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Qiu Gen Zhang

Qiu Gen Zhang

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 62 6625 6401 1984 1977 153 8889
Chemistry 62 9082 8233 1555 1540 152 8876

Qiu Gen Zhang publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Qiu Gen Zhang between 2007 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Qiu Gen Zhang published across 19 years, from 2007 to 2025, averaging 11.8 papers a year. Output peaked at 22 publications in 2023. 39 of the 225 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2007 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 22. Peak 22 publications in 2023. 2007: 6 publications 2008: 9 publications 2009: 5 publications 2010: 3 publications 2011: 4 publications 2012: 5 publications 2013: 15 publications 2014: 11 publications 2015: 12 publications 2016: 16 publications 2017: 14 publications 2018: 15 publications 2019: 15 publications 2020: 7 publications 2021: 11 publications 2022: 16 publications 2023: 22 publications 2024: 20 publications 2025: 19 publications
2007 2025

225 publications in total across all disciplines

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Qiu Gen Zhang: publications per year, 2007 to 2025
Year Publications
2007 6
2008 9
2009 5
2010 3
2011 4
2012 5
2013 15
2014 11
2015 12
2016 16
2017 14
2018 15
2019 15
2020 7
2021 11
2022 16
2023 22
2024 20
2025 19
Total 225
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Qiu Gen Zhang 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 Qiu Gen Zhang 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, 150–169 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: 153 publications — 15th percentile

15% 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
150–169 835 153
170–189 850
190–209 891
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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Qiu Gen Zhang 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 Qiu Gen Zhang 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, 62–63 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: 62 D-Index — 51st percentile

51% 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 62
64–65 533
66–67 490
68–69 469
70–71 378
72–73 421
74–75 359
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

Qiu Gen Zhang is affiliated with Xiamen University in China and conducts research primarily in the field of Engineering. The subfields most represented in their work include Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Water Science and Technology, and Mechanical Engineering.

Their research spans several main topics, with notable focus areas as follows:

  • Fuel Cells and Related Materials
  • Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques
  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
  • Membrane Separation Technologies
  • Advanced Battery Technologies Research
  • Membrane Separation and Gas Transport
  • Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies

Qiu Gen Zhang has contributed extensively to scholarly articles published in a range of scientific journals. Frequent publication venues include:

  • Journal of Membrane Science
  • Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
  • Chemical Engineering Journal
  • International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
  • ACS Applied Energy Materials

Among their research outputs, several recent papers are notable for their topics and citation counts:

  • "Durable Multiblock Poly(biphenyl alkylene) Anion Exchange Membranes with Microphase Separation for Hydrogen Energy Conversion," 2023, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • "Highly conductive branched poly(aryl piperidinium) anion exchange membranes with robust chemical stability," 2022, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
  • "High-performance tetracyclic aromatic anion exchange membranes containing twisted binaphthyl for fuel cells," 2022, Journal of Membrane Science
  • "Highly conductive fluorinated poly(biphenyl piperidinium) anion exchange membranes with robust durability," 2021, Journal of Membrane Science
  • "Loose nanofiltration membranes based on interfacial glutaraldehyde-amine polymerization for fast and highly selective dye/salt separation," 2022, Chemical Engineering Journal

The scientist frequently collaborates with several co-authors, including:

  • Qinglin Liu
  • Aimei Zhu
  • Ai Mei Zhu
  • Wei Gao
  • Xue Lang Gao

Best Publications

  • Synthesis and characterization of cross-linked quaternized poly(vinyl alcohol)/chitosan composite anion exchange membranes for fuel cells

    Ying Xiong;Qing Lin Liu;Qiu Gen Zhang;Ai Mei Zhu

  • Side-chain-type anion exchange membranes bearing pendant quaternary ammonium groups via flexible spacers for fuel cells

    Chen Xiao Lin;Xiao Ling Huang;Dong Guo;Qiu Gen Zhang

  • Anti-trade-off in dehydration of ethanol by novel PVA/APTEOS hybrid membranes

    Qiu Gen Zhang;Qing Lin Liu;Zhong Ying Jiang;Yu Chen

  • Imidazolium-Functionalized Poly(arylene ether sulfone) Anion-Exchange Membranes Densely Grafted with Flexible Side Chains for Fuel Cells

    Dong Guo;Ao Nan Lai;Chen Xiao Lin;Qiu Gen Zhang

  • Cellulose nanofiber intermediary to fabricate highly-permeable ultrathin nanofiltration membranes for fast water purification

    Faizal Soyekwo;Qiugen Zhang;Runsheng Gao;Yan Qu

  • Achieving efficient proton conduction in a MOF-based proton exchange membrane through an encapsulation strategy

    Yuan Yuan Cai;Qian Yang;Zhao Yu Zhu;Qi Hui Sun

  • Enhancement of hydroxide conductivity by grafting flexible pendant imidazolium groups into poly(arylene ether sulfone) as anion exchange membranes

    Yi Zhi Zhuo;Ao Lan Lai;Qiu Gen Zhang;Ai Mei Zhu

  • Novel amorphous nickel sulfide@CoS double-shelled polyhedral nanocages for supercapacitor electrode materials with superior electrochemical properties

    Runsheng Gao;Qiugen Zhang;Faizal Soyekwo;Chenxiao Lin

  • Multi-cation crosslinked anion exchange membranes from microporous Tröger's base copolymers

    Chuan Hu;Qiugen Zhang;Chenxiao Lin;Zhen Lin

  • Highly conductive fluorinated poly(biphenyl piperidinium) anion exchange membranes with robust durability

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  • A Fully Flexible Potential Model for Carbon Dioxide

    Aimei Zhu;Xinbo Zhang;Qinglin Liu;Qiugen Zhang

  • Quaternized triblock polymer anion exchange membranes with enhanced alkaline stability

    Chen Xiao Lin;Xiu Qin Wang;En Ning Hu;Qian Yang

  • Phenolphthalein-based Poly(arylene ether sulfone nitrile)s Multiblock Copolymers As Anion Exchange Membranes for Alkaline Fuel Cells

    Ao Nan Lai;Li Sha Wang;Chen Xiao Lin;Yi Zhi Zhuo

  • Lattice-Defect-Enhanced Adsorption of Arsenic on Zirconia Nanospheres: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study.

    Penghui Shao;Lin Ding;Lin Ding;Jianfeng Luo;Yu Luo

  • Dehydration of Isopropanol by Novel Poly(vinyl alcohol)−Silicone Hybrid Membranes

    Qiu Gen Zhang;Qing Lin Liu;Yu Chen;Jian Hua Chen

  • Orderly sandwich-shaped graphene oxide/Nafion composite membranes for direct methanol fuel cells

    Li Sha Wang;Ao Nan Lai;Chen Xiao Lin;Qiu Gen Zhang

  • Pervaporation dehydration of ethyl acetate/ethanol/water azeotrope using chitosan/poly (vinyl pyrrolidone) blend membranes

    Xiu Hua Zhang;Qing Lin Liu;Ying Xiong;Ai Mei Zhu

  • Sub‐10 nm Wide Cellulose Nanofibers for Ultrathin Nanoporous Membranes with High Organic Permeation

    Qiu Gen Zhang;Chao Deng;Faizal Soyekwo;Qing Lin Liu

  • Pervaporation performance of quaternized poly(vinyl alcohol) and its crosslinked membranes for the dehydration of ethanol

    Qiu Gen Zhang;Qing Lin Liu;Ai Mei Zhu;Ying Xiong

  • Fe3O4/poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide)/Chitosan Composite Microspheres with Multiresponsive Properties

    Pei Li;Ai Mei Zhu;Qing Lin Liu;Qiu Gen Zhang

  • Towards enhanced CO2 selectivity of the PIM-1 membrane by blending with polyethylene glycol

    Xin Mei Wu;Qiu Gen Zhang;Peng Ju Lin;Yan Qu

  • Ultrathin cellulose nanosheet membranes for superfast separation of oil-in-water nanoemulsions

    Ke Zhou;Qiu Gen Zhang;Hong Mei Li;Nan Nan Guo

Frequent Co-Authors

Ai Mei Zhu
Ai Mei Zhu Xiamen University
Qing Lin Liu
Qing Lin Liu Xiamen University
Xubiao Luo
Xubiao Luo Nanchang Hangkong University
Zhong-Qun Tian
Zhong-Qun Tian Xiamen University
Jian-Feng Li
Jian-Feng Li Xiamen University
Xinsheng Peng
Xinsheng Peng Zhejiang University

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