Wenji Yu

4.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
139 papers, 3.4k citations indexed

About

Wenji Yu is a scholar working on Polymers and Plastics, Plant Science and Building and Construction. According to data from OpenAlex, Wenji Yu has authored 139 papers receiving a total of 3.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 104 papers in Polymers and Plastics, 86 papers in Plant Science and 70 papers in Building and Construction. Recurrent topics in Wenji Yu's work include Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites (99 papers), Bamboo properties and applications (84 papers) and Wood Treatment and Properties (66 papers). Wenji Yu is often cited by papers focused on Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites (99 papers), Bamboo properties and applications (84 papers) and Wood Treatment and Properties (66 papers). Wenji Yu collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Canada. Wenji Yu's co-authors include Yuxiang Huang, Yanglun Yu, Qiuqin Lin, Xianai Huang, Yaohui Ji, Fandan Meng, Yamei Zhang, Ru Liu, Yahui Zhang and Yue Qi and has published in prestigious journals such as Advanced Materials, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and ACS Nano.

In The Last Decade

Wenji Yu

129 papers receiving 3.3k citations

Hit Papers

A Natural Lignification Inspired Super‐Hard Wood‐Based Co... 2025 2026 2025 10 20 30
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. A Natural Lignification Inspired Super‐Hard Wood‐Based Composites with Extreme Resilience
    2025 38 citations Yuxiang Huang, Juan Hu 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
Wenji Yu China 31 2.2k 2.1k 1.4k 694 649 139 3.4k
Ge Wang China 34 2.2k 1.0× 1.9k 0.9× 936 0.7× 710 1.0× 866 1.3× 203 3.5k
Yanglun Yu China 26 1.4k 0.6× 1.2k 0.6× 840 0.6× 557 0.8× 386 0.6× 64 2.2k
Yan Yu China 31 1.4k 0.6× 1.2k 0.6× 638 0.5× 957 1.4× 504 0.8× 97 2.7k
Benhua Fei China 32 1.8k 0.8× 2.1k 1.0× 1.2k 0.8× 544 0.8× 956 1.5× 141 3.1k
Jinzhen Cao China 30 1.5k 0.7× 455 0.2× 1.1k 0.8× 1.1k 1.5× 560 0.9× 182 3.3k
Johannes Konnerth Austria 32 1.2k 0.5× 617 0.3× 1.3k 0.9× 888 1.3× 598 0.9× 130 3.5k
Zaidon Ashaari Malaysia 22 1.4k 0.6× 864 0.4× 992 0.7× 515 0.7× 360 0.6× 126 2.3k
Johnny Beaugrand France 35 2.1k 0.9× 848 0.4× 296 0.2× 1.2k 1.7× 774 1.2× 126 3.7k
Youming Dong China 33 1.2k 0.6× 358 0.2× 599 0.4× 1.2k 1.8× 313 0.5× 112 3.1k
Yanjun Li China 26 1.0k 0.5× 1.0k 0.5× 582 0.4× 321 0.5× 434 0.7× 59 2.1k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Wenji Yu

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Wenji Yu

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Wenji Yu. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Wenji Yu 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 Wenji Yu. Wenji Yu 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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Wu, Jieyu, et al.. (2025). Preparation strategy for high-performance, multifunctional bamboo scrimber using polymer-modified Portland cement. Construction and Building Materials. 472. 140983–140983.
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Jie, Wu, et al.. (2025). Producing high-performance flame-retardant composite from bamboo via a facile approach. Chemical Engineering Journal. 521. 166541–166541.
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Li, Bingbing, et al.. (2025). Natural weathering of bamboo scrimber: A case study on degradation of chemical and mechanical properties. Construction and Building Materials. 492. 142872–142872.
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Jiang, Peng, et al.. (2025). Preparation of wood scrimber with low hygroscopicity and high flame retardancy through impregnation of silicon-boron inorganic salt. Construction and Building Materials. 467. 140384–140384. 6 indexed citations
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Yang, Yuxin, Yahui Zhang, Wenji Yu, Nam–Hun Kim, & Yue Qi. (2025). A novel bio-based waterproofing agent with lignosulfonate-encapsulated paraffin (LEP) against water absorption in wood-based composite. Case Studies in Construction Materials. 22. e04523–e04523. 1 indexed citations
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Gao, Qi, et al.. (2024). A sustainable high-performance bamboo fiber composite material for cryogenic engineering. Industrial Crops and Products. 222. 119640–119640. 3 indexed citations
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Ni, Jiaxin, Yuning Wang, Shiyan Han, et al.. (2024). Short wavelength light absorption and conversion films containing carbon nanodots for light damage prevention. Dyes and Pigments. 223. 111947–111947. 4 indexed citations
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Huang, Yuxiang, et al.. (2024). Green synthesis of multifunctional bamboo-based nonwoven fabrics for medical treatment. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 279(Pt 4). 135473–135473. 1 indexed citations
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Zhu, Mengjia, et al.. (2024). Multifunctional wood-bamboo hybrid materials for effective electromagnetic interference shielding. Construction and Building Materials. 440. 137450–137450. 8 indexed citations
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Wang, Xiaoxia, et al.. (2024). Sustainable superhydrophobic wood with self-healing properties and enhanced durability. Chemical Engineering Journal. 504. 159000–159000. 9 indexed citations
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Gan, Jian, Yifei Zhan, JingCun Fan, et al.. (2024). Pickering multiphase materials using plant-based colloidal lignin nanoparticles. Green Chemistry. 27(5). 1300–1330. 6 indexed citations
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Yang, Zixuan, et al.. (2024). Effect of Resin Content on the Structure, Water Resistance and Mechanical Properties of High-Density Bamboo Scrimbers. Polymers. 16(6). 797–797. 1 indexed citations
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Huang, Yuxiang, Wenji Yu, Xiaoxia Wang, et al.. (2023). Evolution of structural characteristics of bamboo scrimber under extreme weather. Industrial Crops and Products. 203. 117195–117195. 17 indexed citations
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Ban, Zhaojun, et al.. (2023). A new strategy for bamboo ultra-long radial slice preparation and novel composite fabrication. Industrial Crops and Products. 203. 117232–117232. 3 indexed citations
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Yu, Haixia, Fei Rao, Jue Wu, et al.. (2023). Novel bamboo dyeing method inspired by plant physiology. Industrial Crops and Products. 205. 117516–117516. 1 indexed citations
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Zhu, Mengjia, et al.. (2023). A nature-inspired strategy towards superhydrophobic wood. Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 11(47). 25875–25886. 25 indexed citations
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Yu, Yanglun, et al.. (2023). In Situ Detection of the Flexural Fracture Behaviors of Inner and Outer Bamboo-Based Composites. Forests. 14(3). 515–515. 4 indexed citations
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Rao, Fei, Neng Li, Minzhen Bao, et al.. (2023). High-performance bamboo scrimber composite prepared from heat-treated Bambusa chungii units with different resin contents for outdoor use. Industrial Crops and Products. 205. 117503–117503. 13 indexed citations
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Huang, Yuxiang, et al.. (2023). Effects of density and resin content on the rebonding performance of bamboo scrimber composite. Construction and Building Materials. 400. 132848–132848. 8 indexed citations
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Li, Qin, et al.. (2022). Durability Evaluation of Outdoor Scrimbers Fabricated from Superheated Steam-Treated Bamboo Fibrous Mats. Polymers. 15(1). 214–214. 5 indexed citations

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