Zhe Yang

15.1k total citations · 10 hit papers
228 papers, 12.6k citations indexed

About

Zhe Yang is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Water Science and Technology and Mechanical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Zhe Yang has authored 228 papers receiving a total of 12.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 125 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 118 papers in Water Science and Technology and 61 papers in Mechanical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Zhe Yang's work include Membrane Separation Technologies (113 papers), Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques (73 papers) and Membrane Separation and Gas Transport (42 papers). Zhe Yang is often cited by papers focused on Membrane Separation Technologies (113 papers), Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques (73 papers) and Membrane Separation and Gas Transport (42 papers). Zhe Yang collaborates with scholars based in China, Hong Kong and Australia. Zhe Yang's co-authors include Chuyang Y. Tang, Hao Guo, Zhikan Yao, Tianxi Liu, Xiao‐Hua Ma, Hong-Dan Peng, Weizhi Wang, Lu Elfa Peng, Li Long and Xiaoxiao Song and has published in prestigious journals such as Chemical Society Reviews, Advanced Materials and Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

In The Last Decade

Zhe Yang

215 papers receiving 12.4k citations

Hit Papers

Crystallization behavior of poly(ε‐caprolactone)/layered ... 2010 2026 2015 2020 2010 2019 2020 2018 2018 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. Crystallization behavior of poly(ε‐caprolactone)/layered double hydroxide nanocomposites
    2010 967 citations Zhe Yang et al. profile →
  2. The upper bound of thin-film composite (TFC) polyamide membranes for desalination
    2019 491 citations Zhe Yang, Hao Guo et al. Journal of Membrane Science profile →
  3. A Critical Review on Thin-Film Nanocomposite Membranes with Interlayered Structure: Mechanisms, Recent Developments, and Environmental Applications
    2020 452 citations Zhe Yang, Pengfei Sun et al. Environmental Science & Technology profile →
  4. Potable Water Reuse through Advanced Membrane Technology
    2018 429 citations Chuyang Y. Tang, Zhe Yang et al. Environmental Science & Technology profile →
  5. Tannic Acid/Fe3+ Nanoscaffold for Interfacial Polymerization: Toward Enhanced Nanofiltration Performance
    2018 384 citations Zhe Yang, Hao Guo et al. Environmental Science & Technology profile →
  6. Nanofoaming of Polyamide Desalination Membranes To Tune Permeability and Selectivity
    2018 356 citations Zhe Yang, Hao Guo et al. profile →
  7. A critical review on porous substrates of TFC polyamide membranes: Mechanisms, membrane performances, and future perspectives
    2021 295 citations Lu Elfa Peng, Zhe Yang et al. Journal of Membrane Science profile →
  8. Nanofiltration Membranes with Crumpled Polyamide Films: A Critical Review on Mechanisms, Performances, and Environmental Applications
    2022 255 citations Senlin Shao, Xuewu Zhu et al. Environmental Science & Technology profile →
  9. Multiple modulating energy-efficient nanofiltration membranes during high-quality drinking water towards high mineral/organic matter selectivity
    2024 63 citations Xiaozhen Lu, Bin Liu et al. Desalination profile →
  10. Empowering ultrathin polyamide membranes at the water–energy nexus: strategies, limitations, and future perspectives
    2024 63 citations Pulak Sarkar, Chenyue Wu et al. Chemical Society Reviews profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Zhe Yang China 60 8.2k 7.6k 3.4k 2.6k 2.2k 228 12.6k
Zhen‐Liang Xu China 57 8.4k 1.0× 6.4k 0.8× 4.1k 1.2× 2.7k 1.0× 2.2k 1.0× 317 11.8k
S.S. Madaeni Iran 56 9.6k 1.2× 7.0k 0.9× 3.3k 1.0× 3.9k 1.5× 1.7k 0.8× 218 13.4k
Ahmad Rahimpour Iran 57 7.3k 0.9× 5.4k 0.7× 2.9k 0.8× 2.3k 0.9× 2.2k 1.0× 129 9.7k
Dipak Rana Canada 69 7.4k 0.9× 7.9k 1.0× 2.9k 0.9× 3.5k 1.3× 3.5k 1.6× 297 16.6k
Jixiao Wang China 73 7.5k 0.9× 6.3k 0.8× 6.4k 1.9× 4.3k 1.6× 4.2k 1.9× 297 15.0k
Shichang Wang China 63 5.1k 0.6× 4.1k 0.5× 3.8k 1.1× 2.6k 1.0× 2.1k 0.9× 178 9.7k
Toraj Mohammadi Iran 72 10.7k 1.3× 6.7k 0.9× 7.5k 2.2× 4.8k 1.8× 3.3k 1.5× 426 18.2k
Zhi Wang China 72 7.5k 0.9× 5.7k 0.8× 7.2k 2.1× 4.1k 1.5× 4.9k 2.2× 395 16.1k
Pei Sean Goh Malaysia 53 6.6k 0.8× 4.6k 0.6× 2.9k 0.8× 2.1k 0.8× 2.9k 1.3× 293 10.8k
Suzana P. Nunes Saudi Arabia 64 5.9k 0.7× 5.7k 0.8× 5.1k 1.5× 4.9k 1.8× 4.4k 2.0× 322 14.6k

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All Works

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Yang, Zhe, et al.. (2025). Analytical solution of steady-state temperature field of arc-shaped three-pipe liquid nitrogen freezing under adiabatic boundary condition. Cold Regions Science and Technology. 231. 104421–104421. 3 indexed citations
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Yan, Wenyi, et al.. (2025). Enhancing impact resistance of CFRP by incorporating dynamic non-covalent bonds into epoxy resin networks. Composites Part B Engineering. 307. 112875–112875. 2 indexed citations
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Liu, Xi, Shang Wang, Xiaolong Luo, et al.. (2025). Treatment With Schistosoma Japonicum Peptide SJMHE1 and SJMHE1-Loaded Hydrogel for the Mitigation of Psoriasis. PubMed. Volume 15. 85–104. 1 indexed citations
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Wang, Zhaoyang, Jiran Liang, Dangyuan Lei, et al.. (2024). Temperature-adaptive smart windows with passive transmittance and radiative cooling regulation. Applied Energy. 369. 123619–123619. 23 indexed citations
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Gong, Xiaocheng, Haibo Jiang, Chenhao Lu, et al.. (2024). Extending The Calendar Life of Fiber Lithium‐Ion Batteries to 200 Days with Ultra‐High Barrier Polymer Tubes. Advanced Materials. 36(45). e2409910–e2409910. 8 indexed citations
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Han, Qian, Puguang Peng, Hongzhao Fan, et al.. (2024). Horizontal Transport in Ti3C2Tx MXene for Highly Efficient Osmotic Energy Conversion from Saline‐Alkali Environments. Angewandte Chemie International Edition. 63(48). e202414984–e202414984. 21 indexed citations
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Lu, Xiaozhen, Lin Wang, Xuewu Zhu, et al.. (2024). Customizing membrane microstructures for targeted removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances for healthy drinking water. Journal of Membrane Science. 717. 123627–123627. 28 indexed citations
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Yu, Weiting, et al.. (2024). Suppression of hydrogen evolution reaction in CO2 reduction by functionalizing Ag-decorated Si electrode with phthalocyanine. Separation and Purification Technology. 343. 127080–127080. 5 indexed citations
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Sarkar, Pulak, Chenyue Wu, Zhe Yang, & Chuyang Y. Tang. (2024). Empowering ultrathin polyamide membranes at the water–energy nexus: strategies, limitations, and future perspectives. Chemical Society Reviews. 53(9). 4374–4399. 63 indexed citations breakdown →
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Hu, Yaowen, Fei Wang, Zhe Yang, & Chuyang Y. Tang. (2023). Modeling nanovoid-enhanced water permeance of thin film composite membranes. Journal of Membrane Science. 675. 121555–121555. 44 indexed citations
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Li, Pengzhou, Zhe Yang, Chuanfa Li, et al.. (2023). Swimmable Micro‐Battery for Targeted Power Delivery. Advanced Functional Materials. 34(9). 10 indexed citations
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Yang, Zhe, et al.. (2023). Raman spectrum model transfer method based on Cycle-GAN. Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy. 304. 123416–123416. 7 indexed citations
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Ding, Yajie, Nianxiang Qiu, Jianqiang Wang, et al.. (2023). Oil-water receiving membrane with sub-10 nm surfactant layer for long-lasting oil-water separation. Journal of Membrane Science. 684. 121820–121820. 29 indexed citations
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Yang, Zhe, Jiahao Shen, Feiyü Tang, et al.. (2023). Nano t-Se Peninsulas Embedded in Natively Oxidized 2D TiSe2 Enable Uniform and Fast Memristive Switching. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 15(19). 23371–23379. 6 indexed citations
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Peng, Lu Elfa, Qimao Gan, Zhe Yang, et al.. (2022). Deciphering the Role of Amine Concentration on Polyamide Formation toward Enhanced RO Performance. ACS ES&T Engineering. 2(5). 903–912. 43 indexed citations
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Shao, Senlin, Danting Shi, Weihua Qing, et al.. (2021). Unraveling the Kinetics and Mechanism of Surfactant-Induced Wetting in Membrane Distillation: An In Situ Observation with Optical Coherence Tomography. Environmental Science & Technology. 56(1). 556–563. 46 indexed citations
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Sun, Pengfei, Zhe Yang, Xiaoxiao Song, et al.. (2021). Interlayered Forward Osmosis Membranes with Ti3C2Tx MXene and Carbon Nanotubes for Enhanced Municipal Wastewater Concentration. Environmental Science & Technology. 55(19). 13219–13230. 31 indexed citations
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Yang, Zhe, Pengfei Sun, Xianhui Li, et al.. (2020). A Critical Review on Thin-Film Nanocomposite Membranes with Interlayered Structure: Mechanisms, Recent Developments, and Environmental Applications. Environmental Science & Technology. 54(24). 15563–15583. 452 indexed citations breakdown →

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