Liang Cheng

46.7k total citations · 38 hit papers
401 papers, 40.8k citations indexed

About

Liang Cheng is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Materials Chemistry and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Liang Cheng has authored 401 papers receiving a total of 40.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 281 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 173 papers in Materials Chemistry and 88 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Liang Cheng's work include Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics (234 papers), Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis (65 papers) and Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery (49 papers). Liang Cheng is often cited by papers focused on Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics (234 papers), Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis (65 papers) and Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery (49 papers). Liang Cheng collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Macao. Liang Cheng's co-authors include Zhuang Liu, Chao Wang, Kai Yang, Xianwen Wang, Yanguang Li, Liangzhu Feng, Fei Gong, Hua Gong, Teng Liu and Xiaoze Shi and has published in prestigious journals such as Chemical Reviews, Journal of the American Chemical Society and Chemical Society Reviews.

In The Last Decade

Liang Cheng

386 papers receiving 40.4k citations

Hit Papers

Functional Nanomaterials ... 2010 2026 2015 2020 2014 2014 2013 2020 2012 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 Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. profile →
  2. Drug Delivery with PEGylated MoS2 Nano‐sheets for Combined Photothermal and Chemotherapy of Cancer
    2014 1.1k citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  3. PEGylated WS2 Nanosheets as a Multifunctional Theranostic Agent for in vivo Dual‐Modal CT/Photoacoustic Imaging Guided Photothermal Therapy
    2013 1.0k citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  4. Multifunctional sonosensitizers in sonodynamic cancer therapy
    2020 923 citations Xianwen Wang, Liang Cheng et al. Chemical Society Reviews profile →
  5. Multimodal Imaging Guided Photothermal Therapy using Functionalized Graphene Nanosheets Anchored with Magnetic Nanoparticles
    2012 812 citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  6. Near-infrared light induced in vivo photodynamic therapy of cancer based on upconversion nanoparticles
    2011 711 citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. Biomaterials profile →
  7. In Vitro and In Vivo Near‐Infrared Photothermal Therapy of Cancer Using Polypyrrole Organic Nanoparticles
    2012 696 citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  8. Ultrathin WS2 Nanoflakes as a High‐Performance Electrocatalyst for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
    2014 645 citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. profile →
  9. Emerging Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials for Cancer Radiation Therapy
    2017 640 citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  10. Facile Preparation of Multifunctional Upconversion Nanoprobes for Multimodal Imaging and Dual‐Targeted Photothermal Therapy
    2011 583 citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. profile →
  11. Recent progress of chemodynamic therapy-induced combination cancer therapy
    2020 582 citations Xianwen Wang, Zhuang Liu et al. profile →
  12. Drug delivery with upconversion nanoparticles for multi-functional targeted cancer cell imaging and therapy
    2010 572 citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. Biomaterials profile →
  13. Perfluorocarbon‐Loaded Hollow Bi2Se3 Nanoparticles for Timely Supply of Oxygen under Near‐Infrared Light to Enhance the Radiotherapy of Cancer
    2016 542 citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  14. Organic‐Base‐Driven Intercalation and Delamination for the Production of Functionalized Titanium Carbide Nanosheets with Superior Photothermal Therapeutic Performance
    2016 505 citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. profile →
  15. A functionalized graphene oxide-iron oxide nanocomposite for magnetically targeted drug delivery, photothermal therapy, and magnetic resonance imaging
    2012 505 citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. profile →
  16. Ultrathin MoS2(1–x)Se2x Alloy Nanoflakes For Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
    2015 501 citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. profile →
  17. GSH‐Depleted PtCu3 Nanocages for Chemodynamic‐ Enhanced Sonodynamic Cancer Therapy
    2019 488 citations Xiaoyan Zhong, Xianwen Wang et al. Advanced Functional Materials profile →
  18. Ultrasmall Oxygen‐Deficient Bimetallic Oxide MnWOX Nanoparticles for Depletion of Endogenous GSH and Enhanced Sonodynamic Cancer Therapy
    2019 482 citations Fei Gong, Liang Cheng et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  19. Ultrafine Titanium Monoxide (TiO1+x) Nanorods for Enhanced Sonodynamic Therapy
    2020 474 citations Xianwen Wang, Xiaoyan Zhong et al. profile →
  20. 2D Nanomaterials for Cancer Theranostic Applications
    2019 465 citations Liang Cheng, Xianwen Wang et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  21. Iron Oxide Decorated MoS2 Nanosheets with Double PEGylation for Chelator-Free Radiolabeling and Multimodal Imaging Guided Photothermal Therapy
    2015 452 citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. profile →
  22. Iron Oxide @ Polypyrrole Nanoparticles as a Multifunctional Drug Carrier for Remotely Controlled Cancer Therapy with Synergistic Antitumor Effect
    2013 430 citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. profile →
  23. Graphene Oxide–Silver Nanocomposite As a Highly Effective Antibacterial Agent with Species-Specific Mechanisms
    2013 417 citations Liang Cheng, Zhuang Liu et al. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces profile →
  24. Inorganic nanomaterials with rapid clearance for biomedical applications
    2021 380 citations Xianwen Wang, Xiaoyan Zhong et al. Chemical Society Reviews profile →
  25. Theranostic Liposomes with Hypoxia-Activated Prodrug to Effectively Destruct Hypoxic Tumors Post-Photodynamic Therapy
    2016 365 citations Liang Cheng, Ziliang Dong et al. profile →
  26. Tumor microenvironment-responsive intelligent nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
    2020 320 citations Fei Gong, Nailin Yang et al. profile →
  27. Copper single-atom catalysts with photothermal performance and enhanced nanozyme activity for bacteria‐infected wound therapy
    2021 314 citations Xianwen Wang, Liang Cheng et al. profile →
  28. CuCo2O4 Nanoflowers with Multiple Enzyme Activities for Treating Bacterium-Infected Wounds via Cuproptosis-like Death
    2024 165 citations Liang Cheng, Xianwen Wang et al. profile →
  29. Bioactive inorganic nanomaterials for cancer theranostics
    2023 165 citations Zifan Pei, Huali Lei et al. Chemical Society Reviews profile →
  30. Magnesium galvanic cells produce hydrogen and modulate the tumor microenvironment to inhibit cancer growth
    2022 146 citations Nailin Yang, Fei Gong et al. profile →
  31. Recent progress of metal‐based nanomaterials with anti‐tumor biological effects for enhanced cancer therapy
    2023 131 citations Huali Lei, Zifan Pei et al. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología profile →
  32. Nanoarchitectonics of in Situ Antibiotic-Releasing Acicular Nanozymes for Targeting and Inducing Cuproptosis-like Death to Eliminate Drug-Resistant Bacteria
    2024 94 citations Jie Shan, Liang Cheng et al. profile →
  33. Bioactive Layered Double Hydroxides for Synergistic Sonodynamic/Cuproptosis Anticancer Therapy with Elicitation of the Immune Response
    2024 83 citations Wei Tang, Jie Wu et al. profile →
  34. In situ hydrogel based on Cu–Fe3O4 nanoclusters exploits oxidative stress and the ferroptosis/cuproptosis pathway for chemodynamic therapy
    2024 65 citations Liang Cheng, Xianwen Wang et al. Biomaterials profile →
  35. Gas-Amplified Metalloimmunotherapy with Dual Activation of Pyroptosis and the STING Pathway for Remodeling the Immunosuppressive Cervical Cancer Microenvironment
    2024 55 citations Huali Lei, Zifan Pei et al. profile →
  36. Infectious and Inflammatory Microenvironment Self‐Adaptive Artificial Peroxisomes with Synergetic Co‐Ru Pair Centers for Programmed Diabetic Ulcer Therapy
    2024 55 citations Yang Gao, Yuting Deng et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  37. Self-Cascaded Pyroptosis-STING Initiators for Catalytic Metalloimmunotherapy
    2025 37 citations Shumin Sun, Nailin Yang et al. profile →
  38. Manganese Galvanic Cells Intervene in Tumor Metabolism to Reinforce cGAS‐STING Activation for Bidirectional Synergistic Hydrogen‐Immunotherapy
    2025 22 citations Nailin Yang, Shumin Sun et al. Advanced Materials profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Liang Cheng 29.3k 21.9k 8.9k 7.9k 4.2k 401 40.8k
Peng Huang 25.0k 0.9× 17.5k 0.8× 8.6k 1.0× 8.6k 1.1× 4.2k 1.0× 421 36.4k
Fan Zhang 19.1k 0.7× 25.9k 1.2× 4.7k 0.5× 6.9k 0.9× 2.3k 0.5× 850 44.9k
Xiaoyuan Chen 29.1k 1.0× 19.1k 0.9× 9.5k 1.1× 12.3k 1.6× 7.4k 1.8× 593 47.2k
Kai Yang 23.2k 0.8× 15.3k 0.7× 7.7k 0.9× 5.7k 0.7× 3.2k 0.8× 271 29.7k
Huanghao Yang 18.9k 0.6× 15.5k 0.7× 5.5k 0.6× 14.4k 1.8× 1.6k 0.4× 488 37.3k
Kanyi Pu 30.1k 1.0× 21.3k 1.0× 5.1k 0.6× 11.6k 1.5× 5.9k 1.4× 355 43.8k
Ning Gu 14.8k 0.5× 16.5k 0.8× 7.6k 0.9× 10.9k 1.4× 1.3k 0.3× 796 34.9k
Jibin Song 16.5k 0.6× 11.5k 0.5× 5.2k 0.6× 5.4k 0.7× 3.2k 0.8× 301 24.0k
Piaoping Yang 16.9k 0.6× 25.8k 1.2× 5.2k 0.6× 3.8k 0.5× 2.2k 0.5× 531 37.1k
Daxiang Cui 16.1k 0.5× 11.8k 0.5× 5.4k 0.6× 9.7k 1.2× 1.9k 0.5× 581 29.8k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Gong, Fei, Yuqi Yang, Zifan Pei, et al.. (2025). A Gas Nanobomb to Promote Drug Penetration and Amplify TACE Therapy for Orthotopic Liver Tumor. Advanced Materials. 37(39). e2505770–e2505770. 3 indexed citations
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Zhang, Shunhu, Nailin Yang, Haitao Zhao, et al.. (2025). Detachable Fluorinated Phthalocyanine Aggregates for Carrier‐Free PDT: Effect of Axial Symmetry on Dynamic Morphological Adjustment and Photodynamic Efficiency. Advanced Functional Materials. 36(6). 1 indexed citations
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Sun, Shumin, Nailin Yang, Zifan Pei, et al.. (2025). Ferrous fluoride nanoinitiators reprogram tumor stemness to empower ultrasound-augmented pyroptosis for potent catalytic immunotherapy. Biomaterials. 326. 123652–123652. 3 indexed citations
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Cheng, Liang, Yucun Zhou, Leying Wang, et al.. (2025). Mutual dissolution and exsolution enables superior coking resistance of cermet fuel electrode. Chemical Engineering Journal. 505. 159587–159587. 2 indexed citations
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Xu, Xiang, Zhihui Han, Dong Li, et al.. (2024). Minocycline‐Loaded Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles for the Enhanced Treatment of Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Advanced Functional Materials. 34(32). 18 indexed citations
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Huang, Xuan, et al.. (2024). Recent progress of hydrogel-based bioelectronics for mechanophysiological signal sensing. Materials Science and Engineering R Reports. 162. 100888–100888. 4 indexed citations
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Liu, Luyao, Yuqi Yang, Yan Wang, et al.. (2024). NaCe0.7FX:Gd0.1,Tb0.2 nanoscintillator as a new sonosensitizer for potentiating cancer sonodynamic-immune therapy. Chemical Engineering Journal. 497. 154566–154566. 3 indexed citations
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Pei, Zifan, et al.. (2024). Bioactive metal-based nanomedicines for boosting anti-tumor immunity: Advance, challenge, and perspective. Coordination Chemistry Reviews. 517. 215969–215969. 17 indexed citations
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Cheng, Liang, Junlin Lu, Ming Huang, et al.. (2024). Oncogenic SLC2A11–MIF fusion protein interacts with polypyrimidine tract binding protein 1 to facilitate bladder cancer proliferation and metastasis by regulating mRNA stability. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 5(9). e685–e685. 8 indexed citations
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Shan, Jie, et al.. (2024). Multifunctional Adaptable Injectable TiN‐Based Hydrogels for Antitumor and Antidrug‐Resistant Bacterial Therapy. Advanced Healthcare Materials. 13(23). e2400297–e2400297. 4 indexed citations
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Gao, Yang, Yuting Deng, Wei Geng, et al.. (2024). Infectious and Inflammatory Microenvironment Self‐Adaptive Artificial Peroxisomes with Synergetic Co‐Ru Pair Centers for Programmed Diabetic Ulcer Therapy. Advanced Materials. 36(38). e2408787–e2408787. 55 indexed citations breakdown →
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Wu, Jie, Li Wang, Wei Tang, et al.. (2023). Amplifying oxidation stress and T-cell activation by bioactive layered double hydroxide sonosensitizers for enhanced cancer immunotherapy. Materials Today. 68. 164–176. 36 indexed citations
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Cheng, Liang, Bingshuai Zhou, Manlin Qi, et al.. (2023). A coating strategy on titanium implants with enhanced photodynamic therapy and CO-based gas therapy for bacterial killing and inflammation regulation. Chinese Chemical Letters. 35(2). 108648–108648. 16 indexed citations
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Qi, Manlin, et al.. (2023). Recent progress of nanostructure-based enrichment of circulating tumor cells and downstream analysis. Lab on a Chip. 23(6). 1493–1523. 22 indexed citations
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Chen, Chun‐Hao, Shuning Cheng, Liang Cheng, Zhao‐Kui Wang, & Liang‐Sheng Liao. (2023). Toxicity, Leakage, and Recycling of Lead in Perovskite Photovoltaics. Advanced Energy Materials. 13(14). 92 indexed citations
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Yan, Tianran, Yu Wu, Fei Gong, et al.. (2022). TiH2 Nanodots Exfoliated via Facile Sonication as Bifunctional Electrocatalysts for Li–S Batteries. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 14(5). 6937–6944. 15 indexed citations
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Wang, Xianwen, Xiaoyan Zhong, Jianxiang Li, Zhuang Liu, & Liang Cheng. (2021). Inorganic nanomaterials with rapid clearance for biomedical applications. Chemical Society Reviews. 50(15). 8669–8742. 380 indexed citations breakdown →
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Zhang, Rui, Huali Lei, Qiutong Jin, et al.. (2019). Ultra-small Pyropheophorbide-a Nanodots for Near-infrared Fluorescence/Photoacoustic Imaging-guided Photodynamic Therapy. Theranostics. 10(1). 62–73. 49 indexed citations
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Wang, Xianwen & Liang Cheng. (2019). Multifunctional two-dimensional nanocomposites for photothermal-based combined cancer therapy. Nanoscale. 11(34). 15685–15708. 78 indexed citations
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Cheng, Liang, et al.. (2010). Deployment Experiment of Deployable Truss Antenna. Chinese Journal of Space Science. 30(1). 79–79. 2 indexed citations

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