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D-Index
84
Citations
23903
World Ranking
2837
National Ranking
516

Zhang Lin 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 Zhang Lin sits on this spectrum.

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 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 333 publications — 70th percentile

70% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Zhang Lin 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 Zhang Lin sits on this spectrum.

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 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 84 D-Index — 85th percentile

85% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Zhang Lin is affiliated with the South China University of Technology in China and has an extensive publication record in the fields of Engineering and Environmental Science. Their research spans various subfields including Materials Chemistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Mechanical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering.

The scientist's main research topics cover a range of areas such as Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Extraction and Separation Processes, Advancements in Battery Materials, Environmental remediation with nanomaterials, Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion, Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal, and Arsenic contamination and mitigation.

Zhang Lin has published frequently in several journals, with a significant presence in Environmental Science Nano, SSRN Electronic Journal, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, and Chemical Engineering Journal.

Some of their recent papers include:

  • Iron phthalocyanine with coordination induced electronic localization to boost oxygen reduction reaction (2020, Nature Communications)
  • Metal-based catalysts for persulfate and peroxymonosulfate activation in heterogeneous ways: A review (2021, Chemical Engineering Journal)
  • Insights into the activity of single-atom Fe-N-C catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (2022, Nature Communications)
  • Enabling high energy lithium metal batteries via single-crystal Ni-rich cathode material co-doping strategy (2022, Nature Communications)
  • Recent progress in understanding the mechanism of heavy metals retention by iron (oxyhydr)oxides (2020, The Science of The Total Environment)

The scientist collaborates regularly with several co-authors, including Weizhen Liu, Liyuan Chai, Min Liu, Xueming Liu, and Junwei Fu, with multiple joint publications.

Best Publications

  • Efficient Visible-Light Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution and Enhanced Photostability of Core/Shell CdS/g-C3N4 Nanowires

    Jiye Zhang;Yonghao Wang;Jian Jin;Jun Zhang

  • Progress of nanocrystalline growth kinetics based on oriented attachment.

    Jing Zhang;Feng Huang;Zhang Lin

  • Noble metal-free Ni(OH)2–g-C3N4 composite photocatalyst with enhanced visible-light photocatalytic H2-production activity

    Jiaguo Yu;Shuhan Wang;Bei Cheng;Zhang Lin

  • Nickel Metal–Organic Framework Monolayers for Photoreduction of Diluted CO2: Metal-Node-Dependent Activity and Selectivity

    Bin Han;Xinwen Ou;Ziqi Deng;Yao Song

  • Investigation of the interaction between acridine orange and bovine serum albumin.

    Xi-Zeng Feng;Zhang Lin;Lin-Jin Yang;Chen Wang

  • Metal-based catalysts for persulfate and peroxymonosulfate activation in heterogeneous ways: A review

    Xiaoxian Zheng;Xiaojun Niu;Dongqing Zhang;Mengyu Lv

  • SnS nanoparticles electrostatically anchored on three-dimensional N-doped graphene as an active and durable anode for sodium-ion batteries

    Xunhui Xiong;Chenghao Yang;Guanhua Wang;Yuwei Lin

  • Effective Extraction of Cr(VI) from Hazardous Gypsum Sludge via Controlling the Phase Transformation and Chromium Species

    Weizhen Liu;Jiayi Zheng;Jiayi Zheng;Xinwen Ou;Xueming Liu;Xueming Liu

  • Comparative study of different solar cooling systems for buildings in subtropical city

    K.F. Fong;T.T. Chow;C.K. Lee;Z. Lin

  • CoSe2 Nanoparticles Encapsulated by N-Doped Carbon Framework Intertwined with Carbon Nanotubes: High-Performance Dual-Role Anode Materials for Both Li- and Na-Ion Batteries.

    Jun Yang;Hongcheng Gao;Shuang Men;Zhenqing Shi

  • Powerful uranium extraction strategy with combined ligand complexation and photocatalytic reduction by postsynthetically modified photoactive metal-organic frameworks

    Hui Li;Fuwan Zhai;Fuwan Zhai;Daxiang Gui;Xiangxiang Wang

  • Treatment of Cr(VI)-containing Mg(OH)2 nanowaste.

    Weizhen Liu;Feng Huang;Yiqun Liao;Jing Zhang

  • MOFs-derived ultrathin holey Co3O4 nanosheets for enhanced visible light CO2 reduction

    Weiyi Chen;Bin Han;Chen Tian;Xueming Liu

  • Innovative solar windows for cooling-demand climate

    Tin-tai Chow;Chunying Li;Zhang Lin

  • Different Pathways for Cr(III) Oxidation: Implications for Cr(VI) Reoccurrence in Reduced Chromite Ore Processing Residue.

    Weizhen Liu;Weizhen Liu;Jing Li;Jing Li;Jiayi Zheng;Jiayi Zheng;Yao Song

  • A multistep oriented attachment kinetics: coarsening of ZnS nanoparticle in concentrated NaOH.

    Jing Zhang;Zhang Lin;Youzhao Lan;Guoqiang Ren

  • Mg(OH)2 Supported Nanoscale Zero Valent Iron Enhancing the Removal of Pb(II) from Aqueous Solution

    Minghui Liu;Yonghao Wang;Yonghao Wang;Luntai Chen;Yan Zhang

  • Investigation of Antibacterial Activity and Related Mechanism of a Series of Nano-Mg(OH)2

    Xiaohong Pan;Xiaohong Pan;Yonghao Wang;Zhi Chen;Zhi Chen;Danmei Pan

  • Growth Strategy and Physical Properties of the High Mobility P-Type CuI Crystal

    Dagui Chen;Yongjing Wang;Zhang Lin;Jiakui Huang

  • Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production Activities of Au-Loaded ZnS Flowers

    Jiye Zhang;Yonghao Wang;Jun Zhang;Zhang Lin

  • Heterointerface Engineering of Hierarchical Bi2S3/MoS2 with Self-Generated Rich Phase Boundaries for Superior Sodium Storage Performance

    Liang Cao;Xinghui Liang;Xing Ou;Xianfeng Yang

  • Crystal growth by oriented attachment: kinetic models and control factors

    Xiaogang Xue;R. Lee Penn;Edson Roberto Leite;Feng Huang

Frequent Co-Authors

Feng Huang
Feng Huang Sun Yat-sen University
Zhi Dang
Zhi Dang South China University of Technology
Xintai Su
Xintai Su South China University of Technology
Chunli Bai
Chunli Bai Chinese Academy of Sciences
Xunhui Xiong
Xunhui Xiong South China University of Technology
Chenghao Yang
Chenghao Yang South China University of Technology
Meilin Liu
Meilin Liu Georgia Institute of Technology
Dongye Zhao
Dongye Zhao Auburn University
Dongqing Zhang
Dongqing Zhang Nanyang Technological University
Chen Wang
Chen Wang Swansea University

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