Dekai Zhou

2.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
51 papers, 2.2k citations indexed

About

Dekai Zhou is a scholar working on Condensed Matter Physics, Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Dekai Zhou has authored 51 papers receiving a total of 2.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 31 papers in Condensed Matter Physics, 25 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 18 papers in Mechanical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Dekai Zhou's work include Micro and Nano Robotics (30 papers), Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence (12 papers) and Molecular Communication and Nanonetworks (10 papers). Dekai Zhou is often cited by papers focused on Micro and Nano Robotics (30 papers), Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence (12 papers) and Molecular Communication and Nanonetworks (10 papers). Dekai Zhou collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Belarus. Dekai Zhou's co-authors include Thomas E. Mallouk, Yuguang Li, Pengtao Xu, Longqiu Li, Minh Nguyen, Mauricio Terrones, Xiaobin Fan, Yifan Sun, Liqiang Ren and Xiaocong Chang and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of the American Chemical Society, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and Nano Letters.

In The Last Decade

Dekai Zhou

46 papers receiving 2.2k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Fast and Efficient Preparation of Exfoliated 2H MoS₂ Nanosheets by Sonication-Assisted Lithium Intercalation and Infrared Laser-Induced 1T to 2H Phase Reversion

2015 651 citations Pengtao Xu, Dekai Zhou et al. profile →

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Xiaojun Zhan Hong Kong

Wenjun Chen China

Dong Yeong Kim South Korea

Shengrong Ye United States

Luqiao Yin China

Zhipeng Zhao China

Yu Bai China

Christopher E. Tabor United States

Munho Kim Singapore

Jialuo Han Australia

Xiaojun Zhan Hong Kong

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Countries citing papers authored by Dekai Zhou

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Fields of papers citing papers by Dekai Zhou

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Dekai Zhou

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Dekai Zhou. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Dekai Zhou based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Dekai Zhou. Dekai Zhou is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

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Huang, Zhiyuan, et al.. (2025). Multi-material DLP printing: Enhanced layer stacking precision with common flexible interface support. Journal of Manufacturing Processes. 141. 1011–1019. 2 indexed citations

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Huang, Wentao, et al.. (2025). Goal-Oriented Control Strategies for Soft Growing Robots. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 10(10). 9886–9893.

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Ding, Su, Jin Dong, Yu-Hang Xiao, et al.. (2025). Temperature-Responsive Microrobot for High-Temperature Sensing in Constrained Environments. Research. 8. 760–760. 1 indexed citations

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Chang, Xiaocong, et al.. (2025). Optoelectronic-Coupled-Driven Microrobot for Biological Cargo Transport in Conductive Isosmotic Glucose Solution. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 17(19). 28425–28435. 1 indexed citations

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Tian, Hui, et al.. (2025). 4D printing of direct-driven deformable wheel with multiple programmable configurations. International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing. 7(3). 35006–35006.

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Zhou, Dekai, et al.. (2024). Mimicking Motor Proteins: Wall-Guided Self-Navigation of Microwheels. ACS Nano. 18(12). 8853–8862. 5 indexed citations

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Liu, Jun‐Min, et al.. (2024). Design and manufacturing of micro/nanorobots. International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing. 6(6). 62006–62006. 10 indexed citations

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Zhou, Dekai, et al.. (2024). Magneto‐Acoustic Field‐Induced Unstable Interface of Magnetic Microswarm. Advanced Science. 11(36). e2403039–e2403039. 1 indexed citations

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Song, Wenping, et al.. (2023). A Flytrap‐Inspired Bistable Origami‐Based Gripper for Rapid Active Debris Removal. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 5(7). 17 indexed citations

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Wang, Jie, Wenping Song, Longqiu Li, et al.. (2023). Breaking through Barriers: Ultrafast Microbullet Based on Cavitation Bubble. Small. 19(18). e2207565–e2207565. 16 indexed citations

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Liu, Jun‐Min, et al.. (2023). A magnetic field-driven multi-functional “medical ship” for intestinal tissue collection in vivo. Nanoscale. 15(38). 15831–15839. 7 indexed citations

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Huang, Zhiyuan, et al.. (2023). 3D printing of high-precision and ferromagnetic functional devices. International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing. 5(3). 35501–35501. 33 indexed citations

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Chang, Xiaocong, et al.. (2022). Wheel-like Magnetic-Driven Microswarm with a Band-Aid Imitation for Patching Up Microscale Intestinal Perforation. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 14(7). 8743–8752. 35 indexed citations

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Chang, Xiaocong, et al.. (2021). Three-Dimensional Rock Core-Like Microstructure Fabricated by Additive Manufacturing for Petroleum Engineering. 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing. 10(6). 1301–1308. 1 indexed citations

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Zhang, Guangyu, et al.. (2021). A Bioinspired Soft Robot Combining the Growth Adaptability of Vine Plants with a Coordinated Control System. Research. 2021. 9843859–9843859. 21 indexed citations

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Chang, Xiaocong, et al.. (2021). Nature-inspired micro/nanomotors. Nanoscale. 14(2). 219–238. 20 indexed citations

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Zhou, Dekai, et al.. (2021). 3D printing lunar architecture with a novel cable-driven printer. Acta Astronautica. 189. 671–678. 19 indexed citations

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Ji, Fengtong, Dekai Zhou, Guangyu Zhang, & Longqiu Li. (2018). Numerical Analysis of Visible Light Driven Gold/Ferric Oxide Nanomotors. IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology. 17(4). 692–696. 7 indexed citations

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Ren, Liqiang, Dekai Zhou, Zhangming Mao, et al.. (2017). Rheotaxis of Bimetallic Micromotors Driven by Chemical–Acoustic Hybrid Power. ACS Nano. 11(10). 10591–10598. 143 indexed citations

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Zhou, Dekai, Liqiang Ren, Yuguang Li, et al.. (2017). Visible light-driven, magnetically steerable gold/iron oxide nanomotors. Chemical Communications. 53(83). 11465–11468. 65 indexed citations

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