Ning Sun

539 total citations
22 papers, 447 citations indexed

About

Ning Sun is a scholar working on Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics of Materials. According to data from OpenAlex, Ning Sun has authored 22 papers receiving a total of 447 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 20 papers in Mechanical Engineering, 8 papers in Aerospace Engineering and 4 papers in Mechanics of Materials. Recurrent topics in Ning Sun's work include Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties (14 papers), Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis (13 papers) and Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties (8 papers). Ning Sun is often cited by papers focused on Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties (14 papers), Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis (13 papers) and Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties (8 papers). Ning Sun collaborates with scholars based in China, Canada and United States. Ning Sun's co-authors include T. H. North, Yue Yin, Diran Apelian, Shengsun Hu, Zhenhua Wang, A.P. Gerlich, Zengbin Yin, Yulin Wang, Juntang Yuan and Jianming Gong and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Materials and Ceramics International.

In The Last Decade

Ning Sun

21 papers receiving 426 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Ning Sun China 11 420 136 124 47 45 22 447
Yanni Wei China 13 494 1.2× 142 1.0× 154 1.2× 23 0.5× 45 1.0× 33 515
K. Eigenfeld Germany 10 322 0.8× 161 1.2× 194 1.6× 97 2.1× 20 0.4× 17 366
Seong‐Ho Ha South Korea 10 296 0.7× 124 0.9× 155 1.3× 68 1.4× 32 0.7× 47 340
Ali Kalkanlı Türkiye 10 346 0.8× 125 0.9× 133 1.1× 21 0.4× 113 2.5× 19 368
Deku Zhang China 9 396 0.9× 107 0.8× 138 1.1× 86 1.8× 103 2.3× 30 424
Hengyong Bu China 10 324 0.8× 152 1.1× 209 1.7× 65 1.4× 64 1.4× 28 406
Sen Cui China 11 300 0.7× 208 1.5× 93 0.8× 14 0.3× 52 1.2× 32 327
Fanjin Yao China 12 241 0.6× 126 0.9× 69 0.6× 138 2.9× 34 0.8× 27 289
Liukui Gong China 9 314 0.7× 221 1.6× 239 1.9× 23 0.5× 16 0.4× 15 354
Shijie Sun China 12 254 0.6× 193 1.4× 110 0.9× 53 1.1× 124 2.8× 28 359

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Fields of papers citing papers by Ning Sun

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Ning Sun

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Yan, Pengcheng, et al.. (2025). Laser direct writing–electrochemical anodizing composite manufacturing biomimetic superwetting multifunctional surfaces. Materials Chemistry Frontiers. 9(11). 1772–1783.
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Sun, Mengyong, et al.. (2023). Effect of Al content on chemical corrosion resistance of Al/SiC composites. Ceramics International. 49(22). 36928–36934. 10 indexed citations
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Sun, Ning, Xianglei Liu, Yan Liu, et al.. (2020). Enhancing the brightness and saturation of noniridescent structural colors by optimizing the grain size. Nanoscale Advances. 2(10). 4581–4590. 11 indexed citations
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Wang, Zhenhua, Ning Sun, Kan Zheng, et al.. (2020). Effects of composite binder phase on microstructure and mechanical properties of ultrafine‐grained cemented carbides. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology. 18(1). 119–128. 7 indexed citations
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Wang, Zhenhua, et al.. (2020). Cutting performance and wear mechanism of spark plasma–sintered silicon nitride ceramics tool in dry turning of 41Cr4 hardened steel. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 107(7-8). 3415–3424. 8 indexed citations
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Sun, Ning, Zhenhua Wang, Bin Yu, et al.. (2020). Effects of Ti(C, N) addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of spark plasma sintered Si3N4/Ti(C, N) ceramic tool material. Ceramics International. 46(18). 28459–28466. 17 indexed citations
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Wang, Zhenhua, et al.. (2019). Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Spark Plasma Sintered Si3N4/WC Ceramic Tools. Materials. 12(11). 1868–1868. 15 indexed citations
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Sun, Ning, et al.. (2018). Friction Stir Processing of Aluminum Alloy A206: Part II—Tensile and Fatigue Properties. International Journal of Metalcasting. 13(2). 244–254. 23 indexed citations
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Zhang, Pengpeng, et al.. (2018). Experimental and Simulative Failure Analysis of AISI 316L Stainless Steel Screw Shaft. Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention. 18(4). 799–808. 6 indexed citations
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Sun, Ning & Diran Apelian. (2018). Friction Stir Processing of Aluminum Alloy A206: Part I—Microstructure Evolution. International Journal of Metalcasting. 13(2). 234–243. 13 indexed citations
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Sun, Ning, et al.. (2017). Microstructural Evolution of P92 Steel During Long-Term Aging. Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention. 17(5). 882–889. 8 indexed citations
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Sun, Ning & Diran Apelian. (2014). Composite fabrication in cast Al A206 via friction stir processing. International Journal of Cast Metals Research. 28(2). 72–80. 8 indexed citations
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Sun, Ning & Diran Apelian. (2013). Localized microstructure enhancement via Friction Stir Processing for die cast components. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale. 3 indexed citations
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Sun, Ning, et al.. (2012). Influences of welding parameters on mechanical properties of AZ31 friction stir spot welds. Science and Technology of Welding & Joining. 17(4). 304–308. 5 indexed citations
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Sun, Ning & Diran Apelian. (2011). Friction stir processing of aluminum cast alloys for high performance applications. JOM. 63(11). 44–50. 66 indexed citations
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Sun, Ning & Diran Apelian. (2011). Composites Fabrication via Friction Stir Processing. Materials science forum. 690. 125–128. 2 indexed citations
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Yin, Yue, Ning Sun, T. H. North, & Shengsun Hu. (2010). Influence of tool design on mechanical properties of AZ31 friction stir spot welds. Science and Technology of Welding & Joining. 15(1). 81–86. 64 indexed citations
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Yin, Yue, Ning Sun, T. H. North, & Shengsun Hu. (2010). Microstructures and mechanical properties in dissimilar AZ91/AZ31 spot welds. Materials Characterization. 61(10). 1018–1028. 35 indexed citations
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Sun, Ning, Hongju Zhou, T. H. North, & Yue Yin. (2010). New method for investigating material flow during friction stir spot welding. Science and Technology of Welding & Joining. 15(3). 239–241. 3 indexed citations
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Sun, Ning, Yue Yin, A.P. Gerlich, & T. H. North. (2009). Tool design and stir zone grain size in AZ31 friction stir spot welds. Science and Technology of Welding & Joining. 14(8). 747–752. 31 indexed citations

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