Yudi Kuang

Papers

Total Citations

373

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About

Yudi Kuang is a leading innovator in sustainable materials engineering, whose work bridges the gap between renewable nanocellulose and advanced flexible electronics. His research focuses on the design and fabrication of highly elastic, anisotropic cellular materials from cellulose nanofibers, creating structures with remarkable direction-dependent properties. Kuang’s major contributions include pioneering highly deformable 3D-printed electrodes for flexible lithium-ion batteries (125 citations), which address critical challenges in energy storage for wearable devices. His landmark 2020 study on “Highly Elastic Hydrated Cellulosic Materials” (161 citations) demonstrated durable compressibility and tunable conductivity, opening new avenues for nanofluidics, tissue engineering, and water purification. Additionally, his work on selectively aligned cellulose nanofibers for high-performance soft actuators (87 citations) showcases his ability to translate natural biopolymers into responsive, biomimetic systems. With over 370 citations across his most influential papers, Kuang’s research is shaping the future of green, scalable, and high-performance materials for next-generation technologies.