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D-Index
60
Citations
12789
World Ranking
7063
National Ranking
126

Man On Lai 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 Man On Lai sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 299 publications — 60th percentile

60% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Man On Lai 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 Man On Lai sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 60 D-Index — 46th percentile

46% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Composite material
  • Aluminium
  • Metallurgy

His primary areas of investigation include Composite material, Analytical chemistry, Composite number, Metallurgy and Electrochemistry. His work carried out in the field of Analytical chemistry brings together such families of science as Cathode, Transmission electron microscopy, Spinel and Doping. His Composite number research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Ultimate tensile strength, Exothermic reaction and Volume fraction.

His Ductility study in the realm of Ultimate tensile strength interacts with subjects such as In situ. His Metallurgy study frequently draws connections to other fields, such as Activation energy. He interconnects Lattice constant, Inorganic chemistry, Pulsed laser deposition, Anode and Diffusion in the investigation of issues within Electrochemistry.

His most cited work include:

  • Nanoflaky MnO2/carbon nanotube nanocomposites as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (368 citations)
  • Review on solid electrolytes for all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries (334 citations)
  • MnO2 nanotube and nanowire arrays by electrochemical deposition for supercapacitors (212 citations)

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

Man On Lai spends much of his time researching Metallurgy, Composite material, Thin film, Microstructure and Pulsed laser deposition. His biological study deals with issues like Nanocrystalline material, which deal with fields such as Annealing. The concepts of his Thin film study are interwoven with issues in Ferroelectricity, Multiferroics, Condensed matter physics and Analytical chemistry.

His Analytical chemistry study also includes

  • Cathode and related Electrochemistry,
  • Spinel which is related to area like Doping. In his work, Particle size is strongly intertwined with Lithium, which is a subfield of Electrochemistry. His Pulsed laser deposition study combines topics in areas such as Cyclic voltammetry, Amorphous solid, Optoelectronics, Electrode and Substrate.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Metallurgy (36.36%)
  • Composite material (31.82%)
  • Thin film (20.91%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2008-2018)?

  • Thin film (20.91%)
  • Analytical chemistry (15.45%)
  • Lithium (7.73%)

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

Man On Lai focuses on Thin film, Analytical chemistry, Lithium, Electrochemistry and Nanotechnology. Specifically, his work in Thin film is concerned with the study of Pulsed laser deposition. The Analytical chemistry study combines topics in areas such as Doping, Scanning electron microscope, Dielectric spectroscopy, Cathode and Spinel.

His Lithium study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Fast ion conductor, Anode, Metal and Particle size. His studies deal with areas such as Supercapacitor and Chemical engineering as well as Nanotechnology. As part of the same scientific family, Man On Lai usually focuses on Ultimate tensile strength, concentrating on Tension and intersecting with Metallurgy.

Between 2008 and 2018, his most popular works were:

  • Nanoflaky MnO2/carbon nanotube nanocomposites as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (368 citations)
  • Review on solid electrolytes for all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries (334 citations)
  • MnO2 nanotube and nanowire arrays by electrochemical deposition for supercapacitors (212 citations)

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

  • Composite material
  • Aluminium
  • Ceramic

Man On Lai mainly investigates Analytical chemistry, Lithium, Electrochemistry, Doping and Cathode. His Analytical chemistry research incorporates themes from Transmission electron microscopy, Spinel and Scanning electron microscope. His Lithium study incorporates themes from Chemical engineering, Nanotechnology, Carbon nanotube, Particle size and Anode.

His Carbon nanotube study necessitates a more in-depth grasp of Composite material. His work is dedicated to discovering how Electrochemistry, Lattice constant are connected with Mineralogy and other disciplines. The study incorporates disciplines such as Dielectric spectroscopy, High-resolution transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy in addition to Cathode.

Best Publications

  • Review on solid electrolytes for all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries

    Feng Zheng;Masashi Kotobuki;Shufeng Song;Shufeng Song;Man On Lai

  • Nanoflaky MnO2/carbon nanotube nanocomposites as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

    Hui Xia;ManOn Lai;Li Lu

  • MnO2 nanotube and nanowire arrays by electrochemical deposition for supercapacitors

    Hui Xia;Jinkui Feng;Hailong Wang;Man On Lai

  • In situ TiB2 reinforced Al alloy composites

    L Lü;M.O Lai;Y Su;H.L Teo

  • Recent development in the fabrication of metal matrix-particulate composites using powder metallurgy techniques

    Y. B. Liu;S. C. Lim;L. Lu;M. O. Lai

  • Structural evolution and the capacity fade mechanism upon long-term cycling in Li-rich cathode material

    Bohang Song;Zongwen Liu;Man On Lai;Li Lu

  • Synthesis, microstructure and properties characterization of disintegrated melt deposited Mg/SiC composites

    M. Gupta;M.O. Lai;D. Saravanaranganathan

  • High rate capability caused by surface cubic spinels in Li-rich layer-structured cathodes for Li-ion batteries

    Bohang Song;Hongwei Liu;Zongwen Liu;Pengfei Xiao

  • High-Rate Performances of the Ru-Doped Spinel LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4: Effects of Doping and Particle Size

    Hailong Wang;Tai Aik Tan;Ping Yang;Man On Lai

  • Influence of Ru substitution on Li-rich 0.55Li2MnO3·0.45LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode for Li-ion batteries

    Bohang Song;Man On Lai;Li Lu

  • Al-4 wt% Cu Composite reinforced with in-situ TiB2 particles

    L. Lu;M.O. Lai;F.L. Chen

  • Enhanced Multiferroic Properties and Valence Effect of Ru-Doped BiFeO3 Thin Films

    Feng Yan;Man-On Lai;Li Lu;Tie-Jun Zhu

  • Graphene-based surface modification on layered Li-rich cathode for high-performance Li-ion batteries

    Bohang Song;Man On Lai;Zongwen Liu;Hongwei Liu

  • Study on Li+-ion diffusion in nano-crystalline LiMn2O4 thin film cathode grown by pulsed laser deposition using CV, EIS and PITT techniques

    S.B. Tang;M.O. Lai;L. Lu

  • Lithium storage capability of lithium ion conductor Li1.5Al0.5Ge1.5(PO4)3

    J.K. Feng;L. Lu;M.O. Lai

  • Li-ion diffusion in highly (003) oriented LiCoO2 thin film cathode prepared by pulsed laser deposition

    S.B. Tang;M.O. Lai;L. Lu

  • Diffusion in mechanical alloying

    L. Lu;M.O. Lai;S. Zhang

  • Enhancements of rate capability and cyclic performance of spinel LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 by trace Ru-doping

    Hailong Wang;Hui Xia;Man On Lai;Li Lu

  • Enhanced multiferroic properties and domain structure of La-doped BiFeO3 thin films

    F. Yan;T.J. Zhu;M.O. Lai;L. Lu

  • Synthesis of in situ Al–TiB2 composites using stir cast route

    K.L Tee;L Lu;M.O Lai

Frequent Co-Authors

Li Lu
Li Lu National University of Singapore
Hui Xia
Hui Xia Nanjing University of Science and Technology
Manoj Gupta
Manoj Gupta National University of Singapore
Tiejun Zhu
Tiejun Zhu Zhejiang University
Sam Zhang
Sam Zhang Nanyang Technological University
Jinkui Feng
Jinkui Feng Shandong University
Henghui Zhou
Henghui Zhou Peking University
Zongwen Liu
Zongwen Liu University of Sydney
Andrew Y. C. Nee
Andrew Y. C. Nee National University of Singapore
Cheng Yan
Cheng Yan Queensland University of Technology

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