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Maolin Zhai

Maolin Zhai

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 59 10298 9316 1696 1681 210 10748

Maolin Zhai publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Maolin Zhai between 2000 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Maolin Zhai published across 26 years, from 2000 to 2025, averaging 9.8 papers a year. Output peaked at 22 publications in 2022. 26 of the 255 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2000 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 22. Peak 22 publications in 2022. 2000: 2 publications 2001: 0 publications 2002: 2 publications 2003: 3 publications 2004: 8 publications 2005: 1 publication 2006: 1 publication 2007: 17 publications 2008: 13 publications 2009: 16 publications 2010: 6 publications 2011: 6 publications 2012: 13 publications 2013: 13 publications 2014: 11 publications 2015: 8 publications 2016: 9 publications 2017: 9 publications 2018: 13 publications 2019: 14 publications 2020: 15 publications 2021: 14 publications 2022: 22 publications 2023: 13 publications 2024: 9 publications 2025: 17 publications
2000 2025

255 publications in total across all disciplines

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Maolin Zhai: publications per year, 2000 to 2025
Year Publications
2000 2
2001 0
2002 2
2003 3
2004 8
2005 1
2006 1
2007 17
2008 13
2009 16
2010 6
2011 6
2012 13
2013 13
2014 11
2015 8
2016 9
2017 9
2018 13
2019 14
2020 15
2021 14
2022 22
2023 13
2024 9
2025 17
Total 255
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Maolin Zhai 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 Maolin Zhai 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: 210 publications — 36th percentile

36% 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 1,281 210
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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Maolin Zhai 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 Maolin Zhai 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, 58–59 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: 59 D-Index — 44th percentile

44% 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
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933
56–57 1,051
58–59 930 59
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

Maolin Zhai is affiliated with Peking University in China and has a research portfolio primarily centered on materials science and engineering. Their scholarly work spans a variety of topics and subfields within these domains, including materials chemistry, renewable energy and sustainability, inorganic chemistry, mechanical engineering, and electrical and electronic engineering.

Their publications cover key research themes such as advanced photocatalysis techniques, extraction and separation processes, covalent organic framework applications, radioactive element chemistry and processing, chemical synthesis and characterization, MXene and MAX phase materials, and metal-organic frameworks' synthesis and applications.

Frequent publication venues for Maolin Zhai include:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Separation and Purification Technology
  • Applied Surface Science
  • Journal of Hazardous Materials
  • Chemical Engineering Journal

Collaborative work features consistently in their output, with frequent co-authors being:

  • Jing Peng
  • Jiuqiang Li
  • Long Zhao
  • Xueyan Que
  • Shouchao Zhong

Some notable recent papers authored or co-authored by Maolin Zhai include:

  • Radiation Controllable Synthesis of Robust Covalent Organic Framework Conjugates for Efficient Dynamic Column Extraction of 99TcO4−, 2020, Chem
  • Anchoring single Pt atoms and black phosphorene dual co-catalysts on CdS nanospheres to boost visible-light photocatalytic H2 evolution, 2021, Nano Today
  • Noble-Metal-Free Single- and Dual-Atom Catalysts for Artificial Photosynthesis, 2023, Advanced Materials
  • Ultrahigh and selective adsorption of Au(III) by rich sulfur and nitrogen-bearing cellulose microspheres and their applications in gold recovery from gold slag leaching solution, 2021, Separation and Purification Technology
  • Recent progress in environmental applications of functional adsorbent prepared by radiation techniques: A review, 2021, Journal of Hazardous Materials

Maolin Zhai's research contribution is characterized by a range of studies focused on the synthesis, characterization, and application of advanced materials, particularly as they relate to sustainable energy and environmental processes. The diversity of publication venues and collaborative partnerships indicates engagement with multiple aspects of materials science and engineering research.

Best Publications

  • Chemical reduction and removal of Cr(VI) from acidic aqueous solution by ethylenediamine-reduced graphene oxide

    Hui-Ling Ma;Youwei Zhang;Qi-Hui Hu;Dong Yan

  • Facile synthesis of well-dispersed graphene by γ-ray induced reduction of graphene oxide

    Youwei Zhang;Hui-Ling Ma;Qilu Zhang;Jing Peng

  • Synthesis of antibacterial PVA/CM-chitosan blend hydrogels with electron beam irradiation

    Long Zhao;Long Zhao;Hiroshi Mitomo;Maolin Zhai;Fumio Yoshii

  • Syntheses of PVA/starch grafted hydrogels by irradiation

    Maolin Zhai;Fumio Yoshii;Tamikazu Kume;Kamaruddin Hashim

  • A green fabrication approach of gelatin/CM-chitosan hybrid hydrogel for wound healing

    Chao Yang;Ling Xu;Ying Zhou;Xiangmei Zhang

  • Efficient thorium(IV) removal by two-dimensional Ti2CTx MXene from aqueous solution

    Shuangxiao Li;Shuangxiao Li;Lin Wang;Jing Peng;Maolin Zhai

  • Study on antibacterial starch/chitosan blend film formed under the action of irradiation

    Maolin Zhai;Long Zhao;Long Zhao;Fumio Yoshii;Tamikazu Kume

  • Radiation synthesis of PVP/CMC hydrogels as wound dressing

    Min Wang;Ling Xu;Hui Hu;Maolin Zhai

  • Radiation preparation and swelling behavior of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogels

    Pengfei Liu;Maolin Zhai;Jiuqiang Li;Jing Peng

  • Radiation Controllable Synthesis of Robust Covalent Organic Framework Conjugates for Efficient Dynamic Column Extraction of 99TcO4

    Yue Wang;Yue Wang;Mingshu Xie;Jianhui Lan;Liyong Yuan

  • Thermal decomposition of allyl-imidazolium-based ionic liquid studied by TGA–MS analysis and DFT calculations

    Yan Hao;Jing Peng;Shaowen Hu;Jiuqiang Li

  • Radiation synthesis and characterization of nanosilver/gelatin/carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel

    Ying Zhou;Yinghui Zhao;Lu Wang;Ling Xu

  • Radiation modification of starch-based plastic sheets

    Maolin Zhai;Fumio Yoshii;Tamikazu Kume

  • Preparation of ETFE-based anion exchange membrane to reduce permeability of vanadium ions in vanadium redox battery

    Jingyi Qiu;Mengyuan Li;Jiangfeng Ni;Maolin Zhai

  • Amphoteric ion exchange membrane synthesized by radiation-induced graft copolymerization of styrene and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate into PVDF film for vanadium redox flow battery applications

    Jingyi Qiu;Junzhi Zhang;Jinhua Chen;Jing Peng

  • A Flexible Ionic Liquid Gelled PVA-Li2SO4 Polymer Electrolyte for Semi-Solid-State Supercapacitors

    Xing Zhang;Liangliang Wang;Jing Peng;Pengfei Cao

  • Anchoring single Pt atoms and black phosphorene dual co-catalysts on CdS nanospheres to boost visible-light photocatalytic H2 evolution

    Rongjuan Feng;Rongjuan Feng;Kaiwei Wan;Kaiwei Wan;Xinyu Sui;Xinyu Sui;Na Zhao

  • Performance of vanadium redox flow battery with a novel amphoteric ion exchange membrane synthesized by two-step grafting method

    Jingyi Qiu;Maolin Zhai;Jinhua Chen;Yu Wang

  • Stretchable, Conductive, and Self-Healing Hydrogel with Super Metal Adhesion

    Yimeng Wang;Furong Huang;Xibang Chen;Xiao-Wei Wang

  • One-Pot Synthesis of a Double-Network Hydrogel Electrolyte with Extraordinarily Excellent Mechanical Properties for a Highly Compressible and Bendable Flexible Supercapacitor.

    Tingrui Lin;Mengni Shi;Furong Huang;Jing Peng

  • Adsorption of Cr(VI) using silica-based adsorbent prepared by radiation-induced grafting

    Jingyi Qiu;Ziyue Wang;Huibo Li;Ling Xu

  • Adsorption and desorption of Sr(II) ions in the gels based on polysaccharide derivates

    Min Wang;Ling Xu;Jing Peng;Maolin Zhai

Frequent Co-Authors

Jing Peng
Jing Peng Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne
Li-Yong Yuan
Li-Yong Yuan Chinese Academy of Sciences
Fumio Yoshii
Fumio Yoshii Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Wei-Qun Shi
Wei-Qun Shi Chinese Academy of Sciences
Zhong-Zhen Yu
Zhong-Zhen Yu Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Jiangfeng Ni
Jiangfeng Ni Soochow University
Henghui Zhou
Henghui Zhou Peking University
Huwei Liu
Huwei Liu Peking University
Hiroshi Mitomo
Hiroshi Mitomo Gunma University
Yuezhou Wei
Yuezhou Wei Guangxi University

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