Lin Yuan

5.0k total citations · 1 hit paper
153 papers, 4.2k citations indexed

About

Lin Yuan is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering and Surfaces, Coatings and Films. According to data from OpenAlex, Lin Yuan has authored 153 papers receiving a total of 4.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 47 papers in Molecular Biology, 45 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 34 papers in Surfaces, Coatings and Films. Recurrent topics in Lin Yuan's work include Polymer Surface Interaction Studies (32 papers), Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques (17 papers) and RNA Interference and Gene Delivery (16 papers). Lin Yuan is often cited by papers focused on Polymer Surface Interaction Studies (32 papers), Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques (17 papers) and RNA Interference and Gene Delivery (16 papers). Lin Yuan collaborates with scholars based in China, Canada and United States. Lin Yuan's co-authors include Hong Chen, Dan Li, Hongwei Wang, Zhongkui Wu, Wei Song, Hong Chen, Gaojian Chen, John L. Brash, Qian Yu and Feng Zhou and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Advanced Materials and Journal of Biological Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

Lin Yuan

142 papers receiving 4.1k citations

Hit Papers

Biocompatible polymer materials: Role of protein–surface ... 2008 2026 2014 2020 2008 100 200 300 400 500
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. Biocompatible polymer materials: Role of protein–surface interactions
    2008 572 citations Lin Yuan, Wei Song 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
Lin Yuan China 38 1.4k 1.1k 1.1k 922 682 153 4.2k
Tomohiro Konno Japan 40 1.5k 1.1× 817 0.7× 1.1k 1.0× 1.6k 1.7× 356 0.5× 142 4.4k
Guangzhao Mao United States 38 1.2k 0.9× 1.3k 1.1× 771 0.7× 605 0.7× 933 1.4× 149 4.3k
Patrick van Rijn Netherlands 36 1.5k 1.1× 849 0.8× 1000 0.9× 437 0.5× 803 1.2× 128 3.9k
Yi Ju Australia 40 1.8k 1.3× 1.3k 1.2× 1.7k 1.6× 822 0.9× 1.5k 2.2× 96 5.4k
Fang Sun China 27 1.1k 0.8× 1.1k 1.0× 640 0.6× 762 0.8× 506 0.7× 65 3.3k
Francesca Cavalieri Italy 38 1.6k 1.2× 952 0.9× 1.2k 1.1× 355 0.4× 951 1.4× 137 4.3k
Jingxin Meng China 39 2.0k 1.5× 771 0.7× 711 0.6× 1.6k 1.7× 1.4k 2.0× 147 5.3k
Mitsuhiro Ebara Japan 38 2.1k 1.6× 702 0.6× 1.7k 1.6× 682 0.7× 724 1.1× 174 4.8k
Heather Sheardown Canada 46 1.7k 1.2× 851 0.8× 1.7k 1.6× 1.7k 1.8× 374 0.5× 185 6.6k

Countries citing papers authored by Lin Yuan

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Fields of papers citing papers by Lin Yuan

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Lin Yuan

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

All Works

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He, Long, Yi Li, Chonghua Zhang, et al.. (2025). Development of small-molecule NIR-II photothermal agents for image-guided tumor therapy. Coordination Chemistry Reviews. 533. 216549–216549. 8 indexed citations
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Yu, Yamei, Abdulnasser Mahmoud Karami, Lin Yuan, et al.. (2025). MOF and COF platforms toward kidney-disease: Advanced nanovehicles for effective diagnosing and treatment. Microchemical Journal. 212. 113534–113534. 1 indexed citations
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Yuan, Lin, Adel Najafi‐Marghmaleki, & Hassan Dehghanpour. (2025). Investigating the effects of flow regime on hydrogen transport in salt rock. Fuel. 401. 135737–135737. 1 indexed citations
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Yuan, Lin, Zhiliang Jin, Haijiao Xie, et al.. (2025). Interfacial engineering of CeO2/Bi19Br3S27 heterojunction for efficient photoreduction of CO2 to CO with nearly 100% selectivity. Advanced Powder Materials. 5(3). 100368–100368.
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Li, Jingze, Yusuf Shi, Lin Yuan, et al.. (2024). Improving tribological performance of metallic coatings: A synergy of gradient structure and solid lubricant modification. Surface and Coatings Technology. 477. 130366–130366. 6 indexed citations
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Yuan, Lin, et al.. (2023). Benzimidazole-based covalent organic polymer nanosheets incorporated in mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles with excitation-dependent fluorescence for sensing of Cu2+. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A Chemistry. 441. 114742–114742. 3 indexed citations
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Yuan, Lin, Yuling Li, Min Wu, et al.. (2022). Larvicidal Activity of Two Rutaceae Plant Essential Oils and Their Constituents Against Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Multiple Formulations. Journal of Medical Entomology. 59(5). 1669–1677. 10 indexed citations
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Wang, Hengxiao, et al.. (2022). Promoting gene transfection by ROS responsive silicon nanowire arrays. Journal of Materials Chemistry B. 10(27). 5242–5250.
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Wang, Jinghong, et al.. (2022). A novel antibacterial gold nanoparticle layer with a self-cleaning ability through the production of oxygen bubbles. Journal of Materials Chemistry B. 10(22). 4203–4215. 2 indexed citations
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Wang, Chin‐Tsan, et al.. (2021). Lactate and acetate applied in dual‐chamber microbial fuel cells with domestic wastewater. International Journal of Energy Research. 45(7). 10655–10666. 8 indexed citations
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Huang, Siyi, Bingchang Zhang, Lin Yuan, Chun‐Sing Lee, & Xiaohong Zhang. (2021). Compact Biomimetic Hair Sensors Based on Single Silicon Nanowires for Ultrafast and Highly-Sensitive Airflow Detection. Nano Letters. 21(11). 4684–4691. 42 indexed citations
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Tang, Qiyun, et al.. (2020). Microstructure and fatigue performance of friction stir welded joints of 2A12‐T4 and 7075‐T6 dissimilar aluminum alloy. Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik. 51(8). 1148–1160. 4 indexed citations
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Zhou, Feng, Lin Yuan, Dan Li, et al.. (2011). Cell adhesion on chiral surface: The role of protein adsorption. Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces. 90. 97–101. 40 indexed citations
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Wu, Zhongkui, et al.. (2008). Immobilization of proteins on metal ion chelated polymer surfaces. Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces. 69(1). 71–76. 12 indexed citations
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Qiu, Xiaozhong, et al.. (2006). Morphological study of human meridian by building computer models of fascia. 29(4). 487–489. 1 indexed citations

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