Papers
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About
Shouhu Xuan is a prominent researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of smart materials, soft robotics, and multifunctional sensing systems. His research portfolio spans magnetic actuators, flexible sensors, and stimuli-responsive composites, with a particular emphasis on designing materials that respond intelligently to mechanical, thermal, and electromagnetic stimuli. Xuan's most significant contributions lie in advancing soft magnetic actuators and biomimetic systems. His pioneering work on 3D-printed magnetic actuators — including ultraflexible designs fabricated via screw extrusion — has opened new pathways for programmable, shape-morphing devices in biomedical and robotic applications, garnering over 120 citations. Equally notable are his developments in flexible electrothermal actuators incorporating MXene-based composites with electromagnetic-interference shielding capabilities (117 citations) and dual-mode actuators combining magneto-responsive and electrothermal behaviors. Beyond actuation, Xuan has made meaningful strides in multimodal sensing, developing porous magnetoresistive sponges capable of simultaneously detecting stress and magnetic fields, and liquid metal-based strain sensors that discriminate between mechanical and magnetic inputs. His work on triboelectric nanogenerators further demonstrates his breadth across energy harvesting and touchless sensing. Collectively, his research — accumulating hundreds of citations — establishes Xuan as an influential voice in intelligent soft materials engineering.
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- 13D Printing Magnetic Actuators for Biomimetic Applications122 citations · 2021
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- 73D Printing Ultraflexible Magnetic Actuators via Screw Extrusion Method61 citations · 2022
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