Kang Yang

2.0k total citations · 1 hit paper
120 papers, 1.5k citations indexed

About

Kang Yang is a scholar working on Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics of Materials and Materials Chemistry. According to data from OpenAlex, Kang Yang has authored 120 papers receiving a total of 1.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 89 papers in Mechanical Engineering, 56 papers in Mechanics of Materials and 39 papers in Materials Chemistry. Recurrent topics in Kang Yang's work include Tribology and Wear Analysis (42 papers), Advanced materials and composites (36 papers) and Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties (36 papers). Kang Yang is often cited by papers focused on Tribology and Wear Analysis (42 papers), Advanced materials and composites (36 papers) and Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties (36 papers). Kang Yang collaborates with scholars based in China, Canada and Egypt. Kang Yang's co-authors include Xiaoliang Shi, Feizhi Zhang, Wenzheng Zhai, Yuchun Huang, Honglei Zhang, Guanjun Liu, Yang Chen, Minghao Wang, Ruifang Li and Hongru Ma and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Applied Physics, Biomaterials and Chemical Engineering Journal.

In The Last Decade

Kang Yang

112 papers receiving 1.4k citations

Hit Papers

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Recent advances on graphene: Synthesis, properties and applications

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Huidi Zhou China

Hongqi Wan China

Shengguo Zhou China

Xiaohua Jie China

Guangchun Xiao China

Maozhong Yi China

Jiayi Sun China

D. Chaira India

Sufang Tang China

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Countries citing papers authored by Kang Yang

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Fields of papers citing papers by Kang Yang

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Kang Yang

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

All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

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Tang, Jun, Shimeng Zhou, Yulong Shi, et al.. (2025). Current research on the design, properties and applications of tribological materials: a review. RSC Advances. 15(41). 34669–34717. 1 indexed citations

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Duan, Chao, et al.. (2025). Janus structured cellulose-based aerogel with vertical channels and conical roof for efficient solar-driven water evaporation and pollutant degradation. Carbohydrate Polymers. 360. 123622–123622. 5 indexed citations

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Yang, Kang, Zhenjie Li, Yaqiong Wang, et al.. (2025). The two-dimensional materials in multidimensional applications. Materials Research Bulletin. 190. 113490–113490. 1 indexed citations

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Duan, Chao, Lifeng Yan, Kang Yang, et al.. (2025). Bi-layered cellulose-based aerogel with photothermal and photocatalytic dual functions for integrated solar-driven desalination and Cr(VI) reduction. Chemical Engineering Journal. 519. 165638–165638. 2 indexed citations

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Wang, Ruili, Feizhi Zhang, Kang Yang, et al.. (2024). Important contributions of carbon materials in tribology: From lubrication abilities to wear mechanisms. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 979. 173454–173454. 26 indexed citations

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Yang, Kang, Chao‐Hsin Wu, & Guoqing Zhang. (2024). A state of review for graphene-based materials in preparation methods, characterization, and properties. Materials Science and Engineering B. 310. 117698–117698. 11 indexed citations

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Yang, Kang, Y.H. Xiong, Jun Tang, et al.. (2024). Multi‐Dimensional Nano‐Additives for Their Superlubricity: Tribological Behaviors and Lubrication Mechanisms. Advanced Materials Interfaces. 12(9). 6 indexed citations

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Zhang, Yu-Xiang, Wenjun Fan, Kang Yang, et al.. (2024). Regulated Cu Diatomic Distance Promoting Carbon−Carbon Coupling During CO₂ Electroreduction. Small. 21(2). e2406605–e2406605. 9 indexed citations

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Peng, Chao, Gehuan Wang, Yue Zhuo, et al.. (2024). Multi-scale design of MWCNT/glass fiber/balsa wood composite multilayer stealth structure with wide broadband absorption and excellent mechanical properties. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 277(Pt 3). 134310–134310. 5 indexed citations

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Wang, Ruili, Feizhi Zhang, Kang Yang, et al.. (2023). Review of two-dimensional nanomaterials in tribology: Recent developments, challenges and prospects. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science. 321. 103004–103004. 43 indexed citations

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Liang, Min, Weiguang Li, Fang Lai, et al.. (2023). Oxidation characteristic and thermal runaway of isoprene. BMC Chemistry. 17(1). 110–110. 2 indexed citations

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Yang, Kang, et al.. (2022). Important contributions of multidimensional nanoadditives on the tribofilms: From formation mechanism to tribological behaviors. Composites Part B Engineering. 234. 109732–109732. 69 indexed citations

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Zhang, Feizhi, et al.. (2022). Recent Progress on Carbon Nanomaterials for Resisting the Wear Damages. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2022(1). 2 indexed citations

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Zhang, Feizhi, et al.. (2022). Multidimensional nanoadditives in tribology. Applied Materials Today. 29. 101641–101641. 12 indexed citations

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Wang, Yongji, et al.. (2021). Segregation in the magnesium/aluminum composites formed by cold arc cladding. Materials Chemistry and Physics. 266. 124571–124571. 4 indexed citations

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Wei, Daixiu, et al.. (2020). Hot Deformation and Dynamic Recrystallization Behavior of CoCrNi and (CoCrNi)94Ti3Al3 Medium Entropy Alloys. Metals. 10(10). 1341–1341. 36 indexed citations

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Shi, Tian, Xuewu Li, Hongxing Wang, et al.. (2020). One‐step preparation of the superhydrophobic Al alloy surface with enhanced corrosion and wear resistance. Materials and Corrosion. 72(5). 904–911. 9 indexed citations

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Shi, Xiaoliang, et al.. (2017). Tribological Behavior of TiAl–Multilayer Graphene–Ag Composites at Different Temperatures and Sliding Speeds. Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters). 30(3). 193–200. 8 indexed citations

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Du, Ping, et al.. (2004). Improvement of hydrogen storage properties of La0.6M0.4Ni4.8Mn0.2 alloys. Journal of Material Science and Technology. 20(4). 414–416. 2 indexed citations

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Xu, Yuxin, et al.. (2001). Lubrication in Hot Tube Extrusion of Superalloys and Ti Alloys. Journal of Material Science and Technology. 17(1). 113–114. 6 indexed citations

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