Chongxiang Pan

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Chongxiang Pan is a leading researcher in the fields of smart materials and self-powered systems, with a particular focus on triboelectric nanogenerators and liquid crystal technologies. His most notable contribution is the development of triboelectric-optical responsive cholesteric liquid crystals, a breakthrough that integrates mechanical energy harvesting with optical modulation. This innovation, detailed in his highly cited 2021 paper (72 citations), enables the creation of self-powered smart windows, E-paper displays, and optical switches—devices that can change their optical properties without external power sources. Pan's work bridges the gap between energy harvesting and responsive materials, offering scalable solutions for sustainable electronics and adaptive architecture. His research has significant implications for reducing energy consumption in buildings and displays, while advancing the field of autonomous optoelectronic systems. By combining triboelectricity with liquid crystal dynamics, Pan has opened new avenues for multifunctional, energy-autonomous devices, establishing himself as a key innovator at the intersection of materials science and green technology.