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Employment (6)

Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Kowloon, HK

2016-07-01 to present | Associate Professor (Mechanical Engineering)
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Haimin Yao

Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Kowloon, HK, CN

2011-05-01 to 2016-06-30 | Assistant Professor (Department of Mechanical Engineering)
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Haimin Yao

Sun Yat-Sen University: Guangzhou, Guangdong, CN

2010-03-01 to 2011-05-01 | Associated Professor (副教授) (Engineering College)
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Haimin Yao

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Cambridge, MA, US

2007-10-01 to 2011-02-28 | Postdoctoral Research Associate (Department of Materials Science and Engineering)
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Haimin Yao

Brown University: Providence, RI, US

2006-10 to 2007-07-31 | Postdoctoral Research Associate (Division of Engineering)
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Haimin Yao

Max-Planck Institute for Metals Research: Stuttgart, DE

2004-01-04 to 2006-09-30 | Research Assistant
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Haimin Yao

Education and qualifications (3)

Universität Stuttgart: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, DE

2004-01-04 to 2006-07-28 | PhD (Faculty of Chemistry)
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Haimin Yao

Tsinghua University: Beijing, Beijing, CN

2000-09-01 to 2002-07-01 | Master of Science (Department of Engineering Mechanics)
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Haimin Yao

Tsinghua University: Beijing, Beijing, CN

1996-09-01 to 2000-07-01 | BE (Engineering Mechanics)
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Haimin Yao

Professional activities (6)

Scientific Report: London, GB

Editorial Board Member
Invited position
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Haimin Yao

Composites Communication: Hong Kong, CN

Editorial Board Member
Invited position
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Haimin Yao

Applied Mathematics and Mechanics: Shanghai, CN

Invited Editor
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Haimin Yao

Hong Kong Institution of Engineers: Hong Kong, HK

2019-04-25 to present | Corporate Member
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Haimin Yao

Institution of Mechanical Engineers: London, London, GB

2017-11-23 to present | Chartered Engineer
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers: NY, NY, US

2014-01-12 to present | Member
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Haimin Yao

Funding (7)

Modeling and Analysis of Water Pipe Failure: Investigate Causes, Find Solutions, and Develop Potential Strategies, Polices, and Regulations

2021-08 to 2023-08 | Grant
Innovation and Technology Commission (Hong Kong, HK)
Part of GRANT_NUMBER:

ITS/033/20FP

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Haimin Yao

硅基锂电池负极材料的仿生梯度化设计与制备

2018-01 to 2021-12 | Grant
National Natural Science Foundation of China (Beijing, CN)
GRANT_NUMBER:

11772283

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Haimin Yao

Investigation of the lithiation process in constrained anode materials for high-performance lithium ion batteries

2016-01 to 2018-12 | Grant
Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee (Hong Kong, HK)
GRANT_NUMBER:

15206415

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Haimin Yao

Investigation on the mechanics of adhesion between tubeworm (Hydroides elegans) and substrata

2015-01 to 2017-12 | Grant
Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee (Hong Kong, HK)
GRANT_NUMBER:

15219314

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Haimin Yao

Mechanics of morphological optimization of current collectors in Li-ion batteries for enhanced adhesion with Si-based electrode materials

2014-01 to 2016-12 | Grant
Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee (Hong Kong, HK)
GRANT_NUMBER:

529313

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Haimin Yao

Exploration of material design principles from the teeth of black carp-a predator of shelled mollusks

2013-01 to 2015-12 | Grant
Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee (Hong Kong, HK)
GRANT_NUMBER:

533312

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Haimin Yao

多级生物粘附结构的实验研究和仿制

2011-01 to 2013-12 | Grant
National Natural Science Foundation of China (Beijing, CN)
GRANT_NUMBER:

11072273

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Haimin Yao

Works (50 of 102)

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On the conditions for self-catapulting of freezing water droplets

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Yao, Haimin
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Hybridizing Shear‐Stiffening Gel and Chemically‐Strengthened Ultrathin Glass Sheets for Flexible Impact‐Resistant Armor

Advanced Science
2024-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Xuchao Wang; Zijing Zhang; Zhihua Liang; Haimin Yao
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A four-point bending technique for characterizing the interface fracture toughness between soft thin films and stiff substrates

Engineering Fracture Mechanics
2024-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Ouyang Peng; Like Jiang; Haimin Yao; Tarek Zayed
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Nonlinearity synergy: An elegant strategy for realizing high-sensitivity and wide-linear-range pressure sensing

Nature Communications
2023-10-20 | Journal article
Contributors: Rui Chen; Tao Luo; Jincheng Wang; Renpeng Wang; Chen Zhang; Yu Xie; Lifeng Qin; Haimin Yao; Wei Zhou
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Molecular movements of trehalose inside a single network enabling a rapidly-recoverable tough hydrogel

International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials
2022-10-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Xiaowen Huang; Jimin Fu; Huiyan Tan; Yan Miu; Mengda Xu; Qiuhua Zhao; Yujie Xie; Shengtong Sun; Haimin Yao; Lidong Zhang
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Finger-inspired rigid-soft hybrid tactile sensor with superior sensitivity at high frequency

Nature Communications
2022-08-29 | Journal article
Contributors: Jinhui Zhang; Haimin Yao; Jiaying Mo; Songyue Chen; Yu Xie; Shenglin Ma; Rui Chen; Tao Luo; Weisong Ling; Lifeng Qin et al.
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A generalized solution to the combo-crack problem—II. Remote load

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
2022-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Haimin Yao; Chong Zhang
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Harnessing impact-induced cracking via stiffness heterogeneity

Composites Science and Technology
2022-05 | Journal article
Contributors: Ji Lin; Yujie Xie; Manqi Li; Jin Qian; Haimin Yao
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Insights into self-induced electrochemical activation of carbon cathode

Carbon
2022-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0008-6223
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Haimin Yao

A generalized solution to the combo-crack problem—I. Pressure load on crack surface

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
2022-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0022-5096
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Haimin Yao

Reconciling the Conflict between Optical Transparency and Fouling Resistance with a Nanowrinkled Surface Inspired by Zebrafish’s Cornea

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
2022-02-16 | Journal article
Contributors: Andre E. Vellwock; Pei Su; Zijing Zhang; Danqing Feng; Haimin Yao
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Ultrahigh capacity and cyclability of dual-phase TiO2 nanowires with low working potential at room and subzero temperatures

Journal of Materials Chemistry A
2021 | Journal article
Contributors: Dongmei Lin; Linlong Lyu; Kaikai Li; Guohua Chen; Haimin Yao; Feiyu Kang; Baohua Li; Limin Zhou
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Tension-compression asymmetry of the stress-strain behavior of the stacked graphene assembly: Experimental measurement and theoretical interpretation

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
2021-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0022-5096
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A sustainable LiFePO4/graphite hybrid cathode capable of stepwise cation and anion storage

Electrochimica Acta
2021-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Linlong Lyu; Jing Hu; Dongmei Lin; Haimin Yao; Limin Zhou
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Biomimetic and bioinspired surface topographies as a green strategy for combating biofouling: a review

Bioinspiration & Biomimetics
2021-07-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Andre E Vellwock; Haimin Yao
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Optimal Design for Higher Resistance to Thermal Impulse: A Lesson Learned from the Shells of Deep-Sea Hydrothermal-Vent Snails

JOM
2021-06-13 | Journal article
Contributors: Anran Wei; Ding Yuan; Bingzhi He; Yujie Xie; Andre E. Vellwock; Jin Sun; Haimin Yao
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A strong correlation between the bending rigidity and the length of single-walled carbon nanotubes

Materials Today Communications
2020-09 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2352-4928
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Haimin Yao

Automated identification and characterization of two-dimensional materials via machine learning-based processing of optical microscope images

Extreme Mechanics Letters
2020-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Juntan Yang; Haimin Yao
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Asymmetric elastoplasticity of stacked graphene assembly actualizes programmable untethered soft robotics

Nature Communications
2020-08-31 | Journal article
Contributors: Shuai Wang; Yang Gao; Anran Wei; Peng Xiao; Yun Liang; Wei Lu; Chinyin Chen; Chi Zhang; Guilin Yang; Haimin Yao et al.
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青鱼咽齿力学与仿生

仿生力学前沿
2020-03-01 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9787519500375
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Haimin Yao

Two-dimensional porous silicon nanosheets as anode materials for high performance lithium-ion batteries

Nanoscale
2019 | Journal article
Contributors: Jingjing Tang; Qifang Yin; Qian Wang; Qianqian Li; Hongtao Wang; Zhenglong Xu; Haimin Yao; Juan Yang; Xiangyang Zhou; Jang-Kyo Kim et al.
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Supramolecular silicone coating capable of strong substrate bonding, readily damage healing, and easy oil sliding

Science Advances
2019-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Meijin Liu; Zhaoyue Wang; Peng Liu; Zuankai Wang; Haimin Yao; Xi Yao
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Improving the electrochemical performance of Si-based anode via gradient Si concentration

Materials & Design
2019-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Zhenbin Guo; Limin Zhou; Haimin Yao
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A data-driven approach to predicting the attachment density of biofouling organisms

Biofouling
2019-09-14 | Journal article
Contributors: Andre E. Vellwock; Jimin Fu; Yuan Meng; V. Thiyagarajan; Haimin Yao
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Deciphering mechanical properties of 2D materials from the size distribution of exfoliated fragments

Extreme Mechanics Letters
2019-05 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2352-4316
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Haimin Yao

Measuring thermal conductivity of ultra-small materials exampled by the reaction chambers of bombardier beetles

International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
2019-05 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0017-9310
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Haimin Yao

Fiber-in-Tube Design of Co9 S8 -Carbon/Co9 S8 : Enabling Efficient Sodium Storage

Angewandte Chemie International Edition
2019-05-06 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1433-7851
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Haimin Yao

Calcium carbonate unit realignment under acidification: A potential compensatory mechanism in an edible estuarine oyster

Marine Pollution Bulletin
2019-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0025-326X
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Haimin Yao

Edge orientations of mechanically exfoliated anisotropic two-dimensional materials

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85036625474

Contributors: Yang, J.; Wang, Y.; Li, Y.; Gao, H.; Chai, Y.; Yao, H.
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Mechanical and thermal properties of grain boundary in a planar heterostructure of graphene and hexagonal boron nitride

Nanoscale
2018 | Journal article
Contributors: Yinfeng Li; Anran Wei; Han Ye; Haimin Yao
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Oblique impact of two successive droplets on a flat surface

International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85036468742

Contributors: Ahmad, S.; Tang, H.; Yao, H.
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Rolling adhesion of cell in shear flow: A theoretical model

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85050455663

Contributors: Li, L.; Tang, H.; Wang, J.; Lin, J.; Yao, H.
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Ocean acidification reduces hardness and stiffness of the Portuguese oyster shell with impaired microstructure: a hierarchical analysis

Biogeosciences
2018-11-16 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1726-4189
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Haimin Yao

Principles and Mechanisms of Strain-Dependent Thermal Conductivity of Polycrystalline Graphene with Varying Grain Sizes and Surface Hydrogenation

The Journal of Physical Chemistry C
2018-08-30 | Journal article
Contributors: Anran Wei; Qihao Liu; Haimin Yao; Ye Li; Yinfeng Li
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Computational Study on the Effects of Mechanical Constraint on the Performance of Si Nanosheets as Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

The Journal of Physical Chemistry C
2018-07-19 | Journal article
Contributors: Qifang Yin; Zhenbin Guo; Yinfeng Li; Haimin Yao
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Combat biofouling with microscopic ridge-like surface morphology: a bioinspired study

Journal of The Royal Society Interface
2018-03-31 | Journal article
Contributors: Jimin Fu; Hua Zhang; Zhenbin Guo; Dan-qing Feng; Vengatesen Thiyagarajan; Haimin Yao
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A Catalytic Etching-Wetting-Dewetting Mechanism in the Formation of Hollow Graphitic Carbon Fiber

Chem
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85013188316

Contributors: Chen, Y.; Dong, J.; Qiu, L.; Li, X.; Li, Q.; Wang, H.; Liang, S.; Yao, H.; Huang, H.; Gao, H. et al.
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Spiral interface: A reinforcing mechanism for laminated composite materials learned from nature

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85029231494

Contributors: Gao, Y.; Guo, Z.; Song, Z.; Yao, H.
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Tunable in-plane torsional strength of surface functionalized two dimensional nanomaterials

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85027359257

Contributors: Lin, Q.; Li, Y.; Yao, H.
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C-axis preferential orientation of hydroxyapatite accounts for the high wear resistance of the teeth of black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus)

Scientific Reports
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84961644778

Contributors: Fu, J.; He, C.; Xia, B.; Li, Y.; Feng, Q.; Yin, Q.; Shi, X.; Feng, X.; Wang, H.; Yao, H.
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Carbon coating may expedite the fracture of carbon-coated silicon core-shell nanoparticles during lithiation

Nanoscale
2016 | Journal article
WOSUID:

WOS:000371479000052

Contributors: Li, Weiqun; Cao, Ke; Wang, Hongtao; Liu, Jiabin; Zhou, Limin; Yao, Haimin
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Distinctive in-Plane Cleavage Behaviors of Two-Dimensional Layered Materials

ACS Nano
2016 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84989169806

Contributors: Guo, Y.; Liu, C.; Yin, Q.; Wei, C.; Lin, S.; Hoffman, T.B.; Zhao, Y.; Edgar, J.H.; Chen, Q.; Lau, S.P. et al.
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Dynamic Strength of Molecular Bond Clusters Under Displacement- and Force-Controlled Loading Conditions

Journal of Applied Mechanics-Transactions of the Asme
2016 | Journal article
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WOS:000367373500004

Contributors: Li, Long; Yao, Haimin; Wang, Jizeng
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Hollow carbon nanosphere embedded with ultrafine Fe<inf>3</inf>O<inf>4</inf>nanoparticles as high performance Li-ion battery anode

Electrochimica Acta
2016 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84991279145

Contributors: Liu, L.; Zhang, H.; Liu, S.; Yao, H.; Hou, H.; Chen, S.
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Inserting Sn Nanoparticles into the Pores of TiO2-x-C Nanofibers by Lithiation

Advanced Functional Materials
2016 | Journal article
WOSUID:

WOS:000368885100005

Contributors: Li, Xiaoyan; Chen, Yuming; Wang, Hongtao; Yao, Haimin; Huang, Haitao; Mai, Yiu-Wing; Hu, Ning; Zhou, Limin
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Mechanical robustness of the calcareous tubeworm Hydroides elegans: warming mitigates the adverse effects of ocean acidification

Biofouling
2016 | Journal article
WOSUID:

WOS:000371088600009

Contributors: Li, Chaoyi; Meng, Yuan; He, Chong; Chan, Vera B. S.; Yao, Haimin; Thiyagarajan, V.
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Mechanics-based optimization of yolk-shell carbon-coated silicon nanoparticle as electrode materials for high-capacity lithium ion battery

Composites Communications
2016 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85010198867

Contributors: Li, W.; Wang, Q.; Cao, K.; Tang, J.; Wang, H.; Zhou, L.; Yao, H.
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A porous graphene/carbon nanowire hybrid with embedded SnO<inf>2</inf>nanocrystals for high performance lithium ion storage

Journal of Materials Chemistry A
2015 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84948437857

Contributors: Tang, J.; Yang, J.; Zhou, X.; Yao, H.; Zhou, L.
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Crack-induced stress conentration is suppressed in nacreous composites

Materials Science Forum
2015 | Book
EID:

2-s2.0-84955296875

Contributors: Yao, H.M.
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Encapsulation of a living bioelectrode by a hydrogel for bioelectrochemical systems in alkaline media

Journal of Materials Chemistry B
2015 | Journal article
WOSUID:

WOS:000355737600002

Contributors: Chen, Shuiliang; Yang, Fangfang; Li, Chungen; Zheng, Suqing; Zhang, Hua; Li, Ming; Yao, Haimin; Zhao, Feng; Hou, Haoqing
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Peer review (111 reviews for 44 publications/grants)

Review activity for ACS applied materials & interfaces. (1)
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Review activity for ACS biomaterials science & engineering. (3)
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Review activity for Advanced functional materials. (4)
Review activity for Advanced materials. (3)
Review activity for Applied materials today. (1)
Review activity for Applied physics letters. (1)
Review activity for Bioinspiration & biomimetics. (1)
Review activity for Biomimetics. (4)
Review activity for Colloids and surfaces. (1)
Review activity for Colloids and surfaces. (1)
Review activity for Composites communications. (3)
Review activity for Composites science and technology. (1)
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