Xiao Zhang

39.8k total citations · 19 hit papers
514 papers, 33.5k citations indexed

About

Xiao Zhang is a scholar working on Materials Chemistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment. According to data from OpenAlex, Xiao Zhang has authored 514 papers receiving a total of 33.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 253 papers in Materials Chemistry, 201 papers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and 159 papers in Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment. Recurrent topics in Xiao Zhang's work include Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques (83 papers), Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion (80 papers) and Advancements in Battery Materials (62 papers). Xiao Zhang is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques (83 papers), Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion (80 papers) and Advancements in Battery Materials (62 papers). Xiao Zhang collaborates with scholars based in China, Singapore and United States. Xiao Zhang's co-authors include Hua Zhang, Chaoliang Tan, Junze Chen, Xiehong Cao, Zhuangchai Lai, Qiyuan He, Wei Zhao, Xue‐Jun Wu, Shikui Han and Jian Yang and has published in prestigious journals such as Chemical Reviews, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Journal of the American Chemical Society.

In The Last Decade

Xiao Zhang

491 papers receiving 33.1k citations

Hit Papers

Recent Advances in Ultrathin Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials 2013 2026 2017 2021 2017 2013 2015 2018 2016 1000 2.0k 3.0k 4.0k
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. Recent Advances in Ultrathin Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials
    2017 4.3k citations Xiao Zhang et al. profile →
  2. Photoluminescence emission and Raman response of monolayer MoS_2, MoSe_2, and WSe_2
    2013 1.3k citations Xiao Zhang et al. profile →
  3. Ultrathin 2D Metal–Organic Framework Nanosheets
    2015 1.0k citations Xiao Zhang et al. profile →
  4. A High‐Rate and Stable Quasi‐Solid‐State Zinc‐Ion Battery with Novel 2D Layered Zinc Orthovanadate Array
    2018 659 citations Xiao Zhang, Rongming Wang et al. profile →
  5. Synthesis of Two-Dimensional CoS1.097/Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanocomposites Using Metal–Organic Framework Nanosheets as Precursors for Supercapacitor Application
    2016 635 citations Xiao Zhang et al. profile →
  6. Black Phosphorus Quantum Dots
    2015 633 citations Xiao Zhang et al. profile →
  7. Solution‐Processed Two‐Dimensional MoS2 Nanosheets: Preparation, Hybridization, and Applications
    2016 607 citations Xiao Zhang et al. profile →
  8. Phase engineering of nanomaterials
    2020 590 citations Xiao Zhang et al. profile →
  9. General synthesis of single-atom catalysts with high metal loading using graphene quantum dots
    2021 565 citations Chuan Xia, Xiao Zhang et al. profile →
  10. Efficient and tunable white-light emission of metal–organic frameworks by iridium-complex encapsulation
    2013 535 citations Xiao Zhang et al. Nature Communications profile →
  11. Graphene Quantum Dots Coated VO2 Arrays for Highly Durable Electrodes for Li and Na Ion Batteries
    2014 495 citations Xiao Zhang et al. profile →
  12. Dual Tuning of Ni–Co–A (A = P, Se, O) Nanosheets by Anion Substitution and Holey Engineering for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution
    2018 489 citations Xiao Zhang et al. profile →
  13. Growth of Au Nanoparticles on 2D Metalloporphyrinic Metal‐Organic Framework Nanosheets Used as Biomimetic Catalysts for Cascade Reactions
    2017 446 citations Xiao Zhang et al. profile →
  14. Solution‐Processed Two‐Dimensional Metal Dichalcogenide‐Based Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion
    2016 443 citations Xiao Zhang et al. profile →
  15. Structural Engineering of 2D Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Catalysis
    2018 380 citations Xiao Zhang et al. profile →
  16. Electrochemical oxygen reduction to hydrogen peroxide at practical rates in strong acidic media
    2022 233 citations Xiao Zhang, Xunhua Zhao et al. Nature Communications profile →
  17. Thickness-independent scalable high-performance Li-S batteries with high areal sulfur loading via electron-enriched carbon framework
    2021 231 citations Nana Wang, Xiao Zhang et al. Nature Communications profile →
  18. Electrochemical Nitrate Reduction to Ammonia on CuCo Nanowires at Practical Level
    2024 92 citations Jie Wu, Chun Che Lin et al. Advanced Functional Materials profile →
  19. Understanding the unique Ohmic-junction for enhancing the photocatalytic activity of CoS2/MgIn2S4 towards hydrogen production
    2024 83 citations Jiangshan Li, Jun Yao et al. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental profile →

Peers

Xiao Zhang
Bo Chen China
Dan Wang China
Shaoming Huang China
Lin Guo China
Wei Zhang China
Xun Wang China
Zhaoxiong Xie China
Qianwang Chen China
Chaoliang Tan China
Bao‐Lian Su Belgium
Bo Chen China
Xiao Zhang
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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Xiao Zhang

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Xiao Zhang. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Xiao Zhang 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 Xiao Zhang. Xiao Zhang 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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Gong, Shanhe, Han Xu, Weisong Li, et al.. (2025). Paired electrolysis for efficient coproduction of CO and S8 with techno-economic analysis. Chemical Engineering Journal. 507. 160286–160286. 4 indexed citations
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Huang, Zhensheng, et al.. (2025). Stacking Ensemble Learning Method for Quantitative Analysis of Soluble Solid Content in Apples. Journal of Chemometrics. 39(1). 1 indexed citations
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Gong, Shanhe, Yanjie Zhai, Chengkai Jin, et al.. (2025). Interface engineering of single-molecular heterojunction catalysts for CO2 electroreduction in strong acid medium. Nature Communications. 16(1). 8704–8704.
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Wang, Rongming, et al.. (2025). Synthesis of flexible form stable phase change materials with in-situ formed porous TiO2 for personal thermal management. Chemical Engineering Journal. 505. 159592–159592. 16 indexed citations
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Liang, Liping, Long Su, Xiao Zhang, et al.. (2024). Synergistically regulating Zn-ion flux and accelerating ion transport kinetics via zincophilic covalent organic framework interlayer for stable Zn metal anode. Chemical Engineering Journal. 485. 149813–149813. 23 indexed citations
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Jiang, Zhong Wei, et al.. (2024). Solubility product control strategy for Hg2+ photothermal sensing. Microchemical Journal. 204. 111022–111022. 3 indexed citations
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Li, Jiangshan, Jun Yao, Xiao Zhang, et al.. (2024). Understanding the unique Ohmic-junction for enhancing the photocatalytic activity of CoS2/MgIn2S4 towards hydrogen production. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental. 351. 123950–123950. 83 indexed citations breakdown →
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Chen, Yuxin, Shouchun Ma, Fang Guo, et al.. (2024). Co-doped C3N5 with enhanced RhB degradation by activating PMS. Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 700. 134684–134684. 9 indexed citations
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Zhang, Xiao, Shengtao Xu, Kai Feng, et al.. (2024). Fenton-like membrane reactor assembled by electron polarization and defect engineering modifying Co3O4 spinel for flow-through removal of organic contaminants. Water Research. 254. 121351–121351. 39 indexed citations
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Xia, Qing, Chengkai Jin, Yanjie Zhai, et al.. (2024). Methanol‐Facilitated Surface Reconstruction Catalysts for Near 200% Faradaic Efficiency in a Coupled System. Advanced Functional Materials. 34(30). 20 indexed citations
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Zhai, Yanjie, et al.. (2024). An Emerging Solid‐State Electrolyte Reactor to Drive the Future of Electrochemical Synthesis (Adv. Energy Mater. 48/2024). Advanced Energy Materials. 14(48). 1 indexed citations
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Li, Shuke, Meng Xie, Xiao Zhang, et al.. (2023). In-situ introduction of CePO4 for stabilizing electrocatalytic activity of quasi-MOF with partially missing C≡N skeleton. Chemical Engineering Journal. 475. 146172–146172. 39 indexed citations
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Li, Xi, Shiwen Wang, Pei Chen, et al.. (2023). ZIF-derived non-bonding Co/Zn coordinated hollow carbon nitride for enhanced removal of antibiotic contaminants by peroxymonosulfate activation: Performance and mechanism. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental. 325. 122401–122401. 112 indexed citations
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Liu, Yaru, Xiao Zhang, Yanan Jiang, Min Zhang, & Yuchen Ma. (2023). Critical role of empty in-gap states in the photocatalytic water splitting on carbon nitride nanosheets. Applied Surface Science. 644. 158806–158806. 4 indexed citations
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Lu, Yan, Xinyu Wang, Xiao Zhang, et al.. (2023). Tribological behavior of Cu-modified polymer-derived SiBCN ceramics at elevated temperature. Tribology International. 185. 108540–108540. 5 indexed citations
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Zhang, Xiao, Zeyu Liang, & Sheng Chen. (2023). Optimal low-carbon operation of regional integrated energy systems: A data-driven hybrid stochastic-distributionally robust optimization approach. Sustainable Energy Grids and Networks. 34. 101013–101013. 21 indexed citations
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Luo, Xiaoyu, Jinxia Li, Jiahao Yang, et al.. (2023). Ozone infusiblization and curing mechanism of polysilazane ceramic precursor fibers. Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society. 60(5). 830–839. 2 indexed citations
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He, Yuqian, Feng Yan, Xiao Zhang, et al.. (2023). Creating Dual Active Sites in Conductive Metal‐Organic Frameworks for Efficient Water Splitting. Advanced Energy Materials. 13(20). 93 indexed citations
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Ahmad, Zahoor, Xiao Zhang, Xiaoyu Luo, et al.. (2023). Pyrolysis behaviors of iodine vapor cured fine-diameter polysilazane fibers for the preparation of SiCN ceramic fibers. Materials Today Communications. 35. 105562–105562. 4 indexed citations

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