Lin Lu

25.7k total citations · 10 hit papers
441 papers, 20.7k citations indexed

About

Lin Lu is a scholar working on Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Mechanical Engineering and Building and Construction. According to data from OpenAlex, Lin Lu has authored 441 papers receiving a total of 20.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 149 papers in Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, 142 papers in Mechanical Engineering and 105 papers in Building and Construction. Recurrent topics in Lin Lu's work include Building Energy and Comfort Optimization (99 papers), Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems (66 papers) and Adsorption and Cooling Systems (61 papers). Lin Lu is often cited by papers focused on Building Energy and Comfort Optimization (99 papers), Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems (66 papers) and Adsorption and Cooling Systems (61 papers). Lin Lu collaborates with scholars based in Hong Kong, China and United States. Lin Lu's co-authors include Hongxing Yang, Tao Ma, Jinqing Peng, Wei Zhou, Tao Wen, Zhaohong Fang, Hao Lu, Ronghui Qi, Jianheng Chen and Ke Sun and has published in prestigious journals such as Advanced Materials, Nature Communications and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Lin Lu

421 papers receiving 20.0k citations

Hit Papers

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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. Optimal sizing method for stand-alone hybrid solar–wind system with LPSP technology by using genetic algorithm
    2007 733 citations Hongxing Yang, Lin Lu et al. profile →
  2. Current status of research on optimum sizing of stand-alone hybrid solar–wind power generation systems
    2009 704 citations Lin Lu, Hongxing Yang et al. Applied Energy profile →
  3. A novel optimization sizing model for hybrid solar-wind power generation system
    2006 601 citations Hongxing Yang, Lin Lu et al. profile →
  4. Review on life cycle assessment of energy payback and greenhouse gas emission of solar photovoltaic systems
    2012 559 citations Lin Lu, Hongxing Yang et al. profile →
  5. A feasibility study of a stand-alone hybrid solar–wind–battery system for a remote island
    2014 474 citations Hongxing Yang, Lin Lu et al. Applied Energy profile →
  6. Lithiophilic-lithiophobic gradient interfacial layer for a highly stable lithium metal anode
    2018 406 citations Lin Lu et al. profile →
  7. A high capacity small molecule quinone cathode for rechargeable aqueous zinc-organic batteries
    2021 330 citations Lin Lu, Xiaoqi Sun et al. profile →
  8. Reusable and Recyclable Graphene Masks with Outstanding Superhydrophobic and Photothermal Performances
    2020 321 citations Lin Lu et al. profile →
  9. Quantitative assessment on the visual effects of photovoltaic double skin façade: Towards a sustainable building prospect
    2025 23 citations Chao Shen, Lin Lu et al. Energy profile →
  10. Broadband-spectrally selective polymeric film for building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) skylights cooling
    2025 21 citations Jihong Pu, Lin Lu et al. Energy Conversion and Management profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Lin Lu 7.1k 6.4k 4.7k 3.8k 3.7k 441 20.7k
Hongxing Yang 7.1k 1.0× 9.2k 1.4× 6.1k 1.3× 6.1k 1.6× 4.8k 1.3× 559 26.4k
Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem 10.6k 1.5× 8.2k 1.3× 4.3k 0.9× 1.2k 0.3× 2.6k 0.7× 415 25.1k
A.G. Olabi 14.4k 2.0× 10.5k 1.6× 10.7k 2.3× 2.2k 0.6× 3.5k 1.0× 580 38.8k
Soteris A. Kalogirou 7.0k 1.0× 15.8k 2.5× 8.5k 1.8× 4.1k 1.1× 1.6k 0.4× 277 28.3k
R. Saidur 4.6k 0.6× 7.3k 1.1× 10.0k 2.2× 2.6k 0.7× 1.2k 0.3× 350 25.3k
Kamaruzzaman Sopian 10.6k 1.5× 20.3k 3.2× 12.9k 2.8× 3.7k 1.0× 2.0k 0.5× 1.0k 39.9k
Neven Duić 7.3k 1.0× 3.5k 0.5× 2.0k 0.4× 2.1k 0.5× 3.5k 1.0× 421 14.9k
Nasrudin Abd Rahim 14.8k 2.1× 11.9k 1.9× 5.7k 1.2× 1.5k 0.4× 1.8k 0.5× 669 29.3k
R. Saidur 6.0k 0.8× 12.1k 1.9× 13.3k 2.9× 1.4k 0.4× 1.5k 0.4× 462 29.5k
Tao Ma 4.2k 0.6× 4.4k 0.7× 2.1k 0.4× 1.1k 0.3× 2.5k 0.7× 192 10.0k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Lin Lu

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Lin Lu

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

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Lu, Lin, et al.. (2025). Phase change materials integrated into building envelopes for thermal management: A review. Journal of Building Engineering. 103. 112063–112063. 11 indexed citations
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Wang, Jinglong, Lin Lu, Kai Jiao, & Han Miao. (2025). Experimental investigation of an Auto-Switching SH TEG/PCM unit for consistent All-Day electric power generation. Energy Conversion and Management. 327. 119556–119556. 6 indexed citations
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Liu, Honggang, et al.. (2025). Energy efficient design of internal cooling liquid desiccant dehumidification system based on useful exergy evaluation. Journal of Building Engineering. 102. 111919–111919. 4 indexed citations
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Bai, Xin, Lili Xu, Xiaoxiao Zhang, et al.. (2024). Differentiate adrenal lipid-poor adenoma from nodular hyperplasia with CT quantitative parameters: a feasibility study. Abdominal Radiology. 51(3). 1416–1426.
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Pu, Jihong, et al.. (2024). Constructing a New Biomass‐Based Bistatic Window for Solar Regulation. Advanced Science. 11(29). e2401991–e2401991. 8 indexed citations
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Wang, Xicheng, Lin Lu, Yuandong Yang, et al.. (2024). Screening of organic lithium precursors for producing high-performance Li4SiO4-based thermochemical energy storage materials: Experimental and kinetic investigations. Journal of Energy Storage. 85. 111098–111098. 7 indexed citations
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Wang, Kuo, et al.. (2024). A chelation process by an amino alcohol electrolyte additive to capture Zn2+ and realize parallel Zn deposition for aqueous Zn batteries. Energy storage materials. 70. 103516–103516. 34 indexed citations
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Pu, Jihong, et al.. (2024). A quantitative investigation on the cooling benefits of retrofitting building skylights with broadband-spectrum selectivity in China. Applied Energy. 381. 125101–125101. 5 indexed citations
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Jia, Linrui, Lin Lu, Quan Gong, & Kai Jiao. (2024). Analytical and experimental analyses on cooling performances of radiative SkyCool radiators with various interior flowing channels. Energy. 295. 130907–130907. 5 indexed citations
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Shen, Zhicheng, Yao Yao, Qiliang Wang, Lin Lu, & Hongxing Yang. (2023). A novel micro power generation system to efficiently harvest hydroelectric energy for power supply to water intelligent networks of urban water pipelines. Energy. 268. 126694–126694. 5 indexed citations
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Ma, Junning, Lin Lu, Youmei Bao, et al.. (2023). Enhanced EPR effects by tumour stromal cell mimicking nanoplatform on invasive pituitary adenoma. Materials Today Bio. 24. 100895–100895. 17 indexed citations
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Alabi, Tobi Michael, Nathan P. Lawrence, Lin Lu, Zaiyue Yang, & R. Bhushan Gopaluni. (2023). Automated deep reinforcement learning for real-time scheduling strategy of multi-energy system integrated with post-carbon and direct-air carbon captured system. Applied Energy. 333. 120633–120633. 30 indexed citations
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Jiao, Kai, Lin Lu, Tao Wen, & Qiuwang Wang. (2023). A novel two-dimensional continuum mixture theory model for paraffin wax melting in a cavity heating from side considering volume change. Journal of Energy Storage. 78. 110026–110026. 2 indexed citations
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Jia, Linrui, Ping Cui, Lin Lu, Jianheng Chen, & Zheng Cao. (2023). Parametric analysis and potential evaluation of an all-day radiative sky cooling radiator-assisted ground source heat pump system. Applied Thermal Engineering. 240. 122285–122285. 9 indexed citations
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Pu, Jihong, Chao Shen, & Lin Lu. (2023). Investigating the annual energy-saving and energy-output behaviors of a novel liquid-flow window with spectral regulation of ATO nanofluids. Energy. 283. 129111–129111. 18 indexed citations
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Jia, Linrui, Lin Lu, & Jianheng Chen. (2023). Exploring the cooling potential maps of a radiative sky cooling radiator-assisted ground source heat pump system in China. Applied Energy. 349. 121678–121678. 20 indexed citations
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Leung, R. C. K., et al.. (2020). Optical and thermal performance analysis of aerogel glazing technology in a commercial building of Hong Kong. Energy and Built Environment. 1(2). 215–223. 40 indexed citations

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