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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 65 7881 7146 1394 1379 162 11271

Zhichao Wu publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Zhichao Wu between 2006 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Zhichao Wu published across 21 years, from 2006 to 2026, averaging 10.4 papers a year. Output peaked at 23 publications in 2022. 11 of the 218 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2006 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 23. Peak 23 publications in 2022. 2006: 2 publications 2007: 1 publication 2008: 7 publications 2009: 11 publications 2010: 11 publications 2011: 9 publications 2012: 7 publications 2013: 12 publications 2014: 15 publications 2015: 12 publications 2016: 8 publications 2017: 15 publications 2018: 13 publications 2019: 11 publications 2020: 9 publications 2021: 10 publications 2022: 23 publications 2023: 18 publications 2024: 13 publications 2025: 9 publications 2026: 2 publications
2006 2026

218 publications in total across all disciplines

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Zhichao Wu: publications per year, 2006 to 2026
Year Publications
2006 2
2007 1
2008 7
2009 11
2010 11
2011 9
2012 7
2013 12
2014 15
2015 12
2016 8
2017 15
2018 13
2019 11
2020 9
2021 10
2022 23
2023 18
2024 13
2025 9
2026 2
Total 218
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Zhichao Wu 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 Zhichao Wu sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 61–80 to 1,295+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,350. Most scientists, 1,350, have 161–180 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 161–180 publications, is where this scientist sits. 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
61–80 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 162 publications — 18th percentile

18% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Chemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
61–80 66
81–100 302
101–120 623
121–140 918
141–160 1,218
161–180 1,350 162
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459
401–420 397
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148
561–580 148
581–600 132
601–620 114
621–640 104
641–660 91
661–680 92
681–700 73
701–720 57
721–740 54
741–760 67
761–780 45
781–800 46
801–820 39
821–840 32
841–860 36
861–880 29
881–900 26
901–920 24
921–940 14
941–960 23
961–980 28
981–1,000 15
1,001–1,020 29
1,021–1,040 12
1,041–1,060 19
1,061–1,080 12
1,081–1,100 6
1,101–1,120 8
1,121–1,140 12
1,141–1,160 5
1,161–1,180 6
1,181–1,200 14
1,201–1,220 7
1,221–1,240 2
1,241–1,260 6
1,261–1,280 4
1,281–1,294 6
1,295+ 100
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Zhichao Wu 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 Zhichao Wu sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 159+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,051. Most scientists, 1,051, have 56–57 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 64–65 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 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
40–41 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 65 D-Index — 58th percentile

58% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Chemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 289
42–43 612
44–45 808
46–47 776
48–49 835
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731 65
66–67 775
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292
84–85 275
86–87 254
88–89 235
90–91 185
92–93 192
94–95 155
96–97 163
98–99 125
100–101 105
102–103 105
104–105 112
106–107 88
108–109 68
110–111 69
112–113 65
114–115 79
116–117 61
118–119 44
120–121 37
122–123 40
124–125 33
126–127 26
128–129 34
130–131 35
132–133 25
134–135 27
136–137 17
138–139 16
140–141 20
142–143 20
144–145 15
146–147 9
148–149 9
150–151 16
152–153 11
154–155 9
156–157 3
158 3
159+ 98
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Overview

Zhichao Wu is affiliated with Tongji University in China and works primarily within the fields of Environmental Science and Engineering. Their research output is noted for its focus on water-related technologies and environmental applications.

The main topics covered by Zhichao Wu's research include:

  • Membrane Separation Technologies
  • Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques
  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Wastewater Treatment and Nitrogen Removal
  • Extraction and Separation Processes
  • Electrochemical Analysis and Applications
  • Advanced oxidation water treatment

Wu has substantial publication experience in several frequent venues, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of their work:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Chemosphere
  • Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Separation and Purification Technology
  • Journal of Hazardous Materials

Recent papers authored or coauthored by Wu demonstrate ongoing research in membrane technologies, electrochemical applications, and environmental treatment methods. Selected publications include:

  • "Metal-organic framework enables ultraselective polyamide membrane for desalination and water reuse," 2022, Science Advances
  • "Designed strategies of nanofiltration technology for Mg2+/Li+ separation from salt-lake brine: A comprehensive review," 2022, Desalination
  • "Water Activation for Boosting Electrochemiluminescence," 2023, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • "Prospects for humic acids treatment and recovery in wastewater: A review," 2022, Chemosphere
  • "Direct Electron Transfer Coordinated by Oxygen Vacancies Boosts Selective Nitrate Reduction to N2 on a Co-CuOx Electroactive Filter," 2022, Environmental Science & Technology

Collaboration is a notable aspect of Wu's research career, with frequent coauthors including:

  • Zhiwei Wang
  • Qiaoying Wang
  • Zhen Zhou
  • Wenling Gu
  • Chengzhou Zhu

Subfields of study highlight Wu's detailed engagement with specific areas of Environmental Science and Engineering:

  • Water Science and Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Pollution

Best Publications

  • Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) properties and their effects on membrane fouling in a submerged membrane bioreactor.

    Zhiwei Wang;Zhichao Wu;Shujuan Tang

  • Characterization of dissolved organic matter in a submerged membrane bioreactor by using three-dimensional excitation and emission matrix fluorescence spectroscopy.

    Zhiwei Wang;Zhichao Wu;Shujuan Tang

  • Membrane fouling in a submerged membrane bioreactor (MBR) under sub-critical flux operation : Membrane foulant and gel layer characterization

    Zhiwei Wang;Zhichao Wu;Xing Yin;Lumei Tian

  • Correlating microbial community structure and composition with aeration intensity in submerged membrane bioreactors by 454 high-throughput pyrosequencing.

    Jinxing Ma;Zhiwei Wang;Yang Yang;Xiaojie Mei

  • An anaerobic dynamic membrane bioreactor (AnDMBR) for landfill leachate treatment: performance and microbial community identification.

    Zhenfang Xie;Zhiwei Wang;Qiaoying Wang;Chaowei Zhu

  • Research and applications of membrane bioreactors in China: Progress and prospect

    Zhiwei Wang;Zhichao Wu;Suihai Mai;Caifeng Yang

  • Formation of dynamic membrane in an anaerobic membrane bioreactor for municipal wastewater treatment.

    Xinying Zhang;Zhiwei Wang;Zhichao Wu;Fenghai Lu

  • A novel composite conductive microfiltration membrane and its anti-fouling performance with an external electric field in membrane bioreactors

    Jian Huang;Zhiwei Wang;Junyao Zhang;Xingran Zhang

  • Characterization of membrane foulants in an anaerobic non-woven fabric membrane bioreactor for municipal wastewater treatment

    Ying An;Zhiwei Wang;Zhichao Wu;Dianhai Yang

  • Development of an Electrochemical Ceramic Membrane Filtration System for Efficient Contaminant Removal from Waters

    Junjian Zheng;Zhiwei Wang;Jinxing Ma;Shaoping Xu

  • Microbial responses to membrane cleaning using sodium hypochlorite in membrane bioreactors: Cell integrity, key enzymes and intracellular reactive oxygen species.

    Xiaomeng Han;Zhiwei Wang;Xueye Wang;Xiang Zheng

  • Acute Responses of Microorganisms from Membrane Bioreactors in the Presence of NaOCl: Protective Mechanisms of Extracellular Polymeric Substances

    Xiaomeng Han;Zhiwei Wang;Mei Chen;Xingran Zhang

  • Relationship between sludge characteristics and membrane flux determination in submerged membrane bioreactors

    Zhiwei Wang;Zhichao Wu;Guoping Yu;Jiangfeng Liu

  • Role of dissolved organic matters (DOM) in membrane fouling of membrane bioreactors for municipal wastewater treatment

    Shujuan Tang;Zhiwei Wang;Zhichao Wu;Qi Zhou

  • A pilot-scale forward osmosis membrane system for concentrating low-strength municipal wastewater: performance and implications

    Zhiwei Wang;Junjian Zheng;Jixu Tang;Xinhua Wang

  • Effect of hypochlorite cleaning on the physiochemical characteristics of polyvinylidene fluoride membranes

    Pan Wang;Zhiwei Wang;Zhichao Wu;Qi Zhou

  • Assessment of SMP fouling by foulant–membrane interaction energy analysis

    Qiaoying Wang;Zhiwei Wang;Chaowei Zhu;Xiaojie Mei

  • Long-term investigation of a novel electrochemical membrane bioreactor for low-strength municipal wastewater treatment.

    Jinxing Ma;Zhiwei Wang;Di He;Yaxin Li

  • Chemical cleaning protocols for thin film composite (TFC) polyamide forward osmosis membranes used for municipal wastewater treatment

    Zhiwei Wang;Jixu Tang;Chaowei Zhu;Ying Dong

  • Membrane fouling in an anaerobic dynamic membrane bioreactor (AnDMBR) for municipal wastewater treatment: Characteristics of membrane foulants and bulk sludge

    Xinying Zhang;Zhiwei Wang;Zhichao Wu;Tianye Wei

Frequent Co-Authors

Zhiwei Wang
Zhiwei Wang Tongji University
Jinxing Ma
Jinxing Ma Guangdong University of Technology
Mingxian Liu
Mingxian Liu Tongji University
Qi Zhou
Qi Zhou Tongji University
Chuyang Y. Tang
Chuyang Y. Tang National University of Singapore
T. David Waite
T. David Waite University of New South Wales
How Yong Ng
How Yong Ng National University of Singapore
Yuansong Wei
Yuansong Wei Chinese Academy of Sciences
Erkan Sahinkaya
Erkan Sahinkaya Marmara University
Lei Jiang
Lei Jiang Chinese Academy of Sciences

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