Xuezhong Zhang

Southwest Petroleum University

Papers

5

Total Citations

444

H-Index

4

About

Xuezhong Zhang is a leading figure in advanced functional materials, specializing in flexible strain sensors and adaptive lubrication systems. His pioneering work on 3D-printed nanocomposites has redefined wearable technology, most notably through his 2019 study on carbon nanotube/thermoplastic polyurethane sensors, which achieved 254 citations for demonstrating how non-covalent interactions dramatically enhance elasticity and sensing performance. Zhang further advanced the field by exploring synergistic hybrid conductive nanofillers, a contribution that garnered 156 citations and established new benchmarks for sensor durability. Beyond strain sensing, he has made transformative contributions to tribology, developing supramolecular hydrogels with switchable lubrication via π–π conjugated bonding—a breakthrough published in 2025 that enables intelligent motion devices. His self-secreting organohydrogels, designed for extreme environments, address critical limitations of traditional hydrogels in dry and subzero conditions. With a portfolio spanning high-impact publications and innovative applications in soft robotics and healthcare monitoring, Zhang’s work continues to inspire next-generation materials that seamlessly integrate mechanical resilience with adaptive functionality.

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H-Index
5
Papers
444
Total Citations
89
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Enhanced performance of 3D printed highly elastic strain sensors of carbon nanotube/thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites via non-covalent interactions
254 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 36
🏛 Institutions: Southwest Petroleum University

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