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Chemistry 49 14888 13412 25 23 217 8039

Luke Chimuka publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Luke Chimuka between 1997 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Luke Chimuka published across 30 years, from 1997 to 2026, averaging 8.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 25 publications in 2016. 23 of the 260 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20 25
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1997 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 25. Peak 25 publications in 2016. 1997: 1 publication 1998: 1 publication 1999: 3 publications 2000: 1 publication 2001: 4 publications 2002: 2 publications 2003: 3 publications 2004: 2 publications 2005: 1 publication 2006: 3 publications 2007: 3 publications 2008: 4 publications 2009: 6 publications 2010: 4 publications 2011: 7 publications 2012: 9 publications 2013: 11 publications 2014: 9 publications 2015: 8 publications 2016: 25 publications 2017: 15 publications 2018: 18 publications 2019: 19 publications 2020: 17 publications 2021: 17 publications 2022: 14 publications 2023: 8 publications 2024: 22 publications 2025: 21 publications 2026: 2 publications
1997 2026

260 publications in total across all disciplines

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Luke Chimuka: publications per year, 1997 to 2026
Year Publications
1997 1
1998 1
1999 3
2000 1
2001 4
2002 2
2003 3
2004 2
2005 1
2006 3
2007 3
2008 4
2009 6
2010 4
2011 7
2012 9
2013 11
2014 9
2015 8
2016 25
2017 15
2018 18
2019 19
2020 17
2021 17
2022 14
2023 8
2024 22
2025 21
2026 2
Total 260
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Luke Chimuka publications per year - data summary

  • Luke Chimuka, a Chemistry scholar from University of the Witwatersrand, has 260 publications recorded across 30 years, from 1997 to 2026.
  • The oldest publication on record dates to 1997 and the most recent to 2026.
  • The most productive year is 2016, with 25 publications.
  • The least productive years with any output are 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2005, with 1 publication each.
  • The rate of publication averages 8.7 papers per year over the whole span, or 8.7 per year counting only the 30 years with at least one publication.
  • The last 5 years on the chart (2022-2026) hold 67 publications, 26% of the career total.
  • Split into equal eras - 1997-2006: 21 publications (2.1 per year); 2007-2016: 86 publications (8.6 per year); 2017-2026: 153 publications (15.3 per year).
  • Comparing the opening and closing eras, the overall trend of publication is rising.

Luke Chimuka 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 Luke Chimuka sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 61–80 to 1,295+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,350. Most scientists, 1,350, have 161–180 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 201–220 publications, is where this scientist sits. 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
61–80 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 217 publications — 39th percentile

39% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Chemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
61–80 66
81–100 302
101–120 623
121–140 918
141–160 1,218
161–180 1,350
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281 217
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459
401–420 397
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148
561–580 148
581–600 132
601–620 114
621–640 104
641–660 91
661–680 92
681–700 73
701–720 57
721–740 54
741–760 67
761–780 45
781–800 46
801–820 39
821–840 32
841–860 36
861–880 29
881–900 26
901–920 24
921–940 14
941–960 23
961–980 28
981–1,000 15
1,001–1,020 29
1,021–1,040 12
1,041–1,060 19
1,061–1,080 12
1,081–1,100 6
1,101–1,120 8
1,121–1,140 12
1,141–1,160 5
1,161–1,180 6
1,181–1,200 14
1,201–1,220 7
1,221–1,240 2
1,241–1,260 6
1,261–1,280 4
1,281–1,294 6
1,295+ 100
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Luke Chimuka publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026 - data summary

  • The chart plots the publication count of all 17,934 Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026, grouped into 63 ranges running from 61–80 to 1,295+ publications.
  • Luke Chimuka, a Chemistry scholar from University of the Witwatersrand, records 217 publications - the 39th percentile of the discipline.
  • 39% of ranked Chemistry scientists score the same or lower than Luke Chimuka, and about 61% score higher.
  • The median of the discipline falls in the 241–260 publications range, and Luke Chimuka ranks below the median.
  • The most crowded range is 161–180 publications, holding 1,350 scientists (8% of the field).
  • 77% of the field sits in the lowest quarter of the value range (up to 361–380 publications), so the distribution is heavily right-skewed and high scores are rare.
  • The final bar has no upper bound: it groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more, 100 scientists in all (<1% of the field).

Luke Chimuka 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 Luke Chimuka sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 159+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,051. Most scientists, 1,051, have 56–57 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 48–49 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 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
40–41 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 49 D-Index — 19th percentile

19% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Chemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 289
42–43 612
44–45 808
46–47 776
48–49 835 49
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292
84–85 275
86–87 254
88–89 235
90–91 185
92–93 192
94–95 155
96–97 163
98–99 125
100–101 105
102–103 105
104–105 112
106–107 88
108–109 68
110–111 69
112–113 65
114–115 79
116–117 61
118–119 44
120–121 37
122–123 40
124–125 33
126–127 26
128–129 34
130–131 35
132–133 25
134–135 27
136–137 17
138–139 16
140–141 20
142–143 20
144–145 15
146–147 9
148–149 9
150–151 16
152–153 11
154–155 9
156–157 3
158 3
159+ 98
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Luke Chimuka D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026 - data summary

  • The chart plots the discipline H-index (D-index) of all 17,934 Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026, grouped into 61 ranges running from 40–41 to 159+ D-Index.
  • Luke Chimuka, a Chemistry scholar from University of the Witwatersrand, records 49 D-Index - the 19th percentile of the discipline.
  • 19% of ranked Chemistry scientists score the same or lower than Luke Chimuka, and about 81% score higher.
  • The median of the discipline falls in the 62–63 D-Index range, and Luke Chimuka ranks below the median.
  • The most crowded range is 56–57 D-Index, holding 1,051 scientists (6% of the field).
  • 70% of the field sits in the lowest quarter of the value range (up to 70–71 D-Index), so the distribution is heavily right-skewed and high scores are rare.
  • The final bar has no upper bound: it groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more, 98 scientists in all (<1% of the field).

Overview

Luke Chimuka is affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. Their research primarily focuses on environmental science, with significant contributions to various subfields and topics related to pollution, analytical chemistry, plant science, and engineering disciplines.

Their work spans multiple subfields of study, including:

  • Pollution
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Plant Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Chimuka's research covers key topics such as:

  • Analytical chemistry methods development
  • Extraction and Separation Processes
  • Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
  • Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
  • Moringa oleifera research and applications
  • Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
  • Heavy metals in environment

They have published extensively in several scientific venues, with frequent appearances in:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Scientific African
  • The Science of The Total Environment
  • Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
  • South African Journal of Botany

Recent publications by Luke Chimuka include:

  • A review of modern and conventional extraction techniques and their applications for extracting phytochemicals from plants (2023, Scientific African)
  • Pharmaceuticals and their metabolites in the marine environment: Sources, analytical methods and occurrence (2020, Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry)
  • First biomonitoring of microplastic pollution in the Vaal river using Carp fish (Cyprinus carpio) "as a bio-indicator" (2022, The Science of The Total Environment)
  • Metal organic framework-based magnetic solid phase extraction of pesticides in complex matrices (2021, Microchemical Journal)
  • Selective Extraction of Cannabinoid Compounds from Cannabis Seed Using Pressurized Hot Water Extraction (2020, Molecules)

Luke Chimuka collaborates frequently with several co-authors, including:

  • Heidi Richards
  • Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela
  • Hlanganani Tutu
  • Yannick Nuapia
  • Somandla Ncube

Best Publications

  • A review of modern and conventional extraction techniques and their applications for extracting phytochemicals from plants

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  • Status of pharmaceuticals in African water bodies: Occurrence, removal and analytical methods

    Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela;Nikita Tawanda Tavengwa;Luke Chimuka

  • On-line solid-phase extraction of triazine herbicides using a molecularly imprinted polymer for selective sample enrichment.

    Bjarni Bjarnason;Luke Chimuka;Olof Ramström

  • Uptake of pharmaceuticals by plants grown under hydroponic conditions and natural occurring plant species: A review.

    Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela;Somandla Ncube;Luke Chimuka

  • Recent developments and applications of QuEChERS based techniques on food samples during pesticide analysis

    Herbert Musarurwa;Luke Chimuka;Vusumzi Emmanuel Pakade;Nikita Tawanda Tavengwa

  • Determination of ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac in aqueous samples using a multi-template molecularly imprinted polymer as selective adsorbent for solid-phase extraction.

    Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela;Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela;Luke Chimuka

  • Contaminants of emerging concern in the Hartbeespoort Dam catchment and the uMngeni River estuary 2016 pollution incident, South Africa.

    Cornelius Rimayi;Cornelius Rimayi;David Odusanya;Jana M. Weiss;Jacob de Boer

  • Comparison of antioxidant activity of Moringa oleifera and selected vegetables in South Africa

    Vusumzi Pakade;Ewa Cukrowska;Luke Chimuka

  • Occurrence of naproxen, ibuprofen, and diclofenac residues in wastewater and river water of KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa.

    Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela;Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela;Luke Chimuka

  • Analysis, occurrence and removal of pharmaceuticals in African water resources: A current status.

    Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela;Somandla Ncube;Luke Chimuka

  • Adsorbents and removal strategies of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs from contaminated water bodies

    Nomchenge Yamkelani Mlunguza;Somandla Ncube;Precious Nokwethemba Mahlambi;Luke Chimuka

  • Applications of molecularly imprinted polymers for solid-phase extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics from environmental waters and biological samples

    Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela;Nikita Tawanda Tavengwa;Luke Chimuka

  • Environmental fate and ecotoxicological effects of antiretrovirals: A current global status and future perspectives.

    Somandla Ncube;Lawrence M. Madikizela;Luke Chimuka;Mathew M. Nindi

  • Phthalate ester plasticizers in freshwater systems of Venda, South Africa and potential health effects.

    O.S. Fatoki;Maria S. Bornman;L. Ravandhalala;L. Chimuka

  • Synthesis, adsorption and selectivity studies of a polymer imprinted with naproxen, ibuprofen and diclofenac

    Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela;Luke Chimuka

  • Development of pressurised hot water extraction (PHWE) for essential compounds from Moringa oleifera leaf extracts.

    Phatsimo G. Matshediso;Ewa Cukrowska;Luke Chimuka

  • Incomplete Trapping in Supported Liquid Membrane Extraction with a Stagnant Acceptor for Weak Bases

    Luke Chimuka;Negussie Megersa;Jan Norberg;and Lennart Mathiasson

  • Determination of naproxen, ibuprofen and triclosan in wastewater using the polar organic chemical integrative sampler (POCIS): A laboratory calibration and field application

    Robert Amdany;Luke Chimuka;Ewa Cukrowska

  • Recent advances in the adsorbents for isolation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from environmental sample solutions

    Somandla Ncube;Lawrence Madikizela;Ewa Cukrowska;Luke Chimuka

  • Green aspects in molecular imprinting technology: From design to environmental applications

    Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela;Nikita Tawanda Tavengwa;Hlanganani Tutu;Luke Chimuka

  • Simultaneous determination of naproxen, ibuprofen and diclofenac in wastewater using solid-phase extraction with high performance liquid chromatography

    Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela;Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela;Luke Chimuka

  • Why liquid membrane extraction is an attractive alternative in sample preparation

    Luke Chimuka;Ewa Cukrowska;Jan Ake Jönsson

  • Advances in sample preparation using membrane-based liquid-phase microextraction techniques

    Luke Chimuka;Ewa Cukrowska;Monika Michel;Boguslaw Buszewski

  • Determination of Triclosan and Ketoprofen in River Water and Wastewater by Solid Phase Extraction and High Performance Liquid Chromatography

    Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela;Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela;Sindisiwe Fortunate Muthwa;Luke Chimuka

  • Extraction and preconcentration of manganese(II) from biological fluids (water, milk and blood serum) using supported liquid membrane and membrane probe methods

    Lorraine Soko;Luke Chimuka;Ewa Cukrowska;Steve Pole

  • Role of octanol–water partition coefficients in extraction of ionisable organic compounds in a supported liquid membrane with a stagnant acceptor

    Luke Chimuka;Lennart Mathiasson;Jan Åke Jönsson

  • Selective removal of chromium (VI) from sulphates and other metal anions using an ion-imprinted polymer

    V Pakade;E Cukrowska;J Darkwa;N Torto

  • Metals in environmental media: A study of trace and platinum group metals in Thohoyandou, South Africa

    John Ogony Odiyo;Hendricks Maboladisoro Bapela;Ronald Mugwedi;Luke Chimuka

Frequent Co-Authors

Jan Åke Jönsson
Jan Åke Jönsson Lund University
Jacob de Boer
Jacob de Boer Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Bogusław Buszewski
Bogusław Buszewski Nicolaus Copernicus University
Branislav Vrana
Branislav Vrana Masaryk University
Charlotta Turner
Charlotta Turner Lund University
David Amouroux
David Amouroux University of Pau and the Adour Region
Christopher S. Henshilwood
Christopher S. Henshilwood University of Bergen
Lennart Mathiasson
Lennart Mathiasson Lund University
Olalekan S. Fatoki
Olalekan S. Fatoki Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Olof Ramström
Olof Ramström University of Massachusetts Lowell

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