Po‐Kang Yang

Taipei Medical University, National Central University

Papers

Total Citations

141

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About

Po‑Kang Yang is a pioneering researcher in the field of advanced nanomaterials for energy harvesting and smart healthcare systems. His work focuses on developing novel piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators that convert biomechanical energy into electrical power, enabling self-powered wearable electronics. Yang’s major contributions include the creation of tin disulfide-based piezoelectric nanogenerators for intelligent human-robot interfaces, and the development of flexible borophene nanocomposites for smart assistive and wound healing applications. His highly cited papers—with 72 and 69 citations respectively—demonstrate significant impact in the field. Notably, his borophene/ecoflex nanocomposite work represents a breakthrough in fabric-compatible, self-powered triboelectric materials that can harvest ambient energy while providing multifunctional sensing capabilities. This innovation addresses critical challenges in next-generation healthcare electronics, offering potential for continuous health monitoring and therapeutic applications without external power sources. Yang’s research bridges materials science, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering, positioning him as a leading voice in sustainable, intelligent wearable systems.