Zhenhu Cao

1.4k total citations · 1 hit paper
26 papers, 1.2k citations indexed

About

Zhenhu Cao is a scholar working on Polymers and Plastics, Biomaterials and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Zhenhu Cao has authored 26 papers receiving a total of 1.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 25 papers in Polymers and Plastics, 5 papers in Biomaterials and 5 papers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Recurrent topics in Zhenhu Cao's work include Flame retardant materials and properties (11 papers), Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties (8 papers) and Synthesis and properties of polymers (7 papers). Zhenhu Cao is often cited by papers focused on Flame retardant materials and properties (11 papers), Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties (8 papers) and Synthesis and properties of polymers (7 papers). Zhenhu Cao collaborates with scholars based in China, Belarus and Germany. Zhenhu Cao's co-authors include Zhengping Fang, Pingan Song, Liping Zhao, Shenyuan Fu, Yuanzheng Cai, Yan Zhang, Zhenghong Guo, Jiewang Ye, Mao Peng and Qian Wu and has published in prestigious journals such as Bioresource Technology, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and Journal of Materials Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

Zhenhu Cao

24 papers receiving 1.2k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Fabrication of exfoliated graphene-based polypropylene nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical and thermal properties

2011 525 citations Pingan Song, Zhenhu Cao et al. profile →

Peers

Zhenhu Cao

BIOMA

Chen‐Feng Kuan Taiwan

Dongqiao Zhang China

Yuansen Liu China

Lie Shen China

Zhenxiang Xin China

B. Dittrich Germany

Kaili Gong China

Zhen Xiu Zhang China

L.F. Ramos de Valle Mexico

Maryline Rochery France

Chen‐Feng Kuan Taiwan

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180 ×0.5

246 ×1.3

BIOMA

138 ×0.9

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Zhenhu Cao

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20 of 20 papers shown

Cao, Zhenhu, et al.. (2025). Quasi-Solid-State Electrochromic Energy Storage Devices with Long-Term Stability. ACS Applied Polymer Materials. 7(10). 5910–5919.

Wang, Chunjian, et al.. (2024). Improved transparency and charge matching of electrochromic devices with Ce-doped NiO counter electrode. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 1010. 177050–177050. 3 indexed citations

Cao, Zhenhu, Wentao Chen, Alexandr A. Rogachev, et al.. (2024). Extraordinarily fast response all-solid-state electrochromic devices. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells. 278. 113193–113193. 2 indexed citations

Cheng, Bin, Zhenhu Cao, Wentao Chen, et al.. (2024). Long-term stable quasi-solid-state complementary WO3–NiO electrochromic devices with ultra-fast response. Materials Today Chemistry. 43. 102471–102471. 2 indexed citations

Cao, Zhenhu, Wentao Chen, Alexandr A. Rogachev, et al.. (2024). Constructing an Al³⁺/Zn²⁺-Based Solid Electrolyte Interphase to Enable Extraordinarily Stable Al³⁺-Based Electrochromic Devices. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 16(14). 18164–18172. 10 indexed citations

Cao, Zhenhu, Alexandr A. Rogachev, М.А. Yarmolenko, et al.. (2023). Mechanistic Insights into Anion-Induced Electrochromism of Ru(II)-Based Metallo-Supramolecular Polymer. Polymers. 15(24). 4735–4735.

Huo, Siqi, et al.. (2021). Solid Wastes Toward Flame Retardants for Polymeric Materials: A Review. Frontiers in Materials. 8. 7 indexed citations

Zhang, Yan, Xiaonan Li, Zhenhu Cao, et al.. (2015). Synthesis of Zinc Phosphonated Poly(ethylene imine) and Its Fire-Retardant Effect in Low-Density Polyethylene. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 54(13). 3247–3256. 35 indexed citations

Liu, Yan, Zhenhu Cao, Yan Zhang, & Zhengping Fang. (2014). Synthesis of zinc N-morpholinomethylphosphonic acid and its application in high density polyethylene. Fire Safety Journal. 71. 1–8. 6 indexed citations

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Cao, Zhenhu, Yan Zhang, Liping Zhao, et al.. (2013). Improving the flame retardancy and mechanical properties of high-density polyethylene-g-maleic anhydride with a novel organic metal phosphonate. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. 102. 154–160. 19 indexed citations

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Zhao, Liping, Zhenhu Cao, Zhengping Fang, & Zhenghong Guo. (2013). Influence of fullerene on the kinetics of thermal and thermo-oxidative degradation of high-density polyethylene by capturing free radicals. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. 114(3). 1287–1294. 22 indexed citations

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Cai, Yuanzheng, Zhenghong Guo, Zhengping Fang, & Zhenhu Cao. (2013). Effects of layered lanthanum phenylphosphonate on flame retardancy of glass-fiber reinforced poly(ethylene terephthalate) nanocomposites. Applied Clay Science. 77-78. 10–17. 34 indexed citations

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Liu, Yan, Zhenhu Cao, Yan Zhang, & Zhengping Fang. (2013). Synthesis of Cerium N-Morpholinomethylphosphonic Acid and Its Flame Retardant Application in High Density Polyethylene. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 52(15). 5334–5340. 16 indexed citations

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Zhao, Liping, Zhenghong Guo, Shiya Ran, Zhenhu Cao, & Zhengping Fang. (2013). The effect of fullerene on the resistance to thermal degradation of polymers with different degradation processes. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. 115(2). 1235–1244. 22 indexed citations

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Song, Pingan, Zhenhu Cao, Shenyuan Fu, et al.. (2012). Effect of Lignin Incorporation and Reactive Compatibilization on the Morphological, Rheological, and Mechanical Properties of ABS Resin. Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B. 51(4). 720–735. 41 indexed citations

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Cao, Zhenhu, Pingan Song, Zhengping Fang, et al.. (2012). Physical wrapping of reduced graphene oxide sheets by polyethylene wax and its modification on the mechanical properties of polyethylene. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 126(5). 1546–1555. 12 indexed citations

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Liu, Yan, Yan Zhang, Zhenhu Cao, & Zhengping Fang. (2012). Synthesis of Three Novel Intumescent Flame Retardants Having Azomethine Linkages and Their Applications in EVA Copolymer. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 51(34). 11059–11065. 29 indexed citations

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Song, Pingan, Liping Zhao, Zhenhu Cao, & Zhengping Fang. (2011). Polypropylene nanocomposites based on C60-decorated carbon nanotubes: thermal properties, flammability, and mechanical properties. Journal of Materials Chemistry. 21(21). 7782–7782. 85 indexed citations

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Song, Pingan, Zhenhu Cao, Shenyuan Fu, et al.. (2011). Thermal degradation and flame retardancy properties of ABS/lignin: Effects of lignin content and reactive compatibilization. Thermochimica Acta. 518(1-2). 59–65. 99 indexed citations

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Liu, Chuanfu, et al.. (2007). Succinoylation of sugarcane bagasse under ultrasound irradiation. Bioresource Technology. 99(5). 1465–1473. 44 indexed citations

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