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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 76 4244 3853 319 294 397 20657

Werner Kunz publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Werner Kunz between 1971 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Werner Kunz published across 56 years, from 1971 to 2026, averaging 8.2 papers a year. Output peaked at 28 publications in 2021. 15 of the 460 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20 25
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1971 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 28. Peak 28 publications in 2021. 1971: 2 publications 1972: 0 publications 1973: 0 publications 1974: 0 publications 1975: 0 publications 1976: 0 publications 1977: 0 publications 1978: 0 publications 1979: 0 publications 1980: 0 publications 1981: 0 publications 1982: 0 publications 1983: 0 publications 1984: 0 publications 1985: 0 publications 1986: 1 publication 1987: 1 publication 1988: 2 publications 1989: 0 publications 1990: 6 publications 1991: 6 publications 1992: 7 publications 1993: 9 publications 1994: 3 publications 1995: 8 publications 1996: 2 publications 1997: 2 publications 1998: 2 publications 1999: 2 publications 2000: 1 publication 2001: 2 publications 2002: 5 publications 2003: 8 publications 2004: 22 publications 2005: 19 publications 2006: 25 publications 2007: 11 publications 2008: 21 publications 2009: 27 publications 2010: 15 publications 2011: 15 publications 2012: 22 publications 2013: 20 publications 2014: 16 publications 2015: 15 publications 2016: 21 publications 2017: 15 publications 2018: 13 publications 2019: 8 publications 2020: 5 publications 2021: 28 publications 2022: 16 publications 2023: 26 publications 2024: 16 publications 2025: 13 publications 2026: 2 publications
1971 2026

460 publications in total across all disciplines

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Werner Kunz: publications per year, 1971 to 2026
Year Publications
1971 2
1972 0
1973 0
1974 0
1975 0
1976 0
1977 0
1978 0
1979 0
1980 0
1981 0
1982 0
1983 0
1984 0
1985 0
1986 1
1987 1
1988 2
1989 0
1990 6
1991 6
1992 7
1993 9
1994 3
1995 8
1996 2
1997 2
1998 2
1999 2
2000 1
2001 2
2002 5
2003 8
2004 22
2005 19
2006 25
2007 11
2008 21
2009 27
2010 15
2011 15
2012 22
2013 20
2014 16
2015 15
2016 21
2017 15
2018 13
2019 8
2020 5
2021 28
2022 16
2023 26
2024 16
2025 13
2026 2
Total 460
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Werner Kunz 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 Werner Kunz 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, 381–400 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: 397 publications — 80th percentile

80% 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
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
381–400 459 397
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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Werner Kunz 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 Werner Kunz 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, 76–77 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: 76 D-Index — 77th percentile

77% 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
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 76
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

Werner Kunz is affiliated with the University of Regensburg in Germany, focusing on research situated at the intersection of chemistry and materials science. Their scholarly activity covers diverse topics within these fields, with a significant emphasis on materials chemistry and organic chemistry, complemented by contributions to biomedical engineering, catalysis, and molecular biology.

Their research mainly explores surfactants and colloidal systems, crystallization and solubility studies, ionic liquids and their properties, curcumin's biomedical applications, spectroscopy and quantum chemical studies, X-ray diffraction in crystallography, and catalysis for biomass conversion.

Werner Kunz has a number of recent publications reflecting their diverse scientific interests. Notable works include:

  • The green platform molecule gamma-valerolactone - ecotoxicity, biodegradability, solvent properties, and potential applications (2021, Green Chemistry)
  • Solubilization and extraction of curcumin from Curcuma Longa using green, sustainable, and food-approved surfactant-free microemulsions (2020, Food Chemistry)
  • Hofmeister versus Neuberg: is ATP really a biological hydrotrope? (2021, Cell Reports Physical Science)
  • NADES-based surfactant-free microemulsions for solubilization and extraction of curcumin from Curcuma Longa (2021, Food Chemistry)
  • Salting-in and salting-out effects of short amphiphilic molecules: a balance between specific ion effects and hydrophobicity (2020, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics)

Their collaborations include frequent co-authorship with Didier Touraud, Evamaria Hofmann, Matthias Kellermeier, Thomas Zemb, and Verena Huber. The cooperation with these researchers spans multiple publications and reflects an engaged network within the chemistry research community.

Werner Kunz's work has appeared primarily in several key scientific journals, including:

  • Journal of Molecular Liquids
  • Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
  • The Cambridge Structural Database
  • Food Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

The scientist's research contributions demonstrate an integrated approach connecting chemical properties, molecular interactions, and materials design. Their focus on surfactants, solvents, and environmentally relevant molecules corresponds with contemporary interests in sustainable and green chemistry. In particular, their investigations into surfactant-free microemulsions and ionic liquids have implications for both theoretical understanding and practical applications in various chemical industries.

Best Publications

  • ‘Zur Lehre von der Wirkung der Salze’ (about the science of the effect of salts): Franz Hofmeister's historical papers

    Werner Kunz;J. Henle;Barry W. Ninham

  • The present state of affairs with Hofmeister effects

    W. Kunz;Pierandrea Lo Nostro;Barry William Ninham;Barry William Ninham;Barry William Ninham

  • Physical Chemistry of Electrolyte Solutions: Modern Aspects

    Josef Barthel;H. Krienke;Werner Kunz

  • Specific ion effects in colloidal and biological systems

    Werner Kunz

  • Hofmeister series and specific interactions of charged headgroups with aqueous ions

    Nina Vlachy;Barbara Jagoda-Cwiklik;Robert Vácha;Didier Touraud

  • The promotion of oriented axonal regrowth in the injured spinal cord by alginate-based anisotropic capillary hydrogels.

    Peter Prang;Rainer Müller;Ahmed Eljaouhari;Klaus Heckmann

  • Relation between dielectric and low-frequency Raman spectra of hydrogen-bond liquids.

    Toshiko Fukasawa;Takaaki Sato;Junji Watanabe;Yoshimasa Hama

  • "Bligh and Dyer" and folch methods for solid-liquid-liquid extraction of lipids from microorganisms. Comprehension of solvatation mechanisms and towards substitution with alternative solvents

    Cassandra Breil;Maryline Abert Vian;Thomas Zemb;Werner Kunz

  • Specific Ion Effects

    Werner Kunz

  • The Conductivity of Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids from (248 to 468) K. B. Variation of the Anion†

    Oliver Zech;Alexander Stoppa;Richard Buchner;Werner Kunz

  • The Conductivity of Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids from (−35 to 195) °C. A. Variation of Cation’s Alkyl Chain†

    Alexander Stoppa;Oliver Zech;Werner Kunz;Richard Buchner

  • How to explain microemulsions formed by solvent mixtures without conventional surfactants.

    Thomas N. Zemb;Michael Klossek;Tobias Lopian;Julien Marcus

  • Photocatalytic activation of alkyl chlorides by assembly-promoted single electron transfer in microheterogeneous solutions

    Maciej Giedyk;Maciej Giedyk;Rok Narobe;Sophia Weiß;Didier Touraud

  • Is there an anionic Hofmeister effect on water dynamics? Dielectric spectroscopy of aqueous solutions of NaBr, NaI, NaNO3, NaClO4, and NaSCN

    Wolfgang Wachter;Werner Kunz;Richard Buchner;Glenn Hefter

  • Some aspects of green solvents

    Katharina Häckl;Werner Kunz

  • Hofmeister Effects in Surface Tension of Aqueous Electrolyte Solution

    Mathias Anders Bostrom;Werner Kunz;Barry Ninham

  • Stabilization of amorphous calcium carbonate in inorganic silica-rich environments.

    Matthias Kellermeier;Emilio Melero-Garcia;Fabian Glaab;Regina Klein

  • Unified Concept of Solubilization in Water by Hydrotropes and Cosolvents

    Pierre Bauduin;Audrey Renoncourt;Andreas Kopf;Didier Touraud

  • Osmotic Coefficients and Surface Tensions of Aqueous Electrolyte Solutions: Role of Dispersion Forces

    Werner Kunz;Luc Belloni;Olivier Bernard;Barry W. Ninham

  • Specific ion effects at protein surfaces: a molecular dynamics study of bovine pancreatic trypsin inhibitor and horseradish peroxidase in selected salt solutions.

    Lubos Vrbka;Pavel Jungwirth;Pierre Bauduin;Didier Touraud

  • The green platform molecule gamma-valerolactone – ecotoxicity, biodegradability, solvent properties, and potential applications

    Florian Kerkel;Marta Markiewicz;Stefan Stolte;Eva Müller

Frequent Co-Authors

Didier Touraud
Didier Touraud University of Regensburg
Pierre Turq
Pierre Turq Sorbonne University
Barry W. Ninham
Barry W. Ninham Australian National University
Richard Buchner
Richard Buchner University of Regensburg
Juan Manuel García-Ruiz
Juan Manuel García-Ruiz Spanish National Research Council
Olivier Diat
Olivier Diat Institut de Chimie
Dominik Horinek
Dominik Horinek University of Regensburg
Markus Drechsler
Markus Drechsler University of Bayreuth
Burkhard König
Burkhard König University of Regensburg
Isabelle Grillo
Isabelle Grillo Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

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