Thoriq Marendra

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Thoriq Marendra is pioneering the development of sustainable, bio-based materials for next-generation wearable electronics and soft robotics. His research centers on creating high-performance, stretchable sensors using renewable resources, most notably palm oil. In his landmark 2024 work, Marendra introduced palm oil as an organic solvent for fabricating piezoresistive strain sensors from an elastomer composite. This innovation directly addresses the critical challenge of replacing toxic, petroleum-based solvents in flexible electronics, offering a greener pathway for sensor production. His palm oil-based sensors demonstrate excellent stretchability and sensitivity, making them ideal for monitoring movement in soft robots and wearable devices. While his most-cited paper currently holds 2 citations, this early-career work represents a significant conceptual leap in sustainable materials science. Marendra’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between agricultural commodity utilization and advanced technological applications, potentially reducing the environmental footprint of the rapidly growing flexible electronics industry. His research positions him at the forefront of developing eco-friendly solutions for the Internet of Things and human-machine interfaces.