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Yihan Cui is pioneering the development of next-generation, fully autonomous soft electronics. Her research centers on creating stretchable, self-healing energy storage devices and advanced adhesive hydrogels for demanding environments. In a landmark 2022 study, Cui introduced the first full-device self-healing stretchable soft battery, constructed entirely from self-bonded eutectogels. This breakthrough overcame the limitations of prior work, which only healed individual components, achieving complete device-level recovery and high stretchability—a critical step toward durable wearable electronics. The paper has garnered 86 citations, reflecting its immediate impact on the field. More recently, in 2025, Cui engineered a supramolecular hydrogel that simultaneously achieves mechanical robustness and strong adhesion underwater, a notoriously difficult combination. This material promises transformative applications in biomedicine and marine engineering. Through her innovative use of supramolecular chemistry and eutectogel design, Cui is establishing herself as a leading voice in sustainable, resilient soft materials, pushing the boundaries of what is possible for next-generation flexible devices.
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