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Yukai Lv is a leading researcher in the field of bioinspired and stimuli-responsive hydrogels, with a primary focus on developing advanced materials from natural polysaccharides. His most significant contribution is the creation of locust bean gum (LBG)/gellan gum (Gg) double-network hydrogels, which exhibit exceptional self-healing capabilities and pH-driven shape-memory properties. This work, which has garnered 58 citations, represents a breakthrough in smart materials by ingeniously combining pH-sensitive borate-ester bonds with hydrogen-bond-associated double-helix bundles. Lv’s research addresses critical challenges in soft matter engineering, demonstrating how natural polymers can be engineered to mimic biological tissues. His innovative approach to constructing dual-crosslinked networks has opened new pathways for applications in biomedical devices, soft robotics, and smart actuators. By leveraging the unique properties of renewable polysaccharides, Lv has established himself as a key figure in sustainable materials science, with his highly cited work serving as a foundational reference for researchers developing next-generation intelligent hydrogels.
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