Publications
Annual Number of Publications and Number of Citations
(Updated December 2023)
Highlights of Recent Publications
h-index: 63
Total number of publications (2013 – Present): 140 SCI articles and 3 book chapters
Total citations: 19,899 (As of December 2023)
Number of Thomson Reuters Top 1% Highly Cited Paper: 25
Number of Thomson Reuters Top 0.1% Hot Paper: 8
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(A) All Publications (ISI Journal Publications)
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2022
110. Tailor-Engineered 2D Cocatalysts: Harnessing Electron–Hole Redox Center of 2D g-C3N4 Photocatalysts toward Solar-to-Chemical Conversion and Environmental Purification (Journal Front Cover, Issue 29)
Grayson Zhi Sheng Ling,+ Sue-Faye Ng,+ Wee-Jun Ong* (2022). Advanced Functional Materials, doi: 10.1002/adfm.202111875. (IF 2020: 18.808, +: equal contribution, Invited contribution)
Fulltext Link (Front Cover)
109. Shining light on ZnIn2S4 photocatalysts: Promotional effects of surface and heterostructure engineering toward artificial photosynthesis (Journal Front Cover, Issue 4)
Valerie Bei-Yuan Oh, Sue-Faye Ng, Wee-Jun Ong* (2022). EcoMat, doi: 10.1002/eom2.12204. (Invited contribution for Special Issue: "Young Investigator") (IF 2021 is coming)
Fulltext Link (Front Cover)
108. Defect engineering of BiOX (X = Cl, Br, I) based photocatalysts for energy and environmental applications: Current progress and future perspectives
S. Vinoth, Wee-Jun Ong, A. Pandikumar (2022). Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 464, 214541. (IF 2020: 22.315)
107. Tunable Bandgap Engineering of ZnxCd1−xSe Solid Solution with Controlled Ratio via a Facile One-Pot Synthesis for Visible-Light Photocatalytic H2 Production
Lin Wei, Deqian Zeng, Xianglong He, Longfei Wang, Yining Bao, Gang He, Toyohisa Fujita, Wee-Jun Ong* (2022). Advanced Energy & Sustainability Research, 3 (5), 2100210. (Invited contribution for Special Issue: Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Change)
106. ZnIn2S4-Based Nanostructures in Artificial Photosynthesis: Insights into Photocatalytic Reduction toward Sustainable Energy Production
Yijie Ren, Joel Jie Foo, Deqian Zeng, Wee-Jun Ong (2022). Small Structures, doi: 10.1002/sstr.202200017.
105. Dimensionality-dependent MoS2 toward efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution: from synthesis to modifications in doping, surface and heterojunction engineering
Y. Lv,+ P. Chen,+ J. J. Foo,+ J. Zhang, W. Qian, C. Chen, W.-J. Ong* (2022). Materials Today Nano, 18, 100191. (IF 2020: 8.109, +: equal contribution)
104. Insight into NiCo-based nanosheets modified MnS/Mn0·2Cd0·8S hybrids for enhanced visible-light photocatalytic H2 evolution
Xianglong He, Qingru Zeng, Hongfei Zheng, Wee-Jun Ong, Yuxin He, Bangwei Huang, Linji Li, Deqian Zeng (2022). International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47 (29), 13862-13875. (IF 2020: 5.816)
103. Advances in catalytic transesterification routes for biodiesel production using microalgae
Jane Weng Yee Lee, Wen Yi Chia, Wee-Jun Ong, Wai Yan Cheah, Siew Shee Lim, Kit Wayne Chew (2022). Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 52 (Part D), 102336. (IF 2020: 5.353)
102. Recent advances in molybdenum disulfide-based advanced oxidation processes
Hongyu Zhou, Zhihui Xie, Yunmei Liu, Bo Lai, Wee-Jun Ong, Shaobin Wang, XiaoguangDuan (2022). Environmental Functional Materials, doi: 10.1016/j.efmat.2022.04.001.
101. MXenes: An emergent materials for packaging platforms and looking beyond
Xing Zhou,Yaya Hao,Yaxin Li,Jiahe Peng,Guosheng Wang,Wee-Jun Ong,Neng Li (2022). Nano Select, doi: 10.1002/nano.202200023.
100. Solar-powered chemistry: Engineering low-dimensional carbon nitride-based nanostructures for selective CO2 conversion to C1-C2 products
Sue-Faye Ng, Joel Jie Foo, Wee-Jun Ong* (2022). InfoMat, 4 (1), e12279. (Invited contribution for Special Issue - Carbons for Energy Storage and Conversion, Back Cover) (IF 2020: 25.405)
Featured in InfoMat Newsletter and MaterialsViews Newsletter
99. Dimensional heterojunction design: The rising star of 2D bismuth-based nanostructured photocatalysts for solar-to-chemical conversion
Joel Jie Foo, Sue-Faye Ng, Wee-Jun Ong* (2022). Nano Research, doi: 10.1007/s12274-021-4045-0. (Invited contribution for Special Issue - 100th anniversary of XMU) (IF 2020: 8.897)
98. Shedding light on the energy applications of emerging 2D hybrid organic-inorganic halide perovskites
Neng Li,* Yufei Yang, Zuhao Shi, Zhigao Lan,* Arramel Arramel, Peng Zhang, Wee-Jun Ong, Jizhou Jiang,* Jianfeng Lu (2022). iScience, 25 (2), 103753. (Special Issue - 2D materials electronics) (IF 2020: 5.458)
97. Hollow NiCo2S4 Nanospheres as a Cocatalyst to Support ZnIn2S4 Nanosheets for Visible-Light-Driven Hydrogen Production
Zhuang Xiong, Yidong Hou, Rusheng Yuan, Zhengxin Ding,* Wee-Jun Ong,* Sibo Wang* (2022). Acta Phys. -Chim. Sin., 38, 2111021. (IF 2020: 2.268)
96. MXene─A New Paradigm Toward Artificial Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Ammonia Generation: Synthesis, Properties, and Future Outlook
Steven Hao Wan Kok, Jiale Lee, Lling-Lling Tan*, Wee-Jun Ong, and Siang-Piao Chai (2022). ACS Materials Letters, 4, 212-245. (IF 2020: 8.312)
2021
95. Nanoengineering Carbonaceous Materials: A Multifunctional Platform towards a Greener Energy Future
Wee-Jun Ong* (2021). Small, 17 (48), 2106667. (Invited Contribution for Special Issue - Nanoengineering Carbonaceous Materials for Energy) (IF 2020: 13.281)
94. All-solid-state direct Z-scheme NiTiO3/Cd0.5Zn0.5S heterostructures for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution with visible light
Bifang Li, Wenjing Wang, Jiwu Zhao, Zhaoyu Wang, Bo Su, Yidong Hou, Zhengxin Ding,* Wee-Jun Ong,* and Sibo Wang* (2021). Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 9, 10270-10276. (IF 2020: 12.732)
93. A Tough Reversible Biomimetic Transparent Adhesive Tape with Pressure-Sensitive and Wet-Cleaning Properties
Ming Li*, Weijun Li*, Qingwen Guan, Xiaoli Dai, Jing Lv*, Zhenhai Xia, Wee-Jun Ong, Eduardo Saiz, and Xu Hou (2021). ACS Nano, 15 (12), 19194-19201. (IF 2020: 15.881)
92. Oxygen vacancy mediated step-scheme heterojunction of WO2.9/g-C3N4 for efficient electrochemical sensing of 4-nitrophenol
Xiaomiao He, Saishuai Bai, Jizhou Jiang, Wee-Jun Ong, Jiahe Peng, Zhiguo Xiong, Guodong Liao, Jing Zou, Neng Li (2021). Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, 8, 100175.
91. Comprehensive Mechanism of CO2 Electroreduction on Non-Noble Metal Single-Atom Catalysts of Mo2CS2-MXene
Neng Li,* Xiao Wang, Xuelian Lu, Peng Zhang, Wee-Jun Ong (2021). Chemistry - A European Journal, 27 (71), 17900-17909. (IF 2020: 5.236)
90. Prospects and Challenges of MXenes as Emerging Sensing Materials for Flexible and Wearable Breath-Based Biomarker Diagnosis
Angga Hermawan,* Tahta Amrillah,* Anung Riapanitra, Wee-Jun Ong, Shu Yin* (2021). Advanced Healthcare Materials, 10 (20), 2100970. (IF 2020: 9.933)
89. Life cycle assessment of environmental impacts associated with oxidative desulfurization of diesel fuels catalyzed by metal-free reduced graphene oxide
Shichun Lin,+ Sue-Faye Ng,+ Wee-Jun Ong* (2021). Environmental Pollution, 288, 117677. (Invited Contribution for Special Issue - One Health management, pollution mitigation, and valorization of waste towards sustainable and zero-waste environment) (IF 2020: 8.071, +: equal contribution)
88. A Current Overview of Oxidative Desulfurization of Fuels Utilizing Heat and Solar Light: From Materials Design to Catalysis for Clean Energy
Xian Bin Lim, Wee-Jun Ong* (2021). Nanoscale Horizons, 6 (8), 588-633. (Invited Contribution for Special Issue - Horizons Community Board Collection: Solar Energy Conversion) (IF 2020: 10.989)
87. Advanced Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage: Current Status and Future Opportunity
Wee-Jun Ong,* Nanfeng Zheng,* Markus Antonietti* (2021). Nanoscale, 13, 9904-9907. (Invited Contribution for Special Issue - Advanced Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage) (IF 2020: 7.790)
86. Lithium-Sulfur Battery Cathode Design: Tailoring Metal-Based Nanostructures for Robust Polysulfide Adsorption and Catalytic Conversion
Sue-Faye Ng,+ Michelle Yu Ling Lau,+ Wee-Jun Ong* (2021). Advanced Materials, 33 (50), 2008654. (Invited Contribution for Special Issue - 100th XMU Anniversary) (IF 2020: 30.849, +: equal contribution)
85. Point-Defect Engineering: Leveraging Imperfections in Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) Photocatalysts toward Artificial Photosynthesis
Xinnan Yu,+ Sue-Faye Ng,+ Lutfi Kurnianditia Putri, Lling-Lling Tan, Abdul Rahman Mohamed, Wee-Jun Ong* (2021). Small, 17 (48), 2006851. (Invited Contribution for Special Issue - Nanoengineering Carbonaceous Materials for Energy, Inside Front Cover) (IF 2020: 13.281, +: equal contribution)
84. MXenes: An Emerging Platform for Wearable Electronics and Looking Beyond
Neng Li,* Jiahe Peng, Wee-Jun Ong,* Tingting Ma, Arramel, Peng Zhang, Jizhou Jiang, Xiaofang Yuan, Chuanfang (John) Zhang* (2021). Matter, 4 (2), 377-407. (IF 2020: 15.589)
83. Engineering Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH)‐Based Photocatalysts toward Artificial Photosynthesis: State‐of‐the‐Art Progress and Prospects
Sue-Faye Ng+, Michelle Yu Ling Lau+, Wee-Jun Ong* (2021). Solar RRL, 5 (6), 2000535. (Invited Contribution for Special Issue - Emerging Solar Photocatalysis) (IF 2020: 8.582, +: equal contribution)
82. Highly Sensitive and Selective Gas Sensor Using Heteroatom Doping Graphdiyne: A DFT Study
Yang Wu, Xingzhu Chen, Kaiyi Weng, Arramel, Jizhou Jiang, Wee‐Jun Ong, Peng Zhang, Xiujian Zhao, Neng Li (2021). Advanced Electronic Materials, 7 (7), 2001244. (IF 2020: 7.295)
81. Design and Fabrication of Advanced Photocatalysts
Jiaguo Yu,* Xin Li,* Wee-Jun Ong,* Liuyang Zhang* (2021). Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica, 37 (6), 2012043. (Invited Contribution for Special Issue) (IF 2020: 2.268)
80. Recent Progress of Perovskite Oxide in Emerging Photocatalysis Landscape: Water Splitting, CO2 Reduction, and N2 Fixation
Zejian Wang, Jiajia Hong, Sue-Faye Ng, Wen Liu, Junjie Huang, Pengfei Chen, Wee-Jun Ong* (2021). Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica, 37 (6), 2011033. (Invited Contribution for Special Issue) (IF 2020: 2.268)
79. Abatement of hazardous materials and biomass waste via pyrolysis and co-pyrolysis for environmental sustainability and circular economy
K. W. Chew, S. R. Chia, W. Y. Chia, W. Y. Cheah, H. S. H. Munawaroh, W.-J. Ong (2021). Environmental Pollution, 278, 116836. (IF 2019: 6.792)
78. Ultrathin Ni(OH)2 nanosheets decorated with Zn0.5Cd0.5S nanoparticles as 2D/0D heterojunctions for highly enhanced visible light‐driven photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
X. Gao, D. Zeng, J. Yang, W.‐J. Ong, T. Fujita, X. He, J. Liu, Y. Wei (2021). Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 42 (7), 1137-1146. (IF 2019: 6.146)
77. A highly efficient Fenton-like catalyst based on isolated diatomic Fe-Co anchored on N-doped porous carbon
J. Yang, D. Zeng, J. Li, L. Dong, W.-J. Ong, Y. He (2021). Chemical Engineering Journal, 404, 126376. (IF 2019: 10.652)
76. CoS2 engulfed ultra-thin S-doped g-C3N4 and its enhanced electrochemical performance in hybrid asymmetric supercapacitor
S. Vinoth, K. Subramani, W.-J. Ong, M. Sathish, A. Pandikumar (2021). Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 584, 204-215. (IF 2019: 7.489)
75. Insights into electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction mechanisms: Combined effect of single transition-metal and boron atom
X. Chen,+ W.-J. Ong,+* X. Zhao, P. Zhang, N. Li (2021). Journal of Energy Chemistry, 58, 577-585. (IF 2019: 7.216, +: equal contribution)
Front Cover
2020
74. State-of-the-art advancements in photo-assisted CO2 hydrogenation: recent progress in catalyst development and reaction mechanisms
Z. Yang,+ Y. Qi,+ F. Wang, Z. Han, Y. Jiang, H. Han, J. Liu, X. Zhang and W.-J. Ong* (2020). Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2020, 8 (47), 24868-24894. (IF 2019: 11.301, +: equal contribution, Hot Article)
73. Density Functional Theory Study of Single Metal Atoms Embedded into MBene for Electrocatalytic Conversion of N2 to NH3
M. Yao, Z. Shi, P. Zhang, W.-J. Ong,* J. Jiang, W.-Y. Ching, and N. Li* (2020). ACS Applied Nano Materials, 3 (10), 9870–9879.
72. Emerging Nanomaterials for Light‐Driven Reactions: Past, Present, and Future
W.-J. Ong* and K. Maeda (2020). Solar RRL, 4 (8), 2000354. (IF 2019: 7.527)
[Invited Contribution for Special Issue]
71. Metal-free n/n–junctioned graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4): a study to elucidate its charge transfer mechanism and application for environmental remediation
S. J. Phang, J. M. Goh, L.-L. Tan, W. P. C. Lee, W.-J. Ong, S.-P. Chai (2020). Environmental Science and Pollution Research, doi: 10.1007/s11356-020-10814-z. (IF 2019: 3.056)
70. Bifunctional Z-Scheme Ag/AgVO3/g-C3N4 photocatalysts for expired ciprofloxacin degradation and hydrogen production from natural rainwater without using scavengers
M. F. R. Samsudin, C. Frebillot, Y. Kaddoury, S. Sufian, W.-J. Ong* (2020). Journal of Environmental Management, 270, 110803. (IF 2019: 5.647)
69. Enhanced interfacial electron transfer and boosted visible-light photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity of g-C3N4 by noble-metal-free MoSe2 nanoparticles
Z. Lu, D. Zeng, H. Zheng, Q. Liu, X. Gao, X. He, L. Wei, W.-J. Ong* (2020). Journal of Materials Science, 55, 13114-13126. (IF 2019: 3.553)
68. 2D/2D Heterostructured Photocatalysts: An Emerging Platform for Artificial Photosynthesis (Journal Back Cover, Issue 8, August 2020)
W.-J. Ong,* and K. P. Yee Shak (2020). Solar RRL, 4 (8), 2000132. (IF 2019: 7.527)
[Invited Contribution for the Special Issue - Nanomaterials for Light‐Driven Reactions]
67. Rational Design of Carbon‐Based 2D Nanostructures for Enhanced Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction: A Dimensionality Perspective (Journal Frontispiece, Issue 44, August 2020)
W.-J. Ong,* L. K. Putri and A. R. Mohamed (2020). Chemistry - A European Journal, 26 (44), 9710-9748. (IF 2019: 4.857)
[Invited Contribution for the Special Issue - Young Chemist 2020]
66. Sustainable Catalytic Processes Driven by Graphene-Based Materials
S. Navalón, W.-J. Ong, X. Duan (2020). Processes, 8 (6), 672. (IF 2019: 2.753)
65. Pb-Based Halide Perovskites: Recent Advances in Photo(electro)catalytic Applications and Looking Beyond
P. Chen,+ W.-J. Ong,+* Z. Shi, X. Zhao, and N. Li (2020). Advanced Functional Materials, 30 (30), 1909667. (IF 2018: 15.621)
64. Z‐Scheme Photocatalytic Systems for Carbon Dioxide Reduction: Where Are We Now?
W. Zhang, A. R. Mohamed, W.-J. Ong* (2020). Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 59 (51), 22894-22915. (IF 2018: 12.257)
[Invited Contribution - Very Important Paper (VIP)]
Featured in 催化计 Newsletter
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Featured in 研之成理 Newsletter
Featured in 研之成理2 Newsletter
63. Uncovering the electrochemical mechanisms for hydrogen evolution reaction of heteroatom doped M2C MXene (M = Ti, Mo)
B. Ding, W.-J. Ong,* J. Jiang, X. Chen and N. Li (2020). Applied Surface Science, 500, 143987. (IF 2018: 5.155)
Highly Cited Paper in January-February 2020
62. Probing the active sites of site-specific nitrogen doping in metal-free graphdiyne for electrochemical oxygen reduction reactions
X. Chen, W.-J. Ong,* Z. Kong, X. Zhao and N. Li (2020). Science Bulletin, 65 (1), 45-54. (IF 2018: 6.277)
61. Nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots-decorated 2D graphitic carbon nitride as a promising photocatalyst for environmental remediation: A study on the importance of hybridization approach
R. X. Seng, L.-L. Tan, W.P. Cathie Lee, W.-J. Ong, S.-P. Chai (2020). Journal of Environmental Management, 255, 109936. (IF 2018: 4.865)
60. Insights on the impact of doping levels in oxygen-doped gC3N4 and its effects on photocatalytic activity
L. K. Putri, B.-J. Ng, C.-C. Er, W.-J. Ong, W. S. Chang, A. R. Mohamed and S.-P. Chai (2020). Applied Surface Science, 504, 144427. (IF 2018: 5.155)
59. Energy level tuning of CdSe colloidal quantum dots in ternary 0D-2D-2D CdSe QD/B-rGO/O-gC3N4 as photocatalysts for enhanced hydrogen generation
L. K. Putri, B.-J. Ng, W.-J. Ong, H. W. Lee, W. S. Chang, A. R. Mohamed, and S.-P. Chai (2020). Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 265, 118592. (IF 2018: 14.229)
2019
58. Single atom-supported MXene: how single-atomic-site catalysts tune the high activity and selectivity of electrochemical nitrogen fixation
B. Huang, N. Li, W.-J. Ong* and N. Zhou (2019). Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 7 (48), 27620-27631. (IF 2018: 10.733)
57. 2020 Roadmap on two-dimensional nanomaterials for environmental catalysis
Y. Yang, M. Wu, X. Zhu, H. Xu , S. Ma, Y. Zhi, H.Xia, X. Liu, J. Pan, J.-Y. Tang, S.-P. Chai, L. Palmisano, F. Parrino, J. Liu, J. Ma, Z.-L. Wang, L. Tan, Y.-F. Zhao, Y.-F. Song, P. Singh, P. Raizada, D. Jiang, D. Li, R. A. Geioushy, J. Ma, J. Zhang, S. Hu, R. Feng, G. Liu, M. Liu, Z. Li, M. Shao, N. Li, J. Peng, W.-J. Ong, N. Kornienko, Z. Xing, X. Fan, and J. Ma (2019). Chinese Chemical Letters, 30 (12), 2065-2088. (IF 2018: 3.839)
56. Improving hole mobility with the heterojunction of graphitic carbon nitride and titanium dioxide via soft template process in photoelectrocatalytic water splitting
C. Murugan, K. B. Bhojanaa, W.-J. Ong, K. Jothivenkatachalam, and A. Pandikumar (2019). International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44 (59), 30885-30898. (IF 2018: 4.084)
55. Hierarchical flower-like ZnIn2S4 anchored with well-dispersed Ni12P5 nanoparticles for high-quantum-yield photocatalytic H2 evolution under visible light
D. Zeng, Z. Lu, X. Gao, B. Wu and W.-J. Ong* (2019). Catalysis Science & Technology, 9 (15), 4010-4016. (IF 2018: 5.726)
54. Hydrochromic full-color MXene quantum dots through hydrogen bonding toward ultrahigh-efficiency white light-emitting diodes
Q. Xu, W. Yang, Y. Wen, S. Liu, Z. Liu, W.-J. Ong,* and N. Li (2019). Applied Materials Today, 16, 90-101. (IF 2018: 8.013)
53. Photocatalytic degradation of real industrial poultry wastewater via platinum decorated BiVO4/g-C3N4 photocatalyst under solar light irradiation
M. F. R. Samsudin, P. J. Jayabalan, W.-J. Ong, Y. H. Ng and S. Sufian (2019). Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 378, 46-56. (IF 2018: 3.261)
52. Interfacial engineering of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based metal sulfide heterojunction photocatalysts for energy conversion: A review
Y. Ren, D. Zeng, and W.-J. Ong* (2019). Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 40 (3), 280-319. (IF 2018: 4.914)
[Invited Review for the Special Issue - Photocatalysis]
Featured in 催化学报CJCatal
Featured in 研之成理
Featured in XMUM news
Featured in XMU China news
Times Cited: 6
Highly Cited Paper in November–December 2019; January-February 2020
Hot Paper in January–February 2020
51. Learning from Natural Leaves: Going Green with Artificial Photosynthesis Forum
W.-J. Ong* (2019). ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 11 (6), 5579-5580. (IF 2018: 8.456)
[Invited Contribution for the Special Issue - Artificial Photosynthesis: Harnessing Materials and Interfaces for Sustainable Fuels (Guest Editor)]
50. A self-healing hydrogel with pressure sensitive photoluminescence for remote force measurement and healing assessment (Journal Outside Front Cover, Issue 4, April 2019)
M. Li, W. Li, W. Cai, X. Zhang, Z. Wang, J. Street, W.-J. Ong,* Zhenhai Xia, and Q. Xu (2019). Materials Horizons, 6 (4), 703-710. (IF 2018: 14.356)
49. Understanding the Atomic and Electronic Structures Origin of Defect Luminescence of CdSe Quantum Dots in Glass Matrix
W. Li, N. Li, C. Liu, G. N. Greaves, W.‐J. Ong, and Xiujian Zhao (2019). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, DOI: 10.1111/jace.16402. (IF 2017: 2.956)
48. Full color carbon dots through surface engineering for constructing white light-emitting diodes
W. Cai, T. Zhang, M. Xu, M. Zhang, Y. Guo, L. Zhang, J. Street, W.-J. Ong,* and Q. Xu (2019). Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 7 (8), 2212-2218. (IF 2017: 5.976)
Times Cited: 3
47. Sub-5 nm Ultra-Fine FeP Nanodots as Efficient Co-Catalysts Modified Porous g-C3N4 for Precious-Metal-Free Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution under Visible Light (Journal Outside Front Cover, Issue 5 & 6, February 2019)
D. Zeng, T. Zhou, W.-J. Ong,* M. Wu, X. Duan, W. Xu, Y. Chen, Y.-A. Zhu, D.-L. Peng (2019). ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 11 (6), 5651-5660. (IF 2017: 8.097)
[Invited Contribution for the Special Issue (Forum) - Artificial Photosynthesis: Harnessing Materials and Interfaces for Sustainable Fuels]
Times Cited: 14
Highly Cited Paper in November–December 2019; January-February 2020
46. Function-Driven Engineering of 1D Carbon Nanotubes and 0D Carbon Dots: Mechanism, Properties and Applications
Quan Xu,* Weijun Li, Lan Ding, Wenjing Yang, Haihua Xiao, and W.-J. Ong* (2019). Nanoscale, 11 (4), 1475-1504. (IF 2017: 7.233)
[Contribution for the themed collection - Recent Review Articles]
Times Cited: 12
Highly Cited Paper in March–April 2019
45. Surface and Heterointerface Engineering of 2D MXenes and Their Nanocomposites: Insights into Electro- and Photocatalysis
J. Peng,+ X. Chen,+ W.-J. Ong,+* X. Zhao, and N. Li* (2019). Chem, 5 (1), 18-50. (IF 2017: 14.104, a sister journal to Cell Press's flagship journal Cell)
[+: equal co-first authors]
[Invited Contribution]
Featured in 材料人 Newsletter
Featured in Physics World
Times Cited: 21
Highly Cited Paper in November–December 2018; January-December 2019; January-February 2020
44. Atomic-level insight into the mechanism of 0D/2D black phosphorus quantum dot/graphitic carbon nitride (BPQD/GCN) metal-free heterojunction for photocatalysis
Z. Kong, X. Chen, W.-J. Ong,* X. Zhao, and N. Li* (2019). Applied Surface Science, 463, 1148-1153. (IF 2017: 4.439)
[Invited Research Article for EEPM3 photocatalysis]
Times Cited: 16
Highly Cited Paper in March-December 2019; January-February 2020
2018
43. Unravelling the electrochemical mechanisms for nitrogen fixation on single transition metal atoms embedded in defective graphitic carbon nitride (Journal Outside Front Cover, Issue 44, 2018)
X. Chen, X. Zhao, Z. Kong, W.-J. Ong,* and N. Li* (2018). Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 6 (44), 21941-21948. (IF 2017: 9.931)
[Invited Research Article for Thematic Special Issue - Journal of Materials Chemistry A (JMCA) Emerging Investigator 2018]
Featured in Xiamen Newsletter
Featured in Nanowerk
Times Cited: 23
42. Insights into the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction mechanism on two-dimensional transition metal carbonitrides (MXene) (Journal Frontispiece, Issue 69, 2018)
B. Huang, N. Zhou,* X. Chen, W.-J. Ong,* and N. Li* (2018). Chemistry - A European Journal, 24 (69), 18479-18486. (IF 2017: 5.160)
[Invited Research Article for Special Issue - Renewable Energy (Lead Guest Editor)]
Times Cited: 5
41. Two-dimensional quantum dots: Fundamentals, photoluminescence mechanism and their energy and environmental applications
Q. Xu, W. Cai, W. Li, T. S. Sreeprasad, Z. He, W.-J. Ong, and N. Li (2018). Materials Today Energy, 10, 222-240.
Times Cited: 5
40. High Photoluminescence Quantum Yield of 18.7% by Nitrogen-Doped Ti3C2 MXene Quantum Dots
Q. Xu, L. Ding, Y. Wen, W. Yang, H. Zhou, X. Chen, J. Street, A. Zhou, W.-J. Ong, and N. Li (2018). Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 6 (24), 6360-6369. (IF 2016: 5.256)
[Part of the themed collection: Journal of Materials Chemistry C top 5% most-read Q2 2018]
Times Cited: 14
39. Construction of network-like and flower-like 2H-MoSe2 nanostructures coupled with porous g-C3N4 for noble-metal-free photocatalytic H2 evolution under visible light
D. Zeng, P. Wu, W.-J. Ong,* B. Tang, M. Wu, H. Zheng, Y. Chen, and D.-L. Peng (2018). Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 233, 26-34. (IF 2016: 9.446)
Times Cited: 45
Highly Cited Paper in March-December 2019; January- February 2020
38. Graphitic carbon nitride nanosheet wrapped mesoporous titanium dioxide for enhanced photoelectrocatalytic water splitting
L. Jing, W.-J. Ong, R. Zhang, E. Pickwell-MacPherson and J. C. Yu (2018). Catalysis Today, 315, 103-109. (IF 2016: 4.636)
Times Cited: 15
37. Tailoring the properties of oxygenated graphene with different oxidation degrees for noble-metal-free photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
L. K. Putri, B.-J. Ng, K. H. Tan, F. S. Lim, W.-J. Ong, W. S. Chang, and S.-P. Chai (2018). Catalysis Today, 315, 93-102. (IF 2016: 4.636)
36. Co2P nanorods as an efficient cocatalyst decorated porous g-C3N4 nanosheets for photocatalytic hydrogen production under visible light irradiation (Journal Frontispiece, Issue 1, in 2018)
D. Zeng, W.‐J. Ong,* Y. Chen, S. Y. Tee, C. S. Chua, D.‐L. Peng, and M.‐Y. Han (2018). Particle & Particle Systems Characterization, 35 (1), 1700251. (IF 2016: 4.474)
[Invited Research Article for Special Issue - Artificial Photosynthesis – Mimicking Nature for Renewable Energy Production]
Times Cited: 37
Highly Cited Paper in May–December 2018, January-April 2019
35. Artificial Photosynthesis: Taking a Big Leap for Powering the Earth by Harnessing Solar Energy
W.-J. Ong,* Zhiqun Lin,* and K. Domen* (2018). Particle & Particle Systems Characterization, 35 (1), 1700451. (IF 2016: 4.474)
[Special Issue - Artificial Photosynthesis – Mimicking Nature for Renewable Energy Production (Lead Guest Editor)]
Times Cited: 7
34. Engineering nanoscale p-n junction via the synergetic dual-doping of p-type boron-doped graphene hybridized with n-type oxygen-doped carbon nitride for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
L. K. Putri, B.-J Ng, W.-J. Ong, H. W. Lee, W. S. Chang and S.-P. Chai (2018). Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 6 (7), 3181-3194. (IF 2016: 8.867)
Times Cited: 21
33. Photocatalytic fixation of nitrogen to ammonia: State-of-the-art advancement and future prospects (Journal Inside Front Cover, Issue 1, in 2018)
X. Chen, N. Li,* Z. Kong, W.-J. Ong* and X. Zhao (2018). Materials Horizons, 5 (1), 9-27. (IF 2016: 10.706)
Times Cited: 121
Featured on Phys.org (Media News)
Featured on Materials Horizons Blog (Media News)
Hot Paper in November–December 2019
Highly Cited Paper in March–December 2018, January-December 2019, January-February 2020
32. The rising star of two-dimensional black phosphorus beyond graphene: Synthesis, properties and electronic applications
P. Chen, N. Li,* X. Chen, W.-J. Ong* and X. Zhao (2018). 2D Materials, 5 (1), 014002. (IF 2016: 6.937)
[Invited Contribution for Special Issue - Phosphorene and Related 2D Materials for Electronics and Optics]
Times Cited: 49
Featured on Nanowerk (Media News)
Highly Cited Paper in March–December 2018, January-December 2019, January-February 2020
31. Toward noble-metal-free visible-light-driven photocatalytic hydrogen evolution: Monodisperse sub–15 nm Ni2P nanoparticles anchored on porous g-C3N4 nanosheets to engineer 0D-2D heterojunction interfaces
D. Zeng, W. Xu, W.-J. Ong,* J. Xu, H. Ren, Y. Chen, H. Zheng and D.-L. Peng (2018). Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 221, 47-55. (IF 2016: 9.446)
Times Cited: 98
Hot Paper in January–February 2018
Highly Cited Paper in January–December 2018, January-December 2019, January-February 2020
2017
30. Understanding of electrochemical mechanisms for CO2 capture and conversion into hydrocarbon fuels in transition-metal carbides (MXenes)
N. Li, X. Chen, W.-J. Ong, D. R. MacFarlane, X. Zhao, A. K. Cheetham and C. Sun (2017). ACS Nano, 11 (11), 10825-10833. (IF 2016: 13.942)
Times Cited: 67
29. Prospects of electrochemically synthesized hematite photoanodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting: A review
Y. W. Phuan, W.-J. Ong, M. N. Chong and J. D. Ocon (2017). Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews, 33, 54-82. (IF 2016: 12.317)
Times Cited: 26
28. Hierarchical ZnIn2S4/MoSe2 nanoarchitectures for efficient noble-metal-free photocatalytic hydrogen evolution under visible light
D. Zeng, L. Xiao, W.-J. Ong,* P. Wu, H. Zheng, Y. Chen and D.-L. Peng (2017). ChemSusChem, 10, 4624-4631. (IF 2016: 7.226)
[Invited Research Article for Special Issue - Artificial Photosynthesis for Sustainable Fuels]
Times Cited: 50
27. Ni12P5 nanoparticles embedded into porous g-C3N4 nanosheets as a noble-metal-free hetero-structure photocatalyst for efficient H2 production under visible light (Journal Back Cover)
D. Zeng, W.-J. Ong,* H. Zheng, M. Wu, Y. Chen, D.-L. Peng and M.-Y. Han (2017). Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5 (31), 16171-16178. (IF 2016: 8.867)
[Invited Research Article for Special Issue - Green Materials and Surfaces 2017]
[Featured in JMCA Editor’s choice collection: Recent advances in solar fuels and photocatalysis research]
Times Cited: 84
Highly Cited Paper in January–December 2018, January-April 2019
Hot Paper in January–February 2018
26. 2D/2D graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) heterojunction nanocomposites for photocatalysis: Why does face-to-face interface matter?
W.-J. Ong* (2017). Frontiers in Materials, 4, 11, DOI: 10.3389/fmats.2017.00011. (Part of the Nature Publishing Group family) (IF 2017: 2.008)
[Invited Review Article in conjunction with the role of Associate Editor]
Times Cited: 98
Highly Cited Paper in January–December 2018, January-December 2019, January-February 2020
25. Unravelling charge carrier dynamics in protonated g-C3N4 interfaced with carbon nanodots as co-catalysts toward enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction: A combined experimental and first-principles DFT study (Journal Front Cover)
W.-J. Ong,* L. K. Putri, Y.-C. Tan, L.-L. Tan, N. Li, Y. H. Ng, X. Wen and S.-P. Chai (2017). Nano Research, 10 (5), 1673-1696. (IF 2016: 7.354)
[Invited Research Article for Special Issue - Nano Research Award 2016]
Times Cited: 139
Highly Cited Paper in May–December 2017, January–December 2018, January-December 2019, January-February 2020
Hot Paper in January–February 2018
24. Heteroatom nitrogen- and boron-doping as a facile strategy to improve photocatalytic activity of standalone reduced graphene oxide in hydrogen evolution
L. K. Putri, B.-J Ng, W.-J. Ong, H. W. Lee, W. S. Chang and S.-P. Chai (2017). ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 9 (5), 4558-4569. (IF 2016: 7.504)
Times Cited: 44
Highly Cited Paper in July–August 2017
23. Photocatalytic reduction of CO2 with H2O over graphene oxide-supported oxygen-rich TiO2 hybrid photocatalyst under visible light irradiation: Process and kinetic studies
L.-L. Tan, W.-J. Ong, S.-P. Chai and A. R. Mohamed (2017). Chemical Engineering Journal, 308, 248-255. (IF 2016: 6.216)
Times Cited: 50
Highly Cited Paper in May–December 2017, January–December 2018, January-April 2019
2016
22. Oxygen-deficient BiOBr as a highly stable photocatalyst for efficient CO2 reduction into renewable carbon-neutral fuels
X. Y. Kong, W. P. C. Lee, W.-J. Ong, S.-P. Chai and A. R. Mohamed (2016). ChemCatChem, 8 (19), 3074-3081. (IF 2016: 4.803)
Times Cited: 17
21. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based photocatalysts for artificial photosynthesis and environmental remediation: Are we a step closer to achieving sustainability?
W.-J. Ong,* L.-L. Tan, Y. H. Ng, S.-T. Yong and S.-P. Chai (2016). Chemical Reviews, 116 (12), 7159-7329. (IF 2016: 47.928)
[Invited Review Article]
Times Cited: 1628
Article Views: >57,477 times (Most Accessed Article - 12 months list)
Highly Cited Paper in July–December 2016, January–December 2017, January–December 2018, January-December 2019, January-February 2020
Hot Paper in July–December 2016, January–December 2017, January–February 2018
20. Graphene oxide: Exploiting its unique properties toward visible-light-driven photocatalysis
L. K. Putri, L.-L. Tan, W.-J. Ong, W. S. Chang and S.-P. Chai (2016). Applied Materials Today, 4, 9-16. (New sister journal of Materials Today)
Times Cited: 38
19. Heterostructured AgX/g-C3N4 (X = Cl and Br) nanocomposites via a sonication-assisted deposition-precipitation approach: Emerging role of halide ions in the synergistic photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide
W.-J. Ong, L. K. Putri, L.-L. Tan, S.-P. Chai and S.-T. Yong (2016). Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 180, 530-543. (IF 2016: 9.446)
Times Cited: 158
Highly Cited Paper in March–December 2016, January–December 2017, January–December 2018, January-December 2019, January-February 2020
18. Enhancement in the photocatalytic activity of carbon nitride through hybridization with light-sensitive AgCl for carbon dioxide reduction to methane
L. K. Putri, W.-J. Ong, W. S. Chang and S.-P. Chai (2016). Catalysis Science & Technology, 6, 744-754. (IF 2016: 5.773)
Times Cited: 20
17. Visible-light-activated oxygen-rich TiO2 as next generation photocatalyst: Importance of annealing temperature on the photoactivity toward reduction of carbon dioxide
L.-L. Tan, W.-J. Ong, S.-P. Chai and A. R. Mohamed (2016). Chemical Engineering Journal, 283, 1254-1263. (IF 2016: 6.216)
Times Cited: 42
Highly Cited Paper in May–October 2016, January–December 2017
2015
16. Surface charge modification via protonation of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) for electrostatic self-assembly construction of 2D/2D reduced graphene oxide (rGO)/g-C3N4 nanostructures toward enhanced photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to methane
W.-J. Ong, L.-L. Tan, S.-P. Chai, S.-T. Yong and A. R. Mohamed (2015). Nano Energy, 13, 757-770. (IF 2016: 12.343)
Times Cited: 300
Highly Cited Paper in March–December 2016, January–December 2017, January–December 2018, January-December 2019, January-February 2020
15. Graphene oxide as a structure-directing agent for the two-dimensional interface engineering of sandwich-like graphene–g-C3N4 hybrid nanostructures with enhanced visible-light photoreduction of CO2 to methane
W.-J. Ong, L.-L. Tan, S.-P. Chai and S.-T. Yong (2015). Chemical Communications, 51, 858-861. (IF 2016: 6.216)
Times Cited: 158
Highly Cited Paper in March–December 2015, January–December 2016, January–December 2017, January–December 2018, January-December 2019, January-February 2020
14. Heterojunction engineering of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) via Pt loading with improved daylight-induced photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to methane
W.-J. Ong, L.-L. Tan, S.-P. Chai and S.-T. Yong (2015). Dalton Transactions, 44, 1249-1257. (IF 2016: 4.029)
Times Cited: 176
Highly Cited Paper in March–December 2015, January–December 2016, January–December 2017, January–December 2018, January-December 2019, January-February 2020
13. Heteroatom doped graphene in photocatalysis: A review
L. K. Putri, W.-J. Ong, W. S. Chang and S.-P. Chai (2015). Applied Surface Science, 358, 2-14. (IF 2016: 3.387)
[Invited Review Article]
Times Cited: 140
Highly Cited Paper in January–December 2017, January–February 2018
12. Enhanced evaporation strength through fast water permeation in graphene-oxide deposition
W. L. Tong, W.-J. Ong, S.-P. Chai, M. K. Tan and Y. M. Hung (2015). Scientific Reports, 5, 11896. (IF 2016: 4.259)
Times Cited: 14
11. Visible-light-active oxygen-rich TiO2 decorated 2D graphene oxide with enhanced photocatalytic activity towards carbon dioxide reduction
L.-L. Tan, W.-J. Ong, S.-P. Chai, B. T. Goh and A. R. Mohamed (2015). Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 179, 160-170. (IF 2016: 9.446)
Times Cited: 60
10. Noble metal modified reduced graphene oxide/TiO2 ternary nanostructures for efficient visible-light-driven photoreduction of carbon dioxide into methane
L.-L. Tan, W.-J. Ong, S.-P. Chai and A. R. Mohamed (2015). Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 166-167, 251-259. (IF 2016: 9.446)
Times Cited: 134
Highly Cited Paper in September–December 2015, January–December 2016, January–December 2017
2014
9. Band gap engineered, oxygen-rich TiO2 for visible light induced photocatalytic reduction of CO2
L.-L. Tan, W.-J. Ong, S.-P. Chai and A. R. Mohamed (2014). Chemical Communications, 50, 6923-6926. (IF 2016: 6.216)
Times Cited: 47
8. Synergistic effect of graphene as a co-catalyst for enhanced daylight-induced photocatalytic activity of Zn0.5Cd0.5S synthesized via an improved one-pot co-precipitation-hydrothermal strategy
W.-J. Ong, J.-J. Yeong, L.-L. Tan, B. T. Goh, S.-T. Yong and S.-P. Chai (2014). RSC Advances, 4, 59676-59685. (IF 2016: 3.108)
Times Cited: 37
7. Enhanced daylight-induced photocatalytic activity of solvent exfoliated graphene (SEG)/ZnO hybrid nanocomposites towards degradation of Reactive Black 5
W.-J. Ong, S.-Y. Voon, L.-L. Tan, B. T. Goh, S.-T. Yong and S.-P. Chai (2014). Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 53, 17333-17344. (IF 2016: 2.843)
Times Cited: 52
6. Self-assembly of nitrogen-doped TiO2 with exposed {001} facets on the graphene scaffold as photo-active hybrid nanostructures for reduction of carbon dioxide to methane
W.-J. Ong, L.-L. Tan, S.-P. Chai, S.-T. Yong and A. R. Mohamed (2014). Nano Research, 7, 1528-1547. (IF 2016: 7.354)
Times Cited: 170
Hot Paper in January-February 2015
Highly Cited Paper in January–April 2015, July-December 2015, January–December 2016, January–December 2017, January–December 2018, January-December 2019, January-February 2020
Top Paper Award 2016 (by Editorial Board of Nano Research and Tsinghua University Press)
5. Facet-dependent photocatalytic properties of TiO2-based composites for energy conversion and environmental remediation
W.-J. Ong, L.-L. Tan, S.-P. Chai, S.-T. Yong and A. R. Mohamed (2014). ChemSusChem, 7, 690-719. (IF 2016: 7.226)
Times Cited: 220
Highly Cited Paper in January–December 2015, January–December 2016, January–December 2017, January–December 2018, January-December 2019, January-February 2020
Highlighted in ChemInform, 2014, 45, 23
Most cited articles in ChemSusChem for IF in 2015
4. Highly reactive {001} facets of TiO2-based composites: Synthesis, formation mechanism and characterizations
W.-J. Ong, L.-L. Tan, S.-P. Chai, S.-T. Yong and A. R. Mohamed (2014). Nanoscale, 6, 1946-2008. (IF 2016: 7.367)
Times Cited: 287
Highly Cited Paper in January–December 2015, January–December 2016, January–December 2017, January–December 2018, January-December 2019, January-February 2020
Top 20 Most Accessed Nanoscale Articles in 2014
Top 10% Highly Cited Nanoscale Articles (2014-2016)
2013
3. Reduced graphene oxide-TiO2 nanocomposite as a promising visible-light-active photocatalyst for the conversion of carbon dioxide
L.-L. Tan, W.-J. Ong, S.-P. Chai and A. R. Mohamed (2013). Nanoscale Research Letters, 8, 465. (IF 2016: 2.833)
Times Cited: 209
Highly Cited Paper in September–December 2018, January-December 2019, January-February 2020
2. Growth of carbon nanotubes over non-metallic based catalysts: A review on the recent developments
L.-L. Tan, W.-J. Ong, S.-P. Chai and A. R. Mohamed (2013). Catalysis Today, 217, 1-12. (IF 2016: 4.636)
Times Cited: 34
1. Direct growth of carbon nanotubes on Ni/TiO2 as next generation catalysts for photoreduction of CO2 to methane by water under visible light irradiation
W.-J. Ong, M. M. Gui, S.-P. Chai and A. R. Mohamed (2013). RSC Advances, 3, 4505-4509. (IF 2016: 3.108)
Times Cited: 138
Highly Cited Paper in January–December 2015
(B) All Publications (Book Chapters)
3. Functionalization of Chemically Derived Graphene for Solar Energy Conversion
L. K. Putri, W.-J. Ong, L.-L. Tan, Y.-H. Chew, and S.-P. Chai (2018). In Chemically Derived Graphene: Functionalization, Properties and Applications, J. Zhang, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), 102-127.
2. Graphene-based semiconductor materials for photocatalytic applications
S.-Y. Voon, W.-J. Ong, L.-L. Tan, S.-P. Chai and S.-T. Yong (2016). In Graphene science handbook: Size-dependent properties, M. Aliofkhazraei, N. Ali, W. I. Milne, C. S. Ozkan, S. Mitura, J. L. Gervasoni, CRC Press, Vol. 5, 331-352.
1. CO2 photocatalytic reduction: Photocatalyst choice and product selectivity
M. M. Gui, L.-L. Tan, W.-J. Ong, S.-P. Chai and A. R. Mohamed (2015). In CO2 sequestration, biofuels and depollution, E. Lichtfouse, J. Schwarzbauer, D. Robert (Eds.), Springer International Publishing, Vol. 5, 71-104.
