Yangyang He

Papers

Total Citations

341

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About

Yangyang He is a leading researcher in advanced polymer materials, with a primary focus on self-healing elastomers and additive manufacturing. His most impactful contribution is the development of self-healing polyurethane elastomers fabricated via digital light processing 3D printing, a breakthrough detailed in his highly cited 2019 paper (341 citations). This work introduced a novel polyurethane acrylate containing disulfide bonds, enabling materials that can autonomously repair damage while being compatible with high-resolution 3D printing technologies. By combining dynamic covalent chemistry with photopolymerization, He has opened new pathways for creating durable, reconfigurable, and sustainable polymeric components. His research bridges the gap between smart materials and advanced manufacturing, with significant implications for soft robotics, flexible electronics, and biomedical devices. The widespread recognition of his 2019 study underscores his role in pioneering the integration of self-healing functionality into 3D-printable photopolymers, establishing a foundation for next-generation adaptive materials.