World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Wei-Yin Sun

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
83
Citations
22270
World Ranking
2976
National Ranking
541

Wei-Yin 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 Wei-Yin 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: 419 publications — 82nd percentile

82% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

Wei-Yin 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 Wei-Yin 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: 83 D-Index — 84th percentile

84% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Overview

Wei-Yin Sun is a researcher affiliated with Nanjing University in China. Their work primarily spans the fields of Chemistry, Energy, and Materials Science, with a particular focus on subfields such as Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Materials Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Catalysis.

The research topics covered by Wei-Yin Sun include:

  • Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts
  • Covalent Organic Framework Applications
  • Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection
  • Ionic liquids properties and applications
  • Crystallization and Solubility Studies

Wei-Yin Sun has published extensively, with notable recent papers including:

  • Enhanced Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction Activity over NH2-MIL-125(Ti) by Facet Regulation, 2020, ACS Catalysis
  • Boosting Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction Efficiency by Heterostructures of NH2-MIL-101(Fe)/g-C3N4, 2020, ACS Applied Energy Materials
  • Assembling ultrafine TiO2 nanoparticles on UiO-66 octahedrons to promote selective photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to CH4 at a low concentration, 2020, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
  • Designing Heteroatom-Codoped Iron Metal-Organic Framework for Promotional Photoreduction of Carbon Dioxide to Ethylene, 2023, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Tailoring Coordination Microenvironment of Cu(I) in Metal-Organic Frameworks for Enhancing Electroreduction of CO2 to CH4, 2022, Advanced Functional Materials

Frequent co-authors of Wei-Yin Sun include:

  • Yue Zhao
  • Zhao-Feng Qiu
  • Zi-Qing Huang
  • Xiao-Yao Dao
  • Xiaomei Cheng

The researcher often publishes in venues such as:

  • The Cambridge Structural Database
  • Dalton Transactions
  • Journal of Materials Chemistry A
  • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
  • Chemical Communications

Best Publications

  • Metal–organic frameworks with catalytic centers: From synthesis to catalytic application

    Yan-Shang Kang;Yi Lu;Kai Chen;Yue Zhao

  • Luminescent Cd(II)–organic frameworks with chelating NH2 sites for selective detection of Fe(III) and antibiotics

    Dan Zhao;Xiao-Hui Liu;Yue Zhao;Peng Wang

  • Syntheses, structures, near-infrared and visible luminescence, and magnetic properties of lanthanide-organic frameworks with an imidazole-containing flexible ligand.

    Zheng-Hua Zhang;You Song;Taka-aki Okamura;Yasuchika Hasegawa

  • Photoluminescent metal–organic frameworks and their application for sensing biomolecules

    Jing Dong;Jing Dong;Dan Zhao;Yi Lu;Wei-Yin Sun

  • Enhanced Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction Activity over NH2-MIL-125(Ti) by Facet Regulation

    Xiao-Mei Cheng;Xiao-Yao Dao;Shi-Qing Wang;Jing Zhao

  • Reversible Anion Exchanges between the Layered Organic–Inorganic Hybridized Architectures: Syntheses and Structures of Manganese(II) and Copper(II) Complexes Containing Novel Tripodal Ligands

    Jian Fan;Lu Gan;Hiroyuki Kawaguchi;Wei-Yin Sun

  • Syntheses, structures, and luminescent and magnetic properties of novel three-dimensional lanthanide complexes with 1,3,5-benzenetriacetate.

    Zheng-Hua Zhang;Taka-Aki Okamura;Yasuchika Hasegawa;Hiroyuki Kawaguchi

  • Porous cobalt(II)-imidazolate supramolecular isomeric frameworks with selective gas sorption property

    Shui-Sheng Chen;Shui-Sheng Chen;Min Chen;Satoshi Takamizawa;Peng Wang

  • Metal-free directed sp 2 -C–H borylation

    Jiahang Lv;Jiahang Lv;Xiangyang Chen;Xiao-Song Xue;Xiao-Song Xue;Binlin Zhao

  • Temperature dependent selective gas sorption of the microporous metal-imidazolate framework [Cu(L)] [H2L = 1,4-di(1H-imidazol-4-yl)benzene].

    Shui-Sheng Chen;Shui-Sheng Chen;Min Chen;Satoshi Takamizawa;Man-Sheng Chen

  • Self-assembly of frameworks with specific topologies: construction and anion exchange properties of M3L2 architectures by tripodal ligands and silver(I) salts.

    Wei-Yin Sun;Jian Fan;Taka-aki Okamura;Jin Xie

  • Size Engineering of Metal–Organic Framework MIL-101(Cr)–Ag Hybrids for Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction

    Fan Guo;Sizhuo Yang;Yi Liu;Peng Wang

  • Syntheses, structures, and photoluminescence properties of metal(II) halide complexes with pyridine-containing flexible tripodal ligands.

    Gang Wu;Xiao-Feng Wang;Taka-Aki Okamura;Wei-Yin Sun

  • The first X-ray structurally characterized M3L2 cage-like complex with tetrahedral metal centres and its encapsulation of a neutral guest molecule

    Hong-Ke Liu;Wei-Yin Sun;De-Jian Ma;Kai-Bei Yu

  • Facet-dependent photocatalytic hydrogen production of metal–organic framework NH2-MIL-125(Ti)

    Fan Guo;Jin-Han Guo;Peng Wang;Yan-Shang Kang

  • Boosting Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction Efficiency by Heterostructures of NH2-MIL-101(Fe)/g-C3N4

    Xiao-Yao Dao;Xia-Fei Xie;Jin-Han Guo;Xiao-Yu Zhang

  • Novel metal-organic frameworks with specific topology from new tripodal ligands: 1,3,5-tris(1-imidazolyl)benzene and 1,3-bis(1-imidazolyl)-5-(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene.

    Jian Fan;Wei-Yin Sun;Taka-Aki Okamura;Wen-Xia Tang

  • The organic ligands with mixed N-/O-donors used in construction of functional metal–organic frameworks

    Xiao-Liang Zhao;Wei-Yin Sun

  • Syntheses, structures, and optical properties of novel zinc(II) complexes with multicarboxylate and N-donor ligands

    Qian Chu;Guang-Xiang Liu;Yong-Qing Huang;Xiao-Feng Wang

  • Syntheses, Structures, and Properties of Two-Dimensional Alkaline Earth Metal Complexes with Flexible Tripodal Tricarboxylate Ligands

    Hui-Fang Zhu;Zheng-Hua Zhang;Wei-Yin Sun;Taka-Aki Okamura

  • Novel one-dimensional tubelike and two-dimensional polycatenated metal-organic frameworks

    Jian Fan;Hui-Fang Zhu;Taka-Aki Okamura;Wei-Yin Sun

Frequent Co-Authors

Taka-aki Okamura
Taka-aki Okamura Osaka University
Jian Fan
Jian Fan Soochow University
Norikazu Ueyama
Norikazu Ueyama Osaka University
Yue Zhao
Yue Zhao Nanjing University
Yi Lu
Yi Lu University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Jing Zhao
Jing Zhao Nanjing University
You Song
You Song Nanjing University
Jin-Quan Yu
Jin-Quan Yu Scripps Research Institute
Jin Xie
Jin Xie Nanjing University
Makoto Fujita
Makoto Fujita University of Tokyo

External Links

Personal website of Wei-Yin Sun

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students interested in applying their Chemistry background to real-world challenges, online forensic science degree programs offer a practical route. These programs combine chemical principles with investigative techniques, preparing graduates for roles in crime laboratories or law enforcement agencies. If you seek specialization, consider pursuing a master's in forensic psychology online, which complements scientific knowledge with insights into criminal behavior.

Career opportunities in this field are diverse. According to careers in forensic science, roles range from forensic chemists to crime scene analysts, offering a spectrum of pathways for chemistry graduates. These positions emphasize analytical skills, attention to detail, and a strong ethical foundation.

Financing your education is a crucial consideration. Exploring the criminal justice degree tuition landscape can help you plan effectively, as costs vary widely among online programs. Affordable options are available, making these career pathways accessible for many.

Incorporating online degrees into your educational journey allows flexibility while aligning with dynamic career goals in forensic science and related sectors where chemistry expertise is highly valued.

Best Scientists Citing Wei-Yin Sun

Hongwei Hou

Hongwei Hou

Zhengzhou University

Publications: 59

Xiu-Li Wang

Xiu-Li Wang

Bohai University

Publications: 58

Yupeng Tian

Yupeng Tian

Anhui University

Publications: 44

Xian-He Bu

Xian-He Bu

Nankai University

Publications: 42

Yao-Yu Wang

Yao-Yu Wang

Northwest University

Publications: 41

Qi-Zhen Shi

Qi-Zhen Shi

Northwest University

Publications: 40

Yaoting Fan

Yaoting Fan

Zhengzhou University

Publications: 39

Jian-Fang Ma

Jian-Fang Ma

Northeast Normal University

Publications: 38

Yue Zhao

Yue Zhao

Nanjing University

Publications: 38

Zhong-Min Su

Zhong-Min Su

Northeast Normal University

Publications: 38

Maochun Hong

Maochun Hong

Chinese Academy of Sciences

Publications: 36

Li-Ya Wang

Li-Ya Wang

Qingdao University of Science and Technology

Publications: 36

Miao Du

Miao Du

Zhengzhou University of Light Industry

Publications: 35

Jin Yang

Jin Yang

Northeast Normal University

Publications: 34

Daofeng Sun

Daofeng Sun

China University of Petroleum, Beijing

Publications: 31

Ying-Ying Liu

Ying-Ying Liu

Northeast Normal University

Publications: 28

Trending Scientists

Buddy D. Ratner

Buddy D. Ratner

University of Washington

Thomas Proffen

Thomas Proffen

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

David I. Gibson

David I. Gibson

Natural History Museum

Shamit Kachru

Shamit Kachru

Stanford University

Richard Longnecker

Richard Longnecker

Northwestern University

Stefan Schuster

Stefan Schuster

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

M. Cemal Göncüoglu

M. Cemal Göncüoglu

Middle East Technical University

Sandra C. Jones

Sandra C. Jones

Australian Catholic University

Wolfgang Baehr

Wolfgang Baehr

University of Utah

Shawn Litster

Shawn Litster

Carnegie Mellon University

Dragoš Cvetković

Dragoš Cvetković

University of Belgrade

Minh N. Do

Minh N. Do

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Pei-Qiang Huang

Pei-Qiang Huang

Xiamen University

Marion R. Reynolds

Marion R. Reynolds

Virginia Tech

David A. Norton

David A. Norton

University of Canterbury

Paul M. Leonardi

Paul M. Leonardi

University of California, Santa Barbara

Related Chemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 How to Become a Crime Scene Photographer: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Crime Scene Photographer: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Chemistry Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Chemistry Degree Online?
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Online?
2026 Credit Requirements for a Forensic Science Degree Explained

2026 Credit Requirements for a Forensic Science Degree Explained
2026 Online Chemistry Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Chemistry Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Forensic Science Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?

2026 Forensic Science Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?
2026 Fastest Online Forensic Science Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Forensic Science Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 How to Become a Medicolegal Death Investigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Medicolegal Death Investigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How to Become a Coroner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Coroner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How to Become a Medical Examiner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Medical Examiner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get a Forensic Science Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?
2026 Is Demand for Forensic Science Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?

2026 Is Demand for Forensic Science Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?
2026 Biotechnology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2026 Biotechnology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2026 How Much Does a Forensic Science Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown

2026 How Much Does a Forensic Science Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown

Recently Published Articles

2026 Is Marketing a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2026 Is Marketing a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
2026 Best Careers To Pursue With a Nutrition Master’s Degree

2026 Best Careers To Pursue With a Nutrition Master’s Degree
2026 Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs in Human Services

2026 Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs in Human Services
2026 Military-Friendly Online Accounting Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Military-Friendly Online Accounting Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 What Can You Do With An Applied Behavior Analysis Degree?

2026 What Can You Do With An Applied Behavior Analysis Degree?
2026 How to Become an Archivist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Archivist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Cheapest Way to Get a Teaching Credential in Boston, MA: Degree Requirements & Certification

2026 Cheapest Way to Get a Teaching Credential in Boston, MA: Degree Requirements & Certification
2026 Accounting Degree Master's Programs You Can Start Without Meeting All Requirements

2026 Accounting Degree Master's Programs You Can Start Without Meeting All Requirements
2026 Forensic Accountant Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2026 Forensic Accountant Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2026 Last-Minute Admissions: Online Library Science Degree Master's Programs Still Accepting Students

2026 Last-Minute Admissions: Online Library Science Degree Master's Programs Still Accepting Students
Best Online Colleges that Accept Low GPA for 2026

Best Online Colleges that Accept Low GPA for 2026
2026 How to Become a Licensed Pharmacist in Bakersfield, CA: License Requirements

2026 How to Become a Licensed Pharmacist in Bakersfield, CA: License Requirements
2026 How to Become a Medical Biller & Coder in Reno, NV: Education Requirements & Certification

2026 How to Become a Medical Biller & Coder in Reno, NV: Education Requirements & Certification
2026 How to Become a Nurse with a Health Science Degree: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Nurse with a Health Science Degree: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Online Industrial Organizational Psychology Bachelor's Degree Programs With Weekly Start Dates

2026 Online Industrial Organizational Psychology Bachelor's Degree Programs With Weekly Start Dates
2026 Best Information Technology Degrees for Working Adults

2026 Best Information Technology Degrees for Working Adults
2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Industrial Organizational Psychology Degree Programs Worth Considering?

2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Industrial Organizational Psychology Degree Programs Worth Considering?
2026 Best Ph.D. in Social Work Programs Online

2026 Best Ph.D. in Social Work Programs Online
2026 Most Affordable Online Master’s Degrees in Biotechnology

2026 Most Affordable Online Master’s Degrees in Biotechnology
2026 What Is a Health Information Technician: Salary & Career Paths

2026 What Is a Health Information Technician: Salary & Career Paths
2026 Teacher Certification Types & Requirements in Tennessee

2026 Teacher Certification Types & Requirements in Tennessee