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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 46 11418 3157 119 8299

Wei Sun publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Wei Sun between 1997 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Wei Sun published across 29 years, from 1997 to 2025, averaging 4.4 papers a year. Output peaked at 20 publications in 2018. 9 of the 127 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1997 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 20. Peak 20 publications in 2018. 1997: 1 publication 1998: 0 publications 1999: 0 publications 2000: 4 publications 2001: 1 publication 2002: 3 publications 2003: 0 publications 2004: 1 publication 2005: 0 publications 2006: 0 publications 2007: 4 publications 2008: 2 publications 2009: 3 publications 2010: 2 publications 2011: 9 publications 2012: 13 publications 2013: 6 publications 2014: 9 publications 2015: 9 publications 2016: 9 publications 2017: 13 publications 2018: 20 publications 2019: 5 publications 2020: 3 publications 2021: 1 publication 2022: 0 publications 2023: 0 publications 2024: 5 publications 2025: 4 publications
1997 2025

127 publications in total across all disciplines

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Wei Sun: publications per year, 1997 to 2025
Year Publications
1997 1
1998 0
1999 0
2000 4
2001 1
2002 3
2003 0
2004 1
2005 0
2006 0
2007 4
2008 2
2009 3
2010 2
2011 9
2012 13
2013 6
2014 9
2015 9
2016 9
2017 13
2018 20
2019 5
2020 3
2021 1
2022 0
2023 0
2024 5
2025 4
Total 127
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Wei Sun 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 Wei Sun sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 57 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 50–69 to 1,163+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 891. Most scientists, 891, have 190–209 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 110–129 publications, is where this scientist sits. 50–69 publications: 28 scientists 70–89 publications: 152 scientists 90–109 publications: 356 scientists 110–129 publications: 487 scientists 130–149 publications: 723 scientists 150–169 publications: 835 scientists 170–189 publications: 850 scientists 190–209 publications: 891 scientists 210–229 publications: 862 scientists 230–249 publications: 766 scientists 250–269 publications: 726 scientists 270–289 publications: 665 scientists 290–309 publications: 593 scientists 310–329 publications: 537 scientists 330–349 publications: 477 scientists 350–369 publications: 440 scientists 370–389 publications: 356 scientists 390–409 publications: 321 scientists 410–429 publications: 256 scientists 430–449 publications: 246 scientists 450–469 publications: 216 scientists 470–489 publications: 212 scientists 490–509 publications: 174 scientists 510–529 publications: 194 scientists 530–549 publications: 162 scientists 550–569 publications: 131 scientists 570–589 publications: 111 scientists 590–609 publications: 103 scientists 610–629 publications: 99 scientists 630–649 publications: 77 scientists 650–669 publications: 92 scientists 670–689 publications: 56 scientists 690–709 publications: 53 scientists 710–729 publications: 53 scientists 730–749 publications: 38 scientists 750–769 publications: 52 scientists 770–789 publications: 43 scientists 790–809 publications: 38 scientists 810–829 publications: 34 scientists 830–849 publications: 25 scientists 850–869 publications: 18 scientists 870–889 publications: 20 scientists 890–909 publications: 24 scientists 910–929 publications: 27 scientists 930–949 publications: 20 scientists 950–969 publications: 17 scientists 970–989 publications: 10 scientists 990–1,009 publications: 16 scientists 1,010–1,029 publications: 13 scientists 1,030–1,049 publications: 12 scientists 1,050–1,069 publications: 9 scientists 1,070–1,089 publications: 8 scientists 1,090–1,109 publications: 7 scientists 1,110–1,129 publications: 9 scientists 1,130–1,149 publications: 2 scientists 1,150–1,162 publications: 5 scientists 1,163+ publications: 100 scientists
50–69 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 119 publications — 6th percentile

6% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Materials Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
50–69 28
70–89 152
90–109 356
110–129 487 119
130–149 723
150–169 835
170–189 850
190–209 891
210–229 862
230–249 766
250–269 726
270–289 665
290–309 593
310–329 537
330–349 477
350–369 440
370–389 356
390–409 321
410–429 256
430–449 246
450–469 216
470–489 212
490–509 174
510–529 194
530–549 162
550–569 131
570–589 111
590–609 103
610–629 99
630–649 77
650–669 92
670–689 56
690–709 53
710–729 53
730–749 38
750–769 52
770–789 43
790–809 38
810–829 34
830–849 25
850–869 18
870–889 20
890–909 24
910–929 27
930–949 20
950–969 17
970–989 10
990–1,009 16
1,010–1,029 13
1,030–1,049 12
1,050–1,069 9
1,070–1,089 8
1,090–1,109 7
1,110–1,129 9
1,130–1,149 2
1,150–1,162 5
1,163+ 100
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Wei Sun 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 Wei Sun sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 165+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 667. Most scientists, 667, have 52–53 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 46–47 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 211 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 450 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 612 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 612 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 598 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 657 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 667 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 621 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 597 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 610 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 587 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 606 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 533 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 490 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 469 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 378 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 421 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 359 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 323 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 299 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 230 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 210 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 195 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 203 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 175 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 175 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 142 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 121 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 117 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 107 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 88 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 85 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 68 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 62 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 57 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 45 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 49 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 50 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 34 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 38 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 28 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 24 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 33 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 28 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 20 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 23 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 17 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 12 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 17 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 21 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 13 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 11 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 13 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 4 scientists 164 D-Index: 3 scientists 165+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 46 D-Index — 12th percentile

12% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Materials Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 211
42–43 450
44–45 612
46–47 612 46
48–49 598
50–51 657
52–53 667
54–55 621
56–57 597
58–59 610
60–61 587
62–63 606
64–65 533
66–67 490
68–69 469
70–71 378
72–73 421
74–75 359
76–77 323
78–79 299
80–81 230
82–83 210
84–85 195
86–87 203
88–89 175
90–91 175
92–93 142
94–95 121
96–97 117
98–99 107
100–101 88
102–103 85
104–105 68
106–107 62
108–109 57
110–111 45
112–113 49
114–115 50
116–117 34
118–119 38
120–121 37
122–123 29
124–125 28
126–127 24
128–129 33
130–131 28
132–133 21
134–135 20
136–137 23
138–139 17
140–141 12
142–143 17
144–145 21
146–147 13
148–149 11
150–151 14
152–153 13
154–155 9
156–157 10
158–159 7
160–161 4
162–163 4
164 3
165+ 98
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Overview

Wei Sun was a researcher affiliated with Southeast University in China whose work primarily fell within the field of Engineering. Their research spanned several specialized subfields, notably Materials Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Mechanical Engineering, and Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine.

Their scholarly contributions addressed a variety of topics, including:

  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
  • Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metals
  • Photodynamic therapy research studies
  • Mine drainage and remediation techniques
  • Arsenic contamination and mitigation
  • Minerals flotation and separation techniques
  • Metal-organic frameworks: synthesis and applications

Wei Sun published several research papers in reputable venues. Some of the notable recent papers include:

  • Enzyme-Mediated Tumor Starvation and Phototherapy Enhance Mild-Temperature Photothermal Therapy (2020), published in Advanced Functional Materials
  • Rational Design of Self-Assembled Cationic Porphyrin-Based Nanoparticles for Efficient Photodynamic Inactivation of Bacteria (2020), published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
  • Selective separation of metals from wastewater using sulfide precipitation: A critical review in agents, operational factors and particle aggregation (2023), published in Journal of Environmental Management
  • Colistin-Loaded Polydopamine Nanospheres Uniformly Decorated with Silver Nanodots: A Nanohybrid Platform with Improved Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Performance (2020), published in ACS Applied Bio Materials
  • Elevated exosome-derived miRNAs predict osimertinib resistance in non-small cell lung cancer (2021), published in Cancer Cell International

Their frequent coauthors included:

  • Ge Gao
  • Fu-Gen Wu
  • En-Hou Han
  • Hongliang Ming
  • Yao-Wen Jiang

Their publications were frequently found in the following venues:

  • Journal of Physics Conference Series
  • Journal of Nuclear Materials
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Advanced Functional Materials
  • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Best Publications

  • Mechanical properties of steel fiber-reinforced, high-strength, lightweight concrete

    Jianming Gao;Wei Sun;Keiji Morino

  • Utilization of iron ore tailings as fine aggregate in ultra-high performance concrete

    Sujing Zhao;Junjiang Fan;Wei Sun

  • MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF HIGH-STRENGTH CONCRETE AFTER FIRE

    Min Li;ChunXiang Qian;Wei Sun

  • The effect of hybrid fibers and expansive agent on the shrinkage and permeability of high-performance concrete

    Wei Sun;Huisu Chen;Xin Luo;Hongpin Qian

  • Effect of cement substitution by limestone on the hydration and microstructural development of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC)

    Wei Huang;Wei Huang;Hadi Kazemi-Kamyab;Wei Sun;Karen Scrivener;Karen Scrivener

  • Effects of nano-SiO2 particles on the mechanical and microstructural properties of ultra-high performance cementitious composites

    Zhidan Rong;Wei Sun;Haijun Xiao;Guang Jiang

  • Enzyme‐Mediated Tumor Starvation and Phototherapy Enhance Mild‐Temperature Photothermal Therapy

    Ge Gao;Yao‐Wen Jiang;Yuxin Guo;Hao‐Ran Jia

  • Mechanism of expansion of mortars immersed in sodium sulfate solutions

    Cheng Yu;Cheng Yu;Wei Sun;Karen Scrivener;Karen Scrivener

  • Hydration of high-volume fly ash cement pastes

    Ya Mei Zhang;Wei Sun;Han Dong Yan

  • Dynamic compression behavior of ultra-high performance cement based composites

    Zhidan Rong;Wei Sun;Yunsheng Zhang

  • Multicolor Fluorescent Semiconducting Polymer Dots with Narrow Emissions and High Brightness

    Yu Rong;Changfeng Wu;Jiangbo Yu;Xuanjun Zhang

  • Effect of heating and cooling regimes on residual strength and microstructure of normal strength and high-performance concrete

    Xin Luo;Wei Sun;Sammy Yin Nin Chan

  • Molecular Targeting-Mediated Mild-Temperature Photothermal Therapy with a Smart Albumin-Based Nanodrug.

    Ge Gao;Yao-Wen Jiang;Wei Sun;Yuxin Guo

  • The effect of silica fume and steel fiber on the dynamic mechanical performance of high-strength concrete

    Handong Yan;Wei Sun;Huisu Chen

  • Effect of chloride salt, freeze–thaw cycling and externally applied load on the performance of the concrete

    Wei Sun;Ru Mu;Xin Luo;Changwen Miao

  • Damage and damage resistance of high strength concrete under the action of load and freeze-thaw cycles

    W. Sun;Y.M. Zhang;H.D. Yan;R. Mu

  • Multi-scale prediction of the effective chloride diffusion coefficient of concrete

    Guowen Sun;Yunsheng Zhang;Wei Sun;Zhiyong Liu

  • Nano-mechanical behavior of a green ultra-high performance concrete

    Sujing Zhao;Wei Sun

  • EFFECT OF HIGH TEMPERATURE AND COOLING REGIMES ON THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH AND PORE PROPERTIES OF HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE

    Sammy Yin Nin Chan;Xin Luo;Wei Sun

  • Effect of replacement of silica fume with calcined clay on the hydration and microstructural development of eco-UHPFRC

    Wei Huang;Wei Huang;Hadi Kazemi-Kamyab;Wei Sun;Karen Scrivener;Karen Scrivener

  • Ultrahigh performance concrete-properties, applications and perspectives

    ChunPing Gu;ChunPing Gu;Guang Ye;Wei Sun

  • Dynamic behaviour and visco-elastic damage model of ultra-high performance cementitious composite

    Jianzhong Lai;Wei Sun

  • Squaraine-Based Polymer Dots with Narrow, Bright Near-Infrared Fluorescence for Biological Applications

    I-Che Wu;Jiangbo Yu;Fangmao Ye;Yu Rong

  • Experimental and modelling research of the accelerated calcium leaching of cement paste in ammonium nitrate solution

    Keshu Wan;Yan Li;Wei Sun

  • Influence of chloride concentration and pre-passivation on the pitting corrosion resistance of low-alloy reinforcing steel in simulated concrete pore solution

    Jinjie Shi;Wei Sun;Jinyang Jiang;Yamei Zhang

  • Reducing environmental impacts and carbon emissions: Study of effects of superfine cement particles on blended cement containing high volume mineral admixtures

    Meng Wu;Yunsheng Zhang;Yongsheng Ji;Guojian Liu

  • Interaction between loading, freeze–thaw cycles, and chloride salt attack of concrete with and without steel fiber reinforcement

    Ru Mu;Changwen Miao;Xin Luo;Wei Sun

  • Modeling of the internal damage of saturated cement paste due to ice crystallization pressure during freezing

    Lin Liu;Lin Liu;Guang Ye;Erik Schlangen;Huisu Chen

  • A Compact and Highly Fluorescent Orange-Emitting Polymer Dot for Specific Subcellular Imaging

    Fangmao Ye;Changfeng Wu;Yuhui Jin;Meng Wang

  • Fractal and multifractal analysis on pore structure in cement paste

    Yun Gao;Yun Gao;Jinyang Jiang;Geert De Schutter;Guang Ye;Guang Ye

Frequent Co-Authors

Yunsheng Zhang
Yunsheng Zhang Southeast University
Guang Ye
Guang Ye Delft University of Technology
Zongjin Li
Zongjin Li University of Macau
Karen Scrivener
Karen Scrivener École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Lambertus J. Sluys
Lambertus J. Sluys Delft University of Technology
Mingzhong Zhang
Mingzhong Zhang University College London
Christopher K.Y. Leung
Christopher K.Y. Leung Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Nemkumar Banthia
Nemkumar Banthia University of British Columbia
Geert De Schutter
Geert De Schutter Ghent University
Erik Schlangen
Erik Schlangen Delft University of Technology

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