Yu Liu

69.0k total citations · 14 hit papers
1.9k papers, 56.6k citations indexed

About

Yu Liu is a scholar working on Materials Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy. According to data from OpenAlex, Yu Liu has authored 1.9k papers receiving a total of 56.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 742 papers in Materials Chemistry, 538 papers in Organic Chemistry and 397 papers in Spectroscopy. Recurrent topics in Yu Liu's work include Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes (342 papers), Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection (278 papers) and Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials (246 papers). Yu Liu is often cited by papers focused on Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes (342 papers), Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection (278 papers) and Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials (246 papers). Yu Liu collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Japan. Yu Liu's co-authors include Yong Chen, Dong‐Sheng Guo, Heng‐Yi Zhang, Ying‐Ming Zhang, Xianyin Dai, Thomas J. Pinnavaia, Yong Chen, Kui Wang, Zhixue Liu and Zhiyuan Zhang and has published in prestigious journals such as Chemical Reviews, Journal of the American Chemical Society and Chemical Society Reviews.

In The Last Decade

Yu Liu

1.9k papers receiving 55.9k citations

Hit Papers

Calixarene-based supramolecular polymerization in solution 2012 2026 2016 2021 2012 2014 2012 2019 2019 100 200 300 400 500
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. Calixarene-based supramolecular polymerization in solution
    2012 550 citations Yu Liu et al. profile →
  2. Supramolecular Chemistry of p-Sulfonatocalix[n]arenes and Its Biological Applications
    2014 526 citations Yu Liu et al. profile →
  3. Preparation of graphene oxide aerogel and its adsorption for Cu2+ ions
    2012 456 citations Yu Liu et al. profile →
  4. Cyclodextrin‐Based Multistimuli‐Responsive Supramolecular Assemblies and Their Biological Functions
    2019 351 citations Ying‐Ming Zhang, Yu Liu et al. profile →
  5. Gradient Harmonized Single-Stage Detector
    2019 339 citations Yu Liu et al. profile →
  6. Efficient Room‐Temperature Phosphorescence of a Solid‐State Supramolecule Enhanced by Cucurbit[6]uril
    2019 316 citations Yu Liu et al. profile →
  7. Supramolecular Purely Organic Room-Temperature Phosphorescence
    2021 290 citations Yu Liu et al. profile →
  8. Assembly and Applications of Macrocyclic-Confinement-Derived Supramolecular Organic Luminescent Emissions from Cucurbiturils
    2022 275 citations Yu Liu et al. profile →
  9. Ultralong purely organic aqueous phosphorescence supramolecular polymer for targeted tumor cell imaging
    2020 259 citations Wei‐Lei Zhou, Yong Chen et al. profile →
  10. Supramolecular Pins with Ultralong Efficient Phosphorescence
    2021 246 citations Yu Liu et al. profile →
  11. mRNA vaccines for COVID-19: what, why and how
    2021 212 citations Yu Liu et al. profile →
  12. Multicharged cyclodextrin supramolecular assemblies
    2022 187 citations Yu Liu et al. profile →
  13. Phosphorescence resonance energy transfer from purely organic supramolecular assembly
    2023 172 citations Xianyin Dai, Yu Liu et al. profile →
  14. Synergistic utilization, critical mechanisms, and environmental suitability of bauxite residue (red mud) based multi-solid wastes cementitious materials and special concrete
    2024 67 citations Yu Liu 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
Yu Liu China 104 23.9k 16.8k 11.8k 9.6k 9.4k 1.9k 56.6k
Yanli Zhao Singapore 126 34.6k 1.4× 10.2k 0.6× 5.4k 0.5× 9.9k 1.0× 16.4k 1.8× 777 57.6k
He Tian China 138 45.3k 1.9× 18.8k 1.1× 17.6k 1.5× 7.6k 0.8× 10.2k 1.1× 989 70.5k
Bin Liu China 131 45.5k 1.9× 8.2k 0.5× 12.7k 1.1× 6.6k 0.7× 28.4k 3.0× 1.1k 72.7k
Jong Seung Kim South Korea 123 30.8k 1.3× 8.7k 0.5× 28.5k 2.4× 4.4k 0.5× 17.5k 1.9× 826 61.6k
Xi Zhang China 96 14.2k 0.6× 12.9k 0.8× 3.1k 0.3× 10.4k 1.1× 8.7k 0.9× 670 36.4k
Ulrich S. Schubert Germany 125 18.2k 0.8× 29.0k 1.7× 4.6k 0.4× 13.3k 1.4× 15.4k 1.6× 1.6k 82.0k
Bo Tang China 114 21.8k 0.9× 4.4k 0.3× 9.8k 0.8× 2.7k 0.3× 14.7k 1.6× 1.4k 55.4k
Na Li China 108 21.6k 0.9× 6.0k 0.4× 3.3k 0.3× 3.6k 0.4× 12.8k 1.4× 1.9k 60.8k
Robin D. Rogers United States 104 10.8k 0.5× 16.4k 1.0× 3.3k 0.3× 8.2k 0.9× 12.4k 1.3× 918 58.3k
Yi Liu China 98 19.5k 0.8× 8.0k 0.5× 2.8k 0.2× 2.7k 0.3× 5.4k 0.6× 1.2k 40.4k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Yu Liu

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Yu Liu

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Yu Liu. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Yu Liu 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 Yu Liu. Yu Liu 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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Liu, Qin, Fangjian Shang, Xiaoyun Dong, et al.. (2025). Harnessing Photoredox Cascade to Enhance Photodynamic Oncotherapy by Nanoformulated Macrocyclic Photosensitizer. CCS Chemistry. 8(2). 1144–1161.
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Yu, Yang, Weikun Jiang, Honglei Chen, et al.. (2025). A novel strategy for preparing gradient hydrogels based on density difference-driven bidirectional self-growth. Chemical Engineering Journal. 511. 161936–161936. 2 indexed citations
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Chen, Yujie, Wei Xu, Zhen Pan, et al.. (2024). Three-dimensional gas-foamed scaffolds decorated with metal phenolic networks for cartilage regeneration. Materials Today Bio. 29. 101249–101249. 5 indexed citations
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Liu, Hongxia, et al.. (2024). Surface complexation adsorption of Tl(III) by Fe and Mn (hydr)oxides. Separation and Purification Technology. 347. 127646–127646. 7 indexed citations
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Liu, Yu, Longlong Chen, Jiangbin Su, Jinmei Bai, & Zuming He. (2024). Binary solvents of anhydrous ethanol and propylene carbonate for electrolytes of amorphous WO3 films to improve electrochromic performance. Electrochimica Acta. 513. 145542–145542. 3 indexed citations
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Wu, Yuanyuan, Xiaojun Yan, Yu Liu, et al.. (2024). Extraction, identification, and molecular mechanisms of α-glucosidase inhibitory peptides from defatted Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) powder hydrolysates. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 266(Pt 2). 131126–131126. 15 indexed citations
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Xiao, Xia, et al.. (2024). Compact metamaterial-inspired RF coil based on split-ring resonators to enhance the magnetic field for 1.5T magnetic resonance imaging. Optics Communications. 556. 130280–130280. 4 indexed citations
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Liu, Yu, Zhihong Guo, Baochen Han, et al.. (2024). Effects of normalizing process on microstructure, texture, and precipitates of Sn bearing oriented silicon steel. Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 31. 142–156.
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Wang, Cong, Hongbo Wang, Yu Liu, et al.. (2024). Additive patterns in near-infrared diffuse reflectance spectra: Implications for product formulation and analysis. Food Control. 165. 110676–110676. 1 indexed citations
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Luan, Jian, et al.. (2024). Cu-MOF-derived carbon nanomaterials as efficient catalysts for the reduction of nitro compounds. Inorganic Chemistry Communications. 168. 112944–112944. 5 indexed citations
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Sun, Yonghui, et al.. (2023). In situ crosslink polymerization induced long-lived multicolor supramolecular hydrogel based on modified β-cyclodextrin. Chinese Chemical Letters. 35(2). 108644–108644. 14 indexed citations
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Liu, Yu, et al.. (2023). Prediction and experimental verification of phase transformation plasticity. Materials Today Communications. 36. 106769–106769. 1 indexed citations
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Xiong, Wei, Yu Liu, Yaseen Muhammad, et al.. (2023). MXene by regulating etching conditions enhanced UV resistance of SBS modified asphalt: Evaluating asphalt photo-oxidation and SBS degradation. Construction and Building Materials. 377. 131006–131006. 22 indexed citations
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Chen, Longlong, Xiumei Zhu, Yu Liu, et al.. (2023). Electrochromic properties of Ni or Ti single-doped and Ni-Ag or Ti-Ag binary-doped WO3 thin films. Electrochimica Acta. 475. 143644–143644. 24 indexed citations
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Liu, Yu, et al.. (2023). Insight into the long-term nonoxidative immobilization of thallium on birnessite. Journal of Cleaner Production. 434. 140379–140379. 4 indexed citations
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Zhou, Wei‐Lei, Xianyin Dai, Wenjing Lin, Yong Chen, & Yu Liu. (2023). A pillar[5]arene noncovalent assembly boosts a full-color lanthanide supramolecular light switch. Chemical Science. 14(23). 6457–6466. 27 indexed citations

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