Zhuofu Tang
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About
Zhuofu Tang is a materials scientist whose research focuses on the design and application of advanced hydrophobic hydrogels, with a particular emphasis on achieving high mechanical performance, strong adhesion, and environmental stability. His major contributions lie in developing tough, stretchable hydrogels that maintain their functionality in both air and underwater environments—a critical challenge for next-generation flexible electronics and soft robotics. Tang’s most cited work, “Modification of Hydrophobic Hydrogels into a Strongly Adhesive and Tough Hydrogel by Electrostatic Interaction” (2021), has garnered 173 citations and demonstrates a novel strategy to overcome the inherent brittleness of hydrophobic gels by introducing electrostatic interactions, resulting in a material with excellent anti-swelling properties in saltwater. His follow-up study (2023, 39 citations) further advances this platform, creating a hydrogel capable of monitoring moderate human motions in both air and underwater settings. Through these innovations, Tang has opened new pathways for using hydrogels in wearable sensors, 3D printing, and soft robotics, establishing himself as a rising leader in functional polymer materials.
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