Papers
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Total Citations
960
H-Index
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About
Xiangyu Liang is a leading researcher in bioinspired hydrogels and soft robotics, whose work has redefined the mechanical limits of synthetic materials. Her primary research areas include fatigue-resistant hydrogels, conducting polymer composites, and 3D-printed flexible electronics. Liang’s most impactful contribution is the development of anisotropically fatigue-resistant hydrogels, which mimic natural structures to achieve unprecedented durability—her 2021 paper on this topic has garnered 320 citations. She further advanced the field by creating conducting polymer hydrogels for underwater strain sensors, a breakthrough cited 208 times, and by pioneering integrated 3D printing of electroluminescent devices for soft robots (178 citations). Her work on bioinspired 2D isotropically fatigue-resistant hydrogels (164 citations) and damping chitin hydrogels demonstrates a systematic approach to replicating nature’s hierarchical architectures. Liang’s innovations have enabled soft robotics to operate in extreme environments, from deep-sea exploration to wearable human-machine interfaces. Her achievements include multiple high-impact publications in *Advanced Materials* and *Advanced Functional Materials*, establishing her as a key figure in the next generation of mechanically robust, multifunctional soft materials.
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- 1Anisotropically Fatigue‐Resistant Hydrogels320 citations · 2021
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- 3Integrated 3D printing of flexible electroluminescent devices and soft robots178 citations · 2022
- 4Bioinspired 2D Isotropically Fatigue‐Resistant Hydrogels164 citations · 2021
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