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247
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About
Chenhui Peng is a leading researcher in the field of programmable soft materials, with a focus on liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) and their applications in soft robotics, artificial muscles, and biomedical devices. His work centers on developing multi-responsive materials that can be precisely controlled through external stimuli such as light, heat, and magnetic fields. Peng’s major contributions include pioneering the 3D printing of ferromagnetic LCEs with independently programmable dual-anisotropy, enabling complex, multi-responsive actuation (97 citations). He has also advanced light-driven LCE kirigami, demonstrating how controlled molecular orientations and topological patterns can produce sophisticated shape morphing (48 citations each). His research on projection-display fabrication of light-actuated LCEs and wavelength-selective multimodal locomotion further expands the toolkit for designing smart materials. With over 250 total citations and a recent 2025 publication on programmable active materials, Peng’s work is highly influential in bridging materials science and engineering. His achievements include developing aquatic LCE gel kirigami for underwater soft robotics, showcasing the versatility and real-world potential of his innovations.
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- 4Light-Actuated Liquid Crystal Elastomer Prepared by Projection Display18 citations · 2021
- 5Liquid crystal based programmable active materials17 citations · 2025
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- 7Aquatic Topological Liquid Crystal Gel Kirigami7 citations · 2025
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