Qingyu Peng
Papers
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Total Citations
582
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About
Qingyu Peng is a prolific materials scientist and robotics researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of smart materials, soft actuators, and bio-inspired robotics. His research focuses on developing stimuli-responsive materials — including MXene composites, carbon nanotube yarns, and hydrogels — that can mimic biological motion for applications in soft robotics and artificial muscles. Peng's contributions have significantly advanced the field of untethered soft actuators, with landmark studies exploring NIR-responsive hydrogels, shape-memory polymer nanocomposites, and biodegradable robotic systems. His 2023 work on Ti₃C₂Tₓ/PNIPAM anisotropic hydrogels (103 citations) and his 2016 research on 3D conductive networks for electroactive shape-memory polymers (94 citations) demonstrate both the breadth and depth of his impact. Notably, Peng has championed sustainability in soft robotics, developing biodegradable actuators from natural materials and biobased inks derived from cuttlefish ink and cellulose nanofibers. With over 550 cumulative citations across his top publications, his work is shaping the future of intelligent, environmentally responsible robotic systems, offering significant promise for medical devices, microrobotics, and responsive smart technologies.
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- 6An ultra-broad-range pressure sensor based on a gradient stiffness design44 citations · 2021
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