Aifeng Xu

Hefei University of Technology

Papers

4

Total Citations

390

H-Index

4

About

Aifeng Xu is a leading researcher in the field of biomimetic soft robotics, specializing in the design of multi-stimuli-responsive actuators. Their major contributions center on developing novel bilayer composite materials that mimic complex biological movements, such as the human flicking finger, to create versatile soft robots. Xu’s most influential work, an electrically and sunlight-driven actuator based on rolled carbon nanotube bilayers (2017), has garnered 285 citations, demonstrating its significant impact on the field. This research enabled diverse biomimetic motions, including kicking, grabbing, and creeping, advancing applications in soft robotics and artificial muscles. Further contributions include a dual-responsive actuator with photo-to-electric generation (50 citations) and an anisotropic paper/polymer bilayer actuator (49 citations), both showcasing multifunctional capabilities. Xu’s work has been featured in high-impact journals like *Advanced Functional Materials*, highlighting their role in pushing the boundaries of bioinspired design. Through these innovations, Xu has established a reputation for creating powerful, simple-configuration actuators that bridge the gap between natural movement and engineered systems, inspiring future developments in responsive materials and soft robotics.

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H-Index
4
Papers
390
Total Citations
98
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Electrically and Sunlight‐Driven Actuator with Versatile Biomimetic Motions Based on Rolled Carbon Nanotube Bilayer Composite
285 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: Hefei University of Technology

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