S. Liang

4.5k total citations · 3 hit papers
48 papers, 3.9k citations indexed

About

S. Liang is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Materials Chemistry. According to data from OpenAlex, S. Liang has authored 48 papers receiving a total of 3.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 22 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 20 papers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and 20 papers in Materials Chemistry. Recurrent topics in S. Liang's work include ZnO doping and properties (13 papers), Membrane Separation Technologies (12 papers) and Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials (10 papers). S. Liang is often cited by papers focused on ZnO doping and properties (13 papers), Membrane Separation Technologies (12 papers) and Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials (10 papers). S. Liang collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and Germany. S. Liang's co-authors include Y. Lu, H. Shen, C. R. Gorla, Nuri W. Emanetoglu, Y. Liu, Michael Wraback, H. Sheng, W. E. Mayo, Ruiqiong Liu and Xiu‐Zhi Tang and has published in prestigious journals such as Advanced Materials, Applied Physics Letters and Journal of Applied Physics.

In The Last Decade

S. Liang

47 papers receiving 3.8k citations

Hit Papers

ZnO Schottky ultraviolet photodetectors 1999 2026 2008 2017 2001 1999 2012 250 500 750
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. ZnO Schottky ultraviolet photodetectors
    2001 792 citations S. Liang, H. Sheng et al. Journal of Crystal Growth profile →
  2. Structural, optical, and surface acoustic wave properties of epitaxial ZnO films grown on (0112) sapphire by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition
    1999 666 citations C. R. Gorla, Nuri W. Emanetoglu et al. Journal of Applied Physics profile →
  3. Tough and highly stretchable graphene oxide/polyacrylamide nanocomposite hydrogels
    2012 442 citations S. Liang 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
S. Liang United States 26 2.4k 1.7k 1.1k 1.1k 446 48 3.9k
Jinchen Fan China 45 3.4k 1.4× 3.0k 1.8× 1.2k 1.2× 1.3k 1.3× 211 0.5× 197 7.1k
Fangzhi Huang China 37 1.6k 0.7× 1.5k 0.9× 695 0.6× 1.6k 1.5× 86 0.2× 156 4.3k
Wufeng Chen China 22 2.8k 1.2× 1.9k 1.1× 2.0k 1.9× 1.8k 1.7× 68 0.2× 33 5.0k
Ying Zhu China 36 746 0.3× 1.7k 1.0× 815 0.8× 857 0.8× 120 0.3× 100 3.6k
Ran Du China 37 2.0k 0.8× 1.3k 0.8× 959 0.9× 810 0.8× 52 0.1× 101 4.4k
Jun Xu China 41 1.7k 0.7× 2.8k 1.7× 856 0.8× 574 0.5× 64 0.1× 163 5.0k
Wenqin Wang China 30 940 0.4× 545 0.3× 823 0.8× 457 0.4× 95 0.2× 102 2.7k
Zoë Schnepp United Kingdom 23 1.8k 0.7× 1.3k 0.8× 617 0.6× 896 0.8× 39 0.1× 44 3.5k

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Fields of papers citing papers by S. Liang

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of S. Liang

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of S. Liang. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of S. Liang 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 S. Liang. S. Liang 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, Dan, Yu‐Kun Qian, Jing Wang, et al.. (2023). Ensemble machine learning reveals key structural and operational features governing ion selectivity of polyamide nanofiltration membranes. Desalination. 564. 116748–116748. 27 indexed citations
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Xie, Wancen, Guijing Chen, Chen Chen, et al.. (2022). Polydopamine/ polyethyleneimine/ MOF ternary-coated poly (vinyl chloride) nanocomposite membranes based on green solvent for shale gas wastewater treatment. Journal of Membrane Science. 665. 121100–121100. 20 indexed citations
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Xu, Xiaowei, Zhiliang Wang, Xi Li, et al.. (2019). Nanofiltration membrane constructed by tuning the chain interactions of polymer complexation. Journal of Membrane Science. 580. 289–295. 12 indexed citations
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Wang, Xiaosong, et al.. (2018). Surface nano-structure of polyamide 6 film by hydrothermal treatment. Applied Surface Science. 442. 595–601. 12 indexed citations
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Chang, Haiqing, Baicang Liu, Boxuan Yang, et al.. (2018). An integrated coagulation-ultrafiltration-nanofiltration process for internal reuse of shale gas flowback and produced water. Separation and Purification Technology. 211. 310–321. 113 indexed citations
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Liang, S., et al.. (2014). Annealing of supporting layer to develop nanofiltration membrane with high thermal stability and ion selectivity. Journal of Membrane Science. 476. 475–482. 28 indexed citations
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Liang, S., et al.. (2009). Ultrathin tough double network hydrogels showing adjustable muscle-like isometric force generation triggered by solvent. Chemical Communications. 7518–7518. 61 indexed citations
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Dai, Hongjun, Xiaofeng Li, Yuhua Long, et al.. (2009). Multi-membrane hydrogel fabricated by facile dynamic self-assembly. Soft Matter. 5(10). 1987–1987. 202 indexed citations
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Liang, S., LinShu Liu, Qingrong Huang, & Kit L. Yam. (2009). Unique Rheological Behavior of Chitosan-Modified Nanoclay at Highly Hydrated State. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B. 113(17). 5823–5828. 10 indexed citations
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Liang, S., Jian Xu, Lihui Weng, et al.. (2007). Long‐Range Self‐Governing Motion of Polymer Gel on a Gradiently Charged Insulating Substrate. ChemPhysChem. 8(6). 899–905. 3 indexed citations
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Young, Sheng‐Joue, Liang‐Wen Ji, Sue-Joan Chang, et al.. (2007). ZnO metal–semiconductor–metal ultraviolet photodetectors with Iridium contact electrodes. IET Optoelectronics. 1(3). 135–139. 11 indexed citations
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Young, Sheng‐Joue, Liang‐Wen Ji, Shoou‐Jinn Chang, et al.. (2006). ZnO-based MIS photodetectors. Sensors and Actuators A Physical. 135(2). 529–533. 59 indexed citations
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Emanetoglu, Nuri W., et al.. (2002). Epitaxial growth and characterization of high quality ZnO films for surface acoustic wave applications. 1. 195–200. 5 indexed citations
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Muthukumar, Sriram, Nuri W. Emanetoglu, G. Patounakis, et al.. (2001). Two-step metalorganic chemical vapor deposition growth of piezoelectric ZnO thin film on SiO2/Si substrate. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A Vacuum Surfaces and Films. 19(4). 1850–1853. 28 indexed citations
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Muthukumar, Sriram, C. R. Gorla, Nuri W. Emanetoglu, S. Liang, & Y. Lu. (2001). Control of morphology and orientation of ZnO thin films grown on SiO2/Si substrates. Journal of Crystal Growth. 225(2-4). 197–201. 92 indexed citations
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Liang, S., et al.. (2001). ZnO Schottky ultraviolet photodetectors. Journal of Crystal Growth. 225(2-4). 110–113. 792 indexed citations breakdown →
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Gorla, C. R., W. E. Mayo, S. Liang, & Y. Lu. (2000). Structure and interface-controlled growth kinetics of ZnAl2O4 formed at the (1120) ZnO/(0112) Al2O3 interface. Journal of Applied Physics. 87(8). 3736–3743. 52 indexed citations
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Jiang, Hua, Wei Hu, S. Liang, et al.. (1999). Low Loss Ferroelectric Films Grown on Polycrystalline Ferrite Substrates for Dual-Tuning Microwave Devices. MRS Proceedings. 574. 1 indexed citations
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Liang, S., C. S. Chern, Zhenqi Shi, et al.. (1995). Control of CeO2 growth by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition with a special source evaporator. Journal of Crystal Growth. 151(3-4). 359–364. 25 indexed citations
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Liang, S., C. S. Chern, Zhenqi Shi, et al.. (1993). MOCVD Growth of Epitaxial SrTiO3 Thin Films on YBa2 Cu3O7−x/LaAlO3. MRS Proceedings. 335. 1 indexed citations

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