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Sheng-Tao Yang

Sheng-Tao Yang

D-Index & Metrics

Materials Science

D-Index
52
Citations
15203
World Ranking
9409
National Ranking
2675

Sheng-Tao Yang 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 Sheng-Tao Yang sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 139 publications — 11th percentile

11% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

Sheng-Tao Yang 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 Sheng-Tao Yang sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 52 D-Index — 27th percentile

27% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Overview

Sheng-Tao Yang is affiliated with Peking University in China and primarily focuses on research within the field of Materials Science, having contributed to 62 publications in this area. Their work spans various subfields including Materials Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, and Aquatic Science.

The scientist's research covers several main topics, notably:

  • Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
  • Nanoplatforms for Cancer Theranostics
  • Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
  • Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications
  • Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications
  • Radioactive Element Chemistry and Processing

Recent publications by Sheng-Tao Yang include:

  • Toxicity and photosynthetic inhibition of metal-organic framework MOF-199 to pea seedlings, 2020, Journal of Hazardous Materials
  • A one-photon excitation pathway in 0D/3D CoS2/ZnIn2S4 composite with nanoparticles on micro-flowers structure for boosted visible-light-driven photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, 2022, Composites Part B Engineering
  • Trehalose against UVB-induced skin photoaging by suppressing MMP expression and enhancing procollagen I synthesis in HaCaT cells, 2020, Journal of Functional Foods
  • Structural Characterization of Sulfated Polysaccharide Isolated From Red Algae (Gelidium crinale) and Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects in Macrophage Cells, 2021, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
  • Removal of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) by Free Radicals in Advanced Oxidation Processes, 2022, Materials

Sheng-Tao Yang's frequent coauthors include Xian Wu, Qinmei Zhong, Yue Yuan, Suke Lan, and Peng Ouyang. These collaborations have resulted in a substantial number of joint publications, reflecting ongoing research partnerships.

The scientist often publishes in several key venues, most prominently in:

  • Journal of Hazardous Materials
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
  • Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
  • The Science of The Total Environment

Best Publications

  • Carbon dots for optical imaging in vivo.

    Sheng-Tao Yang;Li Cao;Pengju G. Luo;Fushen Lu

  • In vitro toxicity evaluation of graphene oxide on A549 cells

    Yanli Chang;Sheng-Tao Yang;Sheng-Tao Yang;Jia-Hui Liu;Jia-Hui Liu;Erya Dong

  • Carbon Dots as Nontoxic and High-Performance Fluorescence Imaging Agents

    Sheng-Tao Yang;Xin Wang;Haifang Wang;Fushen Lu

  • Carbon “quantum” dots for optical bioimaging

    Pengju G. Luo;Sushant Sahu;Sheng Tao Yang;Sumit K. Sonkar

  • Removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution by graphene oxide.

    Sheng-Tao Yang;Sheng Chen;Yanli Chang;Aoneng Cao

  • Bandgap-like strong fluorescence in functionalized carbon nanoparticles.

    Xin Wang;Li Cao;Sheng-Tao Yang;Fushen Lu

  • Folding/aggregation of graphene oxide and its application in Cu2+ removal

    Sheng-Tao Yang;Yanli Chang;Haifang Wang;Gangbo Liu

  • Long-term accumulation and low toxicity of single-walled carbon nanotubes in intravenously exposed mice.

    Sheng-Tao Yang;Xiang Wang;Guang Jia;Yiqun Gu

  • Carbon-based quantum dots for fluorescence imaging of cells and tissues

    Pengju G. Luo;Fan Yang;Sheng Tao Yang;Sumit K. Sonkar

  • Translocation and fate of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in vivo

    X. Deng;X. Deng;G. Jia;H. Wang;H. Sun

  • Biosafety and Bioapplication of Nanomaterials by Designing Protein–Nanoparticle Interactions

    Sheng-Tao Yang;Ying Liu;Yan-Wen Wang;Aoneng Cao

  • Biodistribution of Pristine Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes In Vivo†

    ‡ Sheng-tao Yang;Wei Guo;Yi Lin;Xiao-yong Deng,‡,£

  • Effect of size and dose on the biodistribution of graphene oxide in mice

    Jia-Hui Liu;Sheng-Tao Yang;Sheng-Tao Yang;Haifang Wang;Yanli Chang

  • Pharmacokinetics, metabolism and toxicity of carbon nanotubes for biomedical purposes.

    Sheng-Tao Yang;Jianbin Luo;Qinghan Zhou;Haifang Wang

  • Adsorption behavior of copper ions on graphene oxide–chitosan aerogel

    Baowei Yu;Jing Xu;Jia-Hui Liu;Jia-Hui Liu;Sheng-Tao Yang

  • Covalently PEGylated carbon nanotubes with stealth character in vivo.

    Sheng‐Tao Yang;K. A. Shiral Fernando;Jia‐Hui Liu;Jing Wang

  • Competitive performance of carbon "quantum" dots in optical bioimaging.

    Li Cao;Sheng-Tao Yang;Xin Wang;Pengju G. Luo

  • Pulmonary toxicity and translocation of nanodiamonds in mice

    Yuan Yuan;Xiang Wang;Guang Jia;Jia-Hui Liu

  • Adsorption behaviors of tetracycline on magnetic graphene oxide sponge

    Baowei Yu;Yitong Bai;Zhu Ming;Hua Yang

  • Bioaccumulation and Toxicity of 13C-skeleton Labeled Graphene Oxide in Wheat

    Lingyun Chen;Chenglong Wang;Hongliang Li;Hongliang Li;Xiulong Qu

  • Functionalized Carbon Nanoparticles: Syntheses and Applications in Optical Bioimaging and Energy Conversion

    Gregory E. LeCroy;Sheng Tao Yang;Fan Yang;Yamin Liu

Frequent Co-Authors

Yuanfang Liu
Yuanfang Liu Peking University
Haifang Wang
Haifang Wang Shanghai University
Ya-Ping Sun
Ya-Ping Sun Clemson University
Fushen Lu
Fushen Lu Shantou University
Li Cao
Li Cao University of Dayton
Mohammed J. Meziani
Mohammed J. Meziani Northwest Missouri State University
Yuliang Zhao
Yuliang Zhao National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China
Yi Lin
Yi Lin Langley Research Center
Xing Chen
Xing Chen Peking University
Minghong Wu
Minghong Wu Shanghai University

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