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Yufeng Zheng

Yufeng Zheng

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Materials Science
China
2026

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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 137 261 250 73 72 807 68678

Yufeng Zheng publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Yufeng Zheng between 1986 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Yufeng Zheng published across 40 years, from 1986 to 2025, averaging 32.3 papers a year. Output peaked at 146 publications in 2025. 264 of the 1,292 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
25 50 75 100 125
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1986 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 146. Peak 146 publications in 2025. 1986: 1 publication 1987: 0 publications 1988: 1 publication 1989: 1 publication 1990: 0 publications 1991: 0 publications 1992: 0 publications 1993: 0 publications 1994: 0 publications 1995: 1 publication 1996: 0 publications 1997: 1 publication 1998: 7 publications 1999: 6 publications 2000: 17 publications 2001: 12 publications 2002: 8 publications 2003: 4 publications 2004: 5 publications 2005: 12 publications 2006: 25 publications 2007: 11 publications 2008: 26 publications 2009: 44 publications 2010: 34 publications 2011: 56 publications 2012: 36 publications 2013: 53 publications 2014: 51 publications 2015: 36 publications 2016: 64 publications 2017: 33 publications 2018: 45 publications 2019: 67 publications 2020: 78 publications 2021: 82 publications 2022: 102 publications 2023: 109 publications 2024: 118 publications 2025: 146 publications
1986 2025

1,292 publications in total across all disciplines

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Yufeng Zheng: publications per year, 1986 to 2025
Year Publications
1986 1
1987 0
1988 1
1989 1
1990 0
1991 0
1992 0
1993 0
1994 0
1995 1
1996 0
1997 1
1998 7
1999 6
2000 17
2001 12
2002 8
2003 4
2004 5
2005 12
2006 25
2007 11
2008 26
2009 44
2010 34
2011 56
2012 36
2013 53
2014 51
2015 36
2016 64
2017 33
2018 45
2019 67
2020 78
2021 82
2022 102
2023 109
2024 118
2025 146
Total 1,292
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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.

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, 790–809 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: 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.

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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
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 38 807
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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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.

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, 136–137 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: 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.

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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
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 23 137
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

  • 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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