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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 87 1981 1909 73 73 407 24866
Chemistry 88 2322 2088 63 61 394 24654

Zhi Ping Xu publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Zhi Ping Xu between 1975 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Zhi Ping Xu published across 51 years, from 1975 to 2025, averaging 9.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 37 publications in 2025. 58 of the 484 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1975 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 37. Peak 37 publications in 2025. 1975: 1 publication 1976: 0 publications 1977: 0 publications 1978: 0 publications 1979: 1 publication 1980: 0 publications 1981: 0 publications 1982: 0 publications 1983: 0 publications 1984: 0 publications 1985: 0 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 0 publications 1988: 0 publications 1989: 0 publications 1990: 1 publication 1991: 1 publication 1992: 2 publications 1993: 0 publications 1994: 0 publications 1995: 2 publications 1996: 0 publications 1997: 0 publications 1998: 6 publications 1999: 1 publication 2000: 5 publications 2001: 4 publications 2002: 2 publications 2003: 4 publications 2004: 7 publications 2005: 4 publications 2006: 9 publications 2007: 15 publications 2008: 15 publications 2009: 13 publications 2010: 19 publications 2011: 16 publications 2012: 23 publications 2013: 21 publications 2014: 25 publications 2015: 29 publications 2016: 13 publications 2017: 28 publications 2018: 27 publications 2019: 24 publications 2020: 22 publications 2021: 33 publications 2022: 28 publications 2023: 25 publications 2024: 21 publications 2025: 37 publications
1975 2025

484 publications in total across all disciplines

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Zhi Ping Xu: publications per year, 1975 to 2025
Year Publications
1975 1
1976 0
1977 0
1978 0
1979 1
1980 0
1981 0
1982 0
1983 0
1984 0
1985 0
1986 0
1987 0
1988 0
1989 0
1990 1
1991 1
1992 2
1993 0
1994 0
1995 2
1996 0
1997 0
1998 6
1999 1
2000 5
2001 4
2002 2
2003 4
2004 7
2005 4
2006 9
2007 15
2008 15
2009 13
2010 19
2011 16
2012 23
2013 21
2014 25
2015 29
2016 13
2017 28
2018 27
2019 24
2020 22
2021 33
2022 28
2023 25
2024 21
2025 37
Total 484
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Zhi Ping Xu 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 Zhi Ping Xu 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, 390–409 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: 407 publications — 78th percentile

78% 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
390–409 321 407
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
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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Zhi Ping Xu 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 Zhi Ping Xu 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, 86–87 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: 87 D-Index — 85th percentile

85% 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 87
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
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

  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Australia Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Australia Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in Australia Leader Award

Overview

Zhi Ping Xu is a researcher affiliated with the University of Queensland in Australia. Their work primarily spans the fields of Engineering and Materials Science, with extensive contributions in several interconnected subfields such as Materials Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Immunology, and Oncology.

Their research topics include a focus on nanotechnologies and biomedical applications, covering areas such as:

  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
  • RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
  • Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

Zhi Ping Xu has contributed to multiple scientific publications, with some of the recent papers including:

  • "Recent advances in the development of responsive probes for selective detection of cysteine" (2020), Coordination Chemistry Reviews
  • "Sequential PDT and PTT Using Dual-Modal Single-Walled Carbon Nanohorns Synergistically Promote Systemic Immune Responses against Tumor Metastasis and Relapse" (2020), Advanced Science
  • "Foliar application of clay-delivered RNA interference for whitefly control" (2022), Nature Plants
  • "Responsive small-molecule luminescence probes for sulfite/bisulfite detection in food samples" (2021), TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry
  • "Engineering a Therapy-Induced 'Immunogenic Cancer Cell Death' Amplifier to Boost Systemic Tumor Elimination" (2020), Advanced Functional Materials

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Zhi Ping Xu include:

  • Run Zhang
  • Li Li
  • Lingxiao Zhang
  • Hang T. Ta
  • Jiaxi Yong

The researcher often publishes in venues such as:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • The Cambridge Structural Database
  • Advanced Functional Materials
  • Advanced Materials

Best Publications

  • Inorganic nanoparticles as carriers for efficient cellular delivery

    Zhi Ping Xu;Qing Hua Zeng;Gao Qing Lu;Ai Bing Yu

  • Clay nanosheets for topical delivery of RNAi for sustained protection against plant viruses.

    Neena Mitter;Elizabeth A. Worrall;Karl E. Robinson;Peng Li

  • Stable suspension of layered double hydroxide nanoparticles in aqueous solution.

    Zhi Ping Xu;Gregory S Stevenson;Chao-Qing Lu;Gao Qing Max Lu

  • Catalytic applications of layered double hydroxides and derivatives

    Zhi Ping Xu;Jia Zhang;Moses O. Adebajo;Hong Zhang

  • PD-L1 distribution and perspective for cancer immunotherapy-blockade, knockdown, or inhibition

    Yilun Wu;Weiyu Chen;Zhi Ping Xu;Wenyi Gu

  • Hierarchical layered double hydroxide nanocomposites: structure, synthesis and applications

    Zi Gu;John James Atherton;John James Atherton;Zhi Ping Xu

  • Dispersion and size control of layered double hydroxide nanoparticles in aqueous solutions

    Zhi Ping Xu;Gregory Stevenson;Chao-Qing Lu;Gao Qing Max Lu

  • Layered Double Hydroxides for CO2 Capture: Structure Evolution and Regeneration

    M. K. Ram Reddy;Z. P. Xu;G. Q. Lu;J. C. Diniz da Costa

  • Manipulating extracellular tumour pH: an effective target for cancer therapy

    Guanyu Hao;Zhi Ping Xu;Li Li

  • Subcellular compartment targeting of layered double hydroxide nanoparticles

    Zhi Ping Xu;Marcus Niebert;Katharina Porazik;Tara L Walker

  • Co-delivery of siRNAs and anti-cancer drugs using layered double hydroxide nanoparticles.

    Li Li;Wenyi Gu;Jiezhong Chen;Weiyu Chen

  • Layered double hydroxide nanoparticles in gene and drug delivery

    Katharina Ladewig;Zhi Ping Xu;Gao Qing Max Lu

  • In Vitro Sustained Release of LMWH from MgAl-layered Double Hydroxide Nanohybrids

    Zi Gu;Anita C. Thomas;Zhi Ping Xu;Julie H. Campbell

  • Foliar application of clay-delivered RNA interference for whitefly control

    Unknown

  • Improving the stability and efficiency of anaerobic digestion of food waste using additives: A critical review

    Min Ye;Jianyong Liu;Chaonan Ma;Yu You Li;Yu You Li

  • Recent progress in upconversion luminescence nanomaterials for biomedical applications

    Chengchen Duan;Liuen Liang;Li Li;Run Zhang

  • Interconversion of Brucite-like and Hydrotalcite-like Phases in Cobalt Hydroxide Compounds

    Unknown

  • Recent advances in the development of responsive probes for selective detection of cysteine

    Run Zhang;Jiaxi Yong;Jingli Yuan;Zhi Ping Xu

  • Manganese-Based Layered Double Hydroxide Nanoparticles as a T1 -MRI Contrast Agent with Ultrasensitive pH Response and High Relaxivity.

    Bei Li;Zi Gu;Nyoman Kurniawan;Weiyu Chen

  • Atmospheric hydrogen peroxide

    Unknown

  • Theoretical and experimental analysis of droplet evaporation on solid surfaces

    Tuan A.H. Nguyen;Anh V. Nguyen;Marc A. Hampton;Zhi Ping Xu

  • High affinity of dodecylbenzene sulfonate for layered double hydroxide and resulting morphological changes

    Zhi Ping Xu;Paul S. Braterman

Frequent Co-Authors

Guangren Qian
Guangren Qian Shanghai University
Li Li
Li Li University of Queensland
Gao Qing Lu
Gao Qing Lu University of Surrey
Michael S. Roberts
Michael S. Roberts University of Queensland
Zhengping Hao
Zhengping Hao University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Quanshui Zheng
Quanshui Zheng Tsinghua University
Shi-Zhang Qiao
Shi-Zhang Qiao University of Adelaide
Gui Yu
Gui Yu Chinese Academy of Sciences
Andrew K. Whittaker
Andrew K. Whittaker University of Queensland

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