Liangfang Zhang
Papers
11
Total Citations
2,875
H-Index
10
About
Liangfang Zhang stands at the forefront of biomedical nanorobotics and drug delivery, pioneering research that merges nanotechnology, biomimicry, and robotics to address complex medical challenges. His work focuses on designing micro- and nanoscale robots capable of autonomous movement and targeted therapeutic action within biological environments. His highly influential 2017 review on micro/nanorobots for biomedicine — now exceeding 1,500 citations — established a definitive framework for the field, cataloging advances in delivery, surgery, sensing, and detoxification. Zhang has been particularly innovative in developing biohybrid systems that transform natural biological components — including platelets, microalgae, and immune cells — into functional robotic platforms. His platelet-camouflaged nanorobots demonstrated remarkable capacity for neutralizing biological threats, while his enzyme-powered Janus platelet robots introduced a new paradigm for active, targeted drug delivery. More recently, Zhang's algae-based microrobots have shown promise in treating inflammatory bowel disease, combating lung metastasis, and even capturing SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater. Collectively accumulating thousands of citations, his research represents a transformative vision for next-generation therapeutics, where living and engineered systems collaborate seamlessly to navigate, sense, and heal from within the body.
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Top Papers
- 1Micro/nanorobots for biomedicine: Delivery, surgery, sensing, and detoxification1,503 citations · 2017
- 2Enzyme-powered Janus platelet cell robots for active and targeted drug delivery413 citations · 2020
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- 5Biohybrid Microalgae Robots: Design, Fabrication, Materials, and Applications109 citations · 2023
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- 10Towards multifunctional robotic pills37 citations · 2023