Full List of Publications and Media Highlight (2004 - present)

Researcher ID: G-7384-2012


Journal Articles (*corresponding author, ^equal contribution)

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294. X. Wang, C. F. Pan*, N. Xia, C. Zhang, B. Hao, D. D. Jin, L. Su, J. S. Zhao, C. Majidi*, L. Zhang*, Fracture-driven power amplification in a hydrogel launcher, Nature Materials, Vol. 23, 1428-1435, 2024. (highlighted in CUHK News, Croucher Foundation News, CUHK in Touch) [Link]
293. B. Hao^, X. Wang^, Y. Dong^*, M. M. Sun, C. Xin, H. J. Yang, Y. F. Cao, J. Q. Zhu, X. R. Liu, C. Zhang, L. Su, B. Li* and L. Zhang*, Focused Ultrasound Enables Selective Actuation and Newton-level Force Output of Untethered Soft Robots, Nature Communications, Vol. 15, 5197, 2024. [Link]
292. L. D. Yang, J. L. Jiang, F. T. Ji, Y. M. Li, K. L. Yung, A. Ferreira, L. Zhang*, Machine Learning For Micro- And Nanorobots, Nature Machine Intelligence, Vol. 6, 605-618, 2024. (review article) (highlighted in CUHK in Touch) [Link]
291. M. M. Sun, B. N. Sun, M. J. Park, S. H. Yang, Y. D. Wu, M. C. Zhang, W. B. Kang, J. W. Yoon, L. Zhang*, M. Sitti*, Individual And Collective Manipulation Of Multifunctional Bimodal Droplets In Three Dimensions, Science Advances, Vol. 10, Issue 29, adp1439, 2024. [Link]
290. B. N. Sun, S. Kjelleberg*, J. J. Y. Sung*, L. Zhang*, Micro- and Nanorobots for Biofilm EradicationNature Reviews Bioengineering, Vol. 2, 367–369, 2024. [Link]
289. Q. L. Wang^, Q. Q. Wang^, Z. P. Ning, K. F. Chan, J. L. Jiang, Y. Q. Wang, L. Su, S. Jiang, B. Wang, B. Y. M. Ip*, H. Ko, T. W. H. Leung, P. W. Y. Chiu, S. C. H. Yu, L. Zhang*, Tracking and Navigation of a Microswarm Under Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging for Targeted DeliveryScience Robotics, Vol. 9, Issue 87, eadh1978, 2024. (highlighted in CUHK News) [Link]
288. B. Wang, Q. L. Wang, K. F. Chan, Z. P. Ning, Q. Q. Wang, F. T. Ji, H. J. Yang, S. Jiang, Z. F. Zhang, B. Y. M. Ip, H. Ko, J. P. W. Chung, M. Qiu, J. G. Han, P. W. Y. Chiu, J. J. Y. Sung, S. W. Du*, T. W. H. Leung*, S. C. H. Yu*, L. Zhang*, tPA-anchored Nanorobots For In Vivo Arterial Recanalization At Submillimeter-Scale SegmentsScience Advances, Vol 10, Issue 5, adk8970, 2024. (highlighted in CUHK News) [Link]
287. Q. Q. Wang*, N. Xiang, J. Lang, B. Wang, D. D. Jin, L. Zhang*, Reconfigurable Liquid‐Bodied Miniature Machines: Magnetic Control and Microrobotic ApplicationsAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2300108, 2024. [Link]
286. J. L. Jiang, L. D. Yang*, S. H. Yang, and L. Zhang*, A Deep Learning-based Framework for Environment-adaptive Navigation of Size-adaptable MicroswarmsEngineering, 2024, accepted. [Link]
285. M. Yang, D. K. Tian, F. Li, Z. Q. Chen, Y. P. Zhu, W. W. Shang, L. Zhang, X. Y. Wu*, A Knowledge Transfer-based Personalized Human–Robot Interaction Control Method for Lower Limb ExoskeletonsIEEE Sensors Journal, 2024, accepted, DOI: 10.1109/JSEN.2024.3479239. [Link]
284. Z. Y. Qi^, M. X. Cai^, B. Hao, Y. F. Cao, L. Su, X. R. Liu, K. F. Chan, C. G. Yang, L. Zhang*, Robust 3D Path Following Control Framework for Magnetic Helical Millirobots Subject to Fluid Flow and Input SaturationIEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 2024, accepted, DOI: 10.1109/TCYB.2024.3439708. [Link]
283. J. L. Jiang, L. D. Yang, B. Hao, T. T. Xu, X. Y. Wu, L. Zhang*, Automated Microrobotic Manipulation using Reconfigurable Magnetic MicroswarmsIEEE Transactions on Robotics, Vol. 40, 3676-3694, 2024. [Link]
282. M. X. Cai, Z. Y. Qi, Y. F. Cao, X. R. Liu, X. Y. Wu, T. T. Xu*, L. Zhang*, Performance-Guided Rotating Magnetic Field Control in Large Workspaces with Reconfigurable Electromagnetic Actuation SystemIEEE Transactions on Robotics, Vol. 40, 4117-4131, 2024. [Link]
281. W. Feng*, Q. G. He*, L. Zhang*, Embedded Physical Intelligence in Liquid Crystalline Polymer Actuators and RobotsAdvanced Materials, 2024, accepted, DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312313. [Link]
280. B. N. Sun, M. M. Sun*, Z. F. Zhang, Y. H. Jiang, B. Hao, X. Wang, Y. F. Cao, T. K. F. Chan*, L. Zhang*, Magnetic Hydrogel Micromachines with Active Release of Antibacterial Agent for Biofilm EradicationAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2300092, 2024. (highlighted in CUHK News, Advanced Science News) [Link]
279. N. Xia, D. D. Jin*, L. Zhang*, Magnetic Soft Matter toward Programmable and Multifunctional Miniature MachinesAccounts of Materials Research, Vol. 5, Issue 2, 173–183, 2024. [Link]
278 Y. B. Wang, H. Chen, L. M. Xie, J. B. Liu, L. Zhang*, J. F. Yu*, Swarm Autonomy: From Agent Functionalization to Machine IntelligenceAdvanced Materials, 2024, accepted, DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312956. [Link]
277. J. L. Jiang, L. D. Yang*, L. Zhang*, An Overview of Micro/nanorobot Swarm Control: From Fundamental Understanding to AutonomyIEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 2024, accepted, DOI: 10.1109/TMECH.2024.3449393. [Link]
276. Q. W. Li^, F. Z. Niu, H. Yang^*, D. Q. Xu, J. Dai, J. Li, C. S. Chen, L. N. Sun* and L. Zhang*, Magnetically Actuated Soft Microrobot With Environmental Adaptative Multimodal Locomotion Towards Targeted DeliveryAdvanced Science, 2024, accepted, 2406600, DOI: 10.1002/advs.202406600. [Link]
275. X. R. Liu, X. Song, L. Zhang*, Dual-Responsive Reconfigurable Miniature Fiberbots: A Study for Vascular EmbolizationResearch, 2024, Vol. 7, 0404. [Link]
274. M. X. Cai, Z. Y. Qi, Y. F. Cao, X. Y. Wu, T. T. Xu* and L. Zhang*, Development of Reconfigurable Electromagnetic Actuation System with Large Workspaces: Design, Optimization, and ValidationIEEE on Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 2024, accepted, DOI: 10.1109/TASE.2024.3435035. [Link]
273. M. X. Cai, Z. Y. Qi, Y. F. Cao, X. Y. Wu, T. T. Xu*, L. Zhang*, Magnetic Field-Priority Force Control for Automated Manipulation in Large Workspaces with Reconfigurable Electromagnetic Actuation SystemIEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2024, accepted, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2024.3426055. [Link]
272. D. K. Tian^, Y. He^, Z. Q. Chen, K. K. Li, M. Yin, L. Zhang and X. Y. Wu*, Bionic Design and Control of a 12-DoF Self-Balancing Walking ExoskeletonIEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 2024, accepted, DOI: 10.1109/TASE.2024.3483872. [Link]
271. C. Y. Yang^, X. R. Liu^, X. Song and L. Zhang*, Design And Batch Fabrication Of Anisotropic Microparticles Toward Small-Scale Robots Using Microfluidics: Recent Advances, Lab on a Chip, Vol. 24, 4514-4535, 2024. [Link]
270. C. Y. Yang*, X. Y. Hou, L. Zhang, Microfluidics-derived Microfibers in Flexible BioelectronicsMaterials Futures, Vol. 3, No. 3, 032401, 2024. [Link]
269. J. S. Zhao*, N. Xia, L. Zhang*, A Review Of Bioinspired Dry Adhesives: From Achieving Strong Adhesion To Realizing Switchable AdhesionBioinspiration & Biomimetics, Vol. 19, No. 5, 051003, 2024. [Link]
268. J. K. Li^, D. K. Tian^, F. Li, M. Yin, J. Q. Sun, L. Zhang, and X. Y. Wu*, Control of Self-Balancing Lower Limb Exoskeleton for Various Wearers Under Dynamic DeformationIEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 2024, accepted, DOI: 10.1109/TMECH.2024.3447674. [Link]
267. D. K. Tian, Z. Q. Chen, F. Li, M. Yang, J. K. Li, W. T. Li, Y. He, L. Zhang and X. Y. Wu*, Dual-loop control framework of a self-balancing lower-limb exoskeleton for assisted walkingIEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, Vol. 73, 7506511, 2024. [Link]
266. D. K. Tian, F. Li, M. Yang, Z. Q. Chen, J. K. Li, Z. K. Yi, L. Zhang and X. Y. Wu*, Deformation Estimator Network-Based Feedback Control for Wearable Exoskeleton With Body Disturbances: Toward Stable and Dynamic WalkingIEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Vol. 54. Issue 9, 5844-5856, 2024. [Link]
265. B. Wang*, Y. R. Chen, Z. C. Ye, H. D. Yu, K. F. Chan*, T. T. Xu*, Z. G. Guo*, W. M. Liu, Li. Zhang, Low-Friction Soft Robots for Targeted Bacterial Infection Treatment in Gastrointestinal TractCyborg and Bionic Systems, a Science Partner Journal, Vol. 5, 0138, 2024. [Link]
264. J. Y. Gao*, J. S. Zhou, R. Q. Li, G. Z. Yan, Q. L. Tan* and L. Zhang, Characterizing the Coefficient of Friction Between a Capsule Robot and the ColonIEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 71, Issue 10, 2866-2876, 2024. [Link]
263. M. M. Sun*, S. H. Yang, J. L. Jiang, Q. Q. Wang, L. Zhang*, Multiple Magneto-Optical Microrobotic Collectives with Selective Control in Three Dimensions Under WaterSmall, Vol. 20, Issue 26, 2310769, 2024. [Link]
262. A. Ren, J. R. Hu, C. W. Qin, M. F. Yu, X. B. Xu, H. Y. Yang, M. Han, L. Zhang*, L. Ma*, Oral Administration Microrobots for Drug DeliveryBioactive Materials, Vol. 39, 163-190, 2024. [Link]
261. D. K. Tian, W. X. Wang, F. Li, Z. Q. Chen, Y. He, J. K. Li, L. Zhang and X. Y. Wu*, Biomimetic Viscoelastic Compliance Control for Self-Balancing Lower Limb ExoskeletonIEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 2024, accepted: DOI: 10.1109/TII.2024.3388601. [Link]
260. C. Xu, X. Guan, S. Abbasi, N. Xia, T. Ngai, L. Zhang, H. P. Ho, S. H. Ng, W. Yuan*, Liquid-shaped Microlens for Scalable Production of Ultrahigh-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography MicroendoscopeCommunications Engineering, Vol.3, Issue 1, 2024. [Link]
259. L. Yang, C. H. J. Choi, J. F. Wang, J. Xia, L. Zhang, T. Ngai, Y. L. Zi, Z. F. Huang*, Celebrating 60 Years of The Chinese University of Hong Kong: Research Highlights in Nanoscience and NanotechnologyACS Nano, Vol 18, Issue 1, 4-13, 2024. [Link]
258. J. S. Zhao*, C. Xin, J. Q. Zhu, N. Xia, B. Hao, X. R. Liu, Y. Tan, S. H. Yang, X. Wang, J. N. Xue, Q. L. Wang, H. J. Lu, L. Zhang*, Insect-Scale Biped Robots Based on Asymmetrical Friction Effect Induced by Magnetic Torque, Advanced Materials, Vol. 36, Issue 24, 2312655, 2024. [Link]
257. L. Zhang*, L. Wen*, J. C. Zhang*, Soft Robotics Across Scales: Fundamentals to ApplicationsAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2300879, 2024. [Link]
256. H. Huang, S. H. Yang, Y. L. Ying, X. Z. Chen, J. Puigmartí-Luis, L. Zhang, S. Pané*, 3D Motion Manipulation for Micro- and Nanomachines: Progress and Future DirectionsAdvanced Materials, Vol. 36, Issue 1, 2305925, 2024. [Link]
255. C. C. Mayorga-Martinez, L. Zhang, Martin Pumera*, Chemical Multiscale Robotics for Bacterial Biofilm TreatmentChemical Society Reviews, Issue 5, 2284-2299, 2024. [Link]
254. L. D. Yang, Z. X. Yang, M. Q. Zhang, J. L. Jiang, H. J. Yang, L. Zhang*, Optimal Parameter Design and Microrobotic Navigation Control of Parallel-Mobile-Coil SystemsIEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, Vol. 21, Issue 1, 855-867, 2024. [Link]
253. L. C. Wang, W. J. Zou, J. Shen, S. H. Yang, J. J. Wu, T. Ying*, X. J. Cai, L. Zhang*, J. R. Wu*, Y. Y. Zheng*, Dual-Functional Laser-Guided Magnetic Nanorobot Collectives against Gravity for On-Demand Thermo-Chemotherapy of Peritoneal MetastasisAdvanced Healthcare Materials, Vol. 13, Issue 9, 2303361, 2024. [Link]
252. J. Y. Gao*, S. Y. Tian, C. Y. Yuan, Z. Y. Ma, C. Gao, G. Z. Yan, R. Q. Li, Q. L. Tan, L. Zhang, Design and Optimization of a Novel Double-layer Helmholtz Coil for Wirelessly Powering a Capsule Robot, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol. 39, Issue 1, 1826-1839, 2024. [Link]
251. C. Xin, N. Xia, L. Zhang*, Light-based 3D printing of stimulus-responsive hydrogels for miniature devices: recent progress and perspective, Bio-Design and Manufacturing, Vol. 7, 721-746, 2024. [Link]

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250. L. Su, D. D. Jin*, Y. Q. Wang, Q. L. Wang, C. F. Pan, S. Jiang, H. J. Yang, Z. X. Yang, X. Wang, N. Xia, K. F. Chan*, P. W. Y. Chiu, J. J. Y. Sung, L. Zhang*, Modularized microrobot with lock-and-detachable modules for targeted cell delivery in bile ductScience Advances, Vol. 9, Issue 50, adj0883, 2023. (highlighted in CUHK News) [Link]
249. M. M. Sun, S. H. Yang, J. L. Jiang, S. Jiang, M. Sitti*, and L. Zhang*, Bioinspired self-assembled colloidal collectives drifting in three dimensions underwaterScience Advances, Vol. 9, Issue 45, adj4201, 2023. [Link]
248. Y. F. Cao, Z. X. Yang, B. Hao, X. Wang, M. X. Cai, Z. Y. Qi, B. N. Sun, Q. L. Wang, and L. Zhang*, Magnetic Continuum Robot with Intraoperative Magnetic Moment ProgrammingSoft Robotics, 1209-1223, 2023. [Link]
247. M. X. Cai, Q. Q. Wang*, Z. Y. Qi, D. D. Jin, X. Y. Wu, T. T. Xu*, L. Zhang*, Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework-Based Flow Rate Rejection Control of Soft Magnetic Miniature RobotsIEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, Vol. 53, No. 12, 7699 - 7711, 2023. [Link]
246. Q. Q. Wang*, S.H. Yang and L. Zhang*, Untethered Micro/Nanorobots for Remote Sensing: Toward Intelligent PlatformNano-Micro Letters, Vol. 16, 40, 2023. [Link]
245. Q. Q. Wang*, J. C. Zhang, J. F. Yu, J. Lang, Z. Y. Lyu, Y. F. Chen*, L. Zhang*, Untethered Small-Scale Machines for Microrobotic Manipulation: From Individual and Multiple to Collective MachinesACS Nano, Vol. 17, Issue 14, 12935-14188, 2023. [Link]
244. M. M. Sun, S. H. Yang, J. L. Jiang, and L. Zhang*, Horizontal and Vertical Coalescent Microrobotic Collectives Using Ferrofluid DropletsAdvanced Materials, Vol. 35, Issue 23, 2300521, 2023. [Link]
243. Z. X. Yang, H. J. Yang, Y. F. Cao, Y. Y. Cui and L. Zhang*, Magnetically Actuated Continuum Medical Robots: A ReviewAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Vol. 5, Issue 6, 2200416, 2023. [Link]
242. L. D. Yang^, M. M. Sun^, M. Q. Zhang, L. Zhang*, Multimodal Motion Control of Soft Ferrofluid Robot With Environment and Task AdaptabilityIEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 28, Issue 6, 3099 - 3109, 2023. [Link]
241. L. D. Yang^, M. Q. Zhang^, Z. X. Yang, L. Zhang*, Multimode Control of a Parallel-Mobile-Coil System for Adaptable Large-workspace Microrobotic ActuationIEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 28, Issue 3, 1662-1673, 2023. [Link]
240. M. Q. Zhang, L. D. Yang*, C. Zhang, Z. X. Yang, L. Zhang*, A 5-D Large-Workspace Magnetic Localization and Actuation System Based on an Eye-in-Hand Magnetic Sensor Array and Mobile CoilsIEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, Vol. 72, 7501411, 2023. [Link]
239. B. Wang, S. Handschuh-Wang, J. Shen, X. C. Zhou, Z. G. Guo*, W. M. Liu, M. Pumera*, L. Zhang*, Small-scale Robotics with Tailored WettabilityAdvanced Materials, Vol. 35, Issue 18, 2205732, 2023. [Link]
238. F. T. Ji, Y. L. Wu*, M. Pumera*, L. Zhang*, Collective Behaviors of Active Matter Learning from Natural Taxes Across ScalesAdvanced Materials, Vol. 35, Issue 8, 2203959, 2023. [Link]
237. R. Li, Y. Tao, J. W. Li*, D. D. Jin, C. Xin, S. Y. Ji, C. W. Wang, Y. C. Zhang, Y. L. Hu, D. Wu, L. Zhang* and J. R. Chu, Rapid Fabrication of Reconfigurable Helical Microswimmers with Environmentally Adaptive LocomotionLight: Advanced Manufacturing, Vol. 4, Issue 4, 29, 2023. [Link]
236. H. Lu*, J. Li, L. Zhang, L. Meng, Y. P. Ning and T. Z. Jiang, Pinpointing the precise stimulation targets for brain rehabilitation in early-stage Parkinson’s diseaseBMC Neuroscience, Vol. 24, 24, 2023. [Link]
235. H. Lu*, J. Li, N. S. Yang, L. C. W. Lam, S. L. Ma, Y. K. Wing, L. Zhang, Using gamma-band transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) to improve sleep quality and cognition in patients with mild neurocognitive disorders due to Alzheimer’s disease: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trialPLOS ONE, Vol. 18, Issue 8, e0289591, 2023. [Link]
234. J. S. Zhao, T. P. Lu, Y. X. Zhang, C. Zhang, C. F. Pan, Y. Tan, J. Q. Zhu, B. Li, L. Zhang, M. X. Shi, X. Y. Li*, Magnetically Actuated Adhesives with Switchable AdhesionAdvanced Functional Materials, Vol. Issue 52, 2305484, 2023. [Link]
233. S. X. Fu, B. H. Chen, D. Li, J. G. Han, S. Xu, S. Wang, C. Y. Huang, M. Qiu, S. Cheng, X. Y. Wu, L. Zhang, S. W. Du*, T. T. Xu*, A Magnetically Controlled Guidewire Robot System with Steering and Propulsion Capabilities for Vascular Interventional SurgeryAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Vol. 5, Issue 11, 2300267, 2023. [Link]
232. W. J. Cao, D. Y. Shang, M. Yin, X. W. Li, T. T. Xu, L. Zhang and X. Y. Wu*, Development and Evaluation of a Hip Exoskeleton for Lateral Resistance Walk ExerciseIEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics (TMECH/AIM 2023 Concurrent Submission), Vol. 28, Issue 4, 1966-1974, 2023. [Link]
231. C. Zhang^, C. F. Pan^, K. F. Chan*, J. Y. Gao, Z. X. Yang, K. K. C. Leung, D. D. Jin, Y. Q. Wang, N. Xia, Z. P. Ning, X. Wang, S. Jiang, Z. F. Zhang, Q. L. Wang, B. Hao, P. W. Y. Chiu* and L. Zhang*, Wirelessly powered deformable electronic stent for noninvasive electrical stimulation of lower esophageal sphincterScience Advances, Vol. 9, Issue 10, ade8622, 2023. (highlighted in CUHK News, Nature Reviews Bioengineering, CUHK in Touch) [Link]
230. D. D. Jin, Q. L. Wang, K. F. Chan, N. Xia, H. J. Yang, Q. Q. Wang, S. C. H. Yu* and L. Zhang*, Swarming self-adhesive microgels enabled aneurysm on-demand embolization in physiological blood flow, Science Advances, Vol 9, Issue 19, adf9278, 2023. (highlighted in CUHK News, CUHK in Focus, Hong Kong’s top ten innovation and technology news 2023) [Link]
229. C. Xin, Z. G. Ren, L. R. Zhang, L. Yang, D. W. Wang, Y. L. Hu, J. W. Li, J. R. Chu, L. Zhang, D. Wu*, Light-triggered multi-joint microactuator fabricated by two-in-one femtosecond laser writingNature Communications, Vol. 14, 4273, 2023. [Link]
228. G. D. Zhu*, Y. Hou, N. Xia, X. Wang, C. Zhang, J. Z. Zheng, D. D. Jing, L. Zhang, Fully Recyclable, Healable, Soft, and Stretchable Dynamic Polymers for Magnetic Soft RobotsAdvanced Functional Materials, Vol. 33, Issue 31, 2300888, 2023. [Link]
227. B. W. Jin, C. F. Pan, N. Xia, J. L. Song, H. X. Luo, L. Zhang, Y. Ding*, Swimming of the midge larva: principles and tricks of locomotion at intermediate Reynolds numberPhysics of Fluids, Vol. 35, 031903, 2023. [Link]
226. B. R. Liu, B. Dong, C. Xin, C. Chen, L. R. Zhang, D. W. Wang, Y. L. Hu, J. W. Li, L. Zhang, D. Wu*, J. R. Chu, 4D Direct Laser Writing of Submerged Structural Colors at the MicroscaleSmall, Vol. 19, Issue 2, 2204630, 2023. [Link]
225. J. Sun, Y. T. Chan, K. W. K. Ho, L. Zhang, L. M. Bian, R. S. Tuan*, Y. Z. Jiang*, “Slow walk” mimetic tensile loading maintains human meniscus tissue resident progenitor cells homeostasis in photocrosslinked gelatin hydrogelBioactive Materials, Vol. 25, 256-272, 2023. [Link]
224. S. X. Chen, Z. W. Tan, P. Liao, Y. F. Li, Y. Qu, Q. Zhang, M. X. Yang, K. W. Y. Chan, L. Zhang, K. Man, Z. W. Chen, D. Sun*, Biodegradable Microrobots for DNA Vaccine DeliveryAdvanced Healthcare Materials, Vol. 12, Issue 21, 2202921, 2023. [Link]

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223. M. M. Sun, B. Hao, S. H. Yang, X. Wang, C. Majidi*, L. Zhang*, Exploiting ferrofluidic wetting for miniature soft machinesNature Communications, Vol. 13, 7919, 2022. (highlighted in CUHK News[Link]
222. N. Xia, D. D. Jin*, C. F. Pan, J. C. Zhang, Z. X. Yang, L. Su, J. S. Zhao, L. Wang and L. Zhang*, Dynamic morphological transformations in soft architected materials via buckling instability encoded heterogeneous magnetizationNature Communications, Vol. 13, 7514, 2022. (highlighted in CUHK News[Link]
221. Y. Dong^, L. Wang^, Z. F. Zhang, F. T. Ji, K. F. Chan, H. J. Yang, P. L. Chan, Z. X. Yang, Z. G. Chen, W. T. Chang*, Y. K. Chan*, J. Y. Sung, L. Zhang*, Endoscope-assisted magnetic helical micromachine delivery for biofilm eradication in tympanostomy tubeScience Advances, Vol. 8, Issue 40, abq8573, 2022. (highlighted in CUHK News[Link]
220. Y. Dong, L. Wang, N. Xia, Z. X. Yang, C. Zhang, C. F. Pan, D. D. Jin, J. C. Zhang, C. Majidi*, L. Zhang*, Untethered small-scale magnetic soft robot with programmable magnetization and integrated multifunctional modulesScience Advances, Vol. 8, Issue 25, eabn8932, 2022. (highlighted in New Scientist and CUHK News[Link]
219. S. H. Yang^, Q. Q. Wang^, D. D. Jin, X. Z. Du, L. Zhang*, Probing Fast Transformation of Magnetic Colloidal Microswarms in Complex FluidsACS Nano, Vol. 16, Issue 11, 19025–19037, 2022. [Link]
218. M. M. Sun, K. F. Chan, Z. F. Zhang, L. Wang, Q. L. Wang, S. H. Yang, S. M. Chan, P. W. Y. Chiu*, J. J. Y. Sung*, L. Zhang*, Magnetic Microswarm and Fluoroscopy-Guided Platform for Biofilm Eradication in Biliary StentsAdvanced Materials, Vol. 34, Issue 34, 220188, 2022. [Link]
217. L. D. Yang, J. L. Jiang, X. J. Gao, Q. L. Wang, Q. Dou, L. Zhang*, Autonomous Environment-adaptive Microrobot Swarm Navigation Enabled by Deep Learning-based Real-time Distribution PlanningNature Machine Intelligence, Vol. 4, 480-493, 2022. (highlighted in CUHK in Focus and CUHK in Touch[Link]
216. B. J. Nelson, S. Gervasoni*, P. W. Y. Chiu, L. Zhang, A. Zemmar, Magnetically Actuated Medical Robots: An in vivo PerspectiveProceedings of the IEEE, Vol. 110, Issue 7, 1028-1037, 2022. [Link]
215. M. M. Sun, C. Y. Tian, L. Y. Mao, X. H. Meng, X. J. Shen, B. Hao, X. Wang, H. Xie*, L. Zhang*, Reconfigurable Magnetic Slime Robot: Deformation, Adaptability, and MultifunctionAdvanced Functional Materials, Vol. 32, Issue 26, 2112508, 2022. (highlighted in BBCNew ScientistCNNBloombergCUHK in TouchHong Kong’s top ten innovation and technology news, etc.) [Link]
214. C. Xin, D. D. Jin, R. Li, D. W. Wang, Z. G. Ren, B. R. Liu, C. Chen, L. F. Li, S. L. Liu, B. Xu, Y. C. Zhang, Y. L. Hu, J. W. Li, L. Zhang*, D. Wu* and J. R. Chu, Rapid and Multimaterial 4D Printing of Shape-Morphing Micromachines for Narrow Micronetworks TraversingSmall, Vol. 18, Issue 37, 2202272, 2022. [Link]
213. J. L. Jiang, Z. X. Yang, A. Ferreira and L. Zhang*, Control and Autonomy of Microrobots: Recent Progress and Perspective, Advanced Intelligent Systems, Vol. 4, Issue 5, 2100279, 2022. [Link]
212. N. Xia, G. D. Zhu, X. Wang, Y. Dong and L. Zhang*, Multicomponent and multifunctional integrated miniature soft robotsSoft Matter, Vol. 39, 7464-7485, 2022. [Link]
211. J. Y. Gao*, J. S. Zhou, C. S. Yuan, Z. L. Zhang, C. Gao, G. Z. Yan, R. Q. Li, and L. Zhang, Stable Wireless Power Transmission for a Capsule Robot with Randomly Changing AttitudeIEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol. 38, Issue 2, 2782-2796, 2022. [Link]
210. L. R. Zhang, B. R. Liu, C. W. Wang*, C. Xin, R. Li, D. W. Wang, L. Q. Xu, S. Y. Fan, J. A. Zhang, C. C. Zhang, Y. L. Hu, J. W. Li, D. Wu*, L. Zhang, and J. R. Chu, Functional Shape-Morphing Microarchitectures Fabricated by Dynamic Holographically Shifted Femtosecond MultifociNano Letters, Vol. 22, Issue 13, 5277-5286, 2022. [Link]
209. S. Pane*, M. Zhang, V. Iacovacci*, L. Zhang, and A. Menciassi, Contrast-enhanced ultrasound tracking of helical propellers with acoustic phase analysis and comparison with color DopplerAPL Bioengineering, Vol. 6, Issue 3, 036102, 2022. (highlighted in AIP Scilight[Link]
208. L. X. Xing, D. F. Li, H. Cao, L. Fan, L. S. Zheng, L. Zhang, D. Sun*, A New Drive System for Microagent Control in Targeted Therapy Based on Rotating Gradient Magnetic FieldsAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Vol. 4, Issue 9, 2100214, 2022. [Link]
207. B. Wang*, B. F. Zhang, Y. Z. Tan, F. T. Ji, G. H. Lv, C. F. Pan, S. Handschuh‐Wang, L. Zhang*, X. C. Zhou*, Leech-Inspired Shape-Encodable Liquid Metal Robots for Reconfigurable Circuit Welding and Transient Electronics, Advanced Intelligent Systems, Vol. 4, Issue 9, 2200080, 2022. [Link]
206. X. Z. Du^, Q. Q. Wang^, D. D. Jin, W. Y. P. Chiu, C. P. Pang, K. K. L. Chong, L. Zhang*, Real-time Navigation of an Untethered Miniature Robot Using Mobile Ultrasound Imaging and Magnetic Actuation SystemsIEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Vol. 7, Issue 3, 7668-7675, 2022. [Link]
205. N. Xia, B. Jin, D. D. Jin, Z. X. Yang, C. F. Pan, Q. Q. Wang, F. T. Ji, V. Iacovacci, C. Majidi*, Y. Ding*, L. Zhang*, Decoupling and Reprogramming the Wiggling Motion of Midge Larvae Using a Soft Robotic PlatformAdvanced Materials, Vol. 34, Issue 17, 2109126, 2022. [Link]
204. H. J. Yang, Z. X. Yang, D. D. Jin, L. Su, K. F. Chan, K. K. L. Chong*, C. P. Pang*, L. Zhang*, Magnetic micro-driller system for nasolacrimal duct recanalizationIEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Vol. 7, Issue 3, 7367-7374, 2022. [Link]
203. Z. X. Yang, L. D. Yang, M. Q. Zhang, N. Xia, L. Zhang*, Ultrasound-Guided Wired Magnetic Microrobot with Active Steering and Ejectable TipIEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 70, Issue 1, 614-623, 2022. [Link]
202. Q. Q. Wang, X. Z. Du, D. D. Jin, L. Zhang*, Real-Time Ultrasound Doppler Tracking and Autonomous Navigation of a Miniature Helical Robot for Accelerating Thrombolysis in Dynamic Blood FlowACS Nano, Vol. 16, Issue 1, 604-616, 2022. [Link]
201. Q. Q. Wang, S. H. Yang, L. Zhang*, Magnetic Actuation of a Dynamically Reconfigurable Microswarm for Enhanced Ultrasound Imaging ContrastIEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 27, Issue 6, 4235-4245, 2022. [Link]
200. T. T. Xu, Z. M. Hao, C. Y. Huang, J, F. Yu, L. Zhang and X. Y. Wu*, Multimodal Locomotion Control of Needle-Like Microrobots Assembled by Ferromagnetic NanoparticlesIEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 27, Issue 6, 4327-4338, 2022. [Link] (selected as the finalist of the best TMECH paper published in 2023)
199. Z. X. Yang, L. D. Yang, M. Q. Zhang, C. Zhang, S. C. H. Yu, L. Zhang*, Ultrasound-guided Catheterization Using a Driller-tipped Guidewire with Combined Magnetic Navigation and Drilling Motion, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 27, Issue 5, 2829-2840, 2022. [Link]
198. Q. Q. Wang, Y. Tian, X. Z. Du, H. Ko, B. Y. M. Ip, T. W. H. Leung, S. C. H. Yu, and L. Zhang*, Magnetic Navigation of Collective Cell Microrobots in Blood Under Ultrasound Doppler ImagingIEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 27, Issue 5, 3174-3185, 2022. [Link]
197. Q. Q. Wang, D. D. Jin, B. Wang, N. Xia, H. Ko, B. Y. M. Ip, T. W. H. Leung, S. C. H. Yu, L. Zhang*, Reconfigurable Magnetic Microswarm for Accelerating tPA-Mediated Thrombolysis under Ultrasound ImagingIEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 27, Issue 4, 2267-2277, 2022. [Link]
196. Y. Dong, V. Iacovacci, X. P. Wang, L. Zhang*, B. J. Nelson*, Magnetic helical micro-/nanomachines: Recent progress and perspectiveMatter, Vol. 5, Issue 1, 77-109, 2022. [Link]
195. N. Xia, D. D. Jin, V. Iacovacci, L. Zhang*, 3D printing of functional polymers for miniature machinesMultifunctional Materials, Vol. 5, no. 1, 2022. [Link]
194. D. D. Jin, L. Zhang*, Collective Behaviors of Magnetic Active Matter: Recent Progress toward Reconfigurable, Adaptive, and Multifunctional Swarming Micro/NanorobotsAccounts of Chemical Research, Vol. 55, Issue 1, 98-109, 2022. [Link]
193. Q. Q. Wang^, L. D. Yang^, L. Zhang*, Micromanipulation Using Reconfigurable Self-Assembled Magnetic Droplets with Needle GuidanceIEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, Vol. 19, Issue 2, 759 - 771, 2022. [Link]
192. Z. F. Zhang, L. Wang, K. F. Chan, Z. G. Chen, M. Ip, P. K. S. Chan, J. J. Y. Sung, L. Zhang*, Micro-/Nanorobots in Antimicrobial Applications: Recent Progress, Challenges, and OpportunitiesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, Vol. 11, Issue 6, 2101991, 2022. [Link]
191. J. F. Yu^, L. D. Yang^, X. Z. Du, H. Chen, T. T. Xu, L. Zhang*, Adaptive Pattern and Motion Control of Magnetic Microrobotic SwarmsIEEE Transactions on Robotics, Vol. 38, Issue 3, 1552-1570, 2022. [Link]
190. L. D. Yang, J. F. Yu, S. H. Yang, B. Wang, B. J. Nelson, and L. Zhang*, A Survey on Swarm MicroroboticsIEEE Transactions on Robotics, Vol. 38, Issue 3, 1531-1551, 2022. [Link]
189. L. D. Yang, M. Q. Zhang, Z. X. Yang, H. J. Yang, L. Zhang*, Mobile Ultrasound Tracking and Magnetic Control for Long-Distance Endovascular Navigation of Untethered Miniature Robots against Pulsatile FlowAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2100144, 2022. [Link]
188. Y. D. Chen, R. J. Pan, Y. Wang, P. T. Guo, X. J. Liu, F. T. Ji, J. Hu, X. H. Yan, G. P. Wang, L. Zhang, Y. M. Sun*, X. Ma*, Carbon Helical Nanorobots Capable of Cell Membrane Penetration for Single Cell Targeted SERS Bio-Sensing and Photothermal Cancer TherapyAdvanced Functional Materials, Vol. 32, Issue 30, 200600, 2022. [Link]
187. Z. L. Niu, C. Xiao, J. H. Mo, L. Zhang, and C. Chen*, Investigating the Influence of Metal–Organic Framework Loading on the Filtration Performance of Electrospun Nanofiber Air FiltersACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Vol. 14, Issue 23, 27096–27106, 2022. [Link]
186. Y. Bian*, Z. L. Niu, S. J. Wang, Y. Pan, L. Zhang and C. Chen*, Removal of Size-Dependent Submicron Particles Using Metal–Organic Framework-Based Nanofiber Air FiltersACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Vol. 14, No. 20, 23570–23576, 2022. [Link]

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185. B. Wang^, K. F. Chan^, K. Yuan, Q. Q. Wang, X. F. Xia, L. D. Yang, H. Ko, Y. X. J. Wang, J. J. Y. Sung, P. W. Y. Chiu, L. Zhang*, Endoscopy-assisted magnetic navigation of biohybrid soft microrobots with rapid endoluminal delivery and imagingScience Robotics, Vol. 6, Issue 52, eabd2813, 2021. (highlighted in Nature websiteNature SpotlightCUHK News Centre[Link]
184. Q. Q. Wang, K. F. Chan, K. Schweizer, X. Z. Du, D. D. Jin, S. C. H. Yu, B. J. Nelson, L. Zhang*, Ultrasound Doppler-guided real-time navigation of a magnetic microswarm for active endovascular deliveryScience Advances, Vol. 7, no. 9, eabe5914, 2021. (highlighted in CUHK News Centre) [Link]
183. M. Ip*, J. Yang, N. Barua, M. N. Rahman, N. Lo, T. F. Tsang, X. Yang, P. K. S. Chan, L. Zhang, Chimeric crRNA improves CRISPR–Cas12a specificity in the N501Y mutation detection of Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Mu variants of SARS-CoV-2PLOS One, Vol. 16, Issue 12, e0261778, 2021. [Link]
182. L. Zhang*, S. X. Qu*, X. M. Du*, Intelligent Soft Actuators and Flexible DevicesAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Vol. 3, Issue 10, 2100173, 2021. (editorial[Link]
181. C. Xin, D. D. Jin, Y. L. Hu, L. Yang, R. Li, L. Wang, Z. G. Ren, D. W. Wang, S. Y. Ji, K. Hu, D. Pan, H. Wu, W. L. Zhu, Z. J. Shen, Y. C. Wang, J. W. Li*, L. Zhang*, D. Wu*, and J. R. Chu, Environmentally Adaptive Shape-Morphing Microrobots for Localized Cancer Cell TreatmentACS Nano, Vol. 15, Issue 11, 18048-18059, 2021. [Link]
180. D. D. Jin^, K. Yuan^, X. Z. Du, Q.Q. Wang, S. J. Wang, L. Zhang*, Domino reaction encoded heterogeneous colloidal microswarm with on-demand morphological adaptabilityAdvanced Materials, Vol. 33, Issue 37, 2100070, 2021. [Link]
179. Y. Dong^, L. Wang^, N. Xia, Y. Wang, S. J. Wang, Z. X. Yang, D. D. Jin, X. Z. Du, E. Yu, C. F. Pan, B. F. Liu*, L. Zhang*, Multi-stimuli-response Programmable Soft Actuators with Site-specific and Anisotropic Deformation BehaviorNano Energy, Vol. 88, 106254, 2021. [Link]
178. H. J. Zhou, C. C. Mayorga-Martinez, S. Pané, L. Zhang, M. Pumera*, Magnetically Driven Micro and NanorobotsChemical Reviews, Vol. 121, Issue 8, 4999-5041, 2021. [Link]
177. B. Wang, K. Kostarelos, B. J. Nelson, L. Zhang*, Trends in Micro-/Nanorobotics: Materials Development, Actuation, Localization, and System Integration for Biomedical ApplicationsAdvanced Materials, Vol. 33, Issue 4, 2002047, 2021. (review article) [Link]
176. C. Y. Huang, Z. Y. Lai, L. Zhang, X. Y. Wu, T. T. Xu*, A magnetically controlled soft miniature robotic fish with a flexible skeleton inspired by zebrafishBioinspiration & Biomimetics, Vol. 16, no. 6, 065004, 2021. [Link]
175. L. Su, D. D. Jin, C. F. Pan, N. Xia, K. F. Chan, V. Iacovacci, T.T. Xu, X. M Du, L. Zhang*, A mobile magnetic pad with fast light-switchable adhesion capabilitiesBioinspiration & Biomimetics, Vol. 16, Issue 5, 055005, 2021. [Link]
174. Q. L. Wang, F. T. Ji, S. J. Wang, L. Zhang*, Accelerating the Fenton Reaction with a Magnetic Microswarm for Enhanced Water RemediationChemNanoMat, Vol. 7, Issue 6, 600-606, 2021. [Link]
173. F. T. Ji, T. L. Li*, S. M. Yu, Z. G. Wu, L. Zhang*, Propulsion Gait Analysis and Fluidic Trapping of Swinging Flexible NanomotorsACS Nano, Vol. 15, Issue 3, 5118-5128, 2021. [Link]
172. Y. Dong^, L. Wang^; K. Yuan^, F. T. Ji, J. H. Gao, Z. F. Zhang, X. Z. Du, Y. Tian, Q. Q. Wang, L. Zhang*, Magnetic Microswarm Composed of Porous Nanocatalysts for Targeted Elimination of Biofilm OcclusionACS Nano, Vol. 15, Issue 3, 5056-5067, 2021. [Link]
171. X. Z. Du, J. F. Yu, D. D. Jin, P. W. Y. Chiu, L. Zhang*, Independent Pattern Formation of Nanorod and Nanoparticle Swarms under an Oscillating FieldACS Nano, Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2021. [Link]
170. Q. Q. Wang, L. Zhang*, External Power-Driven Microrobotic Swarm: From Fundamental Understanding to Imaging-Guided DeliveryACS Nano, Vol. 15, Issue 1, 149-174, 2021. (review article) [Link]
169. F. T. Ji, W. S. Liu, L. D. Yang, T. T. Xu, X. Y. Wu, L. Zhang*, On-Demand Assembly and Disassembly of a 3D Swimming Magnetic Mini-Propeller with Two ModulesIEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Vol. 6, Issue 3, 6008-6015, 2021. [Link]
168. Z. X. Yang, L. D. Yang, M. Q. Zhang, Q. Q. Wang, S. C. H. Yu, L. Zhang*, Magnetic Control of a Steerable Guidewire Under Ultrasound Guidance Using Mobile ElectromagnetsIEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Vol. 6, Issue 2, 1280-1287, 2021. [Link]
167. Z. X. Yang, L. D. Yang, L. Zhang*, Autonomous Navigation of Magnetic Microrobots in A Large Workspace Using Mobile-Coil SystemIEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 26, Issue 6, 3163-3174, 2021. [Link]
166. X. Z. Du, M. Q. Zhang, J. F. Yu, L. D. Yang, P. W. Y. Chiu, L. Zhang*, Design and real-time optimization for a magnetic actuation system with enhanced flexibilityIEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 26, Issue 3, 1524-1535, 2021. [Link]
165. J. L. Jiang, L. D. Yang, L. Zhang*, Closed-Loop Control of a Helmholtz Coil System for Accurate Actuation of Magnetic Microrobot SwarmsIEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Vol. 6, Issue 2, 827-834, 2021. [Link]
164. Z. X. Lao^, R. Sun^, D. D. Jin^, Z. G. Ren, C. Xin, Y. C. Zhang, S. J. Jiang, Y. Y. Zhang, L. Zhang*, Encryption/Decryption and Microtarget Capturing by pH-driven Janus Microstructures Fabricated by the Same Femtosecond Laser Printing ParametersInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2021. [Link]
163. L. Y. Wang^, Y. Bian^, C. K. Lim, Z. L. Niu, P. K. H. Lee, C. Chen*, L. Zhang*, W. A. Daoud*, Y. L. Zi*, Tribo-Charge Enhanced Hybrid Air Filter Masks for Efficient Particulate Matter Capture with Greatly Extended Service LifeNano Energy, Vol. 85, 106015, 2021. [Link]
162. Y. Huang, B. Q. Wang, F. Liu, H. G. Liu, S. J. Wang, Q. Q. Li*, J. P. Cheng*, L. Zhang*, Fabrication of Rambutan-like Activated Carbon Sphere/Carbon Nanotubes and Their Application as SupercapacitorsEnergy & Fuels, Vol. 35, Issue 9, 8313-8320, 2021. [Link]
161. Z. X. Lao*, N. Xia, S. J. Wang, T. T. Xu, X. Y. Wu, L. Zhang*, Tethered and untethered 3D microactuators fabricated by two-photon polymerization: a reviewMicromachines, Vol. 12, Issue 4, 465, 2021. (for the Special Issue "Micro/Nano Robotics: A Theme Issue in Honor of Professor Toshio Fukuda") [Link]
160. H. Lu*, J. Li, L. Zhang, S. S. M. Chan, L. C. W. Lam, Dynamic changes of region-specific cortical features and scalp-to-cortex distance: implications for transcranial current stimulation modelingJournal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, Vol. 18, 2, 509-533, 2021. [Link]
159. L. D. Yang, L. Zhang*, Motion Control in Magnetic Microrobotics: From Individual and Multiple Robots to SwarmsAnnual Review of Control, Robotics, and Autonomous Systems, Vol. 4, 509-534, 2021. [Link]

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158. D. D. Jin, L. Zhang*, Microrobotics - Embodied intelligence weaves a better future (“News & Views”)Nature Machine Intelligence, Vol. 2, 663–664, 2020. [Link]
157. Y. Dong, L. Wang, J. Wang, S. J. Wang, Y. Wang, D. D. Jin, P. Chen, W. Du, L. Zhang*, B. F. Liu*, Graphene-Based Helical Micromotors Constructed by “Microscale Liquid Rope-Coil Effect” with MicrofluidicsACS Nano, Vol. 14, Issue 12, 16600–16613, 2020. [Link]
156. Z. X. Yang, L. D. Yang, L. Zhang*, 3-D Visual Servoing of Magnetic Miniature Swimmers Using Parallel Mobile CoilsIEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, Vol. 2, Issue 4, 608-618, 2020. [Link]
155. Z. L. Niu^, Y. Bian^, T. L. Xia, L. Zhang*, C. Chen*, An Optimization Approach for Fabricating Electrospun Nanofiber Air Filters with Minimized Pressure Drop for Indoor PM2.5 ControlBuilding and Environment, Vol. 188, 107449, 2020. [Link]
154. H. Q. Cui, Q. L. Zhao, L. Zhang, X. M. Du*, Intelligent Polymer-Based Bioinspired Actuators: From Monofunction to MultifunctionAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Vol. 2, Issue 11, 2000138, 2020. [Link]
153. Y. L. Hu, Z. Y. Wang, D. D. Jin, C. C. Zhang, R. Sun, Z. Q. Li, K. Hu, J. C. Ni, Z. Cai, D. Pan, X. W. Wang, W. L. Zhu, J. W. Li, D. Wu*, L. Zhang*, J. R. Chu, Botanical-inspired 4D Printing of Hydrogel at the MicroscaleAdvanced Functional Materials, Vol. 30, 1907377, 2020. [Link]
152. F. T. Ji, D. D. Jin, B. Wang, L. Zhang*, Light-driven Hovering of a Magnetic Microswarm in FluidACS Nano, Vol. 14, Issue 6, 6990-6998, 2020. [Link]
151. F. T. Ji, B. Wang, L. Zhang*, Light-triggered Catalytic Performance Enhancement Using Magnetic Nanomotor Ensembles, Research, Vol. 2020, 6380794, 2020. [Link]
150. Z. X. Yang, L. Zhang*, Magnetic Actuation Systems for Miniature Robots: A ReviewAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Vol. 2, Issue 9, 2000082, 2020. [Link]
149. Y. Bian^, S. J. Wang^, D. D. Jin, R. T. Wang*, C. Chen*, L. Zhang*, A General Anion Exchange Strategy to Transform Metal-Organic Framework Embedded Nanofibers into High-performance Lithium-ion CapacitorsNano Energy, Vol. 75, 104935, 2020. [Link]
148. L. D. Yang, Y. B. Zhang, Q. Q. Wang, L. Zhang*, An Automated Microrobotic Platform for Rapid Detection of C. diff ToxinsIEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 67, Issue 9, 1517-1527, 2020. (featured articlehighlighted in CUHK News Centre[Link]
147. Q. Q. Wang, L. D. Yang, J. F. Yu, P. W. Y. Chiu, Y. -P. Zheng, L. Zhang*, Real-time Magnetic Navigation of a Rotating Colloidal Microswarm Under Ultrasound GuidanceIEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 67, Issue 12, 3403-3412, 2020. [Link]
146. R. Li^, D. D. Jin^, D. Pan, S. Y. Ji, C. Xin, G. L. Liu, S. Y. Fan, H. Wu, J. W. Li*, Y. L. Hu, D. Wu*, L. Zhang*, J. R. Chu, Stimuli-responsive Actuator Fabricated by Dynamic Asymmetric Femtosecond Bessel Beam for in situ Particle and Cell ManipulationACS Nano, Vol. 14, Issue 5, 5233-5242, 2020. [Link]
145. Q. Q. Wang, L. Zhang*, Ultrasound Imaging and Tracking of Micro/Nanorobots: from Individual to CollectivesIEEE Open Journal of Nanotechnology, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 6-17, 2020. [Link]
144. L. D. Yang, J. F, Yu, L. Zhang*, Statistics-Based Automated Control for a Swarm of Paramagnetic Nanoparticles in 2-D SpaceIEEE Transactions on Robotics, Vol. 36, Issue 1, 254-270, 2020. [Link]
143. Y. Bian, C. Chen, R. T. Wang, S. J. Wang, Y. Pan, B. Zhao, C. Chen*, L. Zhang*, Effective Removal of Particles Down to 15 nm Using Scalable Metal-Organic Framework-Based Nanofiber Filters, Applied Materials Today, Vol. 20, 100653, 2020. [Link]
142. Y. Liu*, B. Wang, Y. F. Wang, J. R. Chen, B. Cui, P. F. Yin, J. M. Chen, X. Y. Zhang, L. Zhang, J. Xin, Bioinspired Superhydrophobic Surface Constructed from Hydrophilic Building Blocks: A Case Study of Core–Shell Polypyrrole-Coated Copper NanoneedlesCoatings, Vol. 10, Issue 4, 2020. [Link]
141. S. J. Wang, D. D. Jin, Y. Bian, R. T. Wang*, L. Zhang*, Electrostatically Fabricated Three-Dimensional Magnetite and MXene Hierarchical Architecture for Advanced Lithium-Ion CapacitorsACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Vol. 12, Issue 8, 9226–9235, 2020. [Link]
140. T. Xia, Y. Bian, S. Shi, L. Zhang, C. Chen*, Influence of Nanofiber Window Screens on Indoor PM2.5 of Outdoor Origin and Ventilation Rate: An Experimental and Modeling Study, Building Simulation, Vol. 13, 873-886, 2020. [Link]
139. Y. Bian, S. Wang, L. Zhang*, C. Chen*, Influence of Fiber Diameter, Filter Thickness, and Packing Density on PM2.5 Removal Efficiency of Electrospun Nanofiber Air Filters for Indoor ApplicationsBuilding and Environment, Vol. 170, 106628, 2020. [Link]
138. L. D. Yang, Y. B. Zhang, Q. Q. Wang, K. F. Chan, L. Zhang*, Automated Control of Magnetic Spore-based Microrobot Using Fluorescence Imaging for Targeted Delivery with Cellular ResolutionIEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, Vol. 17, Issue 1, 490-501, 2020. [Link]
137. T. Y. Huang^, H. W. Huang^, D. D. Jin^, Q. Y. Chen, J. Y. Huang, L. Zhang, H. L. Duan*, Four-dimensional Micro-building Blocks, Science Advances, Vol. 6, no. 3, eaav8219, 2020. [Link]
136. X. Chen, X. Tan, G. Berselli, X. Chen, G. Clayton, S. Jeon, H. R. Karimi, S. Katsura, J. Kober, C.-C. Lan, A. Leonessa, Z. Li, G. Liu, D. Oetomo, K. Oldham, Y.-J. Pan, T. Shimono, Z. Sun, M. Tavakoli, J. Ueda, H. Vallery, Q. Xu, J. Yi, L. Zhang, L. Zuo, Guest Editorial: Focused Section on Inaugural Edition of TMECH/AIM Emerging Topics, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 25, Issue 4, 1695-1697, 2020. [Link]

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135. J. F. Yu^, D. D. Jin^, K. F. Chan, Q. Q. Wang, K. Yuan, L. Zhang*, Active Generation and Magnetic Actuation of Microrobotic Swarms in Bio-fluidsNature Communications, Vol. 10, 5631, 2019. [Link]
134. D. D. Jin^, Q. Y. Chen^, T. Y. Huang, J. Y. Huang, L. Zhang, H. L. Duan, Four-dimensional Direct Laser Writing of Reconfigurable Compound MicromachinesMaterials Today, Vol. 32, 19-25, 2019. [Link]
133. B. Wang, F. T. Ji, J. F. Yu, L. D. Yang, Q. Q. Wang, L. Zhang*, Bubble-Assisted Three-Dimensional Ensemble of Nanomotors for Improved Catalytic PerformanceiScience, Vol 19, 760-771, 2019. (highlighted as the front cover[Link]
132. D. D. Jin^, J. F. Yu^, K. Yuan, L. Zhang*, Mimicking the Structure and Function of Ant Bridges in a Reconfigurable Microswarm for Electronic ApplicationsACS Nano, Vol. 13, Issue 5, 5999-6007, 2019. (highlighted by SITN @ Harvard UniversityC&EN and Chemistry World[Link]
131. Y. B. Zhang, L. Zhang, L. D. Yang, C. I. Vong, K. F. Chan, W. K. K. Wu, T. N. Y. Kwong, N. W. S. Lo, M. Ip, S. H. Wong, J. J. Y. Sung, P. W. Y. Chiu, L. Zhang*, Real-time Tracking of Fluorescent Magnetic Spore–based Microrobots for Remote Detection of C. diff ToxinsScience Advances, Vol. 5, no. 1, eaau9650, 2019. (highlighted in CUHK News Centre[Link]
130. K. Hu, L. Yang, D. D. Jin, J. W. Li, S. Y. Ji, C. Xin, Y. L. Hu, D. Wu, L. Zhang, J. R. Chu, Tunable Microfluidic Device Fabricated by Femtosecond Structured Light for Particle and Cell ManipulationLab on a chip, Vol. 19, 3988-3996, 2019. [Link]
129. Q. Q. Wang, J. F. Yu, K. Yuan, L. D. Yang, L. Zhang*, Disassembly and Spreading of Magnetic Nanoparticle Clusters on Uneven SurfacesApplied Materials Today, Vol. 18, 100489, 2019. [Link]
128. J. F. Yu, Q. Q. Wang, M. Z. Li, C. Liu, L. D. Wang, T. T. Xu, L. Zhang*, Characterizing Nanoparticle Swarms with Tuneable Concentrations for Enhanced Imaging ContrastIEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2942-2949, 2019. [Link]
127. L. Yang, X. Chen, L. Wang, Z. Hu, C. Xin, M. Hippler, W. Zhu, Y. Hu*, J. Li, Y. Wang, L. Zhang, D. Wu*, J. Chu, Targeted Single-Cell Therapeutics with Magnetic Tubular Micromotor by One-Step Exposure of Structured Femtosecond Optical VorticesAdvanced Functional Materials, Vol 29, Issue 45, 1905745, 2019. [Link]
126. T. T. Xu, J. F. Yu, C. I. Vong, B. Wang, X. Y. Wu*, L. Zhang*, Dynamic Morphology and Swimming Properties of Rotating Miniature Swimmers with Soft Tails, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 24, Issue 3, 924-934, 2019. [Link]
125. B. Wang, Y. B. Zhang, Z. G. Guo*, L. Zhang*, Self-assembly of Nanoparticles: Static and DynamicMaterials Today, Vol. 25, 112-113, 2019. (highlighted as the front cover[Link]
124. L. D. Yang, E. Yu, C. I. Vong, L. Zhang*, Discrete-time Optimal Control of Electromagnetic Coil Systems for Generation of Dynamic Magnetic Fields with High AccuracyIEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 24, Issue 3, 1208-1219, 2019. [Link]
123. C. W. Ye, J. Liu, X. Y. Wu, B. Wang, L. Zhang, Y. Y. Zheng, T. T. Xu*, Hydrophobicity Influence on Swimming Performance of Magnetically Driven Miniature Helical SwimmersMicromachines, Vol. 10, Issue 3, 175-185, 2019. [Link]
122. B. Wang^, K. F. Chan^, F. T. Ji, Q. Q. Wang, P. W. Y. Chiu, Z. G. Guo*, L. Zhang*, On-Demand Coalescence and Splitting of Liquid Marbles and Their BioapplicationsAdvanced Science, Vol 6, Issue 10, 1802033, 2019. (highlighted as the inside back cover[Link]
121. X. H. Yan^, J. B, Xu^, Q. Zhou^, D. D. Jin^, C. I. Vong, Q. Feng, D. H. L. Ng, L. Bian*, L. Zhang*, Molecular Cargo Delivery Using Multicellular Magnetic MicroswimmersApplied Materials Today, Vol. 15, 242-251, 2019. [Link]
120. Y. B. Zhang, K. Yuan, L. Zhang*, Micro/Nanomachines: from Functionalization to Sensing and RemovalAdvanced Materials Technologies, Vol. 4, Issue 4, 1800636, 2019. (review article[Link]
119. S. Wang^, R. Wang^*, Y. Bian, D. Jin, Y. Zhang, L. Zhang*, In-situ Encapsulation of Pseudocapacitive Li2TiSiO5 Nanoparticles into Fibrous Carbon Framework for Ultrafast and Stable Lithium StorageNano Energy, Vol. 55, 173-181, 2019. [Link]
118. Q. Q. Wang, L. D. Yang, B. Wang, E. Yu, J. F. Yu, L. Zhang*, Collective Behavior of Reconfigurable Magnetic Droplets via Dynamic Self-assemblyACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Vol. 11, No. 1, 1630–1637, 2019. [Link]
117. J. F. Yu and L. Zhang*, Reversible Swelling and Shrinking of Paramagnetic Nanoparticle Swarms in Biofluids With High Ionic StrengthIEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 24, Issue 1, 154-163, 2019. (2020 IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics (TMECH) Best Paper Award Finalist[Link]

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116. J. F. Yu, B. Wang, X. Z. Du, Q. Q. Wang and L. Zhang*, Ultra-extensible ribbon-like magnetic microswarmNature Communications, Vol. 9, 3260, 2018. (highlighted in Nature NewsNature videoNature News and Comment Facebook pageCNN, and CUHK News Centre[Link]
115. J. F. Yu, L. D. Yang and L. Zhang*, Pattern generation and motion control of a vortex-like paramagnetic nanoparticle swarmInternational Journal of Robotics Research (IJRR), Vol. 37, Issue 8, 912-930, 2018. [Link]
114. Y. Harduf^, D. D. Jin^, Y. Or*, L. Zhang*, Nonlinear parametric excitation effect induces stability transitions in swimming direction of flexible superparamagnetic microswimmersSoft Robotics, Vol. 5, No. 4, 389-398, 2018. [Link]
113. B. Wang, K. F. Chan, J. F. Yu, Q. Q. Wang, L. D. Yang, P. W. Y. Chiu, L. Zhang*, Reconfigurable swarms of ferromagnetic colloids for enhanced local hyperthermiaAdvanced Functional Materials, Vol. 28, 1705802, 2018.(highlighted as the back cover[Link]
112. Y. B. Zhang, K. Yan, F. T. Ji and L. Zhang*, Enhanced removal of toxic heavy metals using swarming biohybrid adsorbentsAdvanced Functional Materials, Vol. 28, Issue 52, 1806340, 2018. (highlighted in New Scientist[Link]
111. C. Y. Yao, Z. Wang, Q. Wang, Y. Bian, C. Chen, L. Zhang, W. Ren*, Interband Cascade Laser Absorption Sensor for Real-time Monitoring of Formaldehyde Filtration by a Nanofiber MembraneApplied Optics, Vol. 57, No. 27, 8005-8010, 2018. [Link]
110. Y. Bian, R. T. Wang, S. J. Wang, C. Y. Yao, W. Ren, C. Chen*, L. Zhang*, Metal-organic framework-based nanofiber filters for effective indoor air quality controlJournal of Materials Chemistry A, Vol. 6, 15807-15814, 2018. [Link]
109. J. F. Yu, Q. Q. Wang, M. Z. Li, C. Liu, L. D. Wang, T. T. Xu, L. Zhang*, Recent Progress on Micro- and Nano-Robots: Towards in vivo Tracking and Localization, Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery, Vol. 8, No. 5, 461-479,2018. (editorial[Link]
108. Y. Bian, L. Zhang*, C. Chen*, Experimental and modeling study of pressure drop across electrospun nanofiber air filtersBuilding and Environment, Vol. 142, 244-251, 2018. [Link]
107. Y. B. Zhang, K. F. Chan, B. Wang, P. W. Y. Chiu, L. Zhang*, Spore-derived Color-tunable Multi-doped Carbon Nanodots as Sensitive Nanosensors and Intracellular Imaging AgentsSensors & Actuators B: Chemical, Vol. 271, 128-136, 2018. [Link]
106. R. Wang, S. Wang, D. Jin, Y. Zhang, X. Tao, L. Zhang*, Sodium storage in promising MoS2-carbon anode: elucidating structural and interfacial transition in intercalation process and conversion reactions, Nanoscale, Vol. 23, 11165-11175, 2018. [Link]
105. H. Kang, H. J. Jung, D. S. H. Wong, S. K. Kim, S. Lin, K. F. Chan, L. Zhang, G. Li, V. P. Dravid, L. Bian*, Remote control of heterodimeric magnetic nanoswitch regulates the adhesion and differentiation of stem cells, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 140, Issue 18, 5909–5913, 2018. [Link]
104. Y. Bian, R. Wang, S. H. Ting, C. Chen*, L. Zhang*, Electrospun SF/PVA nanofiber filters for highly-efficient PM2.5 capture, IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, Vol. 17, Issue 5, 934-939, 2018. [Link]
103. L. D. Yang^, Q. Q. Wang^, L. Zhang*, Model-free trajectory tracking control of two-particle magnetic microrobotIEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, Vol. 17, Issue 4, 697-700, 2018. [Link]
102. L. Zhao, L. Zhang, and Y. Ding*, Analysis of micro-fluidic tweezers in the Stokes regimePhysics of Fluids, Vol. 30, 032006, 2018. [Link]
101. L. Dai*, K. D. Zhu, W. Shen, X. Huang, L. Zhang*, A. Goriely, Controllable rotational inversion in nanostructures with dual chiralityNanoscale, Vol. 10, 6343–6348, 2018. (highlighted as the back cover[Link]
100. S. Wang, R. Wang, Y. Zhang, D. Jin, L. Zhang*, Scalable and sustainable synthesis of carbon microspheres via a purification-free strategy for sodium-ion capacitorsJournal of Power Sources, 379, 33-40, 2018. [Link]
99. R. T. Wang, S. J. Wang, D. D. Jin, Y. B. Zhang, X. Y. Tao, L. Zhang*, Graphene coupled Ti3C2 MXenes-derived TiO2 mesostructure: promising sodium-ion capacitor anode with fast ion storage and long-term cyclingJournal of Materials Chemistry A, Vol. 6, 1017-1027, 2018. [Link]
98. T. Xia, Y. Bian, L. Zhang, C. Chen, Relationship between Pressure Drop and Face Velocity for Electrospun Nanofiber FiltersEnergy and Buildings, Vol. 158, 987-999, 2018. [Link]

—— 2017 ——

 

97. X. Yan, Q. Zhou, M. Vincent, Y. Deng, J. F. Yu, J. Xu, T. Xu, T. Tang, L. Bian, Y. Wang, K. Kostarelos, L. Zhang*, Multifunctional biohybrid magnetite microrobots for imaging-guided therapyScience Robotics, Vol. 2, Issue 12, eaaq1155, 2017. (highlighted in Science NewsNature, and CUHK News Centre[Link]
96. Q. Q. Wang, L. D. Yang, J. F. Yu, L. Zhang*, Characterizing Dynamic Behaviors of Three-Particle Paramagnetic Microswimmer Near a Solid SurfaceRobotics and Biomimetics, Vol. 4, Issue 4, 2017. [Link]
95. J. F. Yu, T. T. Xu, Z. Y. Lu, C. I. Vong and L. Zhang*, On-demand Disassembly of Paramagnetic Nanoparticle Chains for Microrobotic Cargo DeliveryIEEE Transactions on Robotics, Vol. 33, Issue 5, 1213-1225, 2017. [Link]
94. L. D. Yang, Q. Q. Wang, C. I. Vong and L. Zhang*, A Miniature Flexible-Link Magnetic Swimming Robot with Two Vibration Modes: Design, Modeling and CharacterizationIEEE Robotics and Automation Letter, Vol. 2, Issue 4, 2024 - 2031, 2017. [Link]
93. R. T. Wang, S. Wang, X. Peng, Y. Zhang, D. Jin, P. K. Chu, L. Zhang*, Elucidating the Intercalation Pseudocapacitance Mechanism of MoS2-Carbon Monolayer Interoverlapped Superstructure: Toward High-Performance Sodium-Ion-Based Hybrid SupercapacitorACS Applied materials & Interfaces, Vol. 9, Issue 38, 32745 - 32755, 2017. [Link]
92. S. Wang, R. Wang, Y. Zhang and L. Zhang*, Highly Porous Carbon with Large Electrochemical Ion Absorption Capability for High-Performance Supercapacitors and Ion CapacitorsNanotechnology, Vol. 28, Issue 44, 445406, 2017. [Link]
91. R. T. Wang, S. J. Wang, D. D. Jin, Y. B. Zhang, Y. J. Cai, J. M. Ma* and L. Zhang*, Engineering layer structure of MoS2-graphene composites with robust and fast lithium storage for high-performance Li-ion capacitorsEnergy Storage Materials, Vol. 9, 195 - 205, 2017. [Link]
90. S. S. Shi, Y. Bian, L. Zhang and C. Chen, A Method for Assessing the Performance of Nanofiber Films Coated on Window Screens in Reducing Exposures to PM 2.5 of Outdoor Origin in BeijingIndoor Air, Vol. 27, Issue 6, 1190 - 1200, 2017. [Link]
89. B. Wang, Y. B. Zhang, L. Zhang*, Selective Surface Tension Induced Patterning on Flexible Textiles via Click ChemistryNanoscale, Vol. 9, 4777-4786, 2017. [Link]
88. D. S. H. Wong, J. Li, X. Yan, B. Wang, R. Li, L. Zhang, L. Bian*, Magnetically Tuning Tether Mobility of Integrin Ligand Regulates Adhesion, Spreading, and Differentiation of Stem Cells, Nano Letters, Vol. 17, Issue 3, 1685–1695, 2017. [Link]
87. Q. Feng, S. Lin, K. Zhang, C. Dong, T. Wu, H. Huang, X. Yan, L. Zhang, G. Li, L. Bian*, Sulfated Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels with Retarded Degradation and Enhanced Growth Factor Retention Promote hMSC Chondrogenesis and Articular Cartilage Integrity with Reduced HypertrophyActa Biomaterialia, Vol. 53, 329–342, 2017. [Link]
86. N. Hu, X. Han, S. Huang, X. Yu, I. Trase, L. Zhang*, L. Dong*, Z. Chen*, Edge Effect of Strained Bilayer Nanofilms for Tunable Multistability and ActuationNanoscale, Vol. 9, 2958-2962, 2017. (highlighted as the back cover[Link]
85. R. Wang, D. Jin, Y. Zhang, S. Wang, J. Lang, X. Yan*, L. Zhang*, Engineering the Metal Organic Framework Derived 3D Nanostructures for High Performance Hybrid SupercapacitorJournal of Materials Chemistry A, Vol. 5, 292-302, 2017. [Link]
84. R. Wang, P. Liu, J. Lang, L. Zhang*, X. Yan*, Coupling Effect between Ultra-Small Mn3O4 Nanoparticles and Porous Carbon Microrods for Hybrid SupercapacitorsEnergy Storage Materials, Vol. 6, 53-60, 2017. [Link]
83. Q. Zhou, T. Petit, H. Choi, B. J. Nelson, L. Zhang*, Dumbbell Fluidic Tweezers for Dynamical Trapping and Selective Transport of MicroobjectsAdvanced Functional Materials, Vol. 27, Issue 1, 1604571, 2017. (highlighted as the front cover[Link]
82. D. D. Jin, J. F. Yu, T. Y. Huang, H. L. Duan*, L. Zhang*, Magnetic Micro-/Nanoscale Swimmers: Current Status and Potential ApplicationsChinese Science Bulletin, Vol. 62, Issue 2-3, 136-151, 2017. [Link]

—— 2016 ——

 

81. X. F. Gong, J. P. Cheng, K. Y. F. Liu, L. Zhang, X. B. Zhang, Nanostructured nickel-cobalt sulfide grown on nickel foam directly as supercapacitor electrodes with high specific capacitanceMaterials Chemistry and Physics, Vol. 173, 317-324, 2016. [Link]
80. Z. H. Li, L. J. Bai, C. Zhou, X. H. Yan, L. Mair, L. Zhang, W. Wang, Highly Acid-resistant, Magnetically Steerable Acoustic Micromotors Prepared by Coating Gold Microrods with Fe3O4 Nanoparticles via pH AdjustmentParticle & Particle Systems Characterization, Vol. 34, Issue 2, 1600277, 2016. [Link]
79. Y. B. Zhang, B. Wang, F. Liu, J. P. Cheng, X. W. Zhang, L. Zhang*, Full Synergistic Contribution of Electrodeposited Threedimensional NiCo2O4@MnO2 Nanosheet Networks Electrode for Asymmetric Supercapacitors, Nano Energy, Vol. 27, 627-637, 2016. [Link]
78. S. Kim, S. Lee, J. Lee, L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, H. Choi, Fabrication and Manipulation of Ciliary Microrobots with Non-reciprocal Magnetic ActuationScientific Reports, Vol. 6, 30713, 2016. [Link]
77. H. Zhang, M. Fujii, Y. Okamura, L. Zhang, S. Takeoka, Massive Fabrication of Polymer Microdiscs by Phase Separation and Freestanding ProcessACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Vol. 8, Issue 25, 16296-16302, 2016. [Link]
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76. J. Huang, H. Zhang, X. H. Yan, L. Zhang*, Cell Encapsulation and Magnetic Manipulation for Targeted DeliveryNanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine, Vol. 12, Issue 2, 488-489, 2016 (China Nanomedicine Abstracts). [Link]
75. E. Kim, S. Yoo, E. Kim, T. Kwon, L. Zhang, C. Moon, H. Choi, Nano-patterned SU-8 Surface Using Nanosphere-lithography for Enhanced Neuronal Cell GrowthNanotechnology, Vol. 27, Issue 17, 175303, 2016. [Link]
74. Y. Deng, J. Chen, Y. Zhao, X. Yan, L. Zhang, K. Choy, J. Hu, H. J. Sant, B. K. Gale, T. Tang, Transdermal Delivery of siRNA through Microneedle ArrayScientific Reports, Vol. 6, 21422, 2016. [Link]
73. H. J. Wang, Z. N. Huang, L. Zhang, J. Ding, Z. X. Ma, Y. Liu, S. Z. Kou, H. S. Yang*, Engineering of highly ordered TiO2 nanopore arrays by anodizationApplied Surface Science, Vol. 377, Issue 2016, 335-339, 2016. [Link]

—— 2015 ——

 

72. J. D. Cai, M. Y. Wang, L. Zhang, Design and Optimization of a Harmonic Probe with Step Cross Section in Multifrequency Atomic Force MicroscopyReview of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 86, 125007, 2015. [Link]
71. L. Zhang, L. X. Dong, P. Fischer, Helical micro- and nanostructuresNanoscale, Vol. 32, Issue 7, 13277-13277, 2015. (editorial[Link]
70. C. K. Choi, Y. Xu, B. Wang, M. L. Zhu, L. Zhang, L. Bian*, Substrate Coupling Strength of Integrin-Binding Ligands Modulates Adhesion, Spreading, and Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem CellsNano Letters, Vol. 15, 6592–6600, 2015. [Link]
69. T. T. Xu, J. F. Yu, X. H. Yan, H. Choi, L. Zhang*, Magnetic Actuation Based Motion Control for Microrobots: An OverviewMicromachines, Vol. 6, 1346-1364, 2015. [Link]
68. L. J. Han, Y. J. Cai, P. Y. Tang*, L. Zhang*, Microscale Flowers: Controlled Synthesis of Co3O4 Nanostructures Using Soft-Templates-assisted Self-assemblyMaterials Today, Vol. 18, 410-411, 2015. [Link]
67. X. H. Yan, Q. Zhou, J. F. Yu, T. T. Xu, Y. Deng, T. Tang, Q. Feng, L. M. Bian, Y. Zhang, A. Ferreira, L. Zhang*, Magnetite Nanostructured Porous Hollow Helical Microswimmers for Targeted DeliveryAdvanced Functional Materials, Vol. 25, 5333-5342, 2015. [Link]
66. B. Wang, Y. Liu, Y. B. Zhang, Z. G. Guo, H. Zhang, J. H. Xin*, L. Zhang*, Bioinspired Superhydrophobic Fe3O4@Polydopamine@Ag Hybrid Nanoparticles for Liquid Marble and Oil SpillAdvanced Materials Interfaces, Vol. 2, 1500234, 2015. (highlighted as the back cover[Link]
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65. P. Y. Tang, L. J. Han, L. Zhang, S. Wang, W. Feng, G. Xu, L. Zhang*, Controlled Construction of Hierarchical Nanocomposites Consisting of MnO2 and PEDOT for High-performance Supercapacitor ApplicationsChemElectroChem, Vol. 2, 949-957, 2015. (highlighted as the front cover[Link]
64. J. D. Cai, Q. Xia, Y. Luo, L. Zhang, M. Y. Wang, A Variable-width Harmonic Probe for Multifrequency Atomic Force MicroscopyApplied Physics Letters, Vol. 106, 071901, 2015. [Link]
63. L. J. Han, P. Y. Tang, L. Zhang*, Encapsulation Architecture for Energy StorageMaterials Today, Vol. 18, 352-353, 2015. [Link]
62. H. Zhang, L. Zhang*, Residual Stress in Spin-cast Polyurethane Thin FilmsApplied Physics Letters, Vol. 106, 033102, 2015. [Link]
61. F. Qiu, S. Fujita, R. Mhanna, L. Zhang, B. Simona, B. Nelson, Magnetic Helical Microswimmers Functionalized with Lipoplexes for Targeted Gene DeliveryAdvanced Functional Materials, Vol. 25, 1666-1671, 2015. (highlighted as the back cover[Link]
60. L. Zhang, H. Zhao, L. Dai, Y. Yang, X. Du, P. Y. Tang, L. Zhang, Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Deformation Accumulation in Repeated Nanometric Cutting on Single-crystal CopperRSC Advances, Vol. 5, 12678-12685, 2015. [Link]
59. L. Dai, X. Huang, L. Zhang, L. Zhang*, G. Li, Mechanical Properties of Normal and Binormal Double NanohelicesRSC Advances, Vol. 5, 4069-4076, 2015. [Link]

—— 2014 ——

 

58. P. Y. Tang, L. J. Han, L. Zhang*, Facile Synthesis of Graphite/PEDOT/MnO2 Composites on Commercial Supercapacitor Separator Membranes as Flexible and High-Performance Supercapacitor ElectrodesACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Vol. 6, 10506-10515, 2014. (ISI Highly Cited Paper[Link]
57. T. Huang, F. Qiu, H. Tung, K. Peyer, N. Shamsudhin, J. Pokki, L. Zhang, X. Chen, B. Nelson, M. S. Sakar, Cooperative Manipulation and Transport of Microobjects Using Multiple Helical MicrocarriersRSC Advances, Vol. 4, 26771-26776, 2014. [Link]
56. L. Dai*, X. Huang, L. X. Dong, Q. Zhang, L. Zhang*, Mechanically Tough, Elastic and Stable Rope-like Double NanohelicesNanoscale, Vol. 6, 9436-9442, 2014. [Link]
55. K. E. Peyer, B. J. Nelson, L. Zhang, E. Siringil, Magnetic Polymer Composite Artificial Bacterial FlagellaBioinspiration & Biomimetics, Vol. 9, 046014, 2014. [Link]
54. R. Mhanna, F. Qiu, L. Zhang, Y. Ding, K. Sugihara, M. Zenobi-Wong, B. J. Nelson, Artificial Bacterial Flagella for Remote-Controlled Targeted Single-Cell Drug DeliverySmall, Vol. 10, 1953-1957, 2014. [Link]
53. X. Gong, J. Cheng, F. Liu, L. Zhang, X. Zhang, Nickel-cobalt Hydroxide Microspheres Electrodepositioned on Nickel Cobaltite Nanowires Grown on Nickel Foam for High-Performance PseudocapacitorsJournal of Power Sources, Vol. 267, 610-616, 2014. (ISI Highly Cited Paper[Link]
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52. L. J. Han, P. Y. Tang, L. Zhang*, Hierarchical Co3O4@PPy@MnO2 Core–shell–shell Nanowire Arrays for Enhanced Electrochemical Energy StorageNano Energy, Vol. 7, 42-51, 2014. (highlighted as the front cover[Link]
51. Q. Li, J. Cheng*, B. Wang, L. Zhang*, Activated Carbon Modified by CNTs/Ni-Co Oxide as Hybrid Electrode Materials for High Performance SupercapacitorsIEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, Vol. 13, 557-562, 2014. [Link]
50. Q. Li, J. Bian, L. Zhang, R. Zhang, G. Wang, D. H. L. Ng, Synthesis of Carbon Materials–TiO2 Hybrid Nanostructures and Their Visible-Light Photo-catalytic ActivityChemPlusChem, Vol. 79, 454-461, 2014. [Link]
49. F. Qiu, R. Mhanna, L. Zhang, Y. Ding, S. Fujita, B. J. Nelson, Artificial Bacterial Flagella Functionalized with Temperature-sensitive Liposomes for Controlled ReleaseSensors and Actuators B: Chemical, Vol. 196, 676-681, 2014. [Link]
48. F. Qiu, L. Zhang, K. Peyer, M. Casarosa, A. Franco-Obregen, H. Choi, B. J. Nelson, Noncytotoxic Artificial Bacterial Flagella Fabricated from Biocompatible ORMOCOMP and Iron CoatingJournal of Materials Chemistry B, Vol. 2, 357-362, 2014. (highlighted as the front cover[Link]

—— 2013 ——

 

47. S. Kim, F. Qiu, A. Ghanbari, S. Kim, J. Moon, L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, H. Choi, Fabrication and Characterization of Magnetic Microrobots for Three-dimensional Cell Culture and Targeted TransportationAdvanced Materials, Vol. 25, 5863-5868, 2013. (highlighted as the front cover, reported in CUHK News Centre[Link]
46. M. Suter, L. Zhang*, E. C. Siringil, C. Peters, T. Luehmann, O. Ergeneman, K. Peyer, B. J. Nelson, Ch. Hierold, Superparamagnetic Microrobots: Fabrication by Two-Photon Polymerization and BiocompatibilityBiomedical Microdevices, Vol. 15, 997-1003, 2013. [Link]
45. S. Tottori, L. Zhang, K. E. Peyer, B. J. Nelson, Assembly, Disassembly, and Anomalous Propulsion of Microscopic HelicesNano Letters, Vol. 13, 4263-4268, 2013. [Link]
44. K. E. Peyer, L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, Bio-inspired Magnetic Swimming Microrobots for Biomedical ApplicationsNanoscale, Vol. 5, 1259-1272, 2013. (ISI Highly Cited Paper) [Link]
43. K.E. Peyer, S. Tottori, F. Qiu, L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, Magnetic Helical MicromachinesChemistry - A European Journal, Vol. 19, Issue 1, 28-38, 2013. [Link]
42. W. Zhang, F. Liu, Q. Li, Q. Shou, J. P. Cheng*, L. Zhang*, B. J. Nelson, X. B. Zhang, Transition Metal Oxide and Graphene Nanocomposites for High-performance Electrochemical CapacitorsPhysical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Vol. 14, 16331-16337, 2013. [Link]
41. L. Dai*, L. Zhang*, Directional Scrolling of SiGe/Si/Cr Nanoribbon on Si (111) Surfaces Controlled by Two-fold Rotational Symmetry UnderetchingNanoscale, Vol. 5, 971-976, 2013. [Link]
40. H. Yang*, Z. Tan, Y. Liu, Z. Ma, L. Zhang*, Hierarchical Wall Formation of Titanium Oxide Nanotube Arrays Using Anodic OxidationIEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, Vol. 12, Issue 6, 1037-1041, 2013. [Link]
39. W. Zhang, C. Ma, J. Fang, L. Zhang*, J. P. Cheng*, S. R. Dong, X. B. Zhang, Asymmetric Electrochemical Capacitors with High Energy and Power Density Based on Graphene/CoAl-LDH and Activated Carbon ElectrodesRSC Advances, Vol. 3, 2483-2490, 2013. [Link]

—— 2012 ——

 

38. F. Qiu, L. Zhang*, S. Tottori, K. Marquardt, K. Krawczyk, A. Franco-Obregon, B. J. Nelson, Bio-inspired MicrorobotsMaterials Today, Vol. 15, Issue 10, 463, 2012. [Link]
37. L. Zhang*, T. Petit, K. Peyer, B. J. Nelson, Targeted Cargo Delivery Using a Rotating Nickel NanowireNanomedicine: Nanotechnology Biology and Medicine, Vol. 8, 1074-1080, 2012. [Link]
36. S. Tottori, L. Zhang*, F. Qiu, K. Krawczyk, A. France-Obregon, B. J. Nelson, Magnetic Helical Micromachines: Fabrication, Swimming Control and Three-dimensional Cargo TransportAdvanced Materials, Vol. 24, No. 6, 811-816, 2012. (highlighted as the front cover, ISI Highly Cited Paper[Link]
35. T. Petit, L. Zhang*, K. E. Peyer, B. Kratochvil, B. J. Nelson, Selective Trapping and Manipulation of Microscale Objects Using Mobile MicrovorticesNano Letters, Vol. 12, 156-160, 2012. (highlighted in Nature, Research Highlights, Nanotechnology - Swirls move tiny objects, Vol. 480, 294, 2011[Link]
34. Q. Q. Li, F. Liu*, L. Zhang*, B. J. Nelson, S. Zhang, C. Ma, X. Y. Tao, J. P. Cheng, X. B. Zhang, In-situ Construction of Potato Starch Based Carbon Nanofiber/activated Carbon Hybrid Structure for High-performance Electrical Double Layer CapacitorJournal of Power Sources, Vol. 207, 199-204, 2012. [Link]
33. H. S. Yang*, L. Zhang*, X. H. Dong, W. M. Zhu, J. Zhu, B. J. Nelson, X. B. Zhang, Precise Control of the Number of Walls Formed During Carbon Nanotube Growth Using Chemical Vapor DepositionNanotechnology, Vol. 23, Issue 6, 065604, 2012. [Link]
32. Q. L. Shou, J. P. Cheng*, L. Zhang*, B. J. Nelson, X. B. Zhang, Synthesis and Characterization of a Nanocomposite of Goethite Nanorods and Reduced Graphene Oxide for Electrochemical CapacitorsJournal of Solid State Chemistry, Vol. 185, 191-197, 2012. [Link]

—— 2011 ——

 

31. K. E. Peyer, L. Zhang*, B. J. Nelson, Localized Non-contact Manipulation Using Artificial Bacterial FlagellaApplied Physics Letters, Vol. 99, 174101, 2011. [Link]
30. L. Dai, L. Zhang*, L. X. Dong, W. Z. Shen*, X. B. Zhang, Z. Z. Ye, B. J. Nelson, Long-range Linear Elasticity and Mechanical Instability of Self-scrolling Binormal Nanohelices under Uniaxial LoadNanoscale, Vol. 3, 4301- 4306, 2011. [Link]

—— 2010 ——

 

29. L. Zhang, K. E. Peyer, B. J. Nelson, Artificial Bacterial Flagella for Micromanipulation, critical reviewLab on a Chip, Vol. 10, 2203-2215, 2010. (highlighted as the inside front cover[Link]
28. L. Zhang*, T. Petit, Y. Lu, B. Kratochvil, K. E. Peyer, R. Pei, J. Lou, B. J. Nelson, Controlled Propulsion and Cargo Transport of Rotating Nickel Nanowires near a Patterned Solid SurfaceACS Nano, Vol. 4, 6228-6234, 2010. [Link]
27. L. X. Dong, X. Y. Tao, L. Zhang, X. B. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, Plumbing the Depths of the Nanometer Scale: Attogram Mass Transport via NanochannelsIEEE Nanotechnology Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 13-22, Mar. 2010. (highlighted as the front cover[Link]

—— 2009 ——

 

26. L. Zhang, J. J. Abbott, L. X. Dong, B. E. Kratochvil, D. Bell, B. J. Nelson, Artificial Bacterial Flagella: Fabrication and Magnetic ControlApplied Physics Letters, Vol.94, 064107, 2009. (highlighted in Nature, News and Views, Miniature devices: Voyage of the microrobots, Vol. 458, 1121-1122, 2009, ISI Highly Cited Paper[Link]
25. L. Zhang*, J. J. Abbott, L. X. Dong, K. E. Peyer, B. E. Kratochvil, H.X. Zhang, B. J. Nelson*, Characterizing the Swimming Properties of Artificial Bacterial FlagellaNano Letters, Vol. 9, 3663-3667, 2009. (ISI Highly Cited Paper[Link]
24. L. X. Dong, X. Y. Tao, M. Hamdi, L. Zhang, X. B. Zhang, A. Ferreira, B. J. Nelson, Nanotube Fluidic Junctions: Internanotube Attogram Mass Transport Through WallsNano Letters, Vol. 9, 210-214, 2009. [Link]
23. J. J. Abbott, K. E. Peyer, M. Cosentino Lagomarsino, L. Zhang, L. X. Dong, I. K. Kaliakatsos, B. J. Nelson, How Should Microrobots SwimThe International Journal of Robotics Research, Vol. 28, 1434-1447, 2009. (ISI Highly Cited Paper[Link]
22. L. X. Dong, L. Zhang, B. E. Kratochvil, K. Y. Shou, B. J. Nelson, Dual-Chirality Helical Nanobelts: Linear-to-Rotary Motion Converters for Three-Dimensional MicroscopyJournal of Microelectromechanical Systems (JMEMS), Vol. 18. 1047-1053, 2009. [Link]
21. L. X. Dong, X. Y. Tao, M. Hamdi, L. Zhang, X. B. Zhang, A. Ferreira, B. J. Nelson, Nanotube Boiler: Attogram Copper Evaporation Driven by Electric Current, Joule Heating, Charge, and IonizationIEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, Vol. 8, 565-568, 2009. [Link]
20. L. Zhang, D. Xu, L. X. Dong, B. J. Nelson, Aging Effect of Rolled-up InGaAs/GaAs/Cr Helical NanobeltsMicroelectronic Engineering, Vol. 86, 824-827, 2009. [Link]
19. B. E. Kratochvil, L. X. Dong, L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, Image-based 3D Reconstruction Using Helical Nanobelts for Localized RotationsJournal of Microscopy, Vol. 237, 122-135, 2009. [Link]

—— 2008 ——

 

18. L. X. Dong, K. Shou, D. Frutiger, A. Subramanian, L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, X. Tao, X. B. Zhang, Engineering Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Inside a Transmission Electron Microscope Using Nanorobotic ManipulationIEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, Vol. 7, Issue 4, 508-517, 2008. [Link]
17. L. Zhang, L. X. Dong, B. J. Nelson, Bending and Buckling of Rolled-up SiGe/Si Microtubes Using Nanorobotic ManipulationApplied Physics Letters, Vol. 92, 243102, 2008. [Link]
16. L. Zhang, L. X. Dong, B. J. Nelson, Ring Closure of Rolled-up Si/Cr Helical NanobeltsApplied Physics Letters, Vol. 92, 143110, 2008. [Link]
15. D. Grützmacher, L. Zhang, L. X. Dong, D. Bell, B. J. Nelson, A. Prinz, E. Ruh, Ultra Flexible SiGe/Si/Cr NanospringsMicroelectronics Journal, Vol. 39, 478-481, 2008. [Link]
14. X. Wei, A. Reiner, E. Mueller, A. Wokaun, G. Scherer, L. Zhang, K. Shou, B. J. Nelson, Electrochemical Surface Reshaping of Polycrystalline Platinum: Morphology and CrystallographyElectrochimica Acta, Vol. 53, 4051-4058, 2008. [Link]

—— 2007 ——

 

13. L. X. Dong, X. Y. Tao, L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, X. B. Zhang, Nanorobotic Spot Welding: Controlled Metal Deposition with Attogram Precision from Copper-filled Carbon NanotubesNano Letters, Vol. 7, 58-63, 2007. [Link]
12. D. J. Bell, T. E. Bauert, L. Zhang, L. X. Dong, Y. Sun, D. Grützmacher, B. J. Nelson, Directed Batch Assembly of Three-dimensional Helical Nanobelts through Angular Winding and ElectroplatingNanotechnology, Vol. 18, 055304, 2007. [Link]
11. D. Grützmacher, C. Dais, L. Zhang, E. Müller, H. H. Solak, Templated Self-Organization of SiGe Quantum Structures for NanoelectronicsMaterials Science and Engineering C, Vol. 27, 947-950, 2007. [Link]

—— 2006 ——

 

10. L. Zhang, E. Ruh, D. Grützmacher, L. X. Dong, D. J. Bell, B. J. Nelson, C. Schönenberger, Anomalous Coiling of SiGe/Si and SiGe/Si/Cr Helical NanobeltsNano Letters, Vol. 6, 1311-1317, 2006. (highlighted twice in Science magazine. Editor's Choice: All Wound Up, Science, Vol. 312, 2006, 1719, also highlighted in Scinece, News Focus, “Pretty as You Please, Curling Films Turn Themselves Into Nanodevices”, Vol. 313. 164-165[Link]
9. D. J. Bell, L.X. Dong, B. J. Nelson, M. Golling, L. Zhang, D. Grützmacher, Fabrication and Characterization of Three-dimensional InGaAs/GaAs Nanosprings for Electromechanical SensorsNano Letters, Vol. 6, No. 4, 725-729, 2006. IF: 12.94. [Link]
8. L. Zhang, L. X. Dong, D. J. Bell, B. J. Nelson, C. Schönenberger, D. Grützmacher, Fabrication and Characterization of Freestanding Si/Cr Micro- and NanospiralsMicroelectronic Engineering, Vol. 83, 1237-1240, 2006. [Link]
7. L. Zhang, E. Deckardt, C. Schönenberger, D. Grützmacher, Directional Scrolling of Hetero-films on Si (110) and Si (111) SurfacesMicroelectronic Engineering, Vol. 83, 1233-1236, 2006. [Link]
6. X. Y. Tao, X. B. Zhang, L. Zhang, J. P. Cheng, F. Liu, J. H. Luo, Z. Q. Luo, H. J. Geise, Synthesis of Multi-branched Porous Carbon Nanofibers and Their Application in Electrochemical Double Layer CapacitorsCarbon, Vol. 44, 1425-1428, 2006. [Link]
5. D. J. Bell, Y. Sun, L. Zhang, L. X. Dong, B. J. Nelson, D. Grützmacher, Three-dimensional Nanosprings for Electromechanical SensorsSensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol. 130-131, 54-61, 2006. [Link]

—— 2005 ——

 

4. E. Spiecker, L. Zhang, H. Lu, W. Jaeger, L. Vescan, Transmission Electron Microscopy Investigations of Low-Pressure CVD Growth and Strain Relaxation of Ge Islands on Si (110)Acta Metallurgica Sinica, Vol. 18, Issue 3, 427-432, 2005. [Link]
3. L. Zhang, E. Deckardt, A. Weber, C. Schönenberger, D. Grützmacher, Controllable Fabrication of SiGe/Si and SiGe/Si/Cr Helical NanobeltsNanotechnology, Vol. 16, 655-663, 2005. (featured on the journal cover[Link]

—— 2004 ——

 

2. L. Zhang, S.V. Golod, E. Deckardt, V. Prinz, D. Grützmacher, Free-standing Si/SiGe Micro- and Nano-objectsPhysica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, Vol. 23, 280-284, 2004. [Link]
1. S. V. Golod, V. Ya. Prinz, P. Wägli, L. Zhang, O. Kirfel, E. Deckardt, F. Glaus, C. David, D. Grützmacher, Freestanding SiGe/Si/Cr and SiGe/Si/SixNy/Cr MicrotubesApplied Physics Letters, Vol. 84(17), 3391-3393, 2004.[Link]

Book Chapters

10. J. F. Yu, Ben Wang, X. Z. Du, Q. Q. Wang and L. Zhang, "Ultra-extensible ribbon-like magnetic microswarm", in Untethered Small-Scale Robots for Biomedical Applications, 1st Edition, H. J. Lu, X. Wang, S. L. Zhang, Ed., ISBN: 978-0-12-822125-9, Mara E. Conner, Kidlington, 2023, pp. 49-62.
9. J. H. Gao, K. Yuan, L. Zhang, "In Vitro Biosensing Using Micro-/Nanomachines", in Field-Driven Micro and Nanorobots for Biology and Medicine, 1st Edition, Y. Sun, X. Wang and J. F. Yu, Ed., ISBN 978-3-030-80196-0, Springer Verlag GmbH, Heidelberg, 2022, pp. 243-268.
8. T. Xu, A. Ferreira, H. Choi, L. Zhang, "Motion Control of Magnetic Microrobots for Nanomedicine", in Encyclopedia of Medical Robotics, Vol. 2, Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Jaydev P. Desai, World Scientific Publishing, 2018, pp. 189-206.
7. L. X. Dong, L. Zhang, M. Yu, B. J. Nelson, "Nanorobotic Manipulation of Helical Nenostructures", in Micro- and Nanomanipulation Tools, Y. Sun and X. Y. Liu, Ed., ISBN: 978-3-527-33784-2, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2015, pp. 477-501.
6. S. Tottori, L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, "Wireless Actuation of Micro-/Nanorobots for Medical Applications", in Nanomedicine: Principles and Perspectives, Y. Ge, S. Li, S. Wang and R. Moore, Ed., ISBN 978-1-4614-2139-9, Springer Verlag GmbH, Heidelberg, 2014, pp. 171-189.
5. L. X. Dong, X. Y. Tao, Z. Fan, L. Zhang, X. B. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, M. Hamdi, A. Ferreira, "Nanorobotic Mass Transport", in NanoRobotics: Current Approaches and Techniques, C. Mavroidis and A. Ferreira, Ed., Springer Verlag GmbH, Heidelberg, 2013, pp. 137-153.
4. C. Y. Yao, Z. Wang, Q. Wang, Y. Bian, C. Chen, L. Zhang, W. Ren*, Interband Cascade Laser Absorption Sensor for Real-time Monitoring of Formaldehyde Filtration by a NanofL. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, "Seeing at the Nanoscale", in Vistas in Nanofabrication, F. Rahman, Ed., ISBN 978-98-143-6456-0, Pan Stanford Publications, 2012, Ch. 12, pp. 221-249. (highlighted as the front cover)
3. L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, L. X. Dong, "Magnetic-field-based self-assembly", in Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology, B. Bhushan, Ed., ISBN 978-90-481-9752-1, Springer Verlag GmbH, Heidelberg, 2012, pp. 1264-1275.
2. K. E. Peyer, A. W. Mahoney, L. Zhang, J. J. Abbott, B. J. Nelson, "Bacteria-Inspired Microrobots", in Microbiorobotics: Biologically Inspired Microscale Robotic Systems, M. J. Kim, A. A. Julius, and E. Steager, Eds., Elsevier, 2012, pp. 165-199.
1. D. Xu, L. Zhang, L. X. Dong, B. J. Nelson, "Nanorobotics for NEMS using helical nanostructures", in Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology, B. Bhushan, Ed., Springer Verlag GmbH, Heidelberg, 2012, pp. 1715-1721.

Monograph and Edited Books

4. Li Zhang, Philip Wai Yan Chiu, Kai Fung Chan, Recent Progress in Medical Miniature Robots: from Bench to Bedside, Academic Press, ISBN: 978-044-313-3855, 2024. [ Link , Amazon ]
3. Li Zhang, Jiachen Zhang, Neng Xia, Yue Dong, Untethered Miniature Soft Robots: Materials, Fabrications, and Applications, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, ISBN: 978-352-73-5177-0, 2023. [ Link , Amazon ]
Untethered Miniature Soft Robots

2. Li Zhang, Shihao Yang, Qianqian Wang, Dongdong Jin, Magnetic Micro and Nanorobot Swarms: From Fundamentals to Applications, Singapore, Springer Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-99-3035-7, 2023. [ Link ]

Magnetic Micro and Nanorobot Swarms

1. 微納機器人:從個體到集群 / 張立,俞江帆,楊立冬著. – 北京:科學出版社,2020.

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International Conference Papers (2005 - present)


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77. Jialin Jiang, Lidong Yang, Li Zhang, Automatic Navigation and Real-time Pattern Planning of Microrobot Swarm Based on Deep Learning Algorithm, Proc. of 2024 International Annual Conference on Complex Systems and Intelligent Science (CSIS-IAC 2024), Guangzhou, China, Sep. 20~22, 2024. (Best Student Paper Award) [Link]
76. Junnan Xue^, Moqiu Zhang^, Xurui Liu, Jiaqi Zhu, Yanfei Cao, Li Zhang*, A Magnetic Continuum Robot with In-situ Magnetic Reprogramming Capability, Proc. of 2024 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2024), Yokohama, Japan, May 13-17, 2024. [Link]


------ 2023 ------

75. Jialin Jiang, Lidong Yang, Li Zhang*, Automated Microrobotic Manipulation with Micron-scale Precision Using Multimodal Magnetic Microswarms, Proc. of The 2023 IEEE International Conference on Real-time Computing and Robotics (IEEE RCAR 2023), Datong, China, Jul 17-20, 2023. [Link]
74. Wujing Cao, Dongyang Shang, Meng Yin, Li Xinwei, Tiantian Xu, Li Zhang, Xinyu Wu*, Development and Evaluation of a Hip Exoskeleton for Lateral Resistance Walk Exercise, Proc. of 2023 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (IEEE AIM 2023)(TMECH/AIM 2023 Concurrent Submission), Seattle, WA, USA, Jun 27 - Jul. 1, 2023. [Link]
73. Jalin Jiang*, Lidong Yang, Li Zhang, DQN-based on-line Path Planing Method for Automatic Navigation of Miniature Robots, Proc. of 2023 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2023), ExCeL London, UK, May 29 - Jun. 2, 2023. [Link]
72. Lidong Yang*, Moqiu Zhang, Zhengxin Yang, Haojin Yang, Li Zhang, QuadMag: A Mobile-Coil System With Enhanced Magnetic Actuation Efficiency and Dexterity, Proc. of 2023 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2023), ExCeL London, UK, May 29 - Jun. 2, 2023. [Link]


------ 2022 ------

71. Moqiu Zhang, Lidong Yang, Haojin Yang, Lin Su, Li Zhang, A Doppler and B-mode Hybrid Ultrasound Tracking Method for Microcatheter Navigation in Noisy Environments, Proc. of International Conference on Manipulation, Automation and Robotics at Small Scales (MARSS 2022), Toronto, Canada, Jul. 25-29, 2022. (Best Student Paper Award) [Link]
70. Zhuolun Niu, Ye Bian, Tongling Xia, Li Zhang, Chun Chen*, Electrospun Nanofiber Filters with Minimized Pressure Drop for Indoor Air Quality Control: A Design and Fabrication Approach, Proc. of International Conference on Building Energy and Environment (COBEE 2022), Quebec, Canada, July 25th-29th, 2022, accepted. [Link]
69. Lidong Yang, Mengmeng Sun, Li Zhang, Torque-Actuated Multimodal Locomotion of Ferrofluid Robot With Environment and Task Adaptability, Proc. of 2022 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2022), Kyoto, Japan, Oct. 23-27, 2022. [Link]


------ 2021 ------

68. Lidong Yang, Moqiu Zhang, Haojin Yang, Zhengxin Yang, Li Zhang, Hybrid Magnetic Force and Torque Actuation of Miniature Helical Robots Using Mobile Coils to Accelerate Blood Clot Removal, Proc. of 2021 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2021), Prague, Czech Republic, Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2021. [Link]
67. Moqiu Zhang, Lidong Yang, Chong Zhang, Zhengxin Yang, Li Zhang, Simultaneous Actuation and Localization of Magnetic Robots Using Mobile Coils and Eye-In-Hand Hall-Effect Sensors, Proc. of 2021 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2021), Prague, Czech Republic, Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2021. [Link]
66. Qianqian Wang, Yuan Tian, Xingzhou Du, Kai Fung Chan, Li Zhang, Ultrasound Doppler Imaging and Navigation of Collective Magnetic Cell Microrobots in Blood, Proc. of 2021 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2021), Xi'an, China, May 30-June 5, 2021. [Link]
65. Xingzhou Du, Dongdong Jin, Qianqian Wang, Shihao Yang, Philip Wai Yan Chiu, Li Zhang, Parallel Actuation of Nanorod Swarm and Nanoparticle Swarm to Different Targets, Proc. of 2021 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2021), Xi'an, China, May 30-June 5, 2021. [Link]
64. Zhengyu Lai, Tiantian Xu*, Chengyang Huang, Zhiming Hao, Shanxiu Zhang, Xinyu Wu, Li Zhang*, Motion characteristics and control of magnetic microbeads by magnetic gradient fieldsProc. of 2021 IEEE International Conference on Manipulation, Manufacturing and Measurement on the Nanoscale (3M-NANO 2021), Xi'an, China, Aug 2-6, 2021. (IEEE 3M-NANO 2021 Best Conference Paper Award) [Link]


------ 2020 ------

63. Lidong Yang, Li Zhang, Large-Workspace and High-Resolution Magnetic Microrobot Navigation Using Global-Local Path Planning and Eye-In-Hand Visual Servoing, Proc. of 2020 IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE CASE 2020), Hong Kong, China, Aug. 20-21, 2020. (Best Student Paper Award[Link]
62. Xingzhou Du, Lidong Yang, Jiangfan Yu, Kai Fung Chan, Philip Wai Yan Chiu, Li Zhang, RoboMag: A Magnetic Actuation System Based on Mobile Electromagnetic Coils With Tunable Working Space, Proc. of 2020 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics (IEEE ARM 2020), Shenzhen, China, Dec. 18-21, 2020. (Toshio Fukuda Best Paper Award in Mechatronics[Link]
61. Jialin Jiang, Lidong Yang, Li Zhang, Closed-Loop Control of a Helmholtz Coils System for 3-D Magnetic Field Generation with High Precision, Proc. of 2020 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics (IEEE ARM 2020), Shenzhen, China, Dec. 18-21, 2020. [Link]
60. Zhengxin Yang, Lidong Yang, Li Zhang, Eye-in-Hand 3D Visual Servoing of Helical Swimmers Using Parallel Mobile Coils, Proc. of 2020 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2020), Paris, France, May 31-June 4, 2020. [Link]
59. Qianqian Wang, Ben Wang, Jiangfan Yu, Kathrin Schweizer, Bradley J. Nelson, Li Zhang, Reconfigurable Magnetic Microswarm for Thrombolysis under Ultrasound Imaging, Proc. of 2020 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2020), Paris, France, May 31-June 4, 2020. [Link]
58. Lidong Yang, Jiangfan Yu, Li Zhang, A Mobile Paramagnetic Nanoparticle Swarm with Automatic Shape Deformation Control, Proc. of 2020 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2020), Paris, France, May 31-June 4, 2020. [Link]


------ 2019 ------

57. JiangfanYu, Li Zhang, Reconfigurable Colloidal Microrobotic Swarm for Targeted Delivery, Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots (IEEE UR 2019), Jeju, Korea (South), Korea (South), June 24-27, 2019. [Link]
56. Qianqian Wang, Xingzhou Du, Fengtong Ji, Li Zhang, Magnetic-needle-assisted Manipulation of Dynamic Self-assembled Magnetic Droplets for Cargo Transportation, Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IEEE IROS 2019), Macau, China, Nov. 4-8, 1595-1600, 2019. [Link]
55. Lidong Yang, Li Zhang, Optimal Control of a 3-axis Helmholtz Coils System for Generation of Dynamic Magnetic Field Waveforms with High Accuracy, Proc. of 2019 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatroincs (IEEE AIM 2019), Hong Kong, China, July 8-12, 2019. [Link]
54. Lidong Yang, Xingzhou Du, Edwin Yu, Dongdong Jin, Li Zhang, DeltaMag: An Electromagnetic Manipulation System with Parallel Mobile Coils, Proc. of 2019 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2019), Montreal, Canada, May 20-24, 2019. [Link]


------ 2018 ------

53. Xingzhou Du, Kai Fung Chan, Xianfeng Xia, Philip Wai Yan Chiu, Li Zhang, A Magnetically-Triggered Soft Capsule for On-Demand Mucus Collection, Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Cyborg and Bionic Systems (IEEE CBS 2018), Shenzhen, China, Oct 25-27, 250 - 254, 2018. [Link]
52. Lidong Yang, Yabin Zhang, Chi-Ian Vong, Li Zhang, Automated Control of Multifunctional Magnetic Spores Using Fluorescence Imaging for Microrobotic Cargo Delivery, Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IEEE IROS 2018), Madrid, Spain, Oct 1-5, 680 - 685, 2018. [Link]
51. Qianqian Wang, Lidong Yang, Jiangfan Yu, Chi-Ian Vong, Philip Wai Yan Chiu, Li Zhang, Magnetic Navigation of A Rotating Colloidal Swarm Using Ultrasound Images, Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IEEE IROS 2018), Madrid, Spain, Oct 1-5, 5380 - 5385, 2018. [Link]


------ 2017 ------

50. Qianqian Wang, Lidong Yang, Jiangfan Yu, Li Zhang, Characterizing Dynamic Swimming Behaviors of Three-Particle Magnetic Microswimmer Near a Solid Surface, Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics 2017 (IEEE ROBIO 2017), Macao, China, Dec 5-8, 2017. [Link]
49. Shijie Wang, Rutao Wang, Yabin Zhang, Li Zhang, Two-Step Direct Carbonization of Juice into Carbon Spheres for High-Performance and Ultra-Stable Anodes of Sodium-Ion Capacitors, Proc. of the 7th International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology (ChinaNANO 2017), Beijing, China, Aug. 29-31, abstract accepted.
48. Yabin Zhang, Ben Wang, Ye Bian, Kai Fung Chan, Li Zhang, One‐pot Synthesis of Spore‐Based N‐P‐Doped Carbon Dots as a Dual‐modal Nanosensor, Proc. of the 7th International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology (ChinaNANO 2017), Beijing, China, Aug. 29-31, abstract accepted.
47. Jiangfan Yu, Li Zhang, Characterising of Mobile Vortex-like Paramagnetic Nanoparticle Swarm: from a Single Vortex to Multiple Vortices, Proc. of 2017 IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology (IEEE NANO 2017), Pittsburg, U.S.A., July 25-28, 293 - 296, 2017. [Link]
46. Shijie Wang, Pengyi Tang, Yaojun Cai, Li Zhang, Hierarchically Encapsulated MoO3@SnO2 Nanobelts as Negative Electrodes of Supercapacitors, Proc. of 2017 IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology (IEEE NANO 2017), Pittsburg, U.S.A., July 25-28, 611 - 616, 2017. [Link]
45. Shijie Wang, Rutao Wang, Li Zhang, Characterization of Highly Porous Carbon from Biomass in Aqueous, Ionic-Liquid, and Organic Electrolytes: Towards High-Performance Supercapacitors, Proc. of 2017 International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies (ICMAT 2017), Singapore, June 18-23, abstract accepted.
44. Ye Bian, Chun Chen, Li Zhang, Development of Nanofiber Filters with High PM2.5 Removal Efficiency and Low Air Resistance, Proc. of 2017 IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology (IEEE NANO 2017), Pittsburg, U.S.A., July 25-28, 868 - 872, 2017. [Link]
43. Jiangfan Yu, Dongdong Jin, Li Zhang, Mobile Magnetic Nanoparticle-based Vortex for Targeted Cargo Delivery in Fluid, Proc. of 2017 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2017), Singapore, May 29 - June 3, 6594 - 6599, 2017. [Link]


------ 2016 ------

42. T. T. Xu, C. I. Vong, B. Wang, L. Q. Liu, L. Zhang, Rotating Soft-Tail Millimeter-Scaled Swimmers with Superhydrophilic or Superhydrophobic Surfaces, Proc. of 2016 IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (IEEE BioRob 2016), Singapore, 502-507, 2016.
41. Q. W. Chao, J. F. Yu, C. K. Dai, T. T. Xu, L. Zhang, Charlie C. L. Wang, X. G. Jin, Steering Micro-Robotic Swarm by Dynamic Actuating Fields, Proc. of 2016 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2016),Stockholm, Sweden, 5230-5235, 2016. [Link]


------ 2015 ------

40. D. Jin, J. F. Yu, K. H. Chan, L. Zhang, Self-propelled Magnesium Based Micromotors: Synthesis and Magnetic Steering, International Symposium of Optomechatronics Technology (ISOT 2015), Vol. 32, 04004, 2015. [Link]
39. D. Jin, H. S. Yang, L. Zhang, Characterizing Catalytic Oxidation of Chlorobenzenes Using Ozone over CNT-based Composites, Proc. of The 14th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology (IEEE NANO 2015), Rome, Italy, July 2015.
38. T. T. Xu, H. B. Yu, H. Zhang, C. L. Vong, L. Zhang, Morphologies and Swimming Characteristics of Rotating Magnetic Swimmers with Soft Tails at Low Reynolds Numbers, IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IEEE IROS 2015), Germany, 1385-1390, 2015. [Link]
37. J. F. Yu, H. B. Yu, T. T. Xu, L. Zhang, Magnetic Control of AMB-1 Magnetotactic Bacteria for Micromanipulation, IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE CASE 2015), Sweden, 1614-1619, 2015. [Link]
36. Y. B. Zhang, B. Wang, P. Y. Tang, L. Zhang, L. Zhang*, Electrochemical Construction of Hierarchical NiCo2O4 Nanosheets@MnO2 Nanoflakes with Enhanced Supercapacitive Performance, The International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies (ICMAT 2015), Singapore, 2015, abstract accepted.
35. J. Cai, Q. Xia, Y. Luo, M. Y. Wang, L. Zhang, Optimal Design and Evaluation of Cantilever Probe for Multifrequency Atomic Force Microscopy, The 11th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimisation (WCSMO-11), Sydney, Australia, June 2015. [Link]
34. J. Huang, H. Zhang, X. H. Yan, L. Zhang*, Cell Encapsulation and Magnetic Manipulation for Targeted Delivery, The International Conference on Nanomedicine and NanoBiotechnology (ChinaNanomedicine 2015), accepted. [Link]


------ 2014 ------

33. Q. Zhou, T. Petit, B. J. Nelson, L. Zhang*, Dumbbell Fluidic Tweezers: Enhanced Trapping and Manipulation of Microscale Objects Using Mobile Microvortices, Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics 2014 (IEEE ROBIO 2014), Bali, Indonesia, 510-515, 2014. (Best Paper Award in Biomimetics – Finalist[Link]
32. M. Yu, L. Chen, K. W. C. Lai, C. K. M. Fung, N. Xi, L. Zhang, L. X. Dong, 3D Assembly and Simulation of Helical Optical Antenna-Enhanced Nanotube IR Sensors, Proc. of The 14th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology (IEEE NANO 2014), Toronto, Canada, Aug. 2014. [Link]


------ 2013 ------

31. K. E. Peyer, E. C. Siringil, L. Zhang, M. Suter, B. J. Nelson, Bacteria-Inspired Magnetic Polymer Composite Microrobots, Proc. of The International Conference on Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems (Living Machines 2013), London, UK, July 2013. (Best Paper Award[Link]
30. F. Qiu, R. Mhanna, L. Zhang, Y. Ding, K. Sugihara, M. Zenobi-Wong, B. J. Nelson, Artificial Bacterial Flagella Functionalized with Temperature-sensitive Liposomes for Biomedical Applications, Proc. of 17th Int. Conference on Solid-State Sensors, actuators and Microsystems (Transducers 2013), Barcelona, Spain, June 2013. [Link]
29. S. Kim, F. Qiu, S. Kim, A. Ghanbari, C. Moon, L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, H. Choi, Fabric of Magnetically Actuated Microstructure for Targeted Cell Transportation, Proc. of The 13th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology (IEEE NANO 2013), Beijing, China, Aug. 5-8, 2013. [Link]
28. Q. Li, J. Cheng, L. Zhang, Nickel-cobalt Oxide Coated CNTs as Additives of Activated Carbon Electrode for High-performance Supercapacitors, Proc. of The 13th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology (IEEE NANO 2013), Beijing, China, Aug. 5-8, 2013. [Link]


------ 2012 ------

27. K. E. Peyer, F. Qiu, L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, Movement of Artificial Bacterial Flagella in Heterogeneous Viscous Environments at the Microscale, Proc. of IEEE/RSJ 2012 International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IEEE IROS2012), Algarve, Portugal, Oct. 7-12, 2012. (Best Student Paper Award[Link]


------ 2011 ------

26. L. Zhang, T. Petit, K. E. Peyer, B. J. Nelson, Nickel Nanowire Swimmers for Colloidal Cargo Transport Near a Solid Surface, 11th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology (IEEE NANO 2011), Portland, Oregon, USA, Aug. 15-19, 2011. (invited talk in the session - Nanorobotics, Nanomanufacturing[Link]


------ 2010 ------

25. L. Zhang, T. Petit, K. E. Peyer, B. E. Kratochvil, J. Lou, B. J. Nelson, Noncontact and Contact Micromanipulation Using a Rotating Nickel Nanowire, IEEE International Conference on Nano/Molecular Medicine and Engineering (IEEE NANOMED 2010), Hong Kong, Dec. 5-9, 2010. (Best Paper Award[Link]
24. L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, Rolled-up Helical Nanobelts: From Fabrication to Swimming Microrobots, Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. Vol. 1272, 1272-OO01-05, MRS 2010 spring meeting, San Francisco, USA, Apr. 5-9, 2010. (Invited talk in the symposium OO - Hierarchical Self Assembly of Functional Materials - From Nanoscopic to Mesoscopic Length Scales[Link]
23. L. Zhang, K. E. Peyer, T. Petit, B. E. Kratochvil, B. J. Nelson, Motion Control of Artificial Bacterial Flagella, Proc. of the 10th IEEE Conf. on Nanotechnology (IEEE NANO 2010), Seoul, Korea, Aug. 17-20, 2010. [Link]
22. K. E. Peyer, L. Zhang, B. E. Kratochvil, B. J. Nelson, Non-ideal Swimming of Artificial Bacterial Flagella Near a Surface, Proc. of 2010 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2010), pp. 96-101, 2010. (Best Student Paper Award[Link]


------ 2009 ------

21. L. Zhang, J. J. Abbott, L. X. Dong, B. E. Kratochvil, H. X. Zhang, K. E. Peyer, B. J. Nelson, Micromanipulation Using Artificial Bacterial Flagella, Proc. of IEEE/RSJ 2009 International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IEEE IROS 2009), St. Louis, MO, USA, Oct. 2009. (Invited session talk - Advanced Control Techniques in Micro/Nano Manipulation[Link]
20. L. X. Dong, X. Y. Tao, L. Zhang, X. B. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, Metal-filled Carbon Nanotubes for Nanofluidic Systems: Modes of Melting and Evaporation, Proc. of IEEE/RSJ 2009 International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IEEE IROS 2009), St. Louis, MO, USA, Oct. 2009. [Link]
19. L. Zhang, Y. Lu, L. X. Dong, R. Pei, J. Lou, B. E. Kratochvil, B. J. Nelson, Noncontact Manipulation of Ni Nanowires Using a Rotating Magnetic Field,Proc. of the 9th IEEE Conf. on Nanotechnology (IEEE NANO 2009), pp.586-589, Genoa, Italy, July 26-30, 2009. [Link]


------ 2008 ------

18. L. X. Dong, X. Y. Tao, L. Zhang, X. B. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, Metal-filled Carbon Nanotubes for NanoMechatronics, Proc. of the 2008 IEEE/ASME Int'l Conf. on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (IEEE AIM 2008), Xi'an, China, pp. 933-937, 2008. [Link]
17. B. E. Kratochvil, L. X. Dong, L. Zhang, J. J. Abbott, B. J. Nelson, Nanohelices as Motion Converters, Proc. 2008 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IEEE IROS 2008), Vols. 1-3, pp. 4141-4142, 2008. [Link]
16. L. X. Dong, L. Zhang, B. E. Kratochvil, K. Shou, B. J. Nelson, Dual-Chirality Helical Nanobelts: A Novel Linear-to-Rotary Motion Converter, Proc. of the 21st IEEE Int. Conf. on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (IEEE MEMS 2008), Tucson, Arizona, USA, January 2008. [Link]
15. L. X. Dong, X. Y. Tao, L. Zhang, X. B. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, Inter-Nanotube Attogram Mass Transport, Proc. of the 3rd Annual IEEE Int. Conf on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems (IEEE NEMS2008), Sanya, Hainan, China, January 2008. 


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14. L. X. Dong, L. Zhang, D. J. Bell, B. J. Nelson, D. Grützmacher, Nanorobotics for Creating NEMS from 3D Helical NanostructuresJ. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 61, pp. 257-261, 2007. [Link]
13. L. X. Dong, X. Y. Tao, L. Zhang, X. B. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, Nanorobotic Spot Welding by Attogram Precision Metal Deposition from Copper-filled Carbon Nanotubes, Proc. of the 2007 IEEE Int. Conf. on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2007), April 2007. [Link]
12. L. Zhang, L. X. Dong, B. J. Nelson, Mechanical Instabilities and Piezoresistivity of SiGe/Si Microtubes under Uniaxial Compression, Proc. of Int. Symp. on Optomechatronic Technologies (ISOT 2007), EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland, October 2007, Proc. of SPIE Vol. 6717 67170G. [Link]
11. B. E. Kratochvil, L. X. Dong, L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, Automatic Nanorobotic Characterization of Anomalously Rolled-up SiGe/Si Helical Nanobelts through Vision-based Force Measurement, Proc. of 2007 IEEE Int. Conf. on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE CASE 2007), Scottsdale, AZ, U.S.A., Sept. 22-25, Vols. 1-3, 57-62, 2007. [Link]


------ 2006 ------

10. L. X. Dong, B. J. Nelson, X. Y. Tao, L. Zhang, X. B. Zhang, D. R. Frutiger, A. Subramanian, Nanorobotic Manipulation of Carbon Nanotubes Inside a Transmission Electron Microscope, Proc. of the 4th IFAC-Symposium on Mechatronic Systems (MECHATRONICS 2006), Sept. 12-14, Heidelberg, Germany, Sept. 12-14, 114-119, 2006. [Link]
9. D. J. Bell, L. X. Dong, M. Golling, L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, D. Grützmacher, Analysis and Experiments for Fracture-Controlled Fabrication of Nanocoils, Proc. of the 3rd Annual Conf. on Foundations of Nanoscience: Self-Assembled Architectures and Devices (FNANO 2006), Snowbird, UT, U.S.A., Apr. 23-27, 12-18, 2006. [Link]
8. L. Dong, X. Y. Tao, L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, X. B. Zhang, In Situ Characterization of Individual Carbon Nanotube Field Emitters with Single Crystalline Cu Tips, Proc. of 2006 IEEE Int. Conf. on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems (IEEE NEMS 2006), Zhuhai, China, Jan. 18-21, 443-446, 2006. [Link]
7. L. Zhang, L. X. Dong, D. J. Bell, B. J. Nelson, D. Grützmacher, Fabrication and Characterization of Self-scrolling Si/Cr Micro- and Nanostructures, Proc. of 2006 IEEE Int. Conf. on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems (IEEE NEMS 2006), Zhuhai, China, Jan. 18-22, 1268-1271, 2006. [Link]
6. L. X. Dong, L. Zhang, D. J. Bell, B. J. Nelson, D. Grützmacher, Hybrid Nanorobotic Approaches for Fabricating NEMS from 3D Helical Nano-structures, Proceedings of the 2006 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2006), Orlando, FL, U.S.A., May 15-19, 1396-1401, 2006. [Link]
5. L. Zhang, L. X. Dong, D. J. Bell, B. J. Nelson, C. Schönenberger, D. Grützmacher, Euler Buckling of individual SiGe/Si microtubes, Proc. of the 2006 NSTI Nanotechnology Conf. and Trade Show (NSTI-Nanotech 2006), U.S.A., May, ISBN 0-9767985-6-5 Vol. 1, 42-45, 2006. [Link]


------ 2005 ------

4. D. J. Bell, L. X. Dong, B. J. Nelson, Y. Sun, L. Zhang, D. Grützmacher, Electromagnetic Nanoactuators Based on Nanocoils, Proc. of ASME Integrated Nanosystems (Design, Synthesis & Applications) Conf., Berkeley, U.S.A., Sept. 14-16, NANO2005-87057, 13-14, 2005. [Link]
3. D. Grützmacher, L. Zhang, E. Deckhardt, A. Weber, C. Schönenberger, Scrolled Si/SiGe Nano-helices for Bio- and Chemical Sensors, Proc. of International Conference on Physics, Chemistry and Application of Nanostructures 2005, ed. V.E. Borisenko, S.V. Gaponenko, V.S. Gurin, World Scientific, ISBN 981-256-288-5, 459-462, 2005.
2. D. J. Bell, L. X. Dong, Y. Sun, L. Zhang, B. J. Nelson, D. Grützmacher, Manipulation of Nanocoils for NanoelectromegnetsProc. of 2005 5th IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology, (IEEE NANO 2005), Seoul, Korea (South), June 5-9, 15-18, 2005. [Link]
1. D. J. Bell, Y. Sun, L. Zhang, L. X. Dong, B. J. Nelson, D. Grützmacher, Three-dimensional Nanosprings for Electromechanical SensorsTransducers ’05, Seoul, Korea (South), June 5-9, 15-18, 2005. [Link]

Postgraduate Dissertations


------ 2024 ------

Dr. Yang Shihao, Regulation of internal and external magnetic microrobotic swarm interactions for optimized environmental adaptability, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2024.
Dr. Wang Qinglong, Real-time Tracking and Imaging-guided Navigation of Functional Magnetic Microswarms for Endovascular, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2024.
Dr. Yang Haojin, Development and Control of Magnetically-Actuated Interventional Robotic Systems for Endoluminal Recanalization, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2024.
Dr. Zhang Moqiu, Development and Implementation of the Mobile Electromagnetic Actuation System: A Study of Mechatronics Design, Imaging Integration, and Tethered Microrobots Applications, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2024.
Dr. Su Lin, 3D-printing Magnetic Miniature Robots for Targeted Delivery and Manipulation, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2024.


------ 2023 ------

Dr. Jiang Jialin, Deep Learning-based Autonomy and Microrobotic Delivery of Magnetic, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2023.
Dr. Xia Neng, Miniature Soft-bodied Magnetic Robots with Programmable Magnetization Patterns, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2023.


------ 2022 ------

Dr. Yang Zhengxin, Development and Control of Magnetic Miniature Robots for Endoluminal Treatment, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2022.


------ 2021 ------

Dr. Ji Fengtong, Collective Behaviors of Small-Scale Magnetic Building Blocks in Fluid, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2021.
Dr. Du Xingzhou, Design of a Magnetic Actuation System with Enhanced Flexibility for Small-Scale Robots and Microrobotic Swarms, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2021.


------ 2020 ------

Dr. Yang Lidong, Development and Control of Magnetic Microrobotics Systems for Biomedical Applications, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2020.
Dr. Wang Qianqian, Ultrasound Imaging-Guided Swarming Magnetic Microrobots for Targeted Delivery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2020.
Dr. Jin Dongdong, Hydrogel-based Intelligent Materials for Soft-matter Robotics at Small Scales, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2020.
Dr. Wang Shijie, Structural and Compositional Design of Electrode Materials for Capacitor Applications, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2020.


------ 2019 ------

Dr. Chan Kai Fung, Magnetic Stem Cell Spheroid Microrobots and Their in Vivo Applications, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2019.
Dr. Bian Ye, Electrospun Nanofiber Filters For Effective Air Quality Control, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2019.


------ 2018 ------

Dr. Wang Ben, Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles and Their Biomedical Applications: from in vitro to in vivo, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2018.
Dr. Zhang Yabin, Spore-derived Nanomaterials and Hybrid Microdevices for Biosensing and Environmental Remediation, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2018.
Dr. Yu Jiangfan, Reconfigurable Magnetic Microrobotic Swarm for Targeted Delivery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2018.
Ms. Li Mengzhi, Actuation and Fluorescence Imaging of Helical Microswimmers Coated by Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, MPhil thesis, 2018.


------ 2017 ------

Mr. Vong Chi-Ian, Electromagnetic Coil Systems for Magnetic Microrobots: Design, Calibration and Experimental Validation. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, MPhil thesis, 2017.


------ 2016 ------

Dr. Yan Xiaohui, Spirulina-Templated Magnetic Microrobots for in vivo Applications. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2016.
Dr. Wong Wing-sze, Bacterial Cell Surface Layer Protein: Isolation, Characterization and Applications. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2016.


------ 2015 ------

Dr. Cai Jiandong, Structural Design and Optimization of Harmonic Probes for Multifrequency Atomic Force Microscope. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2015.
Dr. Liu Yang, Design of Compliant Mechanisms or Adaptive Assembly and Grasping by Using Structural Optimization. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PhD thesis, 2015.