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D-Index
132
Citations
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295
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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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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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