Lijun Yin

Papers

Total Citations

190

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About

Lijun Yin is a leading researcher in food science and biomaterials, with a primary focus on the design, characterization, and application of hydrogels. His most cited work, “Hydrogel: Diversity of Structures and Applications in Food Science” (2021), has garnered over 190 citations, establishing him as a key voice in the field. Yin’s major contributions lie in elucidating how the three-dimensional crosslinked networks of hydrogels enable their diverse functional properties—from soft robotics and actuators to stretchable electronics and tissue engineering. By bridging materials science with food technology, he has advanced the understanding of how hydrogel structure dictates performance, opening new avenues for sustainable and intelligent food packaging, texture modification, and nutrient delivery systems. His research is distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach, combining polymer chemistry, rheology, and food processing to create tunable, responsive materials. Yin’s work not only drives innovation in food science but also inspires applications in biomedical and soft electronic devices, making him a pivotal figure in the development of next-generation soft materials.