Yufan Xu
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Yufan Xu is a rising researcher at the forefront of biomaterials engineering, specializing in the design of advanced protein-based microstructures for tissue engineering and cell culture. Her work masterfully combines microfluidics with protein self-assembly to create spatially defined, functional microscale materials. In her highly cited 2021 paper, "Deformable and Robust Core–Shell Protein Microcapsules Templated by Liquid–Liquid Phase‐Separated Microdroplets" (18 citations), Xu introduced a novel method for fabricating protein microcapsules that mimic the mechanical properties of biological condensates and hollow tissues, offering a new platform for extracellular matrix models. Her earlier 2020 work, "Microfluidic Templating of Spatially Inhomogeneous Protein Microgels" (15 citations), addressed a critical gap in 3D cell culture by developing microgels with tunable, anisotropic density—closely replicating the heterogeneous structure of native tissues. With a growing citation impact that underscores the relevance of her innovations, Xu is recognized for pushing the boundaries of how synthetic microenvironments can emulate biological complexity, making her a notable figure in the next generation of biomaterials research.
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- 2Microfluidic Templating of Spatially Inhomogeneous Protein Microgels15 citations · 2020