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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 132 295 267 43 42 903 64445

Run-Cang Sun publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Run-Cang Sun between 1995 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Run-Cang Sun published across 31 years, from 1995 to 2025, averaging 33.2 papers a year. Output peaked at 87 publications in 2013. 120 of the 1,029 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
20 40 60 80
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1995 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 87. Peak 87 publications in 2013. 1995: 2 publications 1996: 1 publication 1997: 0 publications 1998: 5 publications 1999: 5 publications 2000: 4 publications 2001: 9 publications 2002: 13 publications 2003: 4 publications 2004: 11 publications 2005: 8 publications 2006: 12 publications 2007: 15 publications 2008: 16 publications 2009: 17 publications 2010: 40 publications 2011: 48 publications 2012: 72 publications 2013: 87 publications 2014: 78 publications 2015: 67 publications 2016: 62 publications 2017: 54 publications 2018: 56 publications 2019: 46 publications 2020: 47 publications 2021: 34 publications 2022: 55 publications 2023: 41 publications 2024: 61 publications 2025: 59 publications
1995 2025

1,029 publications in total across all disciplines

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Run-Cang Sun: publications per year, 1995 to 2025
Year Publications
1995 2
1996 1
1997 0
1998 5
1999 5
2000 4
2001 9
2002 13
2003 4
2004 11
2005 8
2006 12
2007 15
2008 16
2009 17
2010 40
2011 48
2012 72
2013 87
2014 78
2015 67
2016 62
2017 54
2018 56
2019 46
2020 47
2021 34
2022 55
2023 41
2024 61
2025 59
Total 1,029
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Run-Cang Sun 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 Run-Cang Sun 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, 901–920 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: 903 publications — 98th percentile

98% 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
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 24 903
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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Run-Cang Sun 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 Run-Cang Sun 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, 132–133 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: 132 D-Index — 98th percentile

98% 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
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 25 132
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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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in China Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in China Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in China Leader Award

Overview

Run-Cang Sun is affiliated with Dalian Polytechnic University in China, with a research focus largely concentrated on engineering and materials science. Their work encompasses diverse subfields including biomedical engineering, materials chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering, renewable energy, sustainability, and polymers and plastics.

Their primary research topics include:

  • Lignin and wood chemistry
  • Advanced photocatalysis techniques
  • Copper-based nanomaterials and applications
  • Advanced battery materials and technologies
  • Catalysis for biomass conversion
  • Advancements in battery materials
  • Supercapacitor materials and fabrication

Run-Cang Sun has published extensively, with frequent contributions to the following venues:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Chemical Engineering Journal
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Green Chemistry
  • ChemSusChem

Some notable publications include:

  • Lignin Source and Structural Characterization, 2020, ChemSusChem
  • Advanced and Versatile Lignin-Derived Biodegradable Composite Film Materials Toward a Sustainable World, 2021, Green Chemistry
  • Research Progress in Lignin-Based Slow/Controlled Release Fertilizer, 2020, ChemSusChem
  • In-Depth Interpretation of the Structural Changes of Lignin and Formation of Diketones During Acidic Deep Eutectic Solvent Pretreatment, 2020, Green Chemistry
  • Economically Competitive Biodegradable PBAT/Lignin Composites: Effect of Lignin Methylation and Compatibilizer, 2020, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering

Their research collaborations include frequent co-authors such as Jiliang Ma, Ling-Ping Xiao, Wenfeng Ren, Changyou Shao, and Gaojie Jiao, indicating active engagement in collaborative scientific work.

Best Publications

  • Value-added uses for crude glycerol--a byproduct of biodiesel production.

    Fangxia Yang;Milford A Hanna;Runcang Sun

  • Chemical, structural, and thermal characterizations of alkali-soluble lignins and hemicelluloses, and cellulose from maize stems, rye straw, and rice straw

    B Xiao;X.F Sun;RunCang Sun

  • The role of pretreatment in improving the enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulosic materials.

    Shaoni Sun;Shaolong Sun;Xuefei Cao;Runcang Sun;Runcang Sun

  • Isolation and characterization of cellulose from sugarcane bagasse

    J.X Sun;X.F Sun;H Zhao;R.C Sun

  • Characteristics of degraded cellulose obtained from steam-exploded wheat straw

    X.F. Sun;F. Xu;R.C. Sun;R.C. Sun;P. Fowler

  • Recent Advances in Characterization of Lignin Polymer by Solution-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Methodology.

    Jia-Long Wen;Shao-Long Sun;Bai-Liang Xue;Run-Cang Sun

  • Facile fractionation of lignocelluloses by biomass-derived deep eutectic solvent (DES) pretreatment for cellulose enzymatic hydrolysis and lignin valorization

    Xiao-Jun Shen;Xiao-Jun Shen;Jia-Long Wen;Qing-Qing Mei;Xue Chen

  • Characterization of Lignin Structures and Lignin–Carbohydrate Complex (LCC) Linkages by Quantitative 13C and 2D HSQC NMR Spectroscopy

    Tong-Qi Yuan;Shao-Ni Sun;Feng Xu;Run-Cang Sun;Run-Cang Sun

  • Fractional purification and bioconversion of hemicelluloses.

    Feng Peng;Pai Peng;Feng Xu;Run-Cang Sun;Run-Cang Sun

  • Hydrothermal carbonization of lignocellulosic biomass.

    Ling-Ping Xiao;Zheng-Jun Shi;Feng Xu;Run-Cang Sun;Run-Cang Sun

  • Fractional extraction and structural characterization of sugarcane bagasse hemicelluloses

    J.X Sun;X.F Sun;R.C Sun;Y.Q Su

  • Comparative study of hemicelluloses obtained by graded ethanol precipitation from sugarcane bagasse.

    Feng Peng;Jun-Li Ren;Feng Xu;Jing Bian

  • Structural Differences between the Lignin-Carbohydrate Complexes (LCCs) from 2- and 24-Month-Old Bamboo (Neosinocalamus affinis).

    Pan-Pan Yue;Ya-Jie Hu;Gen-Que Fu;Chang-Xia Sun

  • Comparative study of organosolv lignins from wheat straw

    Feng Xu;Jin-Xia Sun;Jin-Xia Sun;RunCang Sun;RunCang Sun;Paul Fowler

  • A Supercompressible, Elastic, and Bendable Carbon Aerogel with Ultrasensitive Detection Limits for Compression Strain, Pressure, and Bending Angle.

    Hao Zhuo;Yijie Hu;Xing Tong;Zehong Chen

  • Gram-scale synthesis of single-crystalline graphene quantum dots derived from lignin biomass

    Zheyuan Ding;Fengfeng Li;Jialong Wen;Xiluan Wang

  • Influence of alkaline pre-treatments on the cell wall components of wheat straw.

    Runcang Sun;J.Mark Lawther;W.B. Banks

  • Lignin Source and Structural Characterization.

    Run-Cang Sun

  • Extraction and characterization of original lignin and hemicelluloses from wheat straw.

    Xiao-Feng Sun;RunCang Sun;Paul Fowler;Mark S Baird

  • Understanding the chemical transformations of lignin during ionic liquid pretreatment

    Jia-Long Wen;Tong-Qi Yuan;Shao-Long Sun;Feng Xu

  • Engineering aspects of hydrothermal pretreatment: From batch to continuous operation, scale-up and pilot reactor under biorefinery concept

    Héctor A. Ruiz;Marc Conrad;Shao-Ni Sun;Arturo Sanchez

  • Comparative study of hemicelluloses from rice straw by alkali and hydrogen peroxide treatments.

    R.C. Sun;J. Tomkinson;P.L. Ma;S.F. Liang

Frequent Co-Authors

Tong-Qi Yuan
Tong-Qi Yuan Beijing Forestry University
Jia-Long Wen
Jia-Long Wen Beijing Forestry University
Ming-Guo Ma
Ming-Guo Ma Beijing Forestry University
Xinwen Peng
Xinwen Peng South China University of Technology
Jiefang Zhu
Jiefang Zhu Uppsala University
Fachuang Lu
Fachuang Lu South China University of Technology
Shijie Liu
Shijie Liu SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Shuangfei Wang
Shuangfei Wang Guangxi University
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy University of Birmingham
John Ralph
John Ralph Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center

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