Papers
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Total Citations
862
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About
Qinmin Pan is a versatile researcher whose work spans two distinctly innovative domains: biomimetic aquatic robotics and self-healing energy storage systems. His early contributions focused on engineering microrobots inspired by water striders, culminating in a 2011 study (155 citations) demonstrating a superhydrophobic aquatic microrobot capable of walking on water surfaces — a landmark achievement in bioinspired design. Subsequent work explored the mechanics of water-surface locomotion, including the first microrobot capable of continuously jumping on water without sinking (79 citations), advancing the fundamental understanding of surface tension dynamics in robotics. Pan's research pivot toward smart energy storage has proven equally impactful. In 2017, he published a trio of highly influential papers introducing self-healable supercapacitors and aqueous lithium-ion batteries built on dynamically cross-linked polymer networks and multifunctional hydrogel electrolytes, collectively accumulating nearly 500 citations. These devices addressed critical challenges in wearable electronics by enabling spontaneous repair of damaged components and maintaining performance at low temperatures. His broader portfolio demonstrates a sophisticated command of materials science, soft matter engineering, and bioinspiration, making Pan a significant contributor to next-generation flexible electronics and intelligent robotic systems.
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- 7An Omni‐healable and Tailorable Aqueous Lithium‐Ion Battery37 citations · 2017
- 8A water walking robot inspired by water strider21 citations · 2012
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- 10Vertical force acting on partly submerged spindly cylinders13 citations · 2014