Xiaowen Xu

Ghent University

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Total Citations

52

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About

Xiaowen Xu is a materials scientist whose research centers on the design and development of advanced supramolecular polymers and hydrogels, with a particular focus on self-healing and stimuli-responsive materials. Her most-cited work, “Self-Healing and Moldable Poly(2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline) Supramolecular Hydrogels Based on a Transient Metal Coordination Network” (2020, 52 citations), introduces a novel approach to creating materials that can autonomously repair damage—a property critical for applications in coatings, soft robotics, and wound healing. By leveraging transient metal coordination networks, Xu’s hydrogel achieves both self-healing and moldability, addressing key limitations in existing materials. This contribution has been recognized for its potential to extend the lifespan and functionality of soft materials in dynamic environments. Xu’s research continues to push the boundaries of polymer chemistry and materials engineering, offering practical solutions for durable, adaptive systems. Her work is widely cited and serves as a foundation for further innovations in smart, responsive materials.

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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Self-Healing and Moldable Poly(2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline) Supramolecular Hydrogels Based on a Transient Metal Coordination Network
52 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: Ghent University

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