Yu Bai

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Yu Bai is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) and microfluidics, whose work has opened new pathways for self-powered liquid manipulation. His most influential contribution, the 2018 study “Motion behavior of water droplets driven by triboelectric nanogenerator” (38 citations), demonstrates a groundbreaking method to control water droplet motion using only the electrical output from a TENG and a simple circuit board. This innovation eliminates the need for external power sources, directly enabling self-contained microfluidic systems. Bai’s research is central to advancing soft robotics and lab-on-a-chip technologies, where precise, energy-autonomous droplet control is critical. By proving that triboelectric energy can drive microfluidic actuation, he has laid a foundational framework for next-generation, battery-free devices. His work is particularly notable for its elegant simplicity—merging materials science with electrical engineering to solve a practical challenge. For students and researchers, Bai’s contributions exemplify how integrating energy harvesting with microfluidics can lead to more sustainable, portable, and intelligent systems for biomedical diagnostics and environmental monitoring.