Chen Zhang

52.7k total citations · 23 hit papers
877 papers, 44.3k citations indexed

About

Chen Zhang is a scholar working on Materials Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering and Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment. According to data from OpenAlex, Chen Zhang has authored 877 papers receiving a total of 44.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 204 papers in Materials Chemistry, 172 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 156 papers in Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment. Recurrent topics in Chen Zhang's work include Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques (123 papers), Advanced oxidation water treatment (64 papers) and Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques (52 papers). Chen Zhang is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques (123 papers), Advanced oxidation water treatment (64 papers) and Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques (52 papers). Chen Zhang collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Australia. Chen Zhang's co-authors include Guangming Zeng, Danlian Huang, Min Cheng, Cui Lai, Chengyun Zhou, Piao Xu, Weiping Xiong, Wenjun Wang, Yang Liu and Jia Wan and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of the American Chemical Society, Advanced Materials and Journal of Biological Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

Chen Zhang

818 papers receiving 43.7k citations

Hit Papers

Hydroxyl radicals based advanced oxidation processes (AOP... 2012 2026 2016 2021 2015 2013 2012 2018 2018 250 500 750 1000
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Hydroxyl radicals based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for remediation of soils contaminated with organic compounds: A review
    2015 1.0k citations Min Cheng, Guangming Zeng et al. Chemical Engineering Journal profile →
  2. Efficient degradation of atrazine by magnetic porous copper ferrite catalyzed peroxymonosulfate oxidation via the formation of hydroxyl and sulfate radicals
    2013 926 citations Chen Zhang et al. profile →
  3. Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon Nanocages as Efficient Metal‐Free Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction
    2012 690 citations Chen Zhang et al. profile →
  4. Boron nitride quantum dots decorated ultrathin porous g-C3N4: Intensified exciton dissociation and charge transfer for promoting visible-light-driven molecular oxygen activation
    2018 623 citations Chen Zhang, Danlian Huang et al. profile →
  5. Construction of iodine vacancy-rich BiOI/Ag@AgI Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts for visible-light-driven tetracycline degradation: Transformation pathways and mechanism insight
    2018 618 citations Chen Zhang, Danlian Huang et al. Chemical Engineering Journal profile →
  6. Ti3C2 Mxene/porous g-C3N4 interfacial Schottky junction for boosting spatial charge separation in photocatalytic H2O2 production
    2019 583 citations Guangming Zeng, Danlian Huang et al. profile →
  7. Highly porous carbon nitride by supramolecular preassembly of monomers for photocatalytic removal of sulfamethazine under visible light driven
    2017 506 citations Cui Lai, Danlian Huang et al. profile →
  8. Adsorption of tetracycline antibiotics from aqueous solutions on nanocomposite multi-walled carbon nanotube functionalized MIL-53(Fe) as new adsorbent
    2018 472 citations Guangming Zeng, Chen Zhang et al. profile →
  9. BiOX (X = Cl, Br, I) photocatalytic nanomaterials: Applications for fuels and environmental management
    2018 471 citations Chen Zhang, Cui Lai et al. profile →
  10. Metal-organic frameworks for highly efficient heterogeneous Fenton-like catalysis
    2018 462 citations Min Cheng, Cui Lai et al. Coordination Chemistry Reviews profile →
  11. Recent advances in application of graphitic carbon nitride-based catalysts for degrading organic contaminants in water through advanced oxidation processes beyond photocatalysis: A critical review
    2020 447 citations Guangming Zeng, Danlian Huang et al. profile →
  12. Biological technologies for the remediation of co-contaminated soil
    2017 430 citations Guangming Zeng, Min Cheng et al. profile →
  13. Bioremediation mechanisms of combined pollution of PAHs and heavy metals by bacteria and fungi: A mini review
    2016 396 citations Guangming Zeng, Piao Xu et al. profile →
  14. Sulfur doped carbon quantum dots loaded hollow tubular g-C3N4 as novel photocatalyst for destruction of Escherichia coli and tetracycline degradation under visible light
    2019 394 citations Wenjun Wang, Guangming Zeng et al. Chemical Engineering Journal profile →
  15. Evaluation methods for assessing effectiveness of in situ remediation of soil and sediment contaminated with organic pollutants and heavy metals
    2017 386 citations Guangming Zeng, Piao Xu et al. profile →
  16. 1D porous tubular g-C3N4 capture black phosphorus quantum dots as 1D/0D metal-free photocatalysts for oxytetracycline hydrochloride degradation and hexavalent chromium reduction
    2020 376 citations Wenjun Wang, Guangming Zeng et al. profile →
  17. Molecular engineering of polymeric carbon nitride for highly efficient photocatalytic oxytetracycline degradation and H2O2 production
    2020 352 citations Guangming Zeng, Danlian Huang et al. profile →
  18. Biochar for environmental management: Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, contaminant treatment, and potential negative impacts
    2019 337 citations Chen Zhang, Guangming Zeng et al. Chemical Engineering Journal profile →
  19. Dual optimization approach to Mo single atom dispersed g-C3N4 photocatalyst: Morphology and defect evolution
    2021 321 citations Chen Zhang, Deyu Qin et al. profile →
  20. Global evolution of research on green energy and environmental technologies:A bibliometric study
    2021 251 citations Hao Tan, Fanzhi Qin et al. Journal of Environmental Management profile →
  21. Linkage Microenvironment of Azoles‐Related Covalent Organic Frameworks Precisely Regulates Photocatalytic Generation of Hydrogen Peroxide
    2023 234 citations Chen Zhang et al. profile →
  22. Peroxydisulfate activation by sulfur-doped ordered mesoporous carbon: Insight into the intrinsic relationship between defects and 1O2 generation
    2022 208 citations Cui Lai, Chen Zhang et al. profile →
  23. Non‐halogenated Solvent‐Processed Organic Solar Cells with Approaching 20 % Efficiency and Improved Photostability
    2024 133 citations Chen Zhang et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Chen Zhang China 114 17.8k 16.8k 10.3k 8.7k 8.1k 877 44.3k
Lin Tang China 116 16.3k 0.9× 15.3k 0.9× 11.8k 1.2× 9.5k 1.1× 8.4k 1.0× 698 42.0k
Danlian Huang China 131 22.9k 1.3× 22.2k 1.3× 10.4k 1.0× 10.1k 1.2× 7.4k 0.9× 362 46.3k
Yang Liu China 103 14.7k 0.8× 15.0k 0.9× 11.1k 1.1× 6.4k 0.7× 7.4k 0.9× 782 37.7k
Xie Quan China 109 20.8k 1.2× 17.7k 1.1× 12.1k 1.2× 11.1k 1.3× 8.5k 1.0× 801 46.6k
Min Cheng China 111 17.2k 1.0× 16.1k 1.0× 8.6k 0.8× 7.7k 0.9× 5.2k 0.6× 320 34.1k
Alireza Khataee Iran 97 16.1k 0.9× 16.0k 1.0× 16.3k 1.6× 6.6k 0.8× 8.8k 1.1× 783 40.7k
Cui Lai China 100 16.7k 0.9× 15.8k 0.9× 9.0k 0.9× 6.7k 0.8× 5.0k 0.6× 266 32.2k
Xingzhong Yuan China 109 16.6k 0.9× 16.4k 1.0× 7.4k 0.7× 7.8k 0.9× 7.8k 1.0× 332 34.8k
Jiuhui Qu China 113 16.2k 0.9× 12.0k 0.7× 19.5k 1.9× 7.2k 0.8× 9.5k 1.2× 815 47.3k
Ki‐Hyun Kim South Korea 129 9.7k 0.5× 23.5k 1.4× 7.3k 0.7× 15.2k 1.7× 15.1k 1.9× 1.6k 80.5k

Countries citing papers authored by Chen Zhang

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Fields of papers citing papers by Chen Zhang

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Chen Zhang

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Chen Zhang. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Chen Zhang based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Chen Zhang. Chen Zhang is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Luo, Hanzhuo, Zhigang Yi, Wenjun Wang, et al.. (2025). Molecular insights into dissolved black carbons during adsorptive fractionation: Implications for photochemical reactivity and decontamination. Chemical Engineering Journal. 510. 161657–161657.
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Huang, Hui-Ling, et al.. (2025). Molecular simulation-assisted extraction of biomolecules using organic solvents, ionic liquids, and deep eutectic solvents: A review. Journal of Molecular Liquids. 424. 127089–127089. 3 indexed citations
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Zhang, Chen, Xu Tang, Aijun Zhang, et al.. (2025). Efficient and stable peroxymonosulfate activation by CoFe2O4@SiC ceramic beads with wide pH tolerance: Performance, mechanism and toxicity. Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 711. 136361–136361. 1 indexed citations
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Li, Xiaohui, Chen Zhang, Hongping Wang, et al.. (2025). Unveiling the key aroma-active volatiles influencing consumer preferences in typical oriental melon varieties by molecular sensory science methods. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 143. 107527–107527. 2 indexed citations
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Yin, Jiang, Chen Zhang, Zheng Tan, et al.. (2025). The strategies to improve the interfacial compatibility in mixed-matrix membranes: A review. Materials Today Energy. 49. 101811–101811. 6 indexed citations
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Cao, Zhixiang, et al.. (2024). Performance analysis of a novel movable exhaust ventilation system for pollutant removal in industrial environments. Journal of Building Engineering. 97. 110569–110569.
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Meng, Kesheng, Xiaolei Sun, Xiaolei Zhang, et al.. (2024). Dynamic mechanism of biodiesel-ethanol-graphene droplets during micro-explosion and puffing: Droplet evaporation, distribution and velocity characteristics. Energy. 313. 134057–134057. 7 indexed citations
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Tang, Xian, Hui Zhou, Zhongfan Liu, et al.. (2024). Direct esterification in helical continuous-flow microreactors under an aqueous environment: optimization, reaction kinetics, and process intensification. Chemical Engineering Science. 295. 120180–120180.
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Long, Wei, Yawen Wang, Jintao Zhang, et al.. (2024). Triple Attention Mechanism with YOLOv5s for Fish Detection. Fishes. 9(5). 151–151. 5 indexed citations
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Shi, Qianqian, et al.. (2024). Three-dimensional m-HR neuron model and its application in medical image encryption. Chaos Solitons & Fractals. 189. 115701–115701. 4 indexed citations
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Wang, Qiang, Chen Zhang, & Rongrong Li. (2024). Impact of different geopolitical factors on the energy transition: The role of geopolitical threats, geopolitical acts, and geopolitical risks. Journal of Environmental Management. 352. 119962–119962. 60 indexed citations
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Zhang, Chen, Ning J. Yue, Xiaohui Li, et al.. (2023). Potential translocation process and effects of polystyrene microplastics on strawberry seedlings. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 449. 131019–131019. 44 indexed citations
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Zhang, Chen, Haohao Wu, Jianfeng Li, & Fangqin Cheng. (2023). Effective removal of humic acid by lignite activated coke via activation of peroxydisulfate: Identification of the key structural parameters. Journal of environmental chemical engineering. 11(5). 110378–110378. 1 indexed citations
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Zhang, Xiaoyuan, Yonghui Zhou, Chen Zhang, et al.. (2023). Selectively enzymatic conversion of wood constituents with white and brown rot fungi. Industrial Crops and Products. 199. 116703–116703. 11 indexed citations
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Sun, Shao-Chao, Ying Xu, Cheng‐Ye Ma, et al.. (2023). Green and efficient fractionation of bamboo biomass via synergistic hydrothermal-alkaline deep eutectic solvents pretreatment: Valorization of carbohydrates. Renewable Energy. 217. 119175–119175. 18 indexed citations
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Zhang, Chen, Yi Shao, Hua Li, et al.. (2023). Effects of plasticizer on removal of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes from agricultural soils via soil microbial fuel cells. Pedosphere. 34(6). 981–992. 2 indexed citations
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Li, Jialing, Fanzhi Qin, Haoran Dong, et al.. (2023). Nano zero valent iron in the 21st century: A data-driven visualization and analysis of research topics and trends. Journal of Cleaner Production. 415. 137812–137812. 15 indexed citations
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Qin, Lei, Guangming Zeng, Cui Lai, et al.. (2018). “Gold rush” in modern science: Fabrication strategies and typical advanced applications of gold nanoparticles in sensing. Coordination Chemistry Reviews. 359. 1–31. 285 indexed citations
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Gao, Qi, Ying Zhang, Ze Liu, et al.. (2011). Quantitative Determination of Peanut Seed Lipase Activity and Its Correlation with Storage Characteristics. ACTA AGRONOMICA SINICA. 37(9). 1676–1682. 1 indexed citations

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