Zhi‐Lun Liu
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Zhi-Lun Liu is a leading researcher in bioinspired materials and soft robotics, with a focus on harnessing biological mechanisms for high-performance actuation. His major contributions center on the discovery and engineering of water-responsive (WR) materials, particularly peptidoglycan (PG) derived from *Bacillus subtilis*. In his highly cited 2022 work, Liu demonstrated that PG exhibits exceptional WR actuation energy and power density—rivaling natural muscle—by leveraging super-viscous nanoconfined water. This breakthrough offers a sustainable, biocompatible pathway for creating muscle-like actuators for miniature and biomimetic robotics. With over 30 citations on this seminal paper alone, Liu’s research has rapidly gained attention for its potential to revolutionize soft robotics, artificial muscles, and smart materials. His work bridges microbiology and materials science, providing a new paradigm for designing actuators that operate in ambient humidity. Liu’s achievements highlight his ability to translate fundamental biological principles into cutting-edge engineering solutions, making him a rising figure in the field of responsive materials and biohybrid systems.
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