022: 47 publications 2023: 26 publications 2024: 34 publications 2025: 27 publications
2005 2025

354 publications in total across all disciplines

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Lu-Fang Ma: publications per year, 2005 to 2025
Year Publications
2005 10
2006 6
2007 17
2008 17
2009 10
2010 11
2011 13
2012 10
2013 14
2014 16
2015 15
2016 8
2017 10
2018 13
2019 16
2020 21
2021 13
2022 47
2023 26
2024 34
2025 27
Total 354
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Lu-Fang Ma 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 Lu-Fang Ma sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 57 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 50–69 to 1,163+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 891. Most scientists, 891, have 190–209 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 190–209 publications, is where this scientist sits. 50–69 publications: 28 scientists 70–89 publications: 152 scientists 90–109 publications: 356 scientists 110–129 publications: 487 scientists 130–149 publications: 723 scientists 150–169 publications: 835 scientists 170–189 publications: 850 scientists 190–209 publications: 891 scientists 210–229 publications: 862 scientists 230–249 publications: 766 scientists 250–269 publications: 726 scientists 270–289 publications: 665 scientists 290–309 publications: 593 scientists 310–329 publications: 537 scientists 330–349 publications: 477 scientists 350–369 publications: 440 scientists 370–389 publications: 356 scientists 390–409 publications: 321 scientists 410–429 publications: 256 scientists 430–449 publications: 246 scientists 450–469 publications: 216 scientists 470–489 publications: 212 scientists 490–509 publications: 174 scientists 510–529 publications: 194 scientists 530–549 publications: 162 scientists 550–569 publications: 131 scientists 570–589 publications: 111 scientists 590–609 publications: 103 scientists 610–629 publications: 99 scientists 630–649 publications: 77 scientists 650–669 publications: 92 scientists 670–689 publications: 56 scientists 690–709 publications: 53 scientists 710–729 publications: 53 scientists 730–749 publications: 38 scientists 750–769 publications: 52 scientists 770–789 publications: 43 scientists 790–809 publications: 38 scientists 810–829 publications: 34 scientists 830–849 publications: 25 scientists 850–869 publications: 18 scientists 870–889 publications: 20 scientists 890–909 publications: 24 scientists 910–929 publications: 27 scientists 930–949 publications: 20 scientists 950–969 publications: 17 scientists 970–989 publications: 10 scientists 990–1,009 publications: 16 scientists 1,010–1,029 publications: 13 scientists 1,030–1,049 publications: 12 scientists 1,050–1,069 publications: 9 scientists 1,070–1,089 publications: 8 scientists 1,090–1,109 publications: 7 scientists 1,110–1,129 publications: 9 scientists 1,130–1,149 publications: 2 scientists 1,150–1,162 publications: 5 scientists 1,163+ publications: 100 scientists
50–69 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 204 publications — 32nd percentile

32% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Materials Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
50–69 28
70–89 152
90–109 356
110–129 487
130–149 723
150–169 835
170–189 850
190–209 891 204
210–229 862
230–249 766
250–269 726
270–289 665
290–309 593
310–329 537
330–349 477
350–369 440
370–389 356
390–409 321
410–429 256
430–449 246
450–469 216
470–489 212
490–509 174
510–529 194
530–549 162
550–569 131
570–589 111
590–609 103
610–629 99
630–649 77
650–669 92
670–689 56
690–709 53
710–729 53
730–749 38
750–769 52
770–789 43
790–809 38
810–829 34
830–849 25
850–869 18
870–889 20
890–909 24
910–929 27
930–949 20
950–969 17
970–989 10
990–1,009 16
1,010–1,029 13
1,030–1,049 12
1,050–1,069 9
1,070–1,089 8
1,090–1,109 7
1,110–1,129 9
1,130–1,149 2
1,150–1,162 5
1,163+ 100
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Lu-Fang Ma 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 Lu-Fang Ma sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 165+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 667. Most scientists, 667, have 52–53 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 74–75 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 211 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 450 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 612 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 612 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 598 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 657 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 667 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 621 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 597 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 610 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 587 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 606 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 533 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 490 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 469 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 378 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 421 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 359 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 323 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 299 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 230 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 210 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 195 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 203 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 175 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 175 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 142 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 121 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 117 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 107 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 88 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 85 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 68 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 62 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 57 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 45 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 49 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 50 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 34 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 38 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 28 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 24 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 33 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 28 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 20 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 23 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 17 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 12 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 17 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 21 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 13 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 11 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 13 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 4 scientists 164 D-Index: 3 scientists 165+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 75 D-Index — 74th percentile

74% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Materials Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 211
42–43 450
44–45 612
46–47 612
48–49 598
50–51 657
52–53 667
54–55 621
56–57 597
58–59 610
60–61 587
62–63 606
64–65 533
66–67 490
68–69 469
70–71 378
72–73 421
74–75 359 75
76–77 323
78–79 299
80–81 230
82–83 210
84–85 195
86–87 203
88–89 175
90–91 175
92–93 142
94–95 121
96–97 117
98–99 107
100–101 88
102–103 85
104–105 68
106–107 62
108–109 57
110–111 45
112–113 49
114–115 50
116–117 34
118–119 38
120–121 37
122–123 29
124–125 28
126–127 24
128–129 33
130–131 28
132–133 21
134–135 20
136–137 23
138–139 17
140–141 12
142–143 17
144–145 21
146–147 13
148–149 11
150–151 14
152–153 13
154–155 9
156–157 10
158–159 7
160–161 4
162–163 4
164 3
165+ 98
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Overview

Lu-Fang Ma is affiliated with Zhengzhou University in China and has made significant contributions to the fields of Materials Science and Chemistry. Their research primarily focuses on materials chemistry and inorganic chemistry, with considerable work also in electrical and electronic engineering, biomedical engineering, and organic chemistry.

Their research topics cover a variety of specialized areas, including:

  • Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
  • Crystallization and Solubility Studies
  • Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials
  • X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography
  • Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
  • Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes

Lu-Fang Ma has published prolifically in major venues, often contributing to journals such as:

  • The Cambridge Structural Database
  • Angewandte Chemie
  • Journal of Solid State Chemistry
  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Inorganic Chemistry

Frequent coauthors in Lu-Fang Ma's research include Xiao-Gang Yang, Ying Zhao, Zhan Zhou, Li-Long Dang, and Jian-Hua Qin, reflecting long-term collaborative relationships.

Recent papers highlight research at the intersection of nanomaterials and biomedical applications. Selected works include:

  • Metallic 1T Phase Enabling MoS2 Nanodots as an Efficient Agent for Photoacoustic Imaging Guided Photothermal Therapy in the Near-Infrared-II Window (2020, Small)
  • Intercalation-Activated Layered MoO3 Nanobelts as Biodegradable Nanozymes for Tumor-Specific Photo-Enhanced Catalytic Therapy (2022, Angewandte Chemie International Edition)
  • Activating Layered Metal Oxide Nanomaterials via Structural Engineering as Biodegradable Nanoagents for Photothermal Cancer Therapy (2021, Small)
  • Ionic liquid induced highly dense assembly of porphyrin in MOF nanosheets for photodynamic therapy (2020, Dalton Transactions)
  • Circularly Polarized Room-Temperature Phosphorescence and Encapsulation Engineering for MOF-Based Fluorescent/Phosphorescent White Light-Emitting Devices (2020, Advanced Optical Materials)

Their work integrates advanced nanomaterials with applications in catalysis and cancer theranostics, combining expertise in both experimental synthesis and structural engineering of multifunctional materials.

Best Publications

  • Bi‑Microporous Metal–Organic Frameworks with Cubane [M 4 (OH) 4 ] (M=Ni, Co) Clusters and Pore‑Space Partition for Electrocatalytic Methanol Oxidation Reaction

    Ya-Pan Wu;Jun-Wu Tian;Shan Liu;Bo Li

  • Series d-f Heteronuclear Metal-Organic Frameworks: Color Tunability and Luminescent Probe with Switchable Properties.

    Xun Feng;Yuquan Feng;Nan Guo;Yiling Sun

  • Tetraphenylethylene immobilized metal-organic frameworks: highly sensitive fluorescent sensor for the detection of Cr2O72- and nitroaromatic explosives

    Xiao-Xia Wu;Hong-Ru Fu;Min-Le Han;Zhan Zhou

  • Porous Zn(II)-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks Decorated with Carboxylate Groups Exhibiting High Gas Adsorption and Separation of Organic Dyes

    Ying Zhao;Lu Wang;Ning-Na Fan;Min-Le Han

  • Encapsulating [Mo3S13]2- clusters in cationic covalent organic frameworks: enhancing stability and recyclability by converting a homogeneous photocatalyst to a heterogeneous photocatalyst.

    Yuan-Jie Cheng;Rui Wang;Shan Wang;Xiao-Juan Xi

  • Self-Assembly of a Series of Cobalt(II) Coordination Polymers Constructed from H2tbip and Dipyridyl-Based Ligands

    Lu-Fang Ma;Li-Ya Wang;Yao-Yu Wang;Stuart Robert Batten

  • {Zn6} Cluster Based Metal-Organic Framework with Enhanced Room-Temperature Phosphorescence and Optoelectronic Performances.

    Ying Zhao;Xiao-Gang Yang;Xiao-Min Lu;Chun-Di Yang

  • Facile synthesis of 1D organic–inorganic perovskite micro-belts with high water stability for sensing and photonic applications

    Xiaogang Yang;Lu-Fang Ma;Dongpeng Yan

  • Dual-emission MOF⊃dye sensor for ratiometric fluorescence recognition of RDX and detection of a broad class of nitro-compounds

    Hong-Ru Fu;Li-Bing Yan;Nai-Teng Wu;Lu-Fang Ma

  • Structural Variation from 1D to 3D: Effects of Temperature and pH Value on the Construction of Co(II)-H2tbip/bpp Mixed Ligands System

    Lu Fang Ma;Li Ya Wang;Dan Hua Lu;Stuart Robert Batten

  • A heterometallic sodium–europium-cluster-based metal–organic framework as a versatile and water-stable chemosensor for antibiotics and explosives

    Min-Le Han;Guo-Xuan Wen;Wen-Wen Dong;Zhi-Hang Zhou

  • A Water-Stable Terbium(III)-Organic Framework as a Chemosensor for Inorganic Ions, Nitro-Containing Compounds and Antibiotics in Aqueous Solutions.

    Jun-Hua Wei;Jing-Wei Yi;Min-Le Han;Bo Li

  • MnII Coordination Polymers Based on Bi-, Tri-, and Tetranuclear and Polymeric Chain Building Units: Crystal Structures and Magnetic Properties

    Lu-Fang Ma;Min-Le Han;Jian-Hua Qin;Li-Ya Wang

  • Tetraphenylethylene-Decorated Metal-Organic Frameworks as Energy-Transfer Platform for the Detection of Nitro-Antibiotics and White-Light Emission.

    Ying Zhao;Yan-Jiang Wang;Ning Wang;Peng Zheng

  • A multi-responsive luminescent sensor based on a super-stable sandwich-type terbium(III)–organic framework

    Guo-Xuan Wen;Min-Le Han;Xue-Qian Wu;Ya-Pan Wu

  • Facile synthesis of a micro-scale MOF host-guest with long-lasting phosphorescence and enhanced optoelectronic performance.

    Xiao-Gang Yang;Xiao-Min Lu;Zhi-Min Zhai;Ying Zhao

  • Investigation on the prime factors influencing the formation of entangled metal–organic frameworks

    Guo-Ping Yang;Lei Hou;Lu-Fang Ma;Yao-Yu Wang

  • Highly Dense Packing of Chromophoric Linkers Achievable in a Pyrene-Based Metal–Organic Framework for Photoelectric Response

    Jian-Hua Qin;Ya-Dan Huang;Ying Zhao;Xiao-Gang Yang

  • Engineering design toward exploring the functional group substitution in 1D channels of Zn–organic frameworks upon nitro explosives and antibiotics detection

    Zhan Zhou;Min-Le Han;Hong-Ru Fu;Lu-Fang Ma

  • A series of homonuclear lanthanide coordination polymers based on a fluorescent conjugated ligand: syntheses, luminescence and sensor for pollutant chromate anion

    Xun Feng;Rongfang Li;Liya Wang;Seik Weng Ng;Seik Weng Ng

Frequent Co-Authors

Li-Ya Wang
Li-Ya Wang Qingdao University of Science and Technology
Miao Du
Miao Du Zhengzhou University of Light Industry
Yao-Yu Wang
Yao-Yu Wang Northwest University
Stuart Robert Batten
Stuart Robert Batten Monash University
Yao-Yu Wang
Yao-Yu Wang Northwest University
Qi-Zhen Shi
Qi-Zhen Shi Northwest University
Seik Weng Ng
Seik Weng Ng University of Malaya
Jinwei Gao
Jinwei Gao South China Normal University
Dongpeng Yan
Dongpeng Yan Beijing Normal University
Shuang-Quan Zang
Shuang-Quan Zang Zhengzhou University

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