Kai Yang

34.4k total citations · 20 hit papers
271 papers, 29.7k citations indexed

About

Kai Yang is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Materials Chemistry and Biomaterials. According to data from OpenAlex, Kai Yang has authored 271 papers receiving a total of 29.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 192 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 84 papers in Materials Chemistry and 65 papers in Biomaterials. Recurrent topics in Kai Yang's work include Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics (155 papers), Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery (60 papers) and Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications (43 papers). Kai Yang is often cited by papers focused on Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics (155 papers), Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery (60 papers) and Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications (43 papers). Kai Yang collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Hong Kong. Kai Yang's co-authors include Zhuang Liu, Liang Cheng, Liangzhu Feng, Shuit‐Tong Lee, Xuan Yi, Chao Wang, Xiaoze Shi, Chao Liang, Guosheng Song and Yu Chao and has published in prestigious journals such as Chemical Reviews, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Chemical Society Reviews.

In The Last Decade

Kai Yang

260 papers receiving 29.4k citations

Hit Papers

Functional Nanomaterials for Phototherapies of Cancer 2010 2026 2015 2020 2014 2010 2012 2012 2010 500 1000 1.5k 2.0k
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. Functional Nanomaterials for Phototherapies of Cancer
    2014 2.2k citations Liangzhu Feng, Kai Yang et al. profile →
  2. Graphene in Mice: Ultrahigh In Vivo Tumor Uptake and Efficient Photothermal Therapy
    2010 2.1k citations Kai Yang, Zhuang Liu et al. profile →
  3. Nano-graphene in biomedicine: theranostic applications
    2012 1.4k citations Kai Yang, Liangzhu Feng et al. profile →
  4. Multimodal Imaging Guided Photothermal Therapy using Functionalized Graphene Nanosheets Anchored with Magnetic Nanoparticles
    2012 812 citations Kai Yang, Zhuang Liu et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  5. In Vivo Pharmacokinetics, Long-Term Biodistribution, and Toxicology of PEGylated Graphene in Mice
    2010 719 citations Kai Yang, Jianmei Wan et al. profile →
  6. In Vitro and In Vivo Near‐Infrared Photothermal Therapy of Cancer Using Polypyrrole Organic Nanoparticles
    2012 696 citations Kai Yang, Zhuang Liu et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  7. The influence of surface chemistry and size of nanoscale graphene oxide on photothermal therapy of cancer using ultra-low laser power
    2011 652 citations Kai Yang, Jianmei Wan et al. Biomaterials profile →
  8. Emerging Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials for Cancer Radiation Therapy
    2017 640 citations Yu Chao, Kai Yang et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  9. In Vivo NIR Fluorescence Imaging, Biodistribution, and Toxicology of Photoluminescent Carbon Dots Produced from Carbon Nanotubes and Graphite
    2011 602 citations Kai Yang, Jianmei Wan et al. Small profile →
  10. Facile Preparation of Multifunctional Upconversion Nanoprobes for Multimodal Imaging and Dual‐Targeted Photothermal Therapy
    2011 583 citations Kai Yang, Zhuang Liu et al. Angewandte Chemie International Edition profile →
  11. Perfluorocarbon‐Loaded Hollow Bi2Se3 Nanoparticles for Timely Supply of Oxygen under Near‐Infrared Light to Enhance the Radiotherapy of Cancer
    2016 542 citations Chao Liang, Xuan Yi et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  12. Ultrasound Triggered Tumor Oxygenation with Oxygen-Shuttle Nanoperfluorocarbon to Overcome Hypoxia-Associated Resistance in Cancer Therapies
    2016 526 citations Xuejiao Song, Liangzhu Feng et al. profile →
  13. A functionalized graphene oxide-iron oxide nanocomposite for magnetically targeted drug delivery, photothermal therapy, and magnetic resonance imaging
    2012 505 citations Kai Yang, Liangzhu Feng et al. profile →
  14. Carbon materials for drug delivery & cancer therapy
    2011 486 citations Zhuang Liu, Kai Yang et al. profile →
  15. A general strategy towards personalized nanovaccines based on fluoropolymers for post-surgical cancer immunotherapy
    2020 459 citations Pei Pei, Yu Chao et al. profile →
  16. Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications: A Recent Study
    2019 448 citations Debabrata Maiti, Kai Yang et al. profile →
  17. Combined local immunostimulatory radioisotope therapy and systemic immune checkpoint blockade imparts potent antitumour responses
    2018 440 citations Yu Chao, Chao Liang et al. profile →
  18. Nanoscale metal−organic frameworks for combined photodynamic & radiation therapy in cancer treatment
    2016 409 citations Jingjing Liu, Xuan Yi et al. Biomaterials profile →
  19. Catalase‐Loaded TaOx Nanoshells as Bio‐Nanoreactors Combining High‐Z Element and Enzyme Delivery for Enhancing Radiotherapy
    2016 366 citations Chao Liang, Xuan Yi et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  20. A Polymeric Hydrogel to Eliminate Programmed Death-Ligand 1 for Enhanced Tumor Radio-Immunotherapy
    2023 122 citations Wenhao Shen, Pei Pei 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
Kai Yang China 79 23.2k 15.3k 7.7k 5.7k 3.2k 271 29.7k
Liangzhu Feng China 68 18.9k 0.8× 11.3k 0.7× 6.9k 0.9× 4.7k 0.8× 3.0k 0.9× 143 23.1k
Peng Huang China 99 25.0k 1.1× 17.5k 1.1× 8.6k 1.1× 8.6k 1.5× 4.2k 1.3× 421 36.4k
Jibin Song China 82 16.5k 0.7× 11.5k 0.7× 5.2k 0.7× 5.4k 0.9× 3.2k 1.0× 301 24.0k
Weibo Cai United States 93 15.8k 0.7× 11.0k 0.7× 7.5k 1.0× 9.8k 1.7× 3.5k 1.1× 452 33.7k
Jing Lin China 77 14.6k 0.6× 10.6k 0.7× 4.7k 0.6× 4.8k 0.8× 2.5k 0.8× 315 21.7k
Wenbo Bu China 77 16.9k 0.7× 14.6k 1.0× 5.8k 0.8× 4.1k 0.7× 2.7k 0.8× 213 23.5k
Liang Cheng China 101 29.3k 1.3× 21.9k 1.4× 8.9k 1.2× 7.9k 1.4× 4.2k 1.3× 401 40.8k
Yijing Liu China 67 11.8k 0.5× 8.2k 0.5× 4.8k 0.6× 4.5k 0.8× 1.7k 0.5× 201 18.0k
Kanyi Pu Singapore 124 30.1k 1.3× 21.3k 1.4× 5.1k 0.7× 11.6k 2.0× 5.9k 1.8× 355 43.8k
Wei Tao China 91 12.9k 0.6× 7.8k 0.5× 7.1k 0.9× 9.3k 1.6× 1.6k 0.5× 273 26.1k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Kai Yang

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Kai Yang

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Wang, Yuhong, Lin Hu, Lei Wang, et al.. (2025). Engineered Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 targeted delivery of extracellular PD-L1-mFc fragment for treating inflammatory bowel disease. Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B. 15(11). 6019–6033. 3 indexed citations
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Lv, Yuancai, Kai Yang, Xuan Lin, et al.. (2025). Selective production of cycloalkanes through the catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of lignin with CoNi2@BTC catalysts without external hydrogen. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 303. 140496–140496. 7 indexed citations
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Song, Yujun, Yifan Wang, Yihua Xu, et al.. (2025). Chimeric Antigen Receptor Cells Solid Tumor Immunotherapy Assisted by Biomaterials Tools. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 17(7). 10246–10264. 1 indexed citations
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Zhang, Zixin, et al.. (2025). Research Progress on Organic Fluorescent Probes Based on Pesticide Detection. Journal of Fluorescence. 35(12). 12267–12291.
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Qi, Shaolong, Xueyan Zhang, Xinyang Yu, et al.. (2024). Supramolecular Lipid Nanoparticles Based on Host–Guest Recognition: A New Generation Delivery System of mRNA Vaccines For Cancer Immunotherapy. Advanced Materials. 36(23). e2311574–e2311574. 37 indexed citations
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Liu, Teng, et al.. (2024). Engineered delivery platform based on bacterial outer membrane vesicles for efficient labeling of 131I and improved radio-immunotherapy. Chemical Engineering Journal. 490. 151837–151837. 7 indexed citations
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Yu, Xinyang, et al.. (2024). Development of Organ Targeting Lipid Nanoparticles with Low Immunogenicity and Their Application in the Treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. Angewandte Chemie International Edition. 63(44). e202407398–e202407398. 11 indexed citations
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Yang, Kai, Yan Ma, Weigang Chen, et al.. (2024). CCDC58 is a potential biomarker for diagnosis, prognosis, immunity, and genomic heterogeneity in pan-cancer. Scientific Reports. 14(1). 8575–8575. 1 indexed citations
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Zhang, Lantian, Fan Gao, Shiqi Liu, et al.. (2024). Synthesis of lanthanide-based scintillator@MOF nanocomposites for X-ray-induced photodynamic therapy. Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers. 11(5). 1607–1615. 4 indexed citations
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Zhou, Hailin, Yanxiang Zhang, Pei Pei, et al.. (2023). Liposome-anchored mesenchymal stem cells for radiation pneumonia/fibrosis treatment. Biomaterials. 300. 122202–122202. 16 indexed citations
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Yang, Kai, Hongchun Sun, Mengxing Liu, et al.. (2023). Morphological and Physiological Mechanisms of Melatonin on Delaying Drought-Induced Leaf Senescence in Cotton. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24(8). 7269–7269. 16 indexed citations
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Pei, Pei, Yanxiang Zhang, Hua Chen, et al.. (2022). 131I-αPD-L1 immobilized by bacterial cellulose for enhanced radio-immunotherapy of cancer. Journal of Controlled Release. 346. 240–249. 27 indexed citations
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Zhang, Weiwei, Ping Song, Wanzhen Li, et al.. (2022). Redox-responsive mesoporous silica nanoparticles for chemo- photodynamic combination cancer therapy. Materials Research Express. 9(4). 45401–45401. 10 indexed citations
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Hu, Li, et al.. (2022). n‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids improve depression‐like behavior by inhibiting hippocampal neuroinflammation in mice via reducing TLR4 expression. Immunity Inflammation and Disease. 10(11). e707–e707. 18 indexed citations
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Zhang, Yu, Ruizhe Huang, Wenhao Shen, et al.. (2022). The role of bacteria and its derived biomaterials in cancer radiotherapy. Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B. 13(10). 4149–4171. 40 indexed citations
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Liu, Jingjing, Yuliang Guo, Amin Zhang, et al.. (2021). SR-A-Targeted Nanoplatform for Sequential Photothermal/Photodynamic Ablation of Activated Macrophages to Alleviate Atherosclerosis. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 13(25). 29349–29362. 59 indexed citations
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Shen, Wenhao, Hailin Zhou, Teng Liu, et al.. (2020). The potential clinical applications of radionuclide labeled/doped gold-based nanomaterials. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 1(4). 186–195. 7 indexed citations
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Qian, Rui, Debabrata Maiti, Jing Zhong, et al.. (2019). T1/T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging and SPECT imaging guided combined radioisotope therapy and chemotherapy using functionalized reduced graphene oxide-manganese ferrite nanocomposites. Carbon. 1 indexed citations
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Chen, Jiawen, Chao Liang, Xuejiao Song, et al.. (2019). Hybrid Protein Nano‐Reactors Enable Simultaneous Increments of Tumor Oxygenation and Iodine‐131 Delivery for Enhanced Radionuclide Therapy. Small. 15(46). e1903628–e1903628. 39 indexed citations

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