Kai An

987 total citations · 1 hit paper
27 papers, 775 citations indexed

About

Kai An is a scholar working on Materials Chemistry, Surfaces, Coatings and Films and Mechanics of Materials. According to data from OpenAlex, Kai An has authored 27 papers receiving a total of 775 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 17 papers in Materials Chemistry, 12 papers in Surfaces, Coatings and Films and 6 papers in Mechanics of Materials. Recurrent topics in Kai An's work include Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity (12 papers), Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition (8 papers) and Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions (5 papers). Kai An is often cited by papers focused on Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity (12 papers), Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition (8 papers) and Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions (5 papers). Kai An collaborates with scholars based in China, United Kingdom and United States. Kai An's co-authors include Yongquan Qing, Cai Long, Changsheng Liu, Chuanbo Hu, Chuanning Yang, Linshan Wang, Yi Sui, Junyang Tan, Changsheng Liu and Fawei Tang and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of The Electrochemical Society, Langmuir and Chemical Engineering Journal.

In The Last Decade

Kai An

27 papers receiving 758 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.

Recent advance in laser powder bed fusion of Ti–6Al–4V alloys: microstructure, mechanical properties and machinability

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Kai An China	16	402	251	205	189	118	27	775
Xingxing Yin China	8	519 1.3×	326 1.3×	263 1.3×	223 1.2×	94 0.8×	16	880
Bin Zhan China	14	378 0.9×	160 0.6×	180 0.9×	143 0.8×	58 0.5×	28	635
Amrita Hooda India	8	453 1.1×	261 1.0×	191 0.9×	128 0.7×	144 1.2×	8	720
Xiaoli Yin China	18	561 1.4×	338 1.3×	274 1.3×	196 1.0×	224 1.9×	35	986
Pradeep Kumar Sow India	13	299 0.7×	143 0.6×	251 1.2×	288 1.5×	70 0.6×	31	654
Yankun Xie China	18	396 1.0×	428 1.7×	310 1.5×	133 0.7×	82 0.7×	27	918
Chuanning Yang China	13	446 1.1×	297 1.2×	245 1.2×	162 0.9×	137 1.2×	18	710
Hongtao Liu China	17	485 1.2×	210 0.8×	198 1.0×	157 0.8×	210 1.8×	44	786
Zhiqing Yuan China	20	776 1.9×	282 1.1×	384 1.9×	237 1.3×	305 2.6×	49	1.2k

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20 of 20 papers shown

An, Kai, et al.. (2025). The role of Cu0 in propane dehydration over extremely-low loaded PtCu@S-1 catalyst. Chemical Engineering Journal. 505. 159408–159408. 1 indexed citations

Ji, Yongqiang, Libo Tong, Kai An, et al.. (2025). Optimized encapsulation of CsPbBr₃ nanocrystals in metal–organic frameworks by improved synthesis. Journal of Materials Chemistry C. 13(22). 11421–11426. 3 indexed citations

An, Kai, Changlong Wang, Youqiang Wang, et al.. (2024). Design of superhydrophobic coupling cerium conversion coating for corrosion protection of magnesium alloy: Experimental and theoretical studies. Progress in Organic Coatings. 193. 108524–108524. 4 indexed citations

Guo, Haoran, Youqiang Wang, Haiyang Zhang, & Kai An. (2024). Recent advances and strategies in mechanical stability of superhydrophobic surfaces. Progress in Organic Coatings. 194. 108595–108595. 25 indexed citations

An, Kai, Youqiang Wang, Yi Sui, et al.. (2024). Recent advances of cerium compounds in functional coatings: Principle, strategies and applications. Journal of Rare Earths. 43(2). 227–245. 12 indexed citations

Li, Nannan, et al.. (2024). Heterojunctions of ZnS with Zn vacancies and hexagonal CdS pyramids for photocatalytic hydrogen production. New Journal of Chemistry. 49(1). 49–60. 1 indexed citations

An, Kai, Wei Tong, Youqiang Wang, et al.. (2023). Eco-Friendly Superhydrophobic Coupling Conversion Coating with Corrosion Resistance on Magnesium Alloy. Langmuir. 39(18). 6355–6365. 24 indexed citations

Tong, Wei, Kai An, Jiasheng Zhang, et al.. (2023). Improved Interfacial Interactions of Dip Coatings by In Situ Introducing Silica to Enhance Corrosion Resistance and Metal Bonding Strength. Langmuir. 39(5). 1775–1785. 9 indexed citations

An, Kai, Yi Sui, Youqiang Wang, et al.. (2022). Synergistic control of wetting resistance and corrosion inhibition by cerium to enhance corrosion resistance of superhydrophobic coating. Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 653. 129874–129874. 20 indexed citations

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Long, Cai, Yongquan Qing, Kai An, et al.. (2021). Functional fluorination agents for opposite extreme wettability coatings with robustness, water splash inhibition, and controllable oil transport. Chemical Engineering Journal. 415. 128895–128895. 20 indexed citations

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An, Kai, Yi Sui, Yongquan Qing, et al.. (2021). Synergistic reinforcement coating with anti-corrosion and UV aging resistance by filling modified CeO2 nanoflakes. Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 625. 126904–126904. 30 indexed citations

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Long, Cai, Yongquan Qing, Miao Cui, et al.. (2021). Asymmetric composite wound nanodressing with superhydrophilic/superhydrophobic alternate pattern for reducing blood loss and adhesion. Composites Part B Engineering. 223. 109134–109134. 44 indexed citations

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An, Kai, Xinyue Zhang, Yongquan Qing, et al.. (2021). One-step fabrication of robust superhydrophobic cerium-based nickel foam for oil-water separation and photocatalytic degradation. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers. 129. 246–255. 25 indexed citations

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An, Kai, Cai Long, Yi Sui, et al.. (2019). Large-scale preparation of superhydrophobic cerium dioxide nanocomposite coating with UV resistance, mechanical robustness, and anti-corrosion properties. Surface and Coatings Technology. 384. 125312–125312. 68 indexed citations

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Long, Cai, et al.. (2019). Superwettable bulk Janus materials with mechanical robustness and underwater self-cleaning action. Chemical Engineering Journal. 385. 123920–123920. 18 indexed citations

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Qing, Yongquan, Cai Long, Kai An, Chuanbo Hu, & Changsheng Liu. (2019). Sandpaper as template for a robust superhydrophobic surface with self-cleaning and anti-snow/icing performances. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 548. 224–232. 112 indexed citations

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Yang, Chuanning, Yongquan Qing, Kai An, et al.. (2018). ZnO nanoparticles anchored on nitrogen and sulfur co-doped graphene sheets for lithium-ion batteries applications. Ionics. 24(12). 3781–3791. 12 indexed citations

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Qing, Yongquan, Chuanbo Hu, Chuanning Yang, et al.. (2017). Rough Structure of Electrodeposition as a Template for an Ultrarobust Self-Cleaning Surface. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 9(19). 16571–16580. 106 indexed citations

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An, Kai, et al.. (2017). Adsorption Behavior of 3-phenylacrylaldehyde on a Tin Surface during Electroplating. International Journal of Electrochemical Science. 12(11). 10542–10552. 4 indexed citations

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Yang, Chuanning, Yongquan Qing, Kai An, et al.. (2017). Facile synthesis of the N-doped graphene/nickel oxide with enhanced electrochemical performance for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Materials Chemistry and Physics. 195. 149–156. 26 indexed citations

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