Ninyi Yuan
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Ninyi Yuan is a leading innovator in the field of wearable electronics and flexible energy devices, with a primary focus on developing advanced fiber-based materials for multifunctional applications. Their most celebrated contribution is the creation of downsized sheath–core conducting fibers—hair-thin, superelastic wires composed of a buckled carbon nanotube sheath wrapped around a rubber core. This groundbreaking design, detailed in their highly cited 2016 paper (159 citations), enables unprecedented stretchability and conductivity, allowing the fibers to be woven directly into fabrics. Yuan demonstrated the remarkable versatility of this platform by deploying it as weavable superelastic wires, biosensors, supercapacitors, and strain sensors. Notably, they achieved real-time glucose monitoring, showcasing the fibers’ potential for health diagnostics. This work has significantly advanced the practical integration of electronics into textiles, bridging the gap between rigid devices and soft, wearable systems. Yuan’s research continues to inspire new directions in smart fabrics, energy storage, and biomedical sensing, establishing them as a pivotal figure in the evolution of next-generation wearable technology.
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