Jianyong Wan

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Jianyong Wan is pioneering the next generation of smart hydrogels, with a focus on creating materials that are both exceptionally tough and functionally intelligent. His research centers on the design of high-performance hydrogels for applications in flexible electronics, soft robotics, and underwater sensing. Wan’s major contribution lies in a novel strategy using carbon dots (CDs) to induce crystalline domains within hydrogel networks. This approach, detailed in his most-cited work (44 citations, 2025), successfully overcomes the long-standing challenge of combining high strength, toughness, and stability in a single material. Further demonstrating his impact, Wan has developed a temperature-responsive Janus-structured hydrogel for underwater electronic skin (10 citations, 2025). This innovative material, created through template-assisted copolymerization, achieves dual functionality: it acts as a strain sensor with temperature-regulated sensitivity while maintaining robust interfacial adhesion. By integrating cellulose-based carbon dots, his work not only enhances mechanical properties but also introduces responsive behavior, pushing the boundaries of what hydrogels can achieve. Wan’s research is establishing new design principles for adaptive, durable soft materials.