Yu Peng

Ningbo Institute of Industrial Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Papers

Total Citations

173

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About

Yu Peng is a leading researcher in the field of stimuli-responsive hydrogel actuators, focusing on creating bionic materials that mimic natural deformations. Their key contributions center on overcoming the critical limitation of slow response rates in hydrogel actuators—a challenge rooted in water molecule diffusion. Peng’s 2021 work on a stimuli-responsive hydrogel sponge achieved ultrafast actuation, earning 79 citations for its breakthrough in speed. They further advanced the field with a 2022 study on supramolecular assembly, enabling programmable shape transformations in hydrogels with anisotropic structures that can be dynamically altered post-fabrication (48 citations). Peng also pioneered a biomimetic organohydrogel actuator that combines high response speed with synergistic fluorescent variation (46 citations), opening doors for multifunctional bionic devices. Their research has profound implications for soft robotics, smart sensors, and biomedical applications, establishing Peng as a key innovator in intelligent materials. With a growing citation record and a focus on solving fundamental material limitations, Yu Peng’s work continues to inspire new generations of responsive, adaptive hydrogels.