Xin Sun

21.7k total citations · 5 hit papers
630 papers, 17.3k citations indexed

About

Xin Sun is a scholar working on Materials Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Xin Sun has authored 630 papers receiving a total of 17.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 186 papers in Materials Chemistry, 181 papers in Mechanical Engineering and 127 papers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Recurrent topics in Xin Sun's work include Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels (52 papers), Microstructure and mechanical properties (34 papers) and Metal Forming Simulation Techniques (34 papers). Xin Sun is often cited by papers focused on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels (52 papers), Microstructure and mechanical properties (34 papers) and Metal Forming Simulation Techniques (34 papers). Xin Sun collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Japan. Xin Sun's co-authors include Mohammad A. Khaleel, Kyoo Sil Choi, Jianping He, Yandong Wang, W.N. Liu, Y.F. Shen, Hairong Xue, Hugo Larochelle, Scott A. Skirlo and Shijie Zhao and has published in prestigious journals such as Physical Review Letters, Advanced Materials and Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

In The Last Decade

Xin Sun

587 papers receiving 16.9k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Deep learning with coherent nanophotonic circuits

2017 2.1k citations Xin Sun et al. profile →
Laminated magnetic graphene with enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption properties

2012 706 citations Xin Sun, Jianping He et al. profile →
Twinning and martensite in a 304 austenitic stainless steel

2012 465 citations Xin Sun et al. profile →
Engineering 2D Photocatalysts for Solar Hydrogen Peroxide Production

2024 131 citations Jindi Yang, Xiangkang Zeng et al. profile →
Pairing Oxygen Reduction and Water Oxidation for Dual‐Pathway H₂O₂ Production

2024 94 citations Xin Sun, Jindi Yang et al. Angewandte Chemie International Edition profile →

Author Peers

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Author						Papers	Cites
Xin Sun	6.0k	5.8k	3.8k	2.8k	2.5k	630	17.3k
Sheng Liu	6.2k 1.0×	4.0k 0.7×	8.1k 2.1×	2.3k 0.8×	2.2k 0.9×	1.2k	20.3k
Evelyn N. Wang	3.7k 0.6×	6.4k 1.1×	5.4k 1.4×	969 0.3×	1.2k 0.5×	304	22.2k
Xiaoyan Li	6.8k 1.1×	6.9k 1.2×	3.9k 1.0×	804 0.3×	2.2k 0.9×	393	15.8k
Mingxing Zhang	8.3k 1.4×	12.5k 2.1×	1.6k 0.4×	513 0.2×	2.0k 0.8×	612	21.0k
Kun Zhou	12.0k 2.0×	9.5k 1.6×	7.7k 2.0×	3.9k 1.4×	5.5k 2.3×	752	33.1k
Kwang Ho Kim	8.9k 1.5×	2.9k 0.5×	9.8k 2.5×	5.1k 1.8×	3.9k 1.6×	612	17.6k
Xiaoying Zhuang	6.3k 1.0×	3.4k 0.6×	1.9k 0.5×	733 0.3×	11.1k 4.5×	433	29.3k
Limin Wang	9.1k 1.5×	4.1k 0.7×	13.8k 3.6×	6.0k 2.1×	600 0.2×	788	25.0k
Dawei Zhang	2.8k 0.5×	985 0.2×	3.0k 0.8×	1.6k 0.6×	537 0.2×	1.0k	15.1k
Peng Tao	3.0k 0.5×	2.9k 0.5×	3.9k 1.0×	1.2k 0.4×	478 0.2×	383	15.5k

Countries citing papers authored by Xin Sun

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Xin Sun

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All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

Sun, Xin, et al.. (2026). A time-variant diffusion model combining Fick’s law and time-fractional dynamics and its validation and linear evolution during drying of porous media. Drying Technology. 44(2). 246–259.

Sun, Xin, Jiayi Lin, Shengxin Lu, et al.. (2025). Hypoxia-responsive oncolytic conjugate triggers type-II immunogenic cell death for enhanced photodynamic immunotherapy. Journal of Controlled Release. 382. 113717–113717.

Zhou, Jie, Xin Sun, Jun Xu, et al.. (2025). Versatile Tunable Terahertz Absorption Device Based on Bulk Dirac Semimetals and Graphene. Molecules. 30(5). 999–999. 2 indexed citations

Wang, Yan, et al.. (2025). Microwave absorbing properties of FeCo/Cr2AlC-based multilayer structure over a wide-temperature range. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 1017. 179081–179081. 5 indexed citations

Sun, Xin, Yang Liu, Yan Ding, et al.. (2024). Ischemic core volume is associated with hemorrhagic transformation post endovascular thrombectomy. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. 33(11). 107889–107889. 1 indexed citations

Sun, Xin, Jindi Yang, Xiangkang Zeng, et al.. (2024). Pairing Oxygen Reduction and Water Oxidation for Dual‐Pathway H₂O₂ Production. Angewandte Chemie International Edition. 63(52). e202414417–e202414417. 94 indexed citations breakdown →

Sun, Xin, Jiajia Wang, Jincai Yang, et al.. (2024). Hierarchical structural design of cobalt sulphide nanoparticles/nickel sulphide for high-performance supercapacitors. Chemical Engineering Journal. 500. 157393–157393. 16 indexed citations

Wang, Xiaomei, Weili Li, Xiao Wang, et al.. (2024). Improved properties of epoxy composite coatings enabled by multi-dimension filler materials. Progress in Organic Coatings. 197. 108800–108800. 9 indexed citations

Sun, Xin, Wei Li, Tiejun Wang, et al.. (2024). Multi-scale structural design of multilayer magnetic composite materials for ultra-wideband microwave absorption. Carbon. 230. 119604–119604. 22 indexed citations

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Cheng, Jiahao, Yang Huo, Patxi Fernandez-Zelaia, et al.. (2024). A Gaussian Process-Based extended Goldak heat source model for finite element simulation of laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process. Computational Materials Science. 244. 113185–113185. 4 indexed citations

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Zhao, Zhipeng, Bing Xu, Jie Fu, Xin Sun, & Lu Lu. (2023). Durability of Pt nanowire supported on carbon nanotubes under simulated start-up/shut-down conditions for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 50. 643–653. 5 indexed citations

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Zou, Haihan, Peng Yi, He Cai, et al.. (2023). Rapid room-temperature polymerization strategy to prepare organic/inorganic hybrid conductive organohydrogel for terahertz wave responsiveness. Chemical Engineering Journal. 461. 141856–141856. 28 indexed citations

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Xie, Heping, Xin Sun, Rui Zhang, et al.. (2023). Crack deflection in shale-liked layered rocks under three-point bend loading. Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 289. 109464–109464. 17 indexed citations

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Wu, Shang, Xin Xu, Xin Sun, et al.. (2023). ZIF-67 derived rGO/NiCo2S4 electrode materials prepared by hydrothermal method for asymmetric supercapacitors. Diamond and Related Materials. 136. 109946–109946. 25 indexed citations

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Wu, Shang, Xin Sun, Shuo Tian, et al.. (2023). S, N co-doped porous carbon materials for high performance supercapacitor. Journal of Energy Storage. 71. 108152–108152. 43 indexed citations

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Wu, Shang, Chaoyang Liu, Shuo Tian, et al.. (2023). Preparation of Fe, N co-doped oxygen reduction catalysts from sacrificial templates and their application to Zn-air batteries. Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 681. 132762–132762. 4 indexed citations

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Huang, Hui, Jian Chen, Zhili Feng, & Xin Sun. (2023). Modal Analysis of Ultrasonic Spot Welding for Lightweight Metals Joining. Metals. 13(10). 1735–1735. 2 indexed citations

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Yin, Hongcheng, Meijun Qu, Xin Sun, et al.. (2023). A broadband orbital angular momentum generator utilizing polarization conversion metasurface at microwave frequencies. Optik. 274. 170580–170580. 4 indexed citations

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Chen, Jian, Yong Chae Lim, Hui Huang, Zhili Feng, & Xin Sun. (2019). Ultrasonic welding of AZ31B magnesium alloy. MRS Bulletin. 44(8). 630–636. 6 indexed citations

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Wu, Junping, et al.. (2013). Effect of low-molecular-weight heparin and urokinase on pulmonary arteries involved in pulmonary embolism. Chinese Medical Journal. 126(12). 2254–2259. 2 indexed citations

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