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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 49 14883 13407 2313 2294 176 8080

Maochang Liu publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Maochang Liu between 2005 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Maochang Liu published across 21 years, from 2005 to 2025, averaging 13.4 papers a year. Output peaked at 37 publications in 2022. 71 of the 282 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2005 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 37. Peak 37 publications in 2022. 2005: 1 publication 2006: 0 publications 2007: 0 publications 2008: 4 publications 2009: 2 publications 2010: 10 publications 2011: 3 publications 2012: 3 publications 2013: 6 publications 2014: 6 publications 2015: 8 publications 2016: 10 publications 2017: 5 publications 2018: 11 publications 2019: 16 publications 2020: 18 publications 2021: 36 publications 2022: 37 publications 2023: 35 publications 2024: 37 publications 2025: 34 publications
2005 2025

282 publications in total across all disciplines

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Maochang Liu: publications per year, 2005 to 2025
Year Publications
2005 1
2006 0
2007 0
2008 4
2009 2
2010 10
2011 3
2012 3
2013 6
2014 6
2015 8
2016 10
2017 5
2018 11
2019 16
2020 18
2021 36
2022 37
2023 35
2024 37
2025 34
Total 282
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Maochang Liu 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 Maochang Liu 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, 161–180 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: 176 publications — 23rd percentile

23% 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 1,350 176
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
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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Maochang Liu 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 Maochang Liu 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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Overview

Maochang Liu is affiliated with Xi'an Jiaotong University in China. Their research spans materials science, energy, and engineering, with a significant focus on subfields such as materials chemistry, renewable energy, sustainability, and electrical and electronic engineering. Their body of work encompasses both fundamental and applied aspects, contributing to advancements in photocatalysis, nanomaterials, and energy conversion technologies.

The scientist's main topics of study include:

  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Copper-based Nanomaterials and Applications
  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications
  • Quantum Dots Synthesis and Properties
  • Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods

Liu has published extensively in notable venues, frequently contributing to:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
  • Nano Energy
  • Langmuir
  • CrystEngComm

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Liu include:

  • "Encapsulating CuO quantum dots in MIL-125(Ti) coupled with g-C3N4 for efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction," 2020, Chemical Engineering Journal
  • "Synergy effect between adsorption and heterogeneous photo-Fenton-like catalysis on LaFeO3/lignin-biochar composites for high efficiency degradation of ofloxacin under visible light," 2021, Separation and Purification Technology
  • "Thermally conductive composites based on hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets for thermal management: Fundamentals to applications," 2023, Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing
  • "Monolithic NF@ZnO/Au@ZIF-8 photocatalyst with strong photo-thermal-magnetic coupling and selective-breathing effects for boosted conversion of CO2 to CH4," 2022, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
  • "Quatermetallic Pt-based ultrathin nanowires intensified by Rh enable highly active and robust electrocatalysts for methanol oxidation," 2020, Nano Energy

Their collaborative network includes frequent co-authors such as:

  • Feng Liu (32 publications)
  • Naixu Li (31 publications)
  • Yiqun Zheng (30 publications)
  • Jinwen Shi (30 publications)
  • Yitao Si (29 publications)

Maochang Liu's research contributions are characterized by interdisciplinary approaches bridging materials chemistry and engineering disciplines. This includes developing novel photocatalytic materials and electrocatalysts, often incorporating nanostructured components like quantum dots, metal nanoparticles, and composites for energy and environmental applications.

Best Publications

  • On the role of surface diffusion in determining the shape or morphology of noble-metal nanocrystals

    Xiaohu Xia;Shuifen Xie;Maochang Liu;Hsin Chieh Peng

  • Twins in Cd1−xZnxS solid solution: Highly efficient photocatalyst for hydrogen generation from water

    Maochang Liu;Lianzhou Wang;Gaoqing Max Lu;Xiangdong Yao;Xiangdong Yao

  • Photocatalytic hydrogen production using twinned nanocrystals and an unanchored NiS x co-catalyst

    Maochang Liu;Yubin Chen;Jinzhan Su;Jinwen Shi

  • Twin-induced one-dimensional homojunctions yield high quantum efficiency for solar hydrogen generation.

    Maochang Liu;Dengwei Jing;Zhaohui Zhou;Liejin Guo

  • Oxidative Etching and Its Role in Manipulating the Nucleation and Growth of Noble-Metal Nanocrystals

    Yiqun Zheng;Jie Zeng;Aleksey Ruditskiy;Maochang Liu

  • Toward High-Value Hydrocarbon Generation by Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 in Water Vapor

    Naixu Li;Bingbing Wang;Yitao Si;Fei Xue

  • Preparation of highly dispersed nanofluid and CFD study of its utilization in a concentrating PV/T system

    Dengwei Jing;Yuan Hu;Maochang Liu;Jinjia Wei

  • Toward efficient photocatalytic pure water splitting for simultaneous H2 and H2O2 production

    Fei Xue;Yitao Si;Miao Wang;Maochang Liu

  • Encapsulating CuO quantum dots in MIL-125(Ti) coupled with g-C3N4 for efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction

    Naixu Li;Xinchi Liu;Jiancheng Zhou;Wenshuai Chen

  • Efficient photocatalytic H2 production under visible light irradiation over Ni doped Cd1−xZnxS microsphere photocatalysts

    Xianghui Zhang;Dengwei Jing;Maochang Liu;Liejin Guo

  • Obstacles of solar-powered photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production: A perspective from energy flow and mass flow

    Liejin Guo;Yubin Chen;Jinzhan Su;Maochang Liu

  • Photocatalytic reforming of glucose under visible light over morphology controlled Cu2O: efficient charge separation by crystal facet engineering

    Longzhou Zhang;Jinwen Shi;Maochang Liu;Dengwei Jing

  • Transformation of Pd Nanocubes into Octahedra with Controlled Sizes by Maneuvering the Rates of Etching and Regrowth

    Maochang Liu;Maochang Liu;Yiqun Zheng;Lei Zhang;Liejin Guo

  • Synergy effect between adsorption and heterogeneous photo-Fenton-like catalysis on LaFeO3/lignin-biochar composites for high efficiency degradation of ofloxacin under visible light

    Xin Chen;Ming Zhang;Haowei Qin;Jiancheng Zhou

  • Replicating the Defect Structures on Ultrathin Rh Nanowires with Pt to Achieve Superior Electrocatalytic Activity toward Ethanol Oxidation

    Kai Liu;Wei Wang;Wei Wang;Penghui Guo;Jinyu Ye

  • Toward Facet Engineering of CdS Nanocrystals and Their Shape-Dependent Photocatalytic Activities

    Xixi Wang;Maochang Liu;Zhaohui Zhou;Liejin Guo

  • Synthesis of Mo-doped WO3 nanosheets with enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalytic properties

    Naixu Li;Hongcheng Teng;Li Zhang;Jiancheng Zhou

  • Monolithic NF@ZnO/Au@ZIF-8 photocatalyst with strong photo-thermal-magnetic coupling and selective-breathing effects for boosted conversion of CO2 to CH4

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  • Noble-metal-free MOF derived hollow CdS/TiO2 decorated with NiS cocatalyst for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

    Naixu Li;Hailu Huang;Rehana Bibi;Quanhao Shen

  • Defect-rich one-dimensional MoS2 hierarchical architecture for efficient hydrogen evolution: Coupling of multiple advantages into one catalyst

    Shilong Jiao;Zhaoyu Yao;Fei Xue;Yangfan Lu

  • Charge separation in facet-engineered chalcogenide photocatalyst: a selective photocorrosion approach

    Naixu Li;Maochang Liu;Zhaohui Zhou;Jiancheng Zhou

Frequent Co-Authors

Liejin Guo
Liejin Guo Xi'an Jiaotong University
Dengwei Jing
Dengwei Jing Xi'an Jiaotong University
Shaohua Shen
Shaohua Shen Xi'an Jiaotong University
Feng Liu
Feng Liu Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Younan Xia
Younan Xia Johns Hopkins University
Shuifen Xie
Shuifen Xie Huaqiao University
Jinzhan Su
Jinzhan Su Xi'an Jiaotong University
Oleg V. Prezhdo
Oleg V. Prezhdo University of Southern California
Fengli Qu
Fengli Qu Qufu Normal University
Hui Jin
Hui Jin Xi'an Jiaotong University

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