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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 69 6284 5706 1126 1113 533 15231

Yong Zhang publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Yong Zhang between 1996 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Yong Zhang published across 31 years, from 1996 to 2026, averaging 29.2 papers a year. Output peaked at 130 publications in 2022. 47 of the 905 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
25 50 75 100 125
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1996 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 130. Peak 130 publications in 2022. 1996: 1 publication 1997: 0 publications 1998: 0 publications 1999: 1 publication 2000: 0 publications 2001: 0 publications 2002: 1 publication 2003: 18 publications 2004: 51 publications 2005: 46 publications 2006: 50 publications 2007: 68 publications 2008: 45 publications 2009: 60 publications 2010: 39 publications 2011: 32 publications 2012: 39 publications 2013: 34 publications 2014: 15 publications 2015: 15 publications 2016: 9 publications 2017: 6 publications 2018: 3 publications 2019: 3 publications 2020: 2 publications 2021: 3 publications 2022: 130 publications 2023: 104 publications 2024: 83 publications 2025: 46 publications 2026: 1 publication
1996 2026

905 publications in total across all disciplines

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Yong Zhang: publications per year, 1996 to 2026
Year Publications
1996 1
1997 0
1998 0
1999 1
2000 0
2001 0
2002 1
2003 18
2004 51
2005 46
2006 50
2007 68
2008 45
2009 60
2010 39
2011 32
2012 39
2013 34
2014 15
2015 15
2016 9
2017 6
2018 3
2019 3
2020 2
2021 3
2022 130
2023 104
2024 83
2025 46
2026 1
Total 905
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Yong Zhang 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 Yong Zhang 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, 521–540 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: 533 publications — 90th percentile

90% 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
401–420 397
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185 533
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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Yong Zhang 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 Yong Zhang 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, 68–69 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: 69 D-Index — 66th percentile

66% 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 69
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
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

Yong Zhang is affiliated with Soochow University in China and has contributed extensively to research spanning medicine, engineering, and materials science. Their publication record includes a significant focus on materials chemistry, biomedical engineering, and electrical and electronic engineering, with additional interests in molecular biology and surgery.

Their recent publications emphasize advanced photocatalytic materials and applications. Notable papers include:

  • "Hierarchically Porous ZnO/g-C3N4 S-Scheme Heterojunction Photocatalyst for Efficient H2O2 Production" (2021, Langmuir)
  • "ZnO/COF S-scheme heterojunction for improved photocatalytic H2O2 production performance" (2022, Chemical Engineering Journal)
  • "COF/In2S3 S-Scheme Photocatalyst with Enhanced Light Absorption and H2O2-Production Activity and fs-TA Investigation" (2024, Advanced Materials)

Yong Zhang's frequent coauthors include Jinliang Liu, Yihan Wu, Jianchen Lu, Jinming Cai, and Xiaohui Zhu. This collaboration has supported their contributions to various respected journals and expanded research impact.

Their work is published primarily in several key scientific venues, reflecting a focus on chemical engineering, materials science, and biomedical topics. Common publication venues include:

  • Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Advanced Materials
  • Frontiers in Oncology
  • Nature Communications
  • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

The research topics covered by Yong Zhang are diverse but largely centered around innovations in material properties and applications for health sciences and renewable energy. Main research topics include:

  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
  • Luminescence Properties of Advanced Materials
  • Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Graphene research and applications
  • Advancements in Battery Materials
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications

Yong Zhang's interdisciplinary scope blends medicine and engineering to explore novel materials and their roles in health diagnostics and energy conversion systems. Their work extends from fundamental studies in molecular biology to applied engineering of photocatalytic and nanoplatform technologies. This integrated approach aligns engineering advances with emerging biomedical needs.

Best Publications

  • A simple and clean procedure for three-component synthesis of spirooxindoles in aqueous medium

    Song-Lei Zhu;Song-Lei Zhu;Shun-Jun Ji;Yong Zhang

  • Supramolecular isomers in the same crystal: a new type of entanglement involving ribbons of rings and 2D (4,4) networks polycatenated in a 3D architecture

    Baolong Li;Yanfen Peng;Baozong Li;Yong Zhang

  • Efficient Synthesis of Furfuryl Alcohol from H2-Hydrogenation/Transfer Hydrogenation of Furfural Using Sulfonate Group Modified Cu Catalyst

    Wanbing Gong;Wanbing Gong;Chun Chen;Yong Zhang;Yong Zhang;Hongjian Zhou

  • Heterobimetallic lanthanide/sodium phenoxides: efficient catalysts for amidation of aldehydes with amines.

    Junmei Li;Fan Xu;Yong Zhang;Qi Shen

  • Synthesis, Reactivity, and Characterization of Amine Bis(phenolate) Lanthanide Complexes and Their Application in the Polymerization of ε-Caprolactone

    Yingming Yao;Mengtao Ma;Xiaoping Xu;Yong Zhang

  • Synthesis and Characterization of Amine-Bridged Bis(phenolate)lanthanide Alkoxides and Their Application in the Controlled Polymerization of rac-Lactide and rac-β-Butyrolactone

    Kun Nie;Lei Fang;Yingming Yao;Yong Zhang

  • A New “Opened-Cube” (H2O)10 Cluster and Undulated Water Chain in Porous Metal−Organic Frameworks

    Li-Yan Wang;Yuan Yang;Kui Liu;Bao-Long Li

  • Synthesis of rare-earth metal amides bearing an imidazolidine-bridged bis(phenolato) ligand and their application in the polymerization of L-lactide.

    Zhongjian Zhang;Xiaoping Xu;Wenyi Li;Yingming Yao

  • Catalytic production of cyclic carbonates mediated by lanthanide phenolates under mild conditions

    Jie Qin;Peng Wang;Qingyan Li;Yong Zhang

  • Three Supramolecular Isomers of Square Grid Networks from the Assembly of a Flexible Spacer and Co(NCS)2: Structures and Polymer Transformation

    Yan-Fen Peng;Hai-Yan Ge;Bao-Zong Li;and Bao-Long Li

  • Synthesis of Salicylaldiminato-Functionalized N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complex of Nickel(II) and Its Catalytic Activity for Styrene Polymerization

    Wanfei Li;Hongmei Sun;Muzi Chen;Zhiguo Wang

  • Assembly of [CunIn]-based coordination polymers from cracking the 3D framework of bulk CuI via flexible N-heterocyclic ligands.

    Ling-Ling Li;Hong-Xi Li;Zhi-Gang Ren;Dong Liu

  • Sulfamic acid-catalyzed Michael addition of indoles and pyrrole to electron-deficient nitroolefins under solvent-free condition

    Li-Tao An;Jian-Ping Zou;Li-Li Zhang;Yong Zhang

  • Synthesis, structure of functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene complexes of Fe(II) and their catalytic activity for ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone

    Mu-Zi Chen;Hong-Mei Sun;Wan-Fei Li;Zhing-Guo Wang

  • Bridged bis(amidinate) ytterbium alkoxide and phenoxide: syntheses, structures, and their high activity for controlled polymerization of L-lactide and epsilon-caprolactone.

    Junfeng Wang;Yingming Yao;Yong Zhang;Qi Shen

  • Carbon-embedded Ni nanocatalysts derived from MOFs by a sacrificial template method for efficient hydrogenation of furfural to tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol

    Yanping Su;Yanping Su;Chun Chen;Xiaoguang Zhu;Yong Zhang;Yong Zhang

  • Synthesis and characterization of amine bridged bis(phenolate) lanthanide aryloxides and their application in the polymerization of lactide

    Kun Nie;Xiangyong Gu;Yingming Yao;Yong Zhang

  • Syntheses and structures of five cadmium(II) coordination polymers from 1,2-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)ethane

    Baolong Li;Baolong Li;Xia Zhu;Junhui Zhou;Yanfen Peng

  • Solvent Effects on the Assembly of [Cu2I2]- or [Cu4I4]-Based Coordination Polymers: Isolation, Structures, and Luminescent Properties

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  • Carbon-Bridged Bis(phenolato)lanthanide Alkoxides: Syntheses, Structures, and Their Application in the Controlled Polymerization of ε-Caprolactone

    Yingming Yao;Xiaoping Xu;Bao Liu;Yong Zhang

  • Solvent-controlled assembly of supramolecular isomers: 2D (4,4) network, 1D ribbons of ring, and both 2D (4,4) networks and 1D ribbons of rings polycatenated in a 3D array

    Xia Zhu;Xun-Gao Liu;Bao-Long Li;Yong Zhang

Frequent Co-Authors

Yingming Yao
Yingming Yao Soochow University
Jian-Ping Lang
Jian-Ping Lang Soochow University
Qi Shen
Qi Shen Soochow University
Zhi-Gang Ren
Zhi-Gang Ren Soochow University
Qingfeng Xu
Qingfeng Xu Soochow University
Jing Zhao
Jing Zhao Nanjing University
Shun-Jun Ji
Shun-Jun Ji Soochow University
Jianmei Lu
Jianmei Lu Soochow University
Hong Liang
Hong Liang Guangxi Normal University
Zhen-Feng Chen
Zhen-Feng Chen Guangxi Normal University

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