Weijun Yang

6.8k total citations · 1 hit paper
162 papers, 5.2k citations indexed

About

Weijun Yang is a scholar working on Polymers and Plastics, Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Weijun Yang has authored 162 papers receiving a total of 5.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 82 papers in Polymers and Plastics, 79 papers in Biomaterials and 75 papers in Biomedical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Weijun Yang's work include biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (62 papers), Lignin and Wood Chemistry (43 papers) and Polymer composites and self-healing (39 papers). Weijun Yang is often cited by papers focused on biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (62 papers), Lignin and Wood Chemistry (43 papers) and Polymer composites and self-healing (39 papers). Weijun Yang collaborates with scholars based in China, Italy and United States. Weijun Yang's co-authors include Débora Puglia, J. M. Kenny, Piming Ma, Pengwu Xu, Elena Fortunati, Luigi Torre, Weifu Dong, Tianxi Liu, Deyu Niu and Giorgio Mariano Balestra and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Advanced Functional Materials and Macromolecules.

In The Last Decade

Weijun Yang

155 papers receiving 5.2k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Multiple Structure Reconstruction by Dual Dynamic Crosslinking Strategy Inducing Self‐Reinforcing and Toughening the Polyurethane/Nanocellulose Elastomers

2023 170 citations Weijun Yang, Yanlin Zhu et al. Advanced Functional Materials profile →

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Weijun Yang China	39	2.8k	2.5k	2.1k	676	532	162	5.2k
Mohammad Zuber Pakistan	43	2.7k 0.9×	1.4k 0.6×	2.1k 1.0×	734 1.1×	653 1.2×	120	6.5k
Yuvraj Singh Negi India	39	2.6k 0.9×	1.7k 0.7×	2.0k 1.0×	483 0.7×	841 1.6×	156	6.4k
David Plackett Denmark	36	4.7k 1.6×	1.6k 0.6×	1.5k 0.7×	690 1.0×	551 1.0×	59	6.1k
Tizazu H. Mekonnen Canada	40	3.4k 1.2×	1.3k 0.5×	1.8k 0.9×	308 0.5×	735 1.4×	161	5.8k
Alessandro Gandini France	41	4.3k 1.5×	1.6k 0.7×	2.3k 1.1×	628 0.9×	712 1.3×	102	6.6k
M.D.H. Beg Malaysia	31	2.3k 0.8×	1.1k 0.4×	3.1k 1.5×	243 0.4×	471 0.9×	138	4.9k
Mohamad Haafiz Mohamad Kassim Malaysia	37	4.1k 1.4×	1.7k 0.7×	1.7k 0.8×	678 1.0×	504 0.9×	133	5.9k
Ishak Ahmad Malaysia	41	5.6k 2.0×	2.2k 0.9×	2.3k 1.1×	1.0k 1.5×	529 1.0×	144	7.8k
Erlantz Lizundia Spain	47	2.5k 0.9×	1.4k 0.6×	965 0.5×	270 0.4×	788 1.5×	165	5.8k
Nor Azowa Ibrahim Malaysia	47	3.5k 1.2×	2.0k 0.8×	3.1k 1.5×	292 0.4×	1.8k 3.4×	195	7.5k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Weijun Yang

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Wang, Hong, Dake Xu, Yao Zhang, et al.. (2025). Biobased Polyurethane Materials with Self-Healing and Recycling Capabilities for Sustainable Applications in Triboelectric Devices. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 13(24). 8904–8916. 2 indexed citations

Chen, Guoqing, et al.. (2024). Preparation and properties of eugenol based flame-retarding epoxy resin. Reactive and Functional Polymers. 201. 105940–105940. 10 indexed citations

Zhang, Shengdong, et al.. (2024). A mini-review on polyvinyl alcohol/lignin (nano)composites: Preparation, applications and perspectives. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy. 42. 101861–101861. 7 indexed citations

Ding, Ning, Yi Yang, Rui Zhang, et al.. (2024). From a bio-based polyphenol diol intermedia to high-performance polyurethane elastomer: Thermal stability, reprocessability and flame retardancy. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 680(Pt A). 608–617. 8 indexed citations

Yang, Weijun, et al.. (2024). Research on thermal properties of polystyrene granular concrete under the influence of multiple factors. Journal of Building Engineering. 86. 108799–108799. 3 indexed citations

Yang, Weijun, Wei Zhou, Ning Ding, et al.. (2024). Biobased photothermal responsive shape memory polythioether/MXene nanocomposites with self-extinguishing performance. Chemical Engineering Journal. 497. 154591–154591. 12 indexed citations

Han, Mei‐Ling, Zhenyu Qin, Jing Wang, et al.. (2024). Preparation of polybutylene adipate terephthalate/tannic acid-ZnO nanocomposite films with excellent UV shielding, antioxidant and antibacterial activities. LWT. 215. 117239–117239.

Yang, Weijun, et al.. (2024). Effects of Curing Conditions on Pore Structure of Ultra-High-Strength Shotcrete (UHSSC) Based on X-ray Computed Tomography. Materials. 17(16). 4094–4094. 2 indexed citations

Jin, Qi, Yuxin Zhang, Yunsheng Xu, et al.. (2024). Dual dynamic lignin-based covalent adaptable networks: Multiple recyclability and photothermal healing capabilities. Chemical Engineering Journal. 503. 158652–158652. 1 indexed citations

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Wang, Hong, Chaoyu Chen, Weijun Yang, et al.. (2024). High-performance low-temperature self-healing bio-based polyurethane triboelectric nanogenerator for wireless intelligent target systems. Nano Energy. 133. 110438–110438. 9 indexed citations

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Yang, Weijun, et al.. (2023). Improving the antiradical activity and UV resistance of PBAT/nanolignin composite films through amination of various amino acids. Industrial Crops and Products. 200. 116779–116779. 10 indexed citations

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Xu, Pengwu, Deyu Niu, Qian Wang, et al.. (2023). Effect of temperatures on stress-induced structural evolution and mechanical behaviors of polyglycolic acid/polycaprolactone blends. Polymer. 283. 126239–126239. 5 indexed citations

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Zhang, Rui, Ning Ding, Yi Yang, et al.. (2023). Preparation of hydrophobic and fire-retarding poly(lactic acid)/graphene oxide foams for oil/organic solvents absorption. Materials Today Communications. 36. 106490–106490. 3 indexed citations

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Zhang, Xujing, Qiliang Fu, Pengwu Xu, et al.. (2023). One Step to Simultaneously Improve the Antibacterial Activity and Compatibility with PBAT of Nanolignin via Surface Modification. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 11(40). 14773–14781. 24 indexed citations

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Yang, Weijun, Yanlin Zhu, Tianxi Liu, et al.. (2023). Multiple Structure Reconstruction by Dual Dynamic Crosslinking Strategy Inducing Self‐Reinforcing and Toughening the Polyurethane/Nanocellulose Elastomers. Advanced Functional Materials. 33(12). 170 indexed citations breakdown →

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Xu, Pengwu, Wentao Zhong, Yang Wang, et al.. (2022). Enhanced crystallization and storage stability of mechanical properties of poly(hydroxyalkanoate)s in the presence of hydrazide compounds with different configurations. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 218. 368–374. 7 indexed citations

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Xu, Pengwu, Qian Wang, Manman Yu, et al.. (2021). Enhanced crystallization and storage stability of mechanical properties of biosynthesized poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanate) induced by self-nucleation. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 184. 797–803. 16 indexed citations

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Yang, Weijun. (2011). Reliability analysis based on random correlative characteristics between moment and axial force for RC member subjected to eccentric compression. Jianzhu jiegou xuebao. 3 indexed citations

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Yang, Weijun. (2009). Fundamental mechanical properties' experiment for autoclaved sand-lime brick masonry. 1 indexed citations

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Yang, Weijun. (2003). Statistical Analysis of Live Load on Continuous Beam Bridge of Cantilever Casting During Construction. 1 indexed citations

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