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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 137 263 252 74 73 469 65778

Zhiyong Tang publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Zhiyong Tang between 1994 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Zhiyong Tang published across 32 years, from 1994 to 2025, averaging 21.6 papers a year. Output peaked at 64 publications in 2020. 103 of the 690 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
20 40 60
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1994 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 64. Peak 64 publications in 2020. 1994: 2 publications 1995: 0 publications 1996: 0 publications 1997: 0 publications 1998: 1 publication 1999: 1 publication 2000: 6 publications 2001: 3 publications 2002: 2 publications 2003: 3 publications 2004: 5 publications 2005: 8 publications 2006: 9 publications 2007: 10 publications 2008: 10 publications 2009: 7 publications 2010: 9 publications 2011: 25 publications 2012: 27 publications 2013: 27 publications 2014: 26 publications 2015: 30 publications 2016: 28 publications 2017: 41 publications 2018: 45 publications 2019: 48 publications 2020: 64 publications 2021: 49 publications 2022: 58 publications 2023: 43 publications 2024: 61 publications 2025: 42 publications
1994 2025

690 publications in total across all disciplines

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Zhiyong Tang: publications per year, 1994 to 2025
Year Publications
1994 2
1995 0
1996 0
1997 0
1998 1
1999 1
2000 6
2001 3
2002 2
2003 3
2004 5
2005 8
2006 9
2007 10
2008 10
2009 7
2010 9
2011 25
2012 27
2013 27
2014 26
2015 30
2016 28
2017 41
2018 45
2019 48
2020 64
2021 49
2022 58
2023 43
2024 61
2025 42
Total 690
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Zhiyong Tang 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 Zhiyong Tang 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, 450–469 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: 469 publications — 84th percentile

84% 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
450–469 216 469
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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Zhiyong Tang 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 Zhiyong Tang 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

Zhiyong Tang is affiliated with the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology in China. Their research primarily focuses on materials science and engineering, with significant contributions in the fields of materials chemistry, renewable energy, sustainability and the environment, electrical and electronic engineering, inorganic chemistry, and biomedical engineering.

The scientist's work encompasses a broad range of topics, including:

  • Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Covalent Organic Framework Applications
  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts
  • Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications

Zhiyong Tang has published extensively, with notable papers including:

  • "Structural transformation of highly active metal-organic framework electrocatalysts during the oxygen evolution reaction" (2020, Nature Energy)
  • "Insights into photoluminescence mechanisms of carbon dots: advances and perspectives" (2020, Science Bulletin)
  • "Single Atom Ruthenium-Doped CoP/CDs Nanosheets via Splicing of Carbon-Dots for Robust Hydrogen Production" (2021, Angewandte Chemie International Edition)
  • "Recent Progress on Two-Dimensional Materials" (2021, Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica)
  • "Rational Design of Multi-Color-Emissive Carbon Dots in a Single Reaction System by Hydrothermal" (2020, Advanced Science)

Their frequent coauthors include Siyu Lu, Chang Long, Caoyu Yang, Jun Guo, and Lianshan Li, each of whom has collaborated on multiple publications.

The venues where this scientist has published frequently include:

  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Angewandte Chemie
  • Nano Research
  • Journal of the American Chemical Society
  • Advanced Materials

Zhiyong Tang's publication record shows a strong emphasis on advanced functional materials, particularly involving frameworks and catalysts aimed at energy conversion and environmental applications. The multidisciplinary approach integrates chemistry, materials science, and engineering disciplines.

Best Publications

  • Ultrathin metal–organic framework nanosheets for electrocatalytic oxygen evolution

    Shenlong Zhao;Shenlong Zhao;Yun Wang;Juncai Dong;Chun-Ting He

  • Spontaneous organization of single CdTe nanoparticles into luminescent nanowires.

    Zhiyong Tang;Nicholas A. Kotov;Michael Giersig

  • Nanostructured artificial nacre

    Zhiyong Tang;Nicholas A. Kotov;Sergei Magonov;Birol Ozturk

  • Biomedical Applications of Layer‐by‐Layer Assembly: From Biomimetics to Tissue Engineering

    Zhiyong Tang;Ying Wang;Paul Podsiadlo;Nicholas A. Kotov

  • Metal–organic frameworks as selectivity regulators for hydrogenation reactions

    Meiting Zhao;Kuo Yuan;Kuo Yuan;Yun Wang;Guodong Li

  • Ultrathin platinum nanowires grown on single-layered nickel hydroxide with high hydrogen evolution activity

    Huajie Yin;Shenlong Zhao;Kun Zhao;Abdul Muqsit

  • Self-Assembly of CdTe Nanocrystals into Free-Floating Sheets

    Zhiyong Tang;Zhenli Zhang;Ying Wang;Sharon C. Glotzer

  • Structural transformation of highly active metal–organic framework electrocatalysts during the oxygen evolution reaction

    Shenlong Zhao;Shenlong Zhao;Chunhui Tan;Chunhui Tan;Chun-Ting He;Pengfei An

  • One‐Dimensional Assemblies of Nanoparticles: Preparation, Properties, and Promise

    Zhiyong Tang;Nicholas A. Kotov

  • Accurate Control of Multishelled Co3O4 Hollow Microspheres as High-Performance Anode Materials in Lithium-Ion Batteries

    Jiangyan Wang;Nailiang Yang;Hongjie Tang;Zhenghong Dong

  • MoS2 /Celgard Separator as Efficient Polysulfide Barrier for Long-Life Lithium-Sulfur Batteries.

    Zahid Ali Ghazi;Zahid Ali Ghazi;Xiao He;Xiao He;Abdul Muqsit Khattak;Abdul Muqsit Khattak;Niaz Ali Khan;Niaz Ali Khan

  • Growth of Polypyrrole Ultrathin Films on MoS2 Monolayers as High-Performance Supercapacitor Electrodes

    Hongjie Tang;Jiangyan Wang;Huajie Yin;Huijun Zhao

  • Recent progress in covalent organic framework thin films: fabrications, applications and perspectives

    Han Wang;Zhuotong Zeng;Piao Xu;Lianshan Li

  • Core-shell palladium nanoparticle@metal-organic frameworks as multifunctional catalysts for cascade reactions.

    Meiting Zhao;Ke Deng;Liangcan He;Yong Liu

  • Core–Shell Noble‐Metal@Metal‐Organic‐Framework Nanoparticles with Highly Selective Sensing Property

    Liangcan He;Yong Liu;Jingzhu Liu;Yansong Xiong

  • Facile Synthesis of Surfactant-Free Au Cluster/Graphene Hybrids for High-Performance Oxygen Reduction Reaction

    Huajie Yin;Hongjie Tang;Dan Wang;Yan Gao

  • Facile synthesis of Au@TiO2 core–shell hollow spheres for dye-sensitized solar cells with remarkably improved efficiency

    Jiang Du;Jian Qi;Dan Wang;Zhiyong Tang

  • A General Route to Prepare Low-Ruthenium-Content Bimetallic Electrocatalysts for pH-Universal Hydrogen Evolution Reaction by Using Carbon Quantum Dots

    Yuan Liu;Xue Li;Qinghua Zhang;Weidong Li

  • Self-assembly of self-limiting monodisperse supraparticles from polydisperse nanoparticles

    Yunsheng Xia;Trung Dac Nguyen;Ming Yang;Byeongdu Lee

  • Three‐Dimensional Graphene/Metal Oxide Nanoparticle Hybrids for High‐Performance Capacitive Deionization of Saline Water

    Huajie Yin;Shenlong Zhao;Jiawei Wan;Hongjie Tang

  • Carbonized nanoscale metal-organic frameworks as high performance electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction.

    Shenlong Zhao;Huajie Yin;Lei Du;Liangcan He

Frequent Co-Authors

Nicholas A. Kotov
Nicholas A. Kotov University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Huijun Zhao
Huijun Zhao Griffith University
Yuhan Sun
Yuhan Sun Chinese Academy of Sciences
Huajie Yin
Huajie Yin Griffith University
Dawei Wang
Dawei Wang Chinese Academy of Sciences
Shaoqin Liu
Shaoqin Liu Harbin Institute of Technology
Dan Wang
Dan Wang Chinese Academy of Sciences
Lei Jiang
Lei Jiang Chinese Academy of Sciences
Wenping Hu
Wenping Hu Tianjin University
Yun Wang
Yun Wang Griffith University

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