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Materials Science

D-Index
60
Citations
13675
World Ranking
7009
National Ranking
124

Chemistry

D-Index
60
Citations
13817
World Ranking
9634
National Ranking
255

X. X. Zhu 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 X. X. Zhu sits on this spectrum.

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 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 255 publications — 48th percentile

48% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

X. X. Zhu 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 X. X. Zhu sits on this spectrum.

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 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 60 D-Index — 46th percentile

46% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

X. X. Zhu is affiliated with the University of Montreal in Canada and has an extensive publication record primarily in the field of materials science, with a particular focus on organic chemistry, molecular biology, materials chemistry, biomaterials, and biomedical engineering.

Their research covers a variety of topics related to polymers and hydrogels, advanced polymer synthesis and characterization, polymer composites and self-healing, biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties, luminescence and fluorescent materials, and supramolecular self-assembly in materials. These topics reflect a broad engagement with both fundamental and applied aspects of materials chemistry and biomaterials.

Recent papers by X. X. Zhu include:

  • Recent progress of flexible rechargeable batteries, 2024, Science Bulletin
  • Information diffusion under public crisis in BA scale-free network based on SEIR model - Taking COVID-19 as an example, 2021, Physica A Statistical Mechanics and its Applications
  • Making Hydrophilic Polymers Thermoresponsive: The Upper Critical Solution Temperature of Copolymers of Acrylamide and Acrylic Acid, 2021, Macromolecules
  • Functional fillers for dental resin composites, 2020, Acta Biomaterialia
  • Synthesis, Characterization, and Swelling Properties of a New Highly Absorbent Hydrogel Based on Carboxymethyl Guar Gum Reinforced with Bentonite and Silica Particles for Disposable Hygiene Products, 2022, ACS Omega

Frequent coauthors with whom X. X. Zhu has collaborated include Ernesto Rivera, Hui Gan, Zhuona Wu, Yong-Guang Jia, and Guifang Dou. These partnerships indicate ongoing collaborative efforts within their research community.

The scientist has published extensively in multiple venues, with frequent publications appearing in:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Macromolecular Rapid Communications
  • Journal of Materials Chemistry B
  • ACS Applied Bio Materials
  • ACS Applied Polymer Materials

X. X. Zhu has also contributed to book publications, including a title published by the University of Michigan Press:

  • Ghosts in the Neighborhood, 2022

The scope of Zhu's work spans materials science and its subfields, with notable research involvement in:

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Biomaterials
  • Biomedical Engineering

Their research topics also encompass:

  • Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization
  • Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications
  • Polydiacetylene-based materials and applications
  • Polymer composites and self-healing
  • Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials
  • Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials

Best Publications

  • Polymer microspheres for controlled drug release

    S. Freiberg;X.X. Zhu

  • Physical models of diffusion for polymer solutions, gels and solids

    L Masaro;X.X Zhu

  • Thermosensitivity of Aqueous Solutions of Poly(N,N-diethylacrylamide)

    I. Idziak;D. Avoce;D. Lessard;D. Gravel

  • Lower critical solution temperatures of N-substituted acrylamide copolymers in aqueous solutions

    H.Y. Liu;X.X. Zhu

  • Rational design of thermoresponsive polymers in aqueous solutions: A thermodynamics map

    Chuanzhuang Zhao;Zhiyuan Ma;X.X. Zhu

  • Oxygen Inhibition in Dental Resins

    M.A. Gauthier;I. Stangel;T.H. Ellis;X.X. Zhu

  • Inorganic Fillers for Dental Resin Composites: Present and Future.

    Eric Habib;Ruili Wang;Yazi Wang;Meifang Zhu

  • Multiple and two-way reversible shape memory polymers: Design strategies and applications

    Kaojin Wang;Yong-Guang Jia;Chuanzhuang Zhao;X.X. Zhu

  • Polymeric Materials Containing Bile Acids

    Xiao-Xia Zhu;Marieta Nichifor

  • Self-Healing Supramolecular Hydrogel Made of Polymers Bearing Cholic Acid and β-Cyclodextrin Pendants

    Yong-Guang Jia;X. X. Zhu

  • Enzymatically crosslinked alginate hydrogels with improved adhesion properties

    Junxia Hou;Chong Li;Ying Guan;Yongjun Zhang

  • Thermo-responsive block copolymers with multiple phase transition temperatures in aqueous solutions

    S. Strandman;X.X. Zhu

  • Fluorescence and NMR studies of the effect of a bile acid dimer on the micellization of bile salts

    S. Gouin;X. X. Zhu

  • Effect of the molecular weight on the lower critical solution temperature of poly(N, N-diethylacrylamide) in aqueous solutions

    D G Lessard;M Ousalem;X X Zhu

  • A mini review: Shape memory polymers for biomedical applications

    Kaojin Wang;Satu Strandman;X. X. Zhu

  • Two-Way Reversible Shape Memory Polymers Made of Cross-Linked Cocrystallizable Random Copolymers with Tunable Actuation Temperatures

    Kaojin Wang;Yong-Guang Jia;X. X. Zhu

  • Polysaccharides for drug delivery and pharmaceutical applications

    Robert H. Marchessault;François Ravenelle;Xiao Xia Zhu

  • A simple FTIR spectroscopic method for the determination of the lower critical solution temperature of N‐isopropylacrylamide copolymers and related hydrogels

    Aline Percot;X. X. Zhu;Michel Lafleur

  • Functional fillers for dental resin composites.

    Yazi Wang;Meifang Zhu;X.X. Zhu

  • Effects of Substitution Groups on the RAFT Polymerization of N-Alkylacrylamides in the Preparation of Thermosensitive Block Copolymers

    Ya Cao;X. X. Zhu;Juntao Luo;Huiyou Liu

  • Multishape Memory Effect of Norbornene-Based Copolymers with Cholic Acid Pendant Groups

    Yu Shao;Christine Lavigueur;X. X. Zhu

Frequent Co-Authors

Yongjun Zhang
Yongjun Zhang Nankai University
William D. Lubell
William D. Lubell University of Montreal
Yingli An
Yingli An Nankai University
Li Ren
Li Ren South China University of Technology
Robert H. Marchessault
Robert H. Marchessault McGill University
Meifang Zhu
Meifang Zhu Donghua University
Linqi Shi
Linqi Shi Nankai University
Wangqing Zhang
Wangqing Zhang Nankai University
Hans Wolfgang Spiess
Hans Wolfgang Spiess Max Planck Society
Jiawei Zhang
Jiawei Zhang Chinese Academy of Sciences

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