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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 52 13726 12361 103 101 218 7461

Thomas C.-K. Yang publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Thomas C.-K. Yang between 1996 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Thomas C.-K. Yang published across 31 years, from 1996 to 2026, averaging 9.1 papers a year. Output peaked at 26 publications in 2021. 10 of the 281 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20 25
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1996 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 26. Peak 26 publications in 2021. 1996: 3 publications 1997: 4 publications 1998: 1 publication 1999: 0 publications 2000: 5 publications 2001: 7 publications 2002: 2 publications 2003: 3 publications 2004: 7 publications 2005: 5 publications 2006: 2 publications 2007: 5 publications 2008: 6 publications 2009: 7 publications 2010: 9 publications 2011: 6 publications 2012: 5 publications 2013: 3 publications 2014: 7 publications 2015: 10 publications 2016: 7 publications 2017: 17 publications 2018: 20 publications 2019: 24 publications 2020: 23 publications 2021: 26 publications 2022: 20 publications 2023: 18 publications 2024: 19 publications 2025: 9 publications 2026: 1 publication
1996 2026

281 publications in total across all disciplines

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Thomas C.-K. Yang: publications per year, 1996 to 2026
Year Publications
1996 3
1997 4
1998 1
1999 0
2000 5
2001 7
2002 2
2003 3
2004 7
2005 5
2006 2
2007 5
2008 6
2009 7
2010 9
2011 6
2012 5
2013 3
2014 7
2015 10
2016 7
2017 17
2018 20
2019 24
2020 23
2021 26
2022 20
2023 18
2024 19
2025 9
2026 1
Total 281
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Thomas C.-K. Yang 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 Thomas C.-K. Yang 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, 201–220 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: 218 publications — 39th percentile

39% 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 1,281 218
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
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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Thomas C.-K. Yang 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 Thomas C.-K. Yang 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, 52–53 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: 52 D-Index — 26th percentile

26% 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 52
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
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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Overview

Thomas C.-K. Yang is affiliated with the National Taipei University of Technology in Taiwan. Their research spans a range of fields, primarily within Materials Science, Engineering, and Energy. These main areas include focused work on Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Materials Chemistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, and Biomedical Engineering.

The scientist's research topics emphasize several advanced material technologies and energy applications. Key topics include:

  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
  • Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
  • Advanced battery technologies research
  • Copper-based nanomaterials and applications

Recent publications reflect active contributions to environmental and energy-related materials science. Selected papers include:

  • "Exposure to polystyrene microplastics impairs hippocampus-dependent learning and memory in mice," 2022, Journal of Hazardous Materials
  • "Rational synthesis of BixFe1−xVO4 heterostructures impregnated sulfur-doped g-C3N4: A visible-light-driven type-II heterojunction photo(electro)catalyst for efficient photodegradation of roxarsone and photoelectrochemical OER reactions," 2021, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
  • "Experimental, economic and life cycle assessments of recycling end-of-life monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic modules," 2022, Journal of Cleaner Production
  • "Microbial Fuel Cell Technology-A Critical Review on Scale-Up Issues," 2021, Processes
  • "Operando Investigation of Structural and Chemical Origin of Co3O4 Stability in Acid under Oxygen Evolution Reaction," 2021, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Thomas C.-K. Yang has collaborated frequently with several researchers, highlighting active teamwork in their field. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Joon Ching Juan
  • Guan-Ting Pan
  • Sridharan Balu
  • Siewhui Chong
  • Chin Wei Lai

Their work is published in a variety of journals, often appearing in:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
  • Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
  • Processes
  • Journal of Alloys and Compounds

Best Publications

  • Photocatalytic inactivation of Escherichia coli and Lactobacillus helveticus by ZnO and TiO2 activated with ultraviolet light

    Hsuan-Liang Liu;Thomas C.-K. Yang

  • Adsorptive decontamination of diclofenac by three-dimensional graphene-based adsorbent: Response surface methodology, adsorption equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies

    Billie Yan Zhang Hiew;Lai Yee Lee;Kar Chiew Lai;Suyin Gan

  • Physical Characterization and Pre-assessment of Recycled High-Density Polyethylene as 3D Printing Material

    Siewhui Chong;Guan-Ting Pan;Mohammad Khalid;Thomas C.-K. Yang

  • The exploration of Lanthanum based perovskites and their complementary electrolytes for the supercapacitor applications

    Nadarajan Arjun;Guan-Tin Pan;Thomas C.K. Yang

  • Review on synthesis of 3D graphene-based configurations and their adsorption performance for hazardous water pollutants

    Billie Yan Zhang Hiew;Lai Yee Lee;Xin Jiat Lee;Suchithra Thangalazhy-Gopakumar

  • Effect of processing conditions on the crystallinity and structure of carbonated calcium hydroxyapatite (CHAp)

    Edita Garskaite;Karlis Agris Gross;Sung Wei Yang;Thomas Chung Kuang Yang

  • Crystalline phases and photocatalytic activities of hydrothermal synthesis Ag3VO4 and Ag4V2O7 under visible light irradiation

    Chao-Ming Huang;Guan-Ting Pan;Yu-Chu M. Li;Min-Hsing Li

  • Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye in the Presence of Visible Light Using SiO2@α-Fe2O3 Nanocomposites Deposited on SnS2 Flowers

    Sridharan Balu;Kasimayan Uma;Guan-Ting Pan;Thomas C.-K. Yang

  • A novel Laccase Biosensor based on Laccase immobilized Graphene-Cellulose Microfiber Composite modified Screen-Printed Carbon Electrode for Sensitive Determination of Catechol.

    Selvakumar Palanisamy;Sayee Kannan Ramaraj;Shen-Ming Chen;Thomas C. K. Yang

  • Synthesis of α-Fe2O3 decorated g-C3N4/ZnO ternary Z-scheme photocatalyst for degradation of tartrazine dye in aqueous media

    Sridharan Balu;Sethupathi Velmurugan;Selvakumar Palanisamy;Selvakumar Palanisamy;Shih-Wen Chen

  • Expert system of a crude oil distillation unit for process optimization using neural networks

    Leo Chau-Kuang Liau;Thomas Chung-Kuang Yang;Ming-Te Tsai

  • Integration of 3D printing and Industry 4.0 into engineering teaching

    Siewhui Chong;Guan-Ting Pan;Jitkai Chin;Pau Loke Show

  • Photocatalytic splitting of seawater and degradation of methylene blue on CuO/nano TiO2

    A.-J. Simamora;T.-L. Hsiung;F.-C. Chang;T.-C. Yang

  • Densification and properties of fluxed sintered NiCuZn ferrites

    Sea-Fue Wang;Yuh-Ruey Wang;Thomas C.K Yang;Po-Jeng Wang

  • Adsorptive removal of diclofenac by graphene oxide: Optimization, equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies

    Billie Yan Zhang Hiew;Lai Yee Lee;Xin Jiat Lee;Suyin Gan

  • Experimental, economic and life cycle assessments of recycling end-of-life monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic modules

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  • An efficient “Ratiometric” fluorescent chemosensor for the selective detection of Hg2+ ions based on phosphonates: its live cell imaging and molecular keypad lock applications

    Gujuluva Gangatharan Vinoth Kumar;Ramaraj Sayee Kannan;Thomas Chung-Kuang Yang;Jegathalaprathaban Rajesh

  • Intrinsic photocatalytic oxidation of the dye adsorbed on TiO2 photocatalysts by diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy

    Thomas C.-K. Yang;Sea-Fue Wang;Stanley H.-Y. Tsai;Shi-Yi Lin

  • Novel iminocoumarin dyes as photosensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cell

    Velappan Kandavelu;Hsin-Sian Huang;Jia-Liang Jian;Thomas C.-K. Yang

  • Densification and magnetic properties of low-fire NiCuZn ferrites

    Sea Fue Wang;Yuh Ruey Wang;Thomas C.K. Yang;Che Fu Chen

  • Rational synthesis of BixFe1–xVO4 heterostructures impregnated sulfur-doped g-C3N4: A visible-light-driven type-II heterojunction photo(electro)catalyst for efficient photodegradation of roxarsone and photoelectrochemical OER reactions

    Sridharan Balu;Yi-Lun Chen;Shih-Wen Chen;Thomas C. K. Yang

  • The preparation and characterization of transparent nano-sized thermochromic VO2–SiO2 films from the sol–gel process

    Hua-Kuo Chen;Hsin-Chin Hung;Thomas C.-K. Yang;Sea-Fue Wang

Frequent Co-Authors

Joon Ching Juan
Joon Ching Juan University of Malaya
Sea-Fue Wang
Sea-Fue Wang National Taipei University of Technology
Chin Wei Lai
Chin Wei Lai University of Malaya
Craig E. Banks
Craig E. Banks Manchester Metropolitan University
Suyin Gan
Suyin Gan University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
Shen-Ming Chen
Shen-Ming Chen National Taipei University of Technology
Mohd Rafie Johan
Mohd Rafie Johan University of Malaya
Hao Wang
Hao Wang Tianjin University
Jun-Wei Lim
Jun-Wei Lim Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Pau Loke Show
Pau Loke Show UCSI University

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