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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 75 3527 3407 1133 1127 288 16240

Robert K.Y. Li publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Robert K.Y. Li between 1992 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Robert K.Y. Li published across 34 years, from 1992 to 2025, averaging 10.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 35 publications in 2025. 43 of the 363 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1992 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 35. Peak 35 publications in 2025. 1992: 1 publication 1993: 1 publication 1994: 1 publication 1995: 3 publications 1996: 3 publications 1997: 10 publications 1998: 19 publications 1999: 15 publications 2000: 21 publications 2001: 10 publications 2002: 15 publications 2003: 10 publications 2004: 13 publications 2005: 11 publications 2006: 18 publications 2007: 8 publications 2008: 6 publications 2009: 11 publications 2010: 13 publications 2011: 3 publications 2012: 7 publications 2013: 8 publications 2014: 9 publications 2015: 7 publications 2016: 13 publications 2017: 16 publications 2018: 16 publications 2019: 13 publications 2020: 8 publications 2021: 11 publications 2022: 9 publications 2023: 11 publications 2024: 8 publications 2025: 35 publications
1992 2025

363 publications in total across all disciplines

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Robert K.Y. Li: publications per year, 1992 to 2025
Year Publications
1992 1
1993 1
1994 1
1995 3
1996 3
1997 10
1998 19
1999 15
2000 21
2001 10
2002 15
2003 10
2004 13
2005 11
2006 18
2007 8
2008 6
2009 11
2010 13
2011 3
2012 7
2013 8
2014 9
2015 7
2016 13
2017 16
2018 16
2019 13
2020 8
2021 11
2022 9
2023 11
2024 8
2025 35
Total 363
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Robert K.Y. Li 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 Robert K.Y. Li 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, 270–289 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: 288 publications — 57th percentile

57% 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
170–189 850
190–209 891
210–229 862
230–249 766
250–269 726
270–289 665 288
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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Robert K.Y. Li 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 Robert K.Y. Li 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, 74–75 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: 75 D-Index — 74th percentile

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

Robert K.Y. Li is affiliated with City University of Hong Kong in China and is actively engaged in research within the fields of Materials Science and Engineering. Their work encompasses a wide range of subfields including Polymers and Plastics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Chemistry, and Mechanical Engineering.

The scientist has concentrated on several main research topics, which can be summarized as follows:

  • Synthesis and properties of polymers
  • Advanced sensor and energy harvesting materials
  • Polymer composites and self-healing
  • Flame retardant materials and properties
  • Conducting polymers and applications
  • Dielectric materials and actuators
  • Advanced battery materials and technologies

Robert K.Y. Li's recent publications illustrate key areas of focus and include:

  • Superhydrophobic and breathable smart MXene-based textile for multifunctional wearable sensing electronics, 2020, Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Recent Progress in Protective Membranes Fabricated via Electrospinning: Advanced Materials, Biomimetic Structures, and Functional Applications, 2021, Advanced Materials
  • A review of microphase separation of polyurethane: Characterization and applications, 2022, Polymer Testing
  • Flexible PVDF/nylon-11 electrospun fibrous membranes with aligned ZnO nanowires as potential triboelectric nanogenerators, 2020, Chemical Engineering Journal
  • In-Situ Intermolecular Interaction in Composite Polymer Electrolyte for Ultralong Life Quasi-Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries, 2021, Angewandte Chemie International Edition

The scientist regularly publishes in several venues, including:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Construction and Building Materials
  • Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Composites Communications
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Robert K.Y. Li include:

  • Wei Wu
  • Xianwu Cao
  • Hui Zhao
  • Wanjing Zhao
  • Qunchao Zhang

Best Publications

  • Rubber toughening in polypropylene: A review

    J. Z. Liang;J. Z. Liang;R. K. Y. Li

  • Superhydrophobic and breathable smart MXene-based textile for multifunctional wearable sensing electronics

    Junchen Luo;Shijie Gao;Hui Luo;Ling Wang

  • Rheological And Mechanical Properties Of Pvc/Caco3 Nanocomposites Prepared By In Situ Polymerization

    Xiao-Lin Xie;Xiao-Lin Xie;Qing-Xi Liu;Qing-Xi Liu;Robert Kwok-Yiu Li;Xing-Ping Zhou

  • A study on the photo-degradation of zinc oxide (ZnO) filled polypropylene nanocomposites

    Hongxia Zhao;Robert K.Y. Li

  • Flexible transparent PES/silver nanowires/PET sandwich-structured film for high-efficiency electromagnetic interference shielding.

    Mingjun Hu;Jiefeng Gao;Yucheng Dong;Kai Li

  • Facile preparation and thermal degradation studies of graphite nanoplatelets (GNPs) filled thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanocomposites

    Hui Quan;Bao-qing Zhang;Qiang Zhao;Richard K.K. Yuen

  • Moisture absorption studies of sisal fibre reinforced polypropylene composites

    C.P.L. Chow;X.S. Xing;R.K.Y. Li

  • Wear behavior of epoxy matrix composites filled with uniform sized sub-micron spherical silica particles

    X.S. Xing;R.K.Y. Li

  • Effect of water absorption on the mechanical and dielectric properties of nano-alumina filled epoxy nanocomposites

    Hongxia Zhao;Robert K.Y. Li

  • An investigation on the processing of sisal fibre reinforced polypropylene composites

    K.L. Fung;X.S. Xing;R.K.Y. Li;S.C. Tjong

  • Morphological behaviour and instrumented dart impact properties of β-crystalline-phase polypropylene

    S.C. Tjong;J.S. Shen;R.K.Y. Li

  • Flexible PVDF/nylon-11 electrospun fibrous membranes with aligned ZnO nanowires as potential triboelectric nanogenerators

    Xue Pu;Xue Pu;Jun-Wei Zha;Jun-Wei Zha;Chun-Lin Zhao;Shao-Bo Gong

  • In-situ intermolecular interaction in composite polymer electrolyte for ultralong life quasi-solid-state lithium metal batteries.

    Kangqiang He;Samson Ho-Sum Cheng;Jieying Hu;Yangqian Zhang

  • Brittle–tough transition in PP/EPDM blends: effects of interparticle distance and tensile deformation speed

    W Jiang;W Jiang;S.C Tjong;R.K.Y Li

  • Mechanical behavior and fracture toughness evaluation of maleic anhydride compatibilized short glass fiber/SEBS/polypropylene hybrid composites

    Sie Chin Tjong;Shi-Ai Xu;Shi-Ai Xu;Robert Kwok-Yiu Li;Yiu-Wing Mai

  • Mechanical properties and morphology of glass bead–filled polypropylene composites

    J. Z. Liang;R. K. Y. Li

  • Electrochemical performance of all-solid-state lithium batteries using inorganic lithium garnets particulate reinforced PEO/LiClO4 electrolyte

    Samson Ho-Sum Cheng;Kang-Qiang He;Kang-Qiang He;Ying Liu;Jun-Wei Zha;Jun-Wei Zha

  • Mechanical behavior of CaCO3 particulate-filled β-crystalline phase polypropylene composites

    S. C. Tjong;R. K. Y. Li;T. Cheung

  • Flame retardancy of rice husk-filled high-density polyethylene ecocomposites

    Qiang Zhao;Baoqing Zhang;Hui Quan;Richard C.M. Yam

  • Surface decoration of Halloysite nanotubes with POSS for fire-safe thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites

    Wei Wu;Wei Wu;Wanjing Zhao;Xianjing Gong;Qijun Sun

  • Electrical conductivity and dielectric response of poly(vinylidene fluoride)–graphite nanoplatelet composites

    Y.C. Li;S.C. Tjong;R.K.Y. Li

  • Interface modification on the properties of sisal fiber‐ reinforced polypropylene composites

    K. L. Fung;R. K. Y. Li;S. C. Tjong

Frequent Co-Authors

Sie Chin Tjong
Sie Chin Tjong City University of Hong Kong
Yiu-Wing Mai
Yiu-Wing Mai Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Jiefeng Gao
Jiefeng Gao Yangzhou University
Yingkui Yang
Yingkui Yang Wuhan Textile University
Jun-Wei Zha
Jun-Wei Zha University of Science and Technology Beijing
Yuezhong Meng
Yuezhong Meng Sun Yat-sen University
Zhi-Min Dang
Zhi-Min Dang Tsinghua University
Mingjun Hu
Mingjun Hu Beihang University
Vellaisamy A. L. Roy
Vellaisamy A. L. Roy Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Chi-Man Lawrence Wu
Chi-Man Lawrence Wu City University of Hong Kong

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