Yan Zhang

19.3k total citations · 5 hit papers
522 papers, 16.1k citations indexed

About

Yan Zhang is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering and Materials Chemistry. According to data from OpenAlex, Yan Zhang has authored 522 papers receiving a total of 16.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 232 papers in Molecular Biology, 184 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 182 papers in Materials Chemistry. Recurrent topics in Yan Zhang's work include Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques (193 papers), Biosensors and Analytical Detection (109 papers) and Electrochemical sensors and biosensors (91 papers). Yan Zhang is often cited by papers focused on Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques (193 papers), Biosensors and Analytical Detection (109 papers) and Electrochemical sensors and biosensors (91 papers). Yan Zhang collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Singapore. Yan Zhang's co-authors include Jinghua Yu, Shenguang Ge, Xiaogang Qu, Jinsong Ren, Mei Yan, Lina Zhang, Chaoqun Liu, Yanyan Huang, Xianrang Song and Chun‐yang Zhang and has published in prestigious journals such as Advanced Materials, Angewandte Chemie International Edition and Journal of Neuroscience.

In The Last Decade

Yan Zhang

499 papers receiving 15.9k citations

Hit Papers

Nanozyme Decorated Metal–Organic Frameworks for Enhanced ... 2016 2026 2019 2022 2017 2019 2016 2025 2025 250 500 750
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. Nanozyme Decorated Metal–Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Photodynamic Therapy
    2017 766 citations Yan Zhang et al. profile →
  2. Two-Dimensional Metal–Organic Framework/Enzyme Hybrid Nanocatalyst as a Benign and Self-Activated Cascade Reagent for in Vivo Wound Healing
    2019 452 citations Yan Zhang et al. profile →
  3. Self‐Assembly of Multi‐nanozymes to Mimic an Intracellular Antioxidant Defense System
    2016 391 citations Yan Zhang et al. profile →
  4. Sustainable Synthesis of Functional Materials Assisted by Deep Eutectic Solvents for Biomedical, Environmental, and Energy Applications
    2025 49 citations Yan Zhang et al. profile →
  5. Photocatalytic and Electrochemical Synthesis of Biofuel via Efficient Valorization of Biomass
    2025 45 citations Yan Zhang 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
Yan Zhang China 64 6.9k 6.7k 6.4k 4.5k 1.4k 522 16.1k
Feng Li China 73 7.1k 1.0× 10.2k 1.5× 5.5k 0.9× 5.8k 1.3× 2.1k 1.5× 366 17.4k
Fan Xia China 80 7.4k 1.1× 8.7k 1.3× 12.3k 1.9× 4.8k 1.1× 797 0.6× 616 24.5k
Hongmin Ma China 57 4.1k 0.6× 7.4k 1.1× 4.0k 0.6× 4.3k 1.0× 2.1k 1.5× 359 11.8k
Lei Wang China 65 8.5k 1.2× 4.7k 0.7× 5.1k 0.8× 3.9k 0.9× 617 0.4× 513 17.5k
Jilie Kong China 61 3.2k 0.5× 6.4k 0.9× 5.2k 0.8× 3.7k 0.8× 1.7k 1.2× 294 15.4k
Wei Chen China 69 11.5k 1.7× 8.7k 1.3× 4.5k 0.7× 7.3k 1.6× 2.5k 1.8× 569 21.0k
Dan Wu China 64 4.6k 0.7× 8.7k 1.3× 4.3k 0.7× 5.3k 1.2× 2.7k 1.9× 425 13.9k
Chunming Wang China 76 4.1k 0.6× 4.3k 0.6× 3.8k 0.6× 4.5k 1.0× 1.9k 1.4× 414 18.4k
Jinghua Yu China 77 5.8k 0.8× 16.3k 2.4× 11.5k 1.8× 6.3k 1.4× 2.5k 1.8× 571 25.2k
Zhenyu Lin China 64 4.6k 0.7× 9.5k 1.4× 6.4k 1.0× 3.0k 0.7× 1.8k 1.3× 536 15.0k

Countries citing papers authored by Yan Zhang

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Fields of papers citing papers by Yan Zhang

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Yan Zhang

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Yan Zhang. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Yan 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 Yan Zhang. Yan Zhang is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Liu, Guozheng, Qinyang Zhao, Weiju Jia, et al.. (2025). Microscopic crack propagation mechanism and fatigue crack growth behavior of Ti-5321 alloy formed by laser cladding. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 1026. 178937–178937. 4 indexed citations
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Liu, Ruiyan, Y. Xu, Yuxuan Chen, et al.. (2025). Low-triggered-potential electrochemiluminescence platform based on anodic-emitting Yb-MOF for sensitive detection of APE1. Sensors and Actuators B Chemical. 436. 137687–137687. 2 indexed citations
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Wang, Zhecun, et al.. (2024). Bi-functional Janus mesh membrane with selective spontaneous directional liquids transport for efficient on-demand separation of oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions. Separation and Purification Technology. 360. 130932–130932. 10 indexed citations
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Zhang, Yan, et al.. (2024). Sustained-release, antibacterial, adhesive gelatin composite hydrogel with AgNPs double-capped with curdlan derivatives. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 277(Pt 2). 134222–134222. 12 indexed citations
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Chen, Mengqi, Hui Tian, Ling Qi, et al.. (2024). Photothermal-thermoelectric synergy coupling localized surface plasmon resonance for enhanced flexible photoelectrochemical sensor performance. Chemical Engineering Journal. 503. 158393–158393. 10 indexed citations
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Chen, Yuxuan, Mo Ma, Ruiyan Liu, et al.. (2024). Electrochemiluminescence biosensor for specific detection of pancreatic ductal carcinoma through dual targeting of MUC1 and miRNA-196a. Biosensors and Bioelectronics. 254. 116241–116241. 21 indexed citations
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Ma, Yongsheng, et al.. (2024). Ratiometric NIR cell membrane-targeted probe for monitoring cell membrane polarity and tumor application. Sensors and Actuators B Chemical. 405. 135331–135331. 12 indexed citations
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Wáng, Yì, Haihan Yu, Li Xu, et al.. (2023). Paper-based bipolar electrode electrochemiluminescence sensors for point-of-care testing. Biosensors and Bioelectronics. 235. 115384–115384. 21 indexed citations
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Zhang, Yan, et al.. (2023). A highly selective and sensitive red-emitting fluorescent probe for bioimaging of hypobromous acid in living cells. Dyes and Pigments. 217. 111381–111381. 4 indexed citations
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Yang, Yanfei, et al.. (2023). Variation of mechanical properties and ballistic performance of fabric prepreg after resin coating processing. Composite Structures. 321. 117232–117232. 11 indexed citations
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Li, Lin, Guofu Wang, Yuying Zhang, et al.. (2023). Near–infrared–excited photothermal–pyroelectric synergy promoted paper–based sensing platform for enhanced photoelectrochemical analysis performance. Nano Energy. 116. 108768–108768. 19 indexed citations
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Gao, Ming, et al.. (2023). Low-temperature characteristics of rubbers and performance tests of type 120 emergency valve diaphragms. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 3(1). 47–58. 2 indexed citations
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Zhang, Ruiyi, Qian Bai, Yang Liu, et al.. (2020). Intracerebral hemorrhage in translational research. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 1(1). 13–18. 10 indexed citations
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Jia, Chao, Man Zhang, Yan Zhang, et al.. (2019). Preparation of Dual-Template Epitope Imprinted Polymers for Targeted Fluorescence Imaging and Targeted Drug Delivery to Pancreatic Cancer BxPC-3 Cells. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 11(35). 32431–32440. 71 indexed citations
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Yan, He, Yunzeng Zhu, Yan Zhang, et al.. (2017). Multiplex detection of bacteria on an integrated centrifugal disk using bead-beating lysis and loop-mediated amplification. Scientific Reports. 7(1). 1460–1460. 41 indexed citations
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Zhang, Yan, et al.. (2009). Inhibiting H2-evolution for O-aminophenol on the system of Al-Ga-Sn-Mg/KOH. Zhongguo fushi yu fanghu xuebao. 25(6). 369–372. 1 indexed citations

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