2026 Xiaoyong Zhang: Materials Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

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	2277	2201	728	724	364	23756

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

589
Citations
Biocompatible polydopamine fluorescent organic nanoparticles: facile preparation and cell imaging

Xiaoyong Zhang;Shiqi Wang;Liangxin Xu;Lin Feng

527
Citations
Polymeric AIE-based nanoprobes for biomedical applications: recent advances and perspectives.

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

527
Citations
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

522
Citations
Aggregation induced emission-based fluorescent nanoparticles: fabrication methodologies and biomedical applications

Xiqi Zhang;Xiaoyong Zhang;Lei Tao;Zhenguo Chi

369
Citations
Mussel-Inspired Chemistry and Michael Addition Reaction for Efficient Oil/Water Separation

Yingze Cao;Xiaoyong Zhang;Lei Tao;Kan Li

345
Citations
A magnetic self-healing hydrogel.

Yaling Zhang;Bin Yang;Xiaoyong Zhang;Liangxin Xu

344
Citations
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

342
Citations
Mussel-inspired fabrication of functional materials and their environmental applications: Progress and prospects

Xiaoyong Zhang;Qiang Huang;Fengjie Deng;Hongye Huang

316
Citations
Recent Advances and Progress on Melanin-like Materials and Their Biomedical Applications

Long Huang;Meiying Liu;Hongye Huang;Yuanqing Wen

314
Citations
Recent development and prospects of surface modification and biomedical applications of MXenes

Hongye Huang;Ruming Jiang;Yulin Feng;Hui Ouyang

314
Citations
Preparation of amine functionalized carbon nanotubes via a bioinspired strategy and their application in Cu2+ removal

Xiaoyong Zhang;Qiang Huang;Meiying Liu;Jianwen Tian

313
Citations
Facilely prepared inexpensive and biocompatible self-healing hydrogel: a new injectable cell therapy carrier

Bin Yang;Yaling Zhang;Xiaoyong Zhang;Lei Tao

298
Citations
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

276
Citations
Recent progress and advances in the environmental applications of MXene related materials

Junyu Chen;Qiang Huang;Hongye Huang;Liucheng Mao

267
Citations
Surfactant modification of aggregation-induced emission material as biocompatible nanoparticles: Facile preparation and cell imaging

Xiqi Zhang;Xiaoyong Zhang;Shiqi Wang;Meiying Liu

252
Citations
Recent advances and progress of fluorescent bio-/chemosensors based on aggregation-induced emission molecules

Liucheng Mao;Yanzhu Liu;Saijiao Yang;Yongxiu Li

248
Citations
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

248
Citations
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

244
Citations
Polymerizable aggregation-induced emission dye-based fluorescent nanoparticles for cell imaging applications

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

239
Citations
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

232
Citations