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D-Index
57
Citations
9065
World Ranking
8093
National Ranking
2352

Song Zhao 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 Song Zhao sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 137 publications — 10th percentile

10% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Song Zhao 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 Song Zhao sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 57 D-Index — 39th percentile

39% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Song Zhao is affiliated with Tianjin University in China and has an extensive publication record primarily in the fields of Engineering and Environmental Science. Their research focuses significantly on membrane separation technologies, gas transport mechanisms, and related environmental applications.

Zhao's work spans multiple specialized subfields, including Water Science and Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Chemistry, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. This interdisciplinary approach supports their research on membrane-based processes and material applications.

The main topics covered in Zhao's research include:

  • Membrane Separation and Gas Transport
  • Membrane Separation Technologies
  • Covalent Organic Framework Applications
  • Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques
  • Fuel Cells and Related Materials
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
  • Environmental remediation with nanomaterials

Among Zhao's frequently published venues are journals specialized in membrane science and chemical engineering, reflecting their research focus on membranes and separation processes. These include:

  • Journal of Membrane Science
  • Desalination
  • Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Separation and Purification Technology
  • SSRN Electronic Journal

They have collaborated regularly with several co-authors, indicating a strong network of research partnerships. Frequent collaborators include Zhi Wang, Jixiao Wang, Zhiyuan Zha, Hanzhong Jia, and Menglong Sheng.

Notable recent publications by Song Zhao include:

  • "Iodine Capture Using Zr-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks (Zr-MOFs): Adsorption Performance and Mechanism" (2020, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces)
  • "Nanofiltration membrane with crown ether as exclusive Li+ transport channels achieving efficient extraction of lithium from salt lake brine" (2022, Chemical Engineering Journal)
  • "Nanofiltration membrane comprising structural regulator Cyclen for efficient Li+/Mg2+ separation" (2023, Desalination)
  • "Unobstructed Ultrathin Gas Transport Channels in Composite Membranes by Interfacial Self-Assembly" (2020, Advanced Materials)
  • "Membrane technology for CO2 capture: From pilot-scale investigation of two-stage plant to actual system design" (2021, Journal of Membrane Science)

These papers reflect a consistent engagement with advanced membrane technologies, including novel material synthesis, ion separation techniques, and environmental applications such as CO2 capture and iodine adsorption.

Best Publications

  • Iodine Capture Using Zr-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks (Zr-MOFs): Adsorption Performance and Mechanism.

    Peng Chen;Xihong He;Maobin Pang;Xiuting Dong

  • Efficient removal of Cr (VI) by magnetic and recyclable calcined CoFe-LDH/g-C3N4 via the synergy of adsorption and photocatalysis under visible light

    Bin Ou;Jixiao Wang;Ying Wu;Song Zhao

  • Mineral scaling in membrane desalination: Mechanisms, mitigation strategies, and feasibility of scaling-resistant membranes

    Tiezheng Tong;Adam F. Wallace;Song Zhao;Zhi Wang

  • In situ immobilization of silver nanoparticles for improving permeability, antifouling and anti-bacterial properties of ultrafiltration membrane

    Lichuan Huang;Song Zhao;Zhi Wang;Junhui Wu

  • Metal-induced ordered microporous polymers for fabricating large-area gas separation membranes.

    Zhihua Qiao;Zhihua Qiao;Song Zhao;Menglong Sheng;Jixiao Wang

  • Trade-off in membrane distillation with monolithic omniphobic membranes

    Wei Wang;Xuewei Du;Hamed Vahabi;Song Zhao

  • Improving permeability and antifouling performance of polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membrane by incorporation of ZnO-DMF dispersion containing nano-ZnO and polyvinylpyrrolidone

    Song Zhao;Wentao Yan;Mengqi Shi;Zhi Wang

  • Relating Silica Scaling in Reverse Osmosis to Membrane Surface Properties.

    Tiezheng Tong;Song Zhao;Chanhee Boo;Sara M. Hashmi

  • Interfacial polymerized and pore-variable covalent organic framework composite membrane for dye separation

    Ting Wang;Hongyu Wu;Song Zhao;Wen Zhang

  • In situ synthesis of polymer grafted ZIFs and application in mixed matrix membrane for CO2 separation

    Yongqiang Gao;Zhihua Qiao;Song Zhao;Zhi Wang

  • Recent advances on mixed matrix membranes for CO2 separation

    Ming Wang;Zhi Wang;Song Zhao;Jixiao Wang

  • Performance improvement of polysulfone ultrafiltration membrane using PANiEB as both pore forming agent and hydrophilic modifier

    Song Zhao;Zhi Wang;Xin Wei;Boran Zhao

  • PVC-based hybrid membranes containing metal-organic frameworks for Li+/Mg2+ separation

    Chengyi Zhang;Yingxin Mu;Wen Zhang;Song Zhao

  • Fabrication of high-performance facilitated transport membranes for CO2 separation

    Jiayou Liao;Zhi Wang;Chengyun Gao;Shichun Li

  • Nanofiltration membrane comprising structural regulator Cyclen for efficient Li+/Mg2+ separation

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  • Enhancing the flux of brackish water TFC RO membrane by improving support surface porosity via a secondary pore-forming method

    Wentao Yan;Zhi Wang;Junhui Wu;Song Zhao

  • Improved performance of polyamide thin-film composite nanofiltration membrane by using polyetersulfone/polyaniline membrane as the substrate

    Shu Zhu;Song Zhao;Zhi Wang;Xinxia Tian

  • pKa-Directed Incorporation of Phosphonates into MOF-808 via Ligand Exchange: Stability and Adsorption Properties for Uranium.

    Wen Zhang;An Bu;Qingyuan Ji;Luofu Min

  • Post-combustion CO2 capture with membrane process: Practical membrane performance and appropriate pressure

    Jiayou Xu;Zhi Wang;Zhihua Qiao;Hongyu Wu

  • A novel pathway for high performance RO membrane: Preparing active layer with decreased thickness and enhanced compactness by incorporating tannic acid into the support

    Mengqi Shi;Zhi Wang;Song Zhao;Jixiao Wang

  • Comparison study of the effect of PVP and PANI nanofibers additives on membrane formation mechanism, structure and performance

    Song Zhao;Zhi Wang;Xin Wei;Xinxia Tian

  • Enhanced performance of mixed matrix membrane by incorporating a highly compatible covalent organic framework into poly(vinylamine) for hydrogen purification

    Xiaochang Cao;Zhihua Qiao;Zhi Wang;Song Zhao

Frequent Co-Authors

Zhi Wang
Zhi Wang Tianjin University
Jixiao Wang
Jixiao Wang Tianjin University
Shichang Wang
Shichang Wang Tianjin University
Xingzhong Cao
Xingzhong Cao Chinese Academy of Sciences
Michael D. Guiver
Michael D. Guiver Tianjin University
Peng Zhang
Peng Zhang University of Birmingham
Congjie Gao
Congjie Gao Zhejiang University of Technology
Menachem Elimelech
Menachem Elimelech Rice University
John C. Crittenden
John C. Crittenden Georgia Institute of Technology
Chongli Zhong
Chongli Zhong Tianjin Polytechnic University

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