Zhi‐Gang Chen

49.6k total citations · 30 hit papers
753 papers, 41.4k citations indexed

About

Zhi‐Gang Chen is a scholar working on Materials Chemistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment. According to data from OpenAlex, Zhi‐Gang Chen has authored 753 papers receiving a total of 41.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 507 papers in Materials Chemistry, 256 papers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and 108 papers in Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment. Recurrent topics in Zhi‐Gang Chen's work include Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices (276 papers), Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films (122 papers) and Thermal properties of materials (108 papers). Zhi‐Gang Chen is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices (276 papers), Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films (122 papers) and Thermal properties of materials (108 papers). Zhi‐Gang Chen collaborates with scholars based in China, Australia and United States. Zhi‐Gang Chen's co-authors include Jin Zou, Xiao‐Lei Shi, Lei Yang, Wei‐Di Liu, Gao Qing Lu, Min Hong, Hui–Ming Cheng, Matthew S. Dargusch, Guang Han and Meng Li and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Chemical Reviews and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Zhi‐Gang Chen

713 papers receiving 40.7k citations

Hit Papers

Advanced Thermoelectric Des... 2008 2026 2014 2020 2020 2009 2017 2019 2012 500 1000 1.5k
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  1. Advanced Thermoelectric Design: From Materials and Structures to Devices
    2020 1.9k citations Xiao‐Lei Shi, Jin Zou et al. profile →
  2. Fabrication of Graphene/Polyaniline Composite Paper via In Situ Anodic Electropolymerization for High-Performance Flexible Electrode
    2009 1.3k citations Zhi‐Gang Chen et al. profile →
  3. High Performance Thermoelectric Materials: Progress and Their Applications
    2017 785 citations Zhi‐Gang Chen, Jin Zou et al. profile →
  4. Flexible Thermoelectric Materials and Generators: Challenges and Innovations
    2019 646 citations Xiao‐Lei Shi, Jin Zou et al. profile →
  5. Nanostructured thermoelectric materials: Current research and future challenge
    2012 630 citations Zhi‐Gang Chen, Jin Zou et al. profile →
  6. Noble metal-comparable SERS enhancement from semiconducting metal oxides by making oxygen vacancies
    2015 629 citations Zhi‐Gang Chen et al. Nature Communications profile →
  7. Enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution by prolonging the lifetime of carriers in ZnO/CdS heterostructures
    2009 509 citations Zhi‐Gang Chen et al. profile →
  8. Synthesis and Electrochemical Property of Boron-Doped Mesoporous Carbon in Supercapacitor
    2008 502 citations Zhi‐Gang Chen et al. profile →
  9. High-performance SnSe thermoelectric materials: Progress and future challenge
    2018 483 citations Zhi‐Gang Chen, Xiao‐Lei Shi et al. Progress in Materials Science profile →
  10. Realizing zT of 2.3 in Ge1−x−ySbxInyTe via Reducing the Phase‐Transition Temperature and Introducing Resonant Energy Doping
    2018 377 citations Min Hong, Zhi‐Gang Chen et al. profile →
  11. Harvesting waste heat with flexible Bi2Te3 thermoelectric thin film
    2022 351 citations Zhuanghao Zheng, Xiao‐Lei Shi et al. profile →
  12. Eco‐Friendly SnTe Thermoelectric Materials: Progress and Future Challenges
    2017 351 citations Raza Moshwan, Jin Zou et al. profile →
  13. Flexible thermoelectric materials and devices: From materials to applications
    2021 335 citations Li Zhang, Xiao‐Lei Shi et al. profile →
  14. n-Type Bi2Te3–xSex Nanoplates with Enhanced Thermoelectric Efficiency Driven by Wide-Frequency Phonon Scatterings and Synergistic Carrier Scatterings
    2016 326 citations Min Hong, Zhi‐Gang Chen et al. profile →
  15. Advances in the design and assembly of flexible thermoelectric device
    2022 291 citations Tianyi Cao, Xiao‐Lei Shi et al. Progress in Materials Science profile →
  16. Conducting polymer-based flexible thermoelectric materials and devices: From mechanisms to applications
    2021 253 citations Xiao‐Lei Shi, Jin Zou et al. Progress in Materials Science profile →
  17. Thermoelectric coolers for on-chip thermal management: Materials, design, and optimization
    2022 220 citations Wenyi Chen, Xiao‐Lei Shi et al. profile →
  18. Biomass‐Derived Carbon for High‐Performance Batteries: From Structure to Properties
    2022 205 citations Yu Sun, Xiao‐Lei Shi et al. profile →
  19. Multifunctional Wearable Thermoelectrics for Personal Thermal Management
    2022 162 citations Wei‐Di Liu, Qingfeng Liu et al. profile →
  20. Thermoelectric Coolers: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities
    2022 148 citations Wenyi Chen, Xiao‐Lei Shi et al. profile →
  21. Advances in Ionic Thermoelectrics: From Materials to Devices
    2023 148 citations Meng Li, Xiao‐Lei Shi et al. profile →
  22. Advances in Ag2Se-based thermoelectrics from materials to applications
    2023 148 citations Hao Wu, Xiao‐Lei Shi et al. profile →
  23. Flexible power generators by Ag2Se thin films with record-high thermoelectric performance
    2024 147 citations Xiao‐Lei Shi, Meng Li et al. Nature Communications profile →
  24. Advances in bismuth-telluride-based thermoelectric devices: Progress and challenges
    2023 139 citations Tianyi Cao, Xiao‐Lei Shi et al. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología profile →
  25. Carrier Transport Enhancement Mechanism in Highly Efficient Antimony Selenide Thin‐Film Solar Cell
    2023 127 citations Zhuanghao Zheng, Zhi‐Gang Chen et al. profile →
  26. Nanobinders advance screen-printed flexible thermoelectrics
    2024 81 citations Wenyi Chen, Xiao‐Lei Shi et al. profile →
  27. Advancing flexible thermoelectrics for integrated electronics
    2024 77 citations Xiao‐Lei Shi, Wanyu Lyu et al. profile →
  28. Microstructure and mechanical properties of WC-12Co cemented carbide fabricated by laser powder bed fusion on a WC-20Co cemented carbide substrate
    2024 62 citations Zhi‐Gang Chen et al. profile →
  29. Termination-acidity tailoring of molybdenum carbides for alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction
    2025 41 citations Zhi‐Gang Chen, Minghao Yang et al. Nature Communications profile →
  30. Three-dimensional flexible thermoelectric fabrics for smart wearables
    2025 32 citations Xiao‐Lei Shi, Zhi‐Gang Chen et al. Nature Communications profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Zhi‐Gang Chen China 105 30.3k 17.4k 6.6k 6.3k 5.8k 753 41.4k
Wei Chen China 113 31.5k 1.0× 26.6k 1.5× 13.2k 2.0× 8.8k 1.4× 1.1k 0.2× 1.1k 56.3k
Ying Chen China 98 23.0k 0.8× 16.0k 0.9× 8.6k 1.3× 6.8k 1.1× 689 0.1× 1.1k 43.5k
Qingyu Yan Singapore 125 23.4k 0.8× 35.9k 2.1× 14.0k 2.1× 19.1k 3.0× 1.5k 0.3× 565 53.8k
Lidong Chen China 112 43.8k 1.4× 22.2k 1.3× 814 0.1× 9.3k 1.5× 8.5k 1.5× 840 51.2k
Jing‐Feng Li China 102 36.0k 1.2× 18.3k 1.0× 1.1k 0.2× 12.8k 2.0× 4.2k 0.7× 837 40.6k
Gang Zhang China 76 19.7k 0.7× 7.8k 0.4× 1.8k 0.3× 2.3k 0.4× 2.8k 0.5× 631 26.6k
Shuo Chen China 90 12.4k 0.4× 18.3k 1.0× 14.4k 2.2× 5.7k 0.9× 1.4k 0.3× 362 30.1k
Kun Zhou Singapore 87 12.0k 0.4× 7.7k 0.4× 4.8k 0.7× 3.9k 0.6× 1.3k 0.2× 752 33.1k
Yuan Yang United States 77 7.6k 0.3× 26.8k 1.5× 2.2k 0.3× 10.0k 1.6× 3.4k 0.6× 270 35.2k
Qing Zhang China 81 17.1k 0.6× 15.2k 0.9× 3.3k 0.5× 4.1k 0.7× 957 0.2× 793 30.0k

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All Works

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Li, Xiaolong, Jinjing Hu, Mohsen Salimi, et al.. (2025). Honeycomb-inspired design of double-layer photothermal/electrothermal fabric for all-weather steam generation. Desalination. 601. 118579–118579. 10 indexed citations
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Chen, Zhi‐Gang, Minghao Yang, Yifan Li, et al.. (2025). Termination-acidity tailoring of molybdenum carbides for alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction. Nature Communications. 16(1). 418–418. 41 indexed citations breakdown →
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Shi, Xiao‐Lei, et al.. (2024). Advances and challenges in inorganic bulk-based flexible thermoelectric devices. Progress in Materials Science. 150. 101420–101420. 19 indexed citations
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Liu, Hui, Xiao‐Lei Shi, Lin Pan, et al.. (2024). Rational triple optimizations boost near-room-temperature thermoelectric performance of BiSe. Acta Materialia. 280. 120343–120343. 4 indexed citations
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Xu, Zhe, Xiao‐Lei Shi, Yibo Zhang, et al.. (2024). Na/Bi-co-doping and heterogeneous interfaces leading to enhanced thermoelectric performance of p-type Mg3Sb2-based Zintls. Chemical Engineering Journal. 498. 155147–155147. 7 indexed citations
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Sun, Yu, Yanling Yang, Xiao‐Lei Shi, et al.. (2024). Converting industrial waste into valuable Zn2SiO4/SiO2 nanosheets for highly effective organic dye removal. Sustainable materials and technologies. 39. e00834–e00834. 7 indexed citations
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Lv, Yuhao, Hao Liu, Zhi‐Gang Chen, et al.. (2024). Lubrication condition monitoring of journal bearings in diesel engine based on thermoelectricity. Friction. 12(11). 2532–2547. 6 indexed citations
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Chen, Yuexing, Xiao‐Lei Shi, Junze Zhang, et al.. (2024). Deviceization of high-performance and flexible Ag2Se films for electronic skin and servo rotation angle control. Nature Communications. 15(1). 8356–8356. 36 indexed citations
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Hu, Boxuan, Xiao‐Lei Shi, Tianyi Cao, et al.. (2024). High‐Performing Flexible Mg3Bi2 Thin‐Film Thermoelectrics. Advanced Science. 11(44). e2409788–e2409788. 13 indexed citations
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Wang, Lijun, Xiao‐Lei Shi, Lvzhou Li, et al.. (2024). Zinc Doping Induces Enhanced Thermoelectric Performance of Solvothermal SnTe. Chemistry - An Asian Journal. 19(10). e202400130–e202400130. 4 indexed citations
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Moshwan, Raza, Xiao‐Lei Shi, Wei‐Di Liu, Jian Liu, & Zhi‐Gang Chen. (2024). Entropy engineering: An innovative strategy for designing high-performance thermoelectric materials and devices. Nano Today. 58. 102475–102475. 32 indexed citations
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Li, Shuqing, Wei‐Di Liu, Liang‐Cao Yin, et al.. (2024). Glassy ZIF-62 compositing induces ultralow lattice thermal conductivity in GeTe. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 999. 174964–174964. 3 indexed citations
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Chen, Jin, Xiaoli Zhao, Shiqi Li, & Zhi‐Gang Chen. (2023). Ordered structural changes of retrograded instant rice noodles during the long-term storage. Food Research International. 175. 113727–113727. 17 indexed citations
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Shi, Xiao‐Lei & Zhi‐Gang Chen. (2023). Quasi-one-dimensional bulk thermoelectrics. Joule. 7(6). 1108–1110. 17 indexed citations
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Sun, Yu, Yanling Yang, Xiao‐Lei Shi, et al.. (2023). An ultra‐stable sodium half/full battery based on a unique micro‐channel pine‐derived carbon/SnS2@reduced graphene oxide film. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 2(2). 17 indexed citations
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Mu, Xiaojiang, Xiao‐Lei Shi, Jianhua Zhou, et al.. (2023). Self-hygroscopic and smart color-changing hydrogels as coolers for improving energy conversion efficiency of electronics. Nano Energy. 108. 108177–108177. 76 indexed citations
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Yang, Yanling, Xiao‐Lei Shi, Fan Xue, et al.. (2022). Polycrystalline NiSe-Alloyed SnSe with Improved Medium-Temperature Thermoelectric Performance. Energy & Fuels. 36(10). 5352–5359. 7 indexed citations
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Ma, Tian, Xueqing Xia, Chengbao Liu, et al.. (2021). Preparation of MoS2–Ag/g-C3N4 Composite for Rhodamine B Degradation. NANO. 16(7). 2150078–2150078. 2 indexed citations
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Yang, Yanling, Huajun Chen, Xinxin Zou, et al.. (2020). Flexible Carbon-Fiber/Semimetal Bi Nanosheet Arrays as Separable and Recyclable Plasmonic Photocatalysts and Photoelectrocatalysts. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 12(22). 24845–24854. 154 indexed citations
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Moshwan, Raza, Wei‐Di Liu, Xiao‐Lei Shi, et al.. (2020). Outstanding thermoelectric properties of solvothermal-synthesized Sn1−3xInxAg2xTe micro-crystals through defect engineering and band tuning. Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 8(7). 3978–3987. 36 indexed citations

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