Papers
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Total Citations
985
H-Index
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About
Jiangtao Di is a pioneering materials scientist whose research sits at the intersection of smart actuators, artificial muscles, and neuromorphic fiber systems. His work has fundamentally advanced the design and fabrication of fiber-based artificial muscles, addressing longstanding challenges such as limited stroke, poor cycle life, and inefficient energy conversion that have historically hindered their practical adoption. Di's contributions span a remarkable range of material platforms — from carbon nanotube composite yarns and coiled polymer fibers to liquid crystal elastomers and phase change materials — demonstrating exceptional breadth and ingenuity in engineering muscle-like mechanical responses at the fiber scale. Among his most celebrated achievements is his highly cited 2016 work on artificial muscle fibers (359 citations), which helped redefine possibilities for lightweight, high-performance actuators. His more recent research has pushed into bioinspired neuromorphic textiles, developing iontronic synapse fibers capable of ultralow-power sensorimotor integration (125 citations), and multifunctional neuromuscular fibers that sense and actuate simultaneously. Collectively, his papers have garnered over 790 citations, reflecting substantial influence on wearable electronics, soft robotics, and next-generation smart materials. Di's work charts a compelling vision for textiles that think, feel, and move.
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Top Papers
- 1New twist on artificial muscles359 citations · 2016
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- 3Hierarchical carbon nanotube composite yarn muscles80 citations · 2018
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- 7Coiled polymer fibers for artificial muscle and more applications41 citations · 2022
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