Tian Lu

69.7k total citations · 20 hit papers
138 papers, 51.8k citations indexed

About

Tian Lu is a scholar working on Organic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry and Physical and Theoretical Chemistry. According to data from OpenAlex, Tian Lu has authored 138 papers receiving a total of 51.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 63 papers in Organic Chemistry, 44 papers in Materials Chemistry and 39 papers in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry. Recurrent topics in Tian Lu's work include Advanced Chemical Physics Studies (32 papers), Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds (27 papers) and Crystallography and molecular interactions (25 papers). Tian Lu is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Chemical Physics Studies (32 papers), Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds (27 papers) and Crystallography and molecular interactions (25 papers). Tian Lu collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Australia. Tian Lu's co-authors include Feiwu Chen, Qinxue Chen, Zeyu Liu, Jun Zhang, Sergio Manzetti, Saeedreza Emamian, Holger Kruse, Shubin Liu, Chunying Rong and Jianglong Yu and has published in prestigious journals such as Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Nature Communications and The Journal of Chemical Physics.

In The Last Decade

Tian Lu

132 papers receiving 51.2k citations

Hit Papers

Multiwfn: A multifunctional wavefunction analyzer 2011 2026 2016 2021 2011 2022 2012 2021 2024 10.0k 20.0k 30.0k
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. Multiwfn: A multifunctional wavefunction analyzer
    2011 31.9k citations Tian Lu et al. Journal of Computational Chemistry profile →
  2. Independent gradient model based on Hirshfeld partition: A new method for visual study of interactions in chemical systems
    2022 2.2k citations Tian Lu et al. Journal of Computational Chemistry profile →
  3. Quantitative analysis of molecular surface based on improved Marching Tetrahedra algorithm
    2012 2.0k citations Tian Lu et al. profile →
  4. Efficient evaluation of electrostatic potential with computerized optimized code
    2021 1.6k citations Jun Zhang, Tian Lu Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics profile →
  5. A comprehensive electron wavefunction analysis toolbox for chemists, Multiwfn
    2024 1.4k citations Tian Lu The Journal of Chemical Physics profile →
  6. An sp-hybridized all-carboatomic ring, cyclo[18]carbon: Electronic structure, electronic spectrum, and optical nonlinearity
    2020 1.3k citations Zeyu Liu, Tian Lu et al. profile →
  7. Interaction Region Indicator: A Simple Real Space Function Clearly Revealing Both Chemical Bonds and Weak Interactions**
    2021 1.2k citations Tian Lu, Qinxue Chen Chemistry - Methods profile →
  8. Exploring Nature and Predicting Strength of Hydrogen Bonds: A Correlation Analysis Between Atoms‐in‐Molecules Descriptors, Binding Energies, and Energy Components of Symmetry‐Adapted Perturbation Theory
    2019 1.1k citations Saeedreza Emamian, Tian Lu et al. Journal of Computational Chemistry profile →
  9. Shermo: A general code for calculating molecular thermochemistry properties
    2021 774 citations Tian Lu et al. Computational and Theoretical Chemistry profile →
  10. Intermolecular interaction characteristics of the all-carboatomic ring, cyclo[18]carbon: Focusing on molecular adsorption and stacking
    2020 564 citations Zeyu Liu, Tian Lu et al. profile →
  11. Wavefunction and reactivity study of benzo[a]pyrene diol epoxide and its enantiomeric forms
    2014 564 citations Tian Lu et al. profile →
  12. ATOMIC DIPOLE MOMENT CORRECTED HIRSHFELD POPULATION METHOD
    2012 514 citations Tian Lu et al. profile →
  13. Bond Order Analysis Based on the Laplacian of Electron Density in Fuzzy Overlap Space
    2013 486 citations Tian Lu et al. The Journal of Physical Chemistry A profile →
  14. The geometry and electronic structure of Aristolochic acid: possible implications for a frozen resonance
    2013 392 citations Tian Lu et al. profile →
  15. A simple method of identifying π orbitals for non-planar systems and a protocol of studying π electronic structure
    2020 320 citations Tian Lu, Qinxue Chen Theoretical Chemistry Accounts profile →
  16. An sp-hybridized all-carboatomic ring, cyclo[18]carbon: Bonding character, electron delocalization, and aromaticity
    2020 294 citations Zeyu Liu, Tian Lu et al. profile →
  17. van der Waals potential: an important complement to molecular electrostatic potential in studying intermolecular interactions
    2020 245 citations Tian Lu, Qinxue Chen profile →
  18. Simple, Efficient, and Universal Energy Decomposition Analysis Method Based on Dispersion-Corrected Density Functional Theory
    2023 234 citations Tian Lu, Qinxue Chen The Journal of Physical Chemistry A profile →
  19. Simple, reliable, and universal metrics of molecular planarity
    2021 228 citations Tian Lu profile →
  20. Visualization Analysis of Covalent and Noncovalent Interactions in Real Space
    2025 30 citations Tian Lu Angewandte Chemie International Edition profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Tian Lu China 47 20.1k 15.1k 10.5k 7.8k 6.9k 138 51.8k
Feiwu Chen China 20 14.4k 0.7× 10.9k 0.7× 7.5k 0.7× 5.8k 0.7× 5.0k 0.7× 68 36.8k
Jens Antony Germany 24 23.4k 1.2× 10.8k 0.7× 11.7k 1.1× 8.4k 1.1× 4.6k 0.7× 32 48.2k
Stephan Ehrlich Germany 12 32.3k 1.6× 16.8k 1.1× 16.0k 1.5× 12.6k 1.6× 6.6k 1.0× 15 68.6k
Carlo Adamo France 82 18.8k 0.9× 13.2k 0.9× 8.4k 0.8× 5.8k 0.7× 11.2k 1.6× 456 44.5k
Yan Zhao China 87 22.0k 1.1× 26.1k 1.7× 15.3k 1.5× 10.9k 1.4× 10.1k 1.5× 601 74.4k
Florian Weigend Germany 49 16.5k 0.8× 18.0k 1.2× 6.3k 0.6× 14.1k 1.8× 7.5k 1.1× 205 50.3k
Christopher J. Cramer United States 99 16.8k 0.8× 25.0k 1.6× 5.1k 0.5× 16.9k 2.2× 8.9k 1.3× 545 60.8k
Lars Goerigk Australia 35 12.1k 0.6× 8.8k 0.6× 5.5k 0.5× 5.7k 0.7× 4.3k 0.6× 76 29.8k
Larry A. Curtiss United States 106 21.9k 1.1× 21.7k 1.4× 17.7k 1.7× 10.8k 1.4× 10.4k 1.5× 497 72.8k
Yu Liu China 104 23.9k 1.2× 16.8k 1.1× 7.2k 0.7× 4.9k 0.6× 2.8k 0.4× 1.9k 56.6k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Tian Lu

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Han, Zhen, Xi‐Yan Dong, Yubing Si, et al.. (2025). Tightly bonded excitons in chiral metal clusters for luminescent brilliance. Nature Communications. 16(1). 1867–1867. 13 indexed citations
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Chen, Xiaohong, Jiaojiao Wang, Wenwen Zhao, et al.. (2025). Obtaining (BN)4C10 with excellent optoelectronic properties by screening boron-nitrogen substituted cyclo[18]carbon, (BN)nC(18-2n) (n = 1–9). Chemical Engineering Journal. 515. 163236–163236. 5 indexed citations
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Lu, Tian. (2025). Visualization Analysis of Covalent and Noncovalent Interactions in Real Space. Angewandte Chemie International Edition. 64(29). e202504895–e202504895. 30 indexed citations breakdown →
4.
Lu, Tian. (2024). A comprehensive electron wavefunction analysis toolbox for chemists, Multiwfn. The Journal of Chemical Physics. 161(8). 1378 indexed citations breakdown →
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Liu, Zeyu & Tian Lu. (2024). Theoretical Insight into Complexation Between Cyclocarbons and C 60 Fullerene. Chemistry - A European Journal. 30(55). e202402227–e202402227. 12 indexed citations
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Lu, Tian, et al.. (2024). Inverse design of Bulk metallic glasses with reduced glass transform temperatures via Target-Optimal inverse projection. Computational Materials Science. 235. 112794–112794.
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Lu, Tian, et al.. (2024). Comparative study of the carbon structure of chars formed from coal with plastic waste and coal tar pitch additives. Carbon letters. 35(2). 749–765. 1 indexed citations
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Cui, Hao, et al.. (2023). Outstanding sensing property of Cu-substituted MoTe2 monolayer upon SF6 decomposed species from first-principles calculations. Computational and Theoretical Chemistry. 1228. 114273–114273. 6 indexed citations
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He, Yuan‐Chun, et al.. (2023). Three new alkaline earth-based metal-organic frameworks based on two tricarboxylic acid ligands: Structural diversity, stability study and luminescent properties. Journal of Molecular Structure. 1301. 137363–137363. 10 indexed citations
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Lu, Tian, et al.. (2022). Independent gradient model based on Hirshfeld partition: A new method for visual study of interactions in chemical systems. Journal of Computational Chemistry. 43(8). 539–555. 2188 indexed citations breakdown →
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Liu, Siyuan, et al.. (2022). Toward Density-Based and Simultaneous Description of Chemical Bonding and Noncovalent Interactions with Pauli Energy. The Journal of Physical Chemistry A. 126(15). 2437–2444. 28 indexed citations
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Wang, Xia, Zeyu Liu, Xiufen Yan, et al.. (2022). Photophysical properties and optical nonlinearity of cyclo[18]carbon (C 18 ) precursors, C 18 –(CO) n ( n = 2, 4, and 6): focusing on the effect of the carbonyl groups. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. 24(12). 7466–7473. 48 indexed citations
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Lu, Tian, Zeyu Liu, & Qinxue Chen. (2022). Accurate theoretical evaluation of strain energy of all-carboatomic ring (cyclo[2n]carbon), boron nitride ring, and cyclic polyacetylene. Chinese Physics B. 31(12). 126101–126101. 19 indexed citations
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Lu, Tian & Qinxue Chen. (2021). Interaction Region Indicator: A Simple Real Space Function Clearly Revealing Both Chemical Bonds and Weak Interactions**. Chemistry - Methods. 1(5). 231–239. 1161 indexed citations breakdown →
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Zhang, Jun & Tian Lu. (2021). Efficient evaluation of electrostatic potential with computerized optimized code. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. 23(36). 20323–20328. 1575 indexed citations breakdown →
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Chopra, Siddheshwar & Tian Lu. (2020). A DFT/TDDFT and QTAIM based investigation of the titanium-doped Boron-38 cluster. Theoretical Chemistry Accounts. 139(8). 6 indexed citations
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Liu, Zeyu, Ziqi Tian, Tian Lu, & Shugui Hua. (2020). Theoretical Framework of 1,3-Thiazolium-5-Thiolates Mesoionic Compounds: Exploring the Nature of Photophysical Property and Molecular Nonlinearity. The Journal of Physical Chemistry A. 124(27). 5563–5569. 22 indexed citations
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Emamian, Saeedreza, et al.. (2019). Exploring Nature and Predicting Strength of Hydrogen Bonds: A Correlation Analysis Between Atoms‐in‐Molecules Descriptors, Binding Energies, and Energy Components of Symmetry‐Adapted Perturbation Theory. Journal of Computational Chemistry. 40(32). 2868–2881. 1123 indexed citations breakdown →
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Liu, Yi, et al.. (2018). A theoretical investigation on Cu/Ag/Au bonding in XH2P⋯MY(X = H, CH3, F, CN, NO2; M = Cu, Ag, Au; Y = F, Cl, Br, I) complexes. The Journal of Chemical Physics. 148(19). 194106–194106. 32 indexed citations
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