Weilan Zhang

4.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
86 papers, 3.4k citations indexed

About

Weilan Zhang is a scholar working on Environmental Chemistry, Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis and Atmospheric Science. According to data from OpenAlex, Weilan Zhang has authored 86 papers receiving a total of 3.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 40 papers in Environmental Chemistry, 33 papers in Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis and 19 papers in Atmospheric Science. Recurrent topics in Weilan Zhang's work include Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research (38 papers), Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact (28 papers) and Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols (19 papers). Weilan Zhang is often cited by papers focused on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research (38 papers), Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact (28 papers) and Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols (19 papers). Weilan Zhang collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and Hong Kong. Weilan Zhang's co-authors include Yanna Liang, Xingmao Ma, Lorenzo Rossi, Yanna Liang, Dongqing Zhang, Huimin Cao, Leonardo Lombardini, Honglan Shi, Yongbo Dan and Arthur P. Schwab and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Environmental Science & Technology and PLoS ONE.

In The Last Decade

Weilan Zhang

83 papers receiving 3.4k 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.

Adsorption of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) from aqueous solution - A review

2019 352 citations Weilan Zhang, Yanna Liang et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Weilan Zhang United States	32	1.5k	1.2k	1.0k	600	522	86	3.4k
Xin Hu China	32	592 0.4×	495 0.4×	1.4k 1.3×	280 0.5×	1.3k 2.5×	95	4.1k
Thomas F. Speth United States	27	1.6k 1.1×	539 0.4×	1.8k 1.7×	531 0.9×	480 0.9×	64	3.8k
Zhiliang Zhu China	47	1.1k 0.7×	2.1k 1.7×	1.1k 1.0×	143 0.2×	608 1.2×	174	6.0k
Yanling Qiu China	46	875 0.6×	2.0k 1.7×	1.3k 1.2×	118 0.2×	909 1.7×	190	5.9k
Gaoling Wei China	29	261 0.2×	808 0.7×	1.6k 1.5×	147 0.2×	828 1.6×	54	3.2k
Rongfang Yuan China	34	561 0.4×	682 0.6×	622 0.6×	106 0.2×	1.3k 2.5×	125	3.6k
Xiaojun Niu China	35	541 0.4×	994 0.8×	509 0.5×	142 0.2×	645 1.2×	117	3.8k
Qiang Yu China	24	1.2k 0.8×	321 0.3×	936 0.9×	324 0.5×	477 0.9×	45	2.7k
Cun Liu China	42	1.1k 0.8×	1.2k 1.0×	850 0.8×	143 0.2×	1.5k 2.9×	108	6.7k
Heyun Fu China	38	340 0.2×	1.4k 1.1×	628 0.6×	218 0.4×	751 1.4×	104	4.0k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Weilan Zhang

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20 of 20 papers shown

Zhang, Weilan & Zhigang Huang. (2025). Nonlinear Dynamics of RMB Exchange Rate Volatility: A Multifractal Perspective Within the G-Expectation Framework. Fractal and Fractional. 9(11). 746–746.

Zhang, Weilan, Min He, Xiaoli Zhang, et al.. (2024). Genome-wide characterization of RsHDAC gene members unravels a positive role of RsHDA9 in thermotolerance in radish (Raphanus sativus L.). Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 219. 109439–109439.

Jiang, Tao, Md. Nahid Pervez, Ilango Aswin Kumar, et al.. (2024). Magnetic surfactant-modified clay for enhanced adsorption of mixtures of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in snowmelt: Improving practical applicability and efficiency. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 471. 134390–134390. 22 indexed citations

Li, Chuan, Jiaxiong Zhu, Rong Zhang, et al.. (2023). Hydrogels with amphiphilic chains and targeted adhesion for high-areal-capacity zinc batteries. Energy storage materials. 60. 102858–102858. 18 indexed citations

Zhang, Weilan, et al.. (2023). Association of perioperative allogeneic blood transfusions and long-term outcomes following radical surgery for gastric and colorectal cancers: systematic review and meta-analysis of propensity-adjusted observational studies. BJS Open. 7(4). 8 indexed citations

Ding, Mingchao, Min He, Weilan Zhang, et al.. (2023). Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of RsNRT gene family reveals their potential roles in response to low-nitrogen condition in radish (Raphanus sativus L.). Scientia Horticulturae. 321. 112273–112273. 5 indexed citations

Kumar, Ilango Aswin, et al.. (2023). Surface-modified biopolymers for removing mixtures of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from water: Screening and removal mechanisms. Environmental Pollution. 331(Pt 1). 121865–121865. 25 indexed citations

He, Qing, Min He, Xiaoli Zhang, et al.. (2023). RsVQ4-RsWRKY26 module positively regulates thermotolerance by activating RsHSP70-20 transcription in radish (Raphanus sativus L.). Environmental and Experimental Botany. 214. 105467–105467. 9 indexed citations

Jiang, Tao, et al.. (2023). Effective stabilization of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) precursors in wastewater treatment sludge by surfactant-modified clay. Chemosphere. 341. 140081–140081. 9 indexed citations

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Zhang, Xinyu, Min He, Weilan Zhang, et al.. (2023). RsPDR8, a member of ABCG subfamily, plays a positive role in regulating cadmium efflux and tolerance in radish (Raphanus sativus L.). Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 205. 108149–108149. 12 indexed citations

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Kang, Su Bin, Zhuo Wang, Weilan Zhang, Kyoung‐Yeol Kim, & Sung Wook Won. (2023). Removal of short- and long-chain PFAS from aquatic systems using electrostatic attraction of polyethylenimine-polyvinyl chloride electrospun nanofiber adsorbent. Separation and Purification Technology. 326. 124853–124853. 25 indexed citations

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Zhang, Weilan & Yanna Liang. (2023). The wide presence of fluorinated compounds in common chemical products and the environment: a review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 30(50). 108393–108410. 11 indexed citations

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Zhang, Weilan & Yanna Liang. (2021). Effects of hydrothermal treatments on destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in sewage sludge. Environmental Pollution. 285. 117276–117276. 53 indexed citations

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Zhang, Weilan, Dongqing Zhang, & Yanna Liang. (2019). Nanotechnology in remediation of water contaminated by poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances: A review. Environmental Pollution. 247. 266–276. 99 indexed citations

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King, Maria D., et al.. (2018). Initial Sterilization of Soil Affected Interactions of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles and Soybean Seedlings (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) in a Greenhouse Study. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 6(8). 10307–10314. 14 indexed citations

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Yu, Zhigang, Junyi Huang, Liming Hu, Weilan Zhang, & Irene M.C. Lo. (2018). Effects of geochemical conditions, surface modification, and arsenic (As) loadings on As release from As-loaded nano zero-valent iron in simulated groundwater. Environmental Science Water Research & Technology. 5(1). 28–38. 21 indexed citations

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Rossi, Lorenzo, Weilan Zhang, & Xingmao Ma. (2017). Cerium oxide nanoparticles alter the salt stress tolerance of Brassica napus L. by modifying the formation of root apoplastic barriers. Environmental Pollution. 229. 132–138. 128 indexed citations

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Rossi, Lorenzo, Hamidreza Sharifan, Weilan Zhang, Arthur P. Schwab, & Xingmao Ma. (2017). Mutual effects andin plantaaccumulation of co-existing cerium oxide nanoparticles and cadmium in hydroponically grown soybean (Glycine max(L.) Merr.). Environmental Science Nano. 5(1). 150–157. 94 indexed citations

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Rossi, Lorenzo, Weilan Zhang, Leonardo Lombardini, & Xingmao Ma. (2016). The impact of cerium oxide nanoparticles on the salt stress responses of Brassica napus L.. Environmental Pollution. 219. 28–36. 161 indexed citations

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Dan, Yongbo, Xingmao Ma, Weilan Zhang, et al.. (2016). Single particle ICP-MS method development for the determination of plant uptake and accumulation of CeO2 nanoparticles. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 408(19). 5157–5167. 81 indexed citations

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