Papers
35
Total Citations
2,762
H-Index
25
About
Yong-Lai Zhang is a leading figure in the development of bioinspired soft robotics and smart actuators, with a particular focus on carbon-based nanomaterials. His research centers on creating artificial muscles and robotic systems that respond to environmental stimuli such as moisture, light, and magnetic fields. Zhang’s major contributions include pioneering the use of graphene oxide for moisture-responsive actuators, as demonstrated in his highly cited work on moisture-responsive graphene paper (244 citations) and bioinspired soft robots (134 citations). He has also advanced photothermal actuation, developing carbon-based photothermal actuators (505 citations) and plasmonic-assisted graphene oxide artificial muscles (204 citations). His innovative use of femtosecond laser programming to create artificial musculoskeletal systems (196 citations) represents a significant step toward micro-robotics. Additionally, Zhang has explored origami-inspired laser-induced graphene tapes for photothermal manipulation (150 citations) and developed a miniature optoelectronic compound eye camera (125 citations), showcasing his versatility. With several papers exceeding 100 citations, Zhang’s work has profoundly impacted the fields of smart materials and soft robotics, offering new paradigms for designing responsive, multifunctional systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Carbon‐Based Photothermal Actuators505 citations · 2018
- 2Moisture‐Responsive Graphene Paper Prepared by Self‐Controlled Photoreduction244 citations · 2014
- 3Plasmonic‐Assisted Graphene Oxide Artificial Muscles204 citations · 2018
- 4Femtosecond laser programmed artificial musculoskeletal systems196 citations · 2020
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- 6Bioinspired Soft Robots Based on the Moisture‐Responsive Graphene Oxide134 citations · 2021
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- 8Miniature optoelectronic compound eye camera125 citations · 2022
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- 10Reprogrammable Soft Robot Actuation by Synergistic Magnetic and Light Fields81 citations · 2021