Zisheng Liao
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373
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About
Zisheng Liao is a leading researcher in the experimental characterization and constitutive modelling of advanced elastomeric polymers, with a particular focus on their thermo-viscoelastic and self-heating behaviors. His work has fundamentally advanced the understanding of how polymers like VHB, Ecoflex, and elastomeric polyurethane (EPU) respond under coupled thermal and mechanical loads—critical knowledge for applications in soft robotics, anti-collision devices, and flexible electronics. Liao’s major contributions include comprehensive experimental investigations that have produced robust constitutive models, enabling more accurate predictions of stress recovery and time-dependent deformation in silicone rubbers. His highly cited papers—each garnering between 81 and 98 citations—demonstrate the field’s reliance on his meticulous methodologies and insights. Notably, his 2024 study on EPU incorporated self-heating effects into a thermo-mechanical coupled model, addressing a long-standing gap in the literature. By bridging experimental rigor with theoretical innovation, Liao has provided engineers and material scientists with essential tools for designing durable, high-performance elastomeric components, solidifying his reputation as a pivotal figure in polymer mechanics.
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- 4On the stress recovery behaviour of Ecoflex silicone rubbers81 citations · 2021
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