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D-Index
94
Citations
28394
World Ranking
1727
National Ranking
651

Youling L. Xiong 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 Youling L. Xiong sits on this spectrum.

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61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 329 publications — 69th percentile

69% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

Youling L. Xiong 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 Youling L. Xiong sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 94 D-Index — 91st percentile

91% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Overview

Youling L. Xiong is affiliated with the University of Kentucky in the United States and specializes in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with a focus on Food Science, Animal Science and Zoology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Cell Biology.

Their research primarily addresses topics related to Meat and Animal Product Quality, Proteins in Food Systems, Food Composition and Properties, Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides, Microencapsulation and Drying Processes, Muscle Metabolism and Nutrition, and Food Chemistry and Fat Analysis.

Their recent publications include the following papers:

  • Plant protein-based alternatives of reconstructed meat: Science, technology, and challenges (2020), published in Trends in Food Science & Technology
  • Interfacial dilatational and emulsifying properties of ultrasound-treated pea protein (2021), published in Food Chemistry
  • Animal and Plant Protein Oxidation: Chemical and Functional Property Significance (2020), published in Foods
  • Effects of sodium pyrophosphate coupled with catechin on the oxidative stability and gelling properties of myofibrillar protein (2020), published in Food Hydrocolloids
  • Textural properties, microstructure and digestibility of mungbean starch-flaxseed protein composite gels (2022), published in Food Hydrocolloids

The scientist frequently collaborates with several coauthors including Yungang Cao, Junrong Huang, Jiang Jiang, Cong Min, and Wenhui Ma. These collaborations indicate an active engagement in research groups focusing on food science and related disciplines.

Their publications are frequently found in specific venues which include:

  • Food Hydrocolloids
  • Foods
  • Food Chemistry
  • Food Bioscience
  • SSRN Electronic Journal

Research work by Youling L. Xiong concentrates on the chemical and functional properties of proteins in food systems, with particular attention to oxidation and its effects on food quality and stability. This research has implications for both animal- and plant-based protein products.

Best Publications

  • Plant protein-based alternatives of reconstructed meat: Science, technology, and challenges

    Lei Sha;Lei Sha;Youling L. Xiong

  • Structural and emulsifying properties of soy protein isolate subjected to acid and alkaline pH-shifting processes.

    Jiang Jiang;Jie Chen;Youling L. Xiong;Youling L. Xiong

  • Natural antioxidants as food and feed additives to promote health benefits and quality of meat products: A review

    Jiang Jiang;Youling L. Xiong;Youling L. Xiong

  • Chlorogenic acid-mediated gel formation of oxidatively stressed myofibrillar protein.

    Yungang Cao;Youling L. Xiong

  • Antioxidant activity of zein hydrolysates in a liposome system and the possible mode of action.

    Baohua Kong;Youling L Xiong

  • Antioxidant activity and functional properties of porcine plasma protein hydrolysate as influenced by the degree of hydrolysis

    Qian Liu;Baohua Kong;Youling L. Xiong;Xiufang Xia

  • Protein oxidation and implications for muscle food quality.

    Y. L. Xiong

  • Reducing, radical scavenging, and chelation properties of in vitro digests of alcalase-treated zein hydrolysate.

    Lijuan Zhu;Jie Chen;Xueyan Tang;Youling L Xiong

  • Inhibition of lipid oxidation in cooked beef patties by hydrolyzed potato protein is related to its reducing and radical scavenging ability.

    Lynn L Wang;Youling L Xiong

  • Structure-Function Relationships of Muscle Proteins

    Youling L. Xiong

  • Whey and soy protein hydrolysates inhibit lipid oxidation in cooked pork patties

    E.Aida Peña-Ramos;Youling L Xiong

  • Antioxidant activity of peptide fractions from whey protein hydrolysates as measured by electron spin resonance

    Xinyan Peng;Youling L. Xiong;Baohua Kong

  • pH Shifting alters solubility characteristics and thermal stability of soy protein isolate and its globulin fractions in different pH, salt concentration, and temperature conditions.

    Jiang Jiang;Youling L. Xiong;Jie Chen

  • Chemical, Physical, and Gel-forming Properties of Oxidized Myofibrils and Whey- and Soy-protein Isolates

    G. Liu;Y.L. Xiong;D.A. Butterfield

  • Antioxidant Activity of Soy Protein Hydrolysates in a Liposomal System

    E.A. Peñta-Ramos;Y.L. Xiong

  • Influence of canola-olive oils, rice bran and walnut on functionality and emulsion stability of frankfurters

    D. Álvarez;R.M. Delles;Y.L. Xiong;M. Castillo

  • Concentration effects of hydroxyl radical oxidizing systems on biochemical properties of porcine muscle myofibrillar protein

    Donkeun Park;Youling L. Xiong;Amy L. Alderton

  • Fractionation and characterisation for antioxidant activity of hydrolysed whey protein

    E Aida Peña-Ramos;Youling L Xiong;Guillermo E Arteaga

  • Antioxidative activity of whey protein hydrolysates in a liposomal system.

    E.A. Peña-Ramos;Y.L. Xiong

  • Antimicrobial activities of spice extracts against pathogenic and spoilage bacteria in modified atmosphere packaged fresh pork and vacuum packaged ham slices stored at 4°C.

    Huiyun Zhang;Baohua Kong;Youling L. Xiong;Xu Sun

Frequent Co-Authors

Jie Chen
Jie Chen Jiangnan University
Baohua Kong
Baohua Kong Northeast Agricultural University
Eric A. Decker
Eric A. Decker University of Massachusetts Amherst
Wenshui Xia
Wenshui Xia Jiangnan University
Surendranath P. Suman
Surendranath P. Suman University of Kentucky
Guanghong Zhou
Guanghong Zhou Nanjing Agricultural University
Xinglian Xu
Xinglian Xu Nanjing Agricultural University
Beiwei Zhu
Beiwei Zhu Dalian Polytechnic University
David B. Rouse
David B. Rouse Auburn University
A. H. Cantor
A. H. Cantor University of Kentucky

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