Xinhong Xiong

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

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Xinhong Xiong is pioneering new frontiers in smart, sustainable polymers—specifically in the design and reprogramming of vitrimers and hydrogels. Their most cited work, “Water‐Assisted Reprocessing and Shape Programming of Epoxy Vitrimer” (2024, 21 citations), introduces a groundbreaking method to reshape and recycle thermosetting plastics using water instead of heat or light, overcoming a key limitation in vitrimer technology. This innovation enables unlimited shape transformations without undesirable degradation, opening doors for eco-friendly, reprogrammable materials. In their more recent study, “Crystallization‐Induced Network Growth for Enhancing Hydrogel Mechanical Properties” (2025, 3 citations), Xiong draws inspiration from biological muscle growth—specifically actin-myosin mechanisms—to develop hydrogels that self-strengthen through cyclic crystallization. By using a polyacrylamide-sodium acetate model, they demonstrate how crystallization can stretch and fracture polymer networks, leading to enhanced mechanical performance. Though early in their career, Xiong’s work is already attracting attention for its creative, bio-inspired approaches to material reprocessing and self-growth. Their research holds promise for applications in soft robotics, sustainable manufacturing, and adaptive materials, marking them as an emerging voice in polymer science.