Junfei Ma

Kyungpook National University, China University of Petroleum, Beijing

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Junfei Ma is a materials scientist whose research focuses on bioinspired smart surfaces and self-healing polymers. His most cited work, a 2022 study on transparent self-healing polyurethane elastomers (44 citations), addresses a critical challenge in flexible materials: extending service life through autonomous repair of physical damage. By leveraging hydrogen-bonding interactions, Ma developed a polyurethane-isophorone-diisocyanate system capable of self-repair in medium- and low-temperature environments, offering a practical solution for durable, transparent coatings and wearable electronics. In his earlier 2019 paper (21 citations), Ma drew inspiration from gecko adhesion to create a photodetachable dry self-cleaning surface. This work tackled two longstanding hurdles in gecko-inspired synthetic adhesives: easy detachment and high self-cleaning capability, mimicking the lizard’s ability to maintain performance in complex environments. Together, Ma’s contributions advance the design of resilient, functional materials—from self-mending elastomers to reusable adhesives—with applications spanning soft robotics, biomedical devices, and smart coatings. His research exemplifies how bioinspired principles and polymer chemistry can yield materials that actively respond to damage and environmental demands.