Papers
37
Total Citations
2,039
H-Index
21
About
Jianzhong Fu is a leading researcher at the intersection of 3D printing, soft robotics, and flexible electronics. His work centers on developing advanced functional materials and manufacturing processes to create shape-morphing hydrogels, stretchable silicone elastomers, and liquid-metal-based electronics. A key contribution is his development of high-performance hydrogels that combine rapid response speed with large output force, overcoming a critical trade-off in soft actuation. Fu has also pioneered multimaterial 3D printing techniques for silicone elastomers and novel liquid-metal inks that can be activated by pressing or freezing, enabling scalable production of flexible electronics. His highly cited papers, including those on 3D-printed tough hydrogels (238 citations) and stretchable silicone elastomers (231 citations), demonstrate significant impact. He has further advanced the field with origami-inspired magnetic soft actuators and wireless flexible tactile sensors with super-resolution. His notable achievements include creating a bistable soft jumper capable of fast response and high takeoff velocity, and developing recyclable conductive nanoclay for in-situ printed flexible electronics, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in soft robotics and wearable technology.
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Top Papers
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- 2Multimaterial 3D Printing of Highly Stretchable Silicone Elastomers231 citations · 2019
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- 43D Printing of Functional Magnetic Materials: From Design to Applications202 citations · 2021
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- 7Wireless Flexible Magnetic Tactile Sensor with Super-Resolution in Large-Areas118 citations · 2022
- 8Split‐Type Magnetic Soft Tactile Sensor with 3D Force Decoupling93 citations · 2023
- 9Bistable soft jumper capable of fast response and high takeoff velocity75 citations · 2024
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