Quan Xu

Qingdao Academy of Intelligent Industries

Papers

Total Citations

141

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About

Quan Xu is a leading figure in advanced materials engineering, whose work centers on the design and application of carbon nanotube (CNT)-based flexible electronics. His primary research areas include the development of high-performance strain sensors, exploring the intricate relationship between material structure, fabrication techniques, and device functionality. Xu’s major contribution lies in systematically bridging the gap between fundamental CNT properties and practical sensor applications. His highly cited 2022 review, "Carbon Nanotube‐Based Strain Sensors: Structures, Fabrication, and Applications," which has garnered 141 citations, serves as a definitive roadmap for the field, synthesizing years of progress to guide future innovation. This work has profoundly impacted the development of wearable technology, soft robotics, and structural health monitoring. By elucidating how different CNT architectures—from aligned arrays to percolating networks—dictate sensor sensitivity and stretchability, Xu has provided a critical framework for engineers seeking to create more durable and responsive devices. His research continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with nanomaterials, establishing him as a key architect in the next generation of flexible, intelligent systems.