Deyong Zhu

Shenzhen University, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Papers

Total Citations

138

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About

Deyong Zhu is a materials scientist and engineer whose research focuses on the intersection of soft electronics, liquid metal technologies, and robotic systems. His most significant contribution lies in the robust fabrication of nonstick, noncorrosive, conductive graphene-coated liquid metal droplets, a breakthrough published in 2018 that has garnered 135 citations. This work addresses critical challenges in handling nontoxic liquid metals—namely their stickiness and corrosiveness—by developing a graphene coating that stabilizes these materials for use as floating electrodes in soft electronics, medical devices, and energy systems. Zhu’s innovation enables safer, more reliable integration of liquid metals into flexible and stretchable devices, advancing applications in wearable technology and soft robotics. Additionally, he has explored mechanical design in robotics, as seen in his 2019 paper on wall-climbing robots for non-magnetic surfaces. While this work has received fewer citations, it demonstrates his versatility in applying materials solutions to practical engineering problems. Zhu’s research is particularly impactful for students and researchers in soft matter physics, microfluidics, and bioelectronics, offering a pathway to overcome material limitations in emerging technologies.