Cancan Shan

Tianjin University, University of Waterloo

Papers

2

Total Citations

97

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2

About

Cancan Shan is a rising researcher in the field of advanced soft materials, with a primary focus on the design and application of cellulose nanofiber-reinforced hydrogels for wearable sensing technologies. Her work centers on developing high-performance, self-adhesive strain sensors that combine mechanical robustness with exceptional sensitivity. Shan’s most cited paper, “Adhesive hydrogels tailored with cellulose nanofibers and ferric ions for highly sensitive strain sensors” (2022, 78 citations), introduced a novel strategy to integrate cellulose nanofibers and metal-ion coordination, creating a hydrogel with strong adhesion and rapid electrical response—a breakthrough for flexible electronics. She further advanced this concept in her 2023 study on organohydrogels, which enhanced supramolecular interactions to enable stable sensing pads that perform reliably under extreme conditions. With over 97 total citations and growing recognition, Shan’s contributions are paving the way for next-generation wearable devices that are both durable and comfortable. Her innovative use of renewable nanomaterials and dynamic bonding mechanisms marks her as a promising voice in sustainable, high-tech materials science.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
97
Total Citations
49
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Adhesive hydrogels tailored with cellulose nanofibers and ferric ions for highly sensitive strain sensors
78 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: Tianjin University, University of Waterloo

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