Yalong An

Northwestern Polytechnical University

Papers

2

Total Citations

47

H-Index

2

About

Yalong An is a rising materials scientist whose research centers on the design and fabrication of advanced multi-network hydrogels for flexible electronics and biomedical applications. His work masterfully integrates polymer chemistry, nanotechnology, and mechanical engineering to create conductive, transparent, and mechanically robust soft materials. An’s most notable contribution is the development of a triple-network polyvinyl alcohol/cellulose nanofiber composite hydrogel that simultaneously achieves exceptional strength, optical transparency, electrical conductivity, and antibacterial properties—a rare combination that addresses critical limitations in wearable sensor technology. This landmark paper has already garnered 31 citations since its 2025 publication, signaling strong early impact. In a complementary study (16 citations), An demonstrated how hydrophobic associations and cellulose nanofibers can synergistically reinforce a PVA/PAM multi-network system, yielding hydrogels with ultra-high sensitivity and rapid response times. His work is pioneering the next generation of tough, multifunctional hydrogels that bridge the gap between synthetic polymers and natural nanomaterials, offering promising pathways for smart wound dressings, soft robotics, and human-machine interfaces.

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H-Index
2
Papers
47
Total Citations
24
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A triple-network PVA/cellulose nanofiber composite hydrogel with excellent strength, transparency, conductivity, and antibacterial properties
31 citations · 2025
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: Northwestern Polytechnical University

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