Deng‐Ke Yang
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3
Total Citations
180
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3
About
Deng-Ke Yang is a leading researcher in the field of photoresponsive soft materials, with a focus on liquid-crystalline networks and molecular motors. His work centers on designing light-driven soft actuators that achieve self-sustained, dynamic motion—a critical step toward untethered intelligent soft robots and advanced biomimetic devices. Yang’s major contributions include pioneering the use of dynamic isomerization in molecular motors to trigger self-oscillating behavior in liquid-crystalline networks, as demonstrated in his 2021 paper (91 citations). He also developed degree-of-freedom-controlled molecular motors for photomechanical actuators (2020, 69 citations), enabling precise control over actuation. Notably, Yang created a sunlight-driven helical superstructure chromotropic device (2020, 20 citations), showcasing practical applications in soft robotics, camouflage, and anti-counterfeiting. His research bridges fundamental photochemistry and applied materials science, offering innovative solutions for autonomous, light-powered systems. With over 180 combined citations across his most-cited works, Yang’s impact is evident in advancing the field of photomechanical soft actuators, inspiring new avenues for self-propelling machines and adaptive devices.
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- 3Sunlight‐Driven Self‐Organized Helical Superstructure Chromotropic Device20 citations · 2020