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Yufeng Zheng

Yufeng Zheng

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Materials Science
China
2026

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Materials Science

D-Index
137
Citations
68678
World Ranking
261
National Ranking
73

Yufeng Zheng 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 Yufeng Zheng sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 807 publications — 97th percentile

97% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Yufeng Zheng 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 Yufeng Zheng sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 137 D-Index — 98th percentile

98% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in China Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in China Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in China Leader Award

Overview

Yufeng Zheng is affiliated with Peking University in China and has contributed extensively to the fields of engineering and materials science. Their research spans over 500 publications in each of these main disciplines, focusing heavily on subfields such as materials chemistry, biomedical engineering, and biomaterials. Mechanical engineering and surgery also feature prominently in their work, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to scientific challenges.

The scientist's research primarily addresses topics related to the properties and applications of magnesium alloys, bone tissue engineering materials, and nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics. Other principal subjects include orthopedic implants and arthroplasty, corrosion behavior and inhibition, aluminum alloys composites properties, as well as MXene and MAX phase materials.

Yufeng Zheng has published notable papers, including:

  • "Alloying design of biodegradable zinc as promising bone implants for load-bearing applications," 2020, Nature Communications
  • "Interfacial engineering of Bi2S3/Ti3C2Tx MXene based on work function for rapid photo-excited bacteria-killing," 2021, Nature Communications
  • "The recent progress on metal-organic frameworks for phototherapy," 2021, Chemical Society Reviews
  • "Advances in coatings on biodegradable magnesium alloys," 2020, Journal of Magnesium and Alloys
  • "TRPM7 kinase-mediated immunomodulation in macrophage plays a central role in magnesium ion-induced bone regeneration," 2021, Nature Communications

The frequent coauthors collaborating with Zheng include:

  • Shuilin Wu
  • Xiangmei Liu
  • Shengli Zhu
  • Zhaoyang Li
  • Zhenduo Cui

Regarding publication venues, Zheng frequently contributes to the following journals and platforms:

  • Bioactive Materials
  • Acta Biomaterialia
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Journal of Material Science and Technology
  • Chemical Engineering Journal

Best Publications

  • The development of binary Mg–Ca alloys for use as biodegradable materials within bone

    Zijian Li;Xunan Gu;Siquan Lou;Yufeng Zheng

  • In vitro corrosion and biocompatibility of binary magnesium alloys

    Xuenan Gu;Yufeng Zheng;Yan Cheng;Shengping Zhong

  • Additive manufacturing of ultrafine-grained high-strength titanium alloys

    Duyao Zhang;Dong Qiu;Mark A. Gibson;Mark A. Gibson;Yufeng Zheng;Yufeng Zheng

  • Novel Magnesium Alloys Developed for Biomedical Application: A Review

    Nan Li;Yufeng Zheng

  • Current challenges and concepts of the thermomechanical treatment of nickel-titanium instruments.

    Ya Shen;Hui-min Zhou;Yu-feng Zheng;Bin Peng

  • A review on magnesium alloys as biodegradable materials

    Xue-Nan Gu;Yu-Feng Zheng

  • Alloying design of biodegradable zinc as promising bone implants for load-bearing applications.

    Hongtao Yang;Bo Jia;Zechuan Zhang;Xinhua Qu

  • Physical Properties of 5 Root Canal Sealers

    Hui-min Zhou;Hui-min Zhou;Ya Shen;Wei Zheng;Li Li

  • Zinc-doped Prussian blue enhances photothermal clearance of Staphylococcus aureus and promotes tissue repair in infected wounds.

    Jun Li;Xiangmei Liu;Lei Tan;Zhenduo Cui

  • Interfacial engineering of Bi2S3/Ti3C2Tx MXene based on work function for rapid photo-excited bacteria-killing.

    Jianfang Li;Zhaoyang Li;Xiangmei Liu;Changyi Li

  • Development of biodegradable Zn-1X binary alloys with nutrient alloying elements Mg, Ca and Sr.

    H. F. Li;X. H. Xie;Y. F. Zheng;Y. Cong

  • In vitro and in vivo studies on a Mg-Sr binary alloy system developed as a new kind of biodegradable metal.

    X.N. Gu;X.H. Xie;X.H. Xie;N. Li;Y.F. Zheng

  • Fundamental Theory of Biodegradable Metals—Definition, Criteria, and Design

    Yang Liu;Yufeng Zheng;Xie‐Hui Chen;Jian‐An Yang

  • Recommendation for modifying current cytotoxicity testing standards for biodegradable magnesium-based materials

    Jiali Wang;Frank Witte;Tingfei Xi;Yufeng Zheng

  • Corrosion of, and cellular responses to Mg-Zn-Ca bulk metallic glasses

    Xuenan Gu;Yufeng Zheng;Shengping Zhong;Tingfei Xi

  • Rapid Biofilm Eradication on Bone Implants Using Red Phosphorus and Near-Infrared Light

    Lei Tan;Jun Li;Xiangmei Liu;Zhenduo Cui

  • Corrosion and characterisation of dual phase Mg–Li–Ca alloy in Hank’s solution: The influence of microstructural features

    Rong-Chang Zeng;Rong-Chang Zeng;Lu Sun;Yu-Feng Zheng;Hong-Zhi Cui

  • The recent progress on metal-organic frameworks for phototherapy.

    Qiyao Zheng;Xiangmei Liu;Yufeng Zheng;Kelvin W. K. Yeung

  • Corrosion resistance and surface biocompatibility of a microarc oxidation coating on a Mg–Ca alloy

    X.N. Gu;N. Li;W.R. Zhou;Y.F. Zheng

  • Advances in functionalized polymer coatings on biodegradable magnesium alloys - A review.

    Ling-Yu Li;Lan-Yue Cui;Rong-Chang Zeng;Shuo-Qi Li

  • Electrospinning of PLGA/gelatin randomly-oriented and aligned nanofibers as potential scaffold in tissue engineering

    Z.X. Meng;Y.S. Wang;C. Ma;W. Zheng

  • Effects of alloying elements (Mn, Co, Al, W, Sn, B, C and S) on biodegradability and in vitro biocompatibility of pure iron.

    B. Liu;Y.F. Zheng

  • Progress of biodegradable metals

    Huafang Li;Yufeng Zheng;Ling Qin

Frequent Co-Authors

Shuilin Wu
Shuilin Wu Peking University
Kelvin W.K. Yeung
Kelvin W.K. Yeung University of Hong Kong
Xiangmei Liu
Xiangmei Liu Chinese Academy of Sciences
Yan Cheng
Yan Cheng Peking University
Zhenduo Cui
Zhenduo Cui Tianjin University
Zhaoyang Li
Zhaoyang Li Tianjin University
Xianbao Wang
Xianbao Wang Hubei University
Ling Qin
Ling Qin Chinese University of Hong Kong
Liyuan Sheng
Liyuan Sheng Peking University
Ruslan Z. Valiev
Ruslan Z. Valiev Ufa State Aviation Technical University

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