Xu Leng

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Xu Leng is a rising innovator in the field of bioinspired soft actuators and sustainable materials engineering. Her research focuses on designing moisture- and sunlight-driven actuators that mimic natural structures, with a particular emphasis on zero-waste synthesis and multi-stimuli responsiveness. In her highly cited 2023 work, "Zero‐waste emission design of sustainable and programmable actuators," Leng introduced a groundbreaking approach to synthesizing moisture-driven actuators without generating waste, addressing a critical challenge in sustainable energy-harvesting devices. This paper has garnered 39 citations, reflecting its significance in advancing eco-friendly actuator technology. Building on this, her 2024 study on "Reinforced Nacre‐Like MXene/Sodium Alginate Composite Films for Bioinspired Actuators" achieved 17 citations by developing robust, multi-responsive actuators that respond to both moisture and sunlight—a key step toward intelligent devices like bionic robots and artificial muscles. Leng’s work stands out for its integration of MXene-based materials with biomimetic design, offering scalable solutions for next-generation soft robotics and energy conversion systems. Her contributions are paving the way for sustainable, programmable actuators with real-world impact.