Ziye Dong

Texas Tech University

Papers

1

Total Citations

42

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About

Dr. Ziye Dong is a leading researcher in the field of bio-inspired and sustainable materials, with a primary focus on the design and engineering of advanced hydrogels from naturally derived polysaccharides. His most cited work, "Electroresponsive Homogeneous Polyelectrolyte Complex Hydrogels from Naturally Derived Polysaccharides" (2018, 42 citations), represents a significant breakthrough in creating supertough, electroresponsive hydrogels. By developing a novel freeze–thawing method in a LiOH/KOH/urea aqueous system, Dr. Dong successfully fabricated homogeneous polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) hydrogels from chitosan and carboxymethylcellulose. Through sequential chemical and physical cross-linking, these hydrogels achieved exceptional mechanical robustness while maintaining electroresponsiveness—a rare combination in biopolymer-based materials. This work has garnered attention for its potential applications in soft robotics, actuators, and biomedical devices. Dr. Dong’s contributions are paving the way for sustainable, high-performance materials that bridge the gap between natural polymers and advanced functional applications, making his research highly influential in the fields of polymer science and biomaterials engineering.

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H-Index
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Papers
42
Total Citations
42
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Electroresponsive Homogeneous Polyelectrolyte Complex Hydrogels from Naturally Derived Polysaccharides
42 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: Texas Tech University

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