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Xiaoyong Zhang

Xiaoyong Zhang

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Rising Stars
2025

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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Rising Stars 80 25 25 9 9 365 22212
Materials Science 84 2275 2198 729 725 364 23756

Xiaoyong Zhang publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Xiaoyong Zhang between 2012 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Xiaoyong Zhang published across 14 years, from 2012 to 2025, averaging 26.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 62 publications in 2017. 14 of the 371 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
20 40 60
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2012 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 62. Peak 62 publications in 2017. 2012: 9 publications 2013: 15 publications 2014: 31 publications 2015: 51 publications 2016: 37 publications 2017: 62 publications 2018: 47 publications 2019: 27 publications 2020: 39 publications 2021: 26 publications 2022: 9 publications 2023: 4 publications 2024: 6 publications 2025: 8 publications
2012 2025

371 publications in total across all disciplines

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Xiaoyong Zhang: publications per year, 2012 to 2025
Year Publications
2012 9
2013 15
2014 31
2015 51
2016 37
2017 62
2018 47
2019 27
2020 39
2021 26
2022 9
2023 4
2024 6
2025 8
Total 371
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Xiaoyong Zhang 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 Xiaoyong Zhang 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, 350–369 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: 364 publications — 72nd percentile

72% 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
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
350–369 440 364
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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Xiaoyong Zhang 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 Xiaoyong Zhang 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, 84–85 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: 84 D-Index — 83rd percentile

83% 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
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 84
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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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2025 - Research.com Rising Stars Award

Overview

Xiaoyong Zhang is affiliated with Nanchang University in China and has contributed extensively to the field of Materials Science, with a particular focus on Materials Chemistry. Their research encompasses the development and functionalization of advanced materials along with applications in biomedical engineering and environmental sustainability.

Their main areas of study include:

  • Materials Chemistry
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Molecular Biology
  • Spectroscopy

Zhang's work covers multiple prominent topics such as:

  • Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials
  • MXene and MAX Phase Materials
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection
  • Covalent Organic Framework Applications
  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques

Their recent published papers include the following:

  • "Surface functionalization of MXene with chitosan through in-situ formation of polyimidazoles and its adsorption properties," 2021, Journal of Hazardous Materials
  • "Hydrothermal synthesis of MXene-MoS2 composites for highly efficient removal of pesticides," 2022, Applied Surface Science
  • "Rapid synthesis of polyimidazole functionalized MXene via microwave-irradiation assisted multi-component reaction and its iodine adsorption performance," 2021, Journal of Hazardous Materials
  • "State-of-art review on preparation, surface functionalization and biomedical applications of cellulose nanocrystals-based materials," 2021, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • "Biomimetic anchoring of Fe3O4 onto Ti3C2 MXene for highly efficient removal of organic dyes by Fenton reaction," 2020, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Zhang has frequently published in the following venues:

  • Dyes and Pigments
  • Colloids and Interface Science Communications
  • Journal of Molecular Liquids
  • Applied Surface Science
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

Collaboration is a significant aspect of their research, with frequent coauthors including:

  • Yen Wei
  • Meiying Liu
  • Fengjie Deng
  • Wei Long
  • Hongye Huang

Best Publications

  • Recent developments in polydopamine: an emerging soft matter for surface modification and biomedical applications

    Meiying Liu;Guangjian Zeng;Ke Wang;Qing Wan

  • Biocompatible polydopamine fluorescent organic nanoparticles: facile preparation and cell imaging

    Xiaoyong Zhang;Shiqi Wang;Liangxin Xu;Lin Feng

  • Polymeric AIE-based nanoprobes for biomedical applications: recent advances and perspectives.

    Xiaoyong Zhang;Xiaoyong Zhang;Ke Wang;Meiying Liu;Xiqi Zhang

  • A comparative study of cellular uptake and cytotoxicity of multi-walled carbon nanotubes, graphene oxide, and nanodiamond

    Xiaoyong Zhang;Wenbing Hu;Jing Li;Lei Tao

  • Aggregation induced emission-based fluorescent nanoparticles: fabrication methodologies and biomedical applications

    Xiqi Zhang;Xiaoyong Zhang;Lei Tao;Zhenguo Chi

  • Mussel-Inspired Chemistry and Michael Addition Reaction for Efficient Oil/Water Separation

    Yingze Cao;Xiaoyong Zhang;Lei Tao;Kan Li

  • A magnetic self-healing hydrogel.

    Yaling Zhang;Bin Yang;Xiaoyong Zhang;Liangxin Xu

  • Surface functionalized SiO2 nanoparticles with cationic polymers via the combination of mussel inspired chemistry and surface initiated atom transfer radical polymerization: Characterization and enhanced removal of organic dye.

    Qiang Huang;Meiying Liu;Liucheng Mao;Dazhuang Xu

  • Mussel-inspired fabrication of functional materials and their environmental applications: Progress and prospects

    Xiaoyong Zhang;Qiang Huang;Fengjie Deng;Hongye Huang

  • Recent Advances and Progress on Melanin-like Materials and Their Biomedical Applications

    Long Huang;Meiying Liu;Hongye Huang;Yuanqing Wen

  • Recent development and prospects of surface modification and biomedical applications of MXenes

    Hongye Huang;Ruming Jiang;Yulin Feng;Hui Ouyang

  • Preparation of amine functionalized carbon nanotubes via a bioinspired strategy and their application in Cu2+ removal

    Xiaoyong Zhang;Qiang Huang;Meiying Liu;Jianwen Tian

  • Facilely prepared inexpensive and biocompatible self-healing hydrogel: a new injectable cell therapy carrier

    Bin Yang;Yaling Zhang;Xiaoyong Zhang;Lei Tao

  • Self-polymerization of dopamine and polyethyleneimine: novel fluorescent organic nanoprobes for biological imaging applications

    Meiying Liu;Meiying Liu;Jinzhao Ji;Xiaoyong Zhang;Xiaoyong Zhang;Xiqi Zhang

  • Recent progress and advances in the environmental applications of MXene related materials

    Junyu Chen;Qiang Huang;Hongye Huang;Liucheng Mao

  • Surfactant modification of aggregation-induced emission material as biocompatible nanoparticles: Facile preparation and cell imaging

    Xiqi Zhang;Xiaoyong Zhang;Shiqi Wang;Meiying Liu

  • Recent advances and progress of fluorescent bio-/chemosensors based on aggregation-induced emission molecules

    Liucheng Mao;Yanzhu Liu;Saijiao Yang;Yongxiu Li

  • Polydopamine-based functional materials and their applications in energy, environmental, and catalytic fields: State-of-the-art review

    Qiang Huang;Junyu Chen;Meiying Liu;Hongye Huang

  • Facile preparation of MoS 2 based polymer composites via mussel inspired chemistry and their high efficiency for removal of organic dyes

    Qiang Huang;Meiying Liu;Junyu Chen;Qing Wan

  • Polymerizable aggregation-induced emission dye-based fluorescent nanoparticles for cell imaging applications

    Xiaoyong Zhang;Xiaoyong Zhang;Xiqi Zhang;Bin Yang;Meiying Liu

  • Fabrication of aggregation induced emission dye-based fluorescent organic nanoparticles via emulsion polymerization and their cell imaging applications

    Xiaoyong Zhang;Xiaoyong Zhang;Xiqi Zhang;Bin Yang;Meiying Liu

Frequent Co-Authors

Yen Wei
Yen Wei Tsinghua University
Meiying Liu
Meiying Liu Chinese Academy of Sciences
Hongye Huang
Hongye Huang Nanchang University
Fengjie Deng
Fengjie Deng Nanchang University
Ke Wang
Ke Wang Tsinghua University
Lei Tao
Lei Tao Tsinghua University
Jinying Yuan
Jinying Yuan Tsinghua University
Xiqi Zhang
Xiqi Zhang Chinese Academy of Sciences
Bin Yang
Bin Yang Tsinghua University
Xiaobo Liu
Xiaobo Liu University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

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