Feng Xu

17.1k total citations · 4 hit papers
220 papers, 14.0k citations indexed

About

Feng Xu is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials and Plant Science. According to data from OpenAlex, Feng Xu has authored 220 papers receiving a total of 14.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 166 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 109 papers in Biomaterials and 57 papers in Plant Science. Recurrent topics in Feng Xu's work include Advanced Cellulose Research Studies (105 papers), Biofuel production and bioconversion (104 papers) and Lignin and Wood Chemistry (87 papers). Feng Xu is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Cellulose Research Studies (105 papers), Biofuel production and bioconversion (104 papers) and Lignin and Wood Chemistry (87 papers). Feng Xu collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and United Kingdom. Feng Xu's co-authors include Run‐Cang Sun, Tong‐Qi Yuan, Shaolong Sun, Xueming Zhang, Feng Peng, Pai Peng, Donghai Wang, Jing Bian, Jianming Yu and Junli Ren and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Biological Chemistry, Energy & Environmental Science and Analytical Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

Feng Xu

213 papers receiving 13.6k citations

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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.

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of lignocellulosic biomass using infrared techniques: A mini-review

2013 778 citations Feng Xu et al. profile →
Oxidation of Phenols, Anilines, and Benzenethiols by Fungal Laccases: Correlation between Activity and Redox Potentials as Well as Halide Inhibition

1996 607 citations Feng Xu profile →
Characterization of Lignin Structures and Lignin–Carbohydrate Complex (LCC) Linkages by Quantitative ¹³C and 2D HSQC NMR Spectroscopy

2011 534 citations Feng Xu, Run‐Cang Sun et al. profile →
The synthesis and application of MRI-fluorescence dual mode materials with absorption ability on quantitative analysis of malachite green

2024 65 citations Feng Xu, Jianpo Zhang et al. Physica Scripta profile →

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Feng Xu

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Feng Xu. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Feng Xu 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 Feng Xu. Feng Xu is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

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20 of 20 papers shown

#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Transition Metal‐Catalyzed C(sp²)‐H Bond Activation for 1,3‐Dienes Formations via Cross‐Dehydrogenative Coupling 2025 ·Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry ·Feng Xu, Hui Yu, (unknown), (unknown)	0
2	Portable solvent-assisted thermal desorption ionization mass spectrometry for highly sensitive detection of illicit drugs in hair 2025 ·Talanta ·(unknown), Feng Xu, Yong Wu, Chenlu Wang, Wenqing Gao, Renlu Han, Jiancheng Yu, Keqi Tang	1
3	Efficient binary diol-based deep eutectic solvent pretreatment for enhancing enzymatic saccharification and lignin fractionation from eucalyptus 2024 ·Bioresource Technology ·Yulu He, (unknown), Lupeng Shao, Chao Wang, Guihua Yang, Feng Xu	14
4	Cellulose-based colorimetric/ratiometric fluorescence sensor for visual detecting amines and anti-counterfeiting 2024 ·Carbohydrate Polymers ·(unknown), Yuan He, Jiankang Zhang, Jiahui Mu, (unknown), Mengyao Cao, Haq Nawaz, Sheng Chen, Feng Xu	12
5	Reducing fluorescence interference for improved Raman spectroscopic analysis of plant cell walls 2024 ·Wood Science and Technology ·(unknown), Yun Hao Feng, Li Li, Xun Zhang, Feng Xu	2
6	Sodium-Alginate-Doped Lignin Nanoparticles for PBAT Composite Films to Dually Enhance Tensile Strength and Elongation Performance with Functionality 2024 ·Polymers ·(unknown), Yuan He, Jianyu Wu, (unknown), Tingting You, Feng Xu	0
7	The synthesis and application of MRI-fluorescence dual mode materials with absorption ability on quantitative analysis of malachite green breakdown → 2024 ·Physica Scripta ·Feng Xu, (unknown), Jianpo Zhang, Li Jin	65
8	Insights on the efficiency of bifunctional solid organocatalysts in converting xylose and biomass into furfural in a GVL-water solvent 2019 ·Industrial Crops and Products ·Qilin Zhang, Chao Wang, (unknown), Shri Ramaswamy, Xueming Zhang, Feng Xu	36
9	Performance of three delignifying pretreatments on hardwoods: hydrolysis yields, comprehensive mass balances, and lignin properties 2019 ·Biotechnology for Biofuels ·Aditya Bhalla, Charles M. Cai, Feng Xu, Sandip K. Singh, Namita Bansal, Thanaphong Phongpreecha, Tanmoy Dutta, Cliff E. Foster, Rajeev Kumar, Blake A. Simmons, Seema Singh, Charles E. Wyman, Eric L. Hegg, David B. Hodge	28
10	Fabrication of regenerated cellulose membranes with high tensile strength and antibacterial property via surface amination 2019 ·Industrial Crops and Products ·Xin Li, Haichao Li, (unknown), Yuying Wu, Shri Ramaswamy, Feng Xu	31
11	Synergy of hemicelluloses removal and bovine serum albumin blocking of lignin for enhanced enzymatic hydrolysis 2018 ·Bioresource Technology ·Dayong Ding, Pengyun Li, Xueming Zhang, Shri Ramaswamy, Feng Xu	38
12	Low Temperature Hydrothermal Synthesis of Ultra-light and Superelastic Graphene Oxide/Cellulose Aerogels for Absorption of Organic Liquids 2018 ·Meng Wang, Changyou Shao, Sukun Zhou, Jun Yang, Feng Xu	1
13	Conversion of cellulose rich municipal solid waste blends using ionic liquids: feedstock convertibility and process scale-up 2017 ·RSC Advances ·Ling Liang, Chenlin Li, Feng Xu, Qian He, Jipeng Yan, (unknown), Blake A. Simmons, Todd Pray, Seema Singh, Vicki S. Thompson, Ning Sun	14
14	Regenerated Cellulose Fibers Prepared from Wheat Straw with Different Solvents 2015 ·Macromolecular Materials and Engineering ·(unknown), Ying Guan, Kun Wang, Feng Xu, Run‐Cang Sun	12
15	Effect of [Emim]Ac pretreatment on the structure and enzymatic hydrolysis of sugarcane bagasse cellulose 2013 ·Carbohydrate Polymers ·Jing Bian, Feng Peng, Xiaopeng Peng, Xiao Xiao, Pai Peng, Feng Xu, Run‐Cang Sun	96
16	ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SOLUBLE POLYSACCHARIDES OF DENDROCALAMUS BRANDISII 2011 ·BioResources ·Zhengjun Shi, Ling‐Ping Xiao, Jia Deng, Feng Xu, Run‐Cang Sun	13
17	Fractional and structural characterization of organosolv and alkaline lignins from Tamarix austromogoliac 2010 ·Scientific Research and Essays ·Yongchang Sun, Jia‐Long Wen, Feng Xu, Runcang Sun	13
18	Characterization of Water- and Alkali-Soluble Hemicellulosic Polymers from Sugarcane Bagasse 2006 ·International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization ·Zengchao Geng, Jianan Sun, Siyuan Liang, (unknown), (unknown), Feng Xu, Run‐Cang Sun	26
19	Physicochemical characterization of cellulose from perennial ryegrass leaves (Lolium perenne) 2006 ·Carbohydrate Research ·Chuanfu Liu, Feng Xu, Jianan Sun, Junli Ren, Simon Curling, Run Cang Sun, Paul Fowler, Mark S. Baird	159
20	Targeted Mutations in a Trametes villosa Laccase 1999 ·Journal of Biological Chemistry ·Feng Xu, Amy E. Palmer, Debbie Yaver, Randy M. Berka, Gregory A. Gambetta, Stephen H.M. Brown, Edward I. Solomon	159

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