Zhen Gu

2.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
55 papers, 2.1k citations indexed

About

Zhen Gu is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials and Surfaces, Coatings and Films. According to data from OpenAlex, Zhen Gu has authored 55 papers receiving a total of 2.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 18 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 13 papers in Biomaterials and 13 papers in Surfaces, Coatings and Films. Recurrent topics in Zhen Gu's work include Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials (12 papers), Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity (10 papers) and Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications (9 papers). Zhen Gu is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials (12 papers), Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity (10 papers) and Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications (9 papers). Zhen Gu collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and India. Zhen Gu's co-authors include Shutao Wang, Lei Jiang, Feilong Zhang, Xizi Wan, Yupeng Chen, Yongqiang Wen, Jingxin Meng, Peixun Zhang, Heng An and Siheng Li and has published in prestigious journals such as Advanced Materials, Angewandte Chemie International Edition and Advanced Functional Materials.

In The Last Decade

Zhen Gu

53 papers receiving 2.1k citations

Hit Papers

Bioinspired Multiscale Wet Adhesive Surfaces: Structures ... 2019 2026 2021 2023 2019 50 100 150 200
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.

  1. Bioinspired Multiscale Wet Adhesive Surfaces: Structures and Controlled Adhesion
    2019 215 citations Zhen Gu, Lei Jiang et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Zhen Gu China 23 921 606 407 352 274 55 2.1k
Quansan Yang United States 14 1.3k 1.4× 450 0.7× 487 1.2× 424 1.2× 182 0.7× 22 2.2k
Xizi Wan China 19 671 0.7× 487 0.8× 306 0.8× 224 0.6× 193 0.7× 39 1.4k
Zhigang Suo United States 8 1.2k 1.3× 397 0.7× 312 0.8× 415 1.2× 178 0.6× 11 1.8k
Yongsen Zhou China 18 965 1.0× 343 0.6× 341 0.8× 466 1.3× 78 0.3× 24 1.9k
Claudia E. Varela United States 12 1.3k 1.4× 484 0.8× 557 1.4× 376 1.1× 150 0.5× 21 2.4k
Alba Marcellan France 24 1.1k 1.2× 459 0.8× 741 1.8× 577 1.6× 268 1.0× 59 2.8k
Xinyu Mao China 10 717 0.8× 411 0.7× 412 1.0× 194 0.6× 171 0.6× 43 1.8k
Avinash Baji Singapore 25 994 1.1× 364 0.6× 657 1.6× 452 1.3× 133 0.5× 51 1.8k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Zhen Gu

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Zhen Gu

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Zhen Gu. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Zhen Gu 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 Zhen Gu. Zhen Gu is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Lu, Wenjie, Zhicong Huang, Zhen Gu, et al.. (2025). BumbleBee: Secure Two-party Inference Framework for Large Transformers. 6 indexed citations
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An, Heng, Zhen Gu, Meng Zhang, et al.. (2025). Hydrophobic microzone-mediated moisturizing adhesion hydrogel for scarless treatment of deep burns. Chemical Engineering Journal. 522. 167225–167225. 1 indexed citations
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Gu, Zhen, et al.. (2025). Advances in adhesion of microneedles for bioengineering. Journal of Materials Chemistry B. 13(8). 2592–2610. 1 indexed citations
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Huang, Zhe, Heng An, Haitao Guo, et al.. (2024). An Asymmetric Natural Nanofiber with Rapid Temperature Responsive Detachability Inspired by Andrias davidianus for Full-Thickness Skin Wound Healing. Advanced Fiber Materials. 6(2). 473–488. 19 indexed citations
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He, Xuecheng, Wenyu Wang, Shijie Yang, et al.. (2023). Adhesive tapes: From daily necessities to flexible smart electronics. Applied Physics Reviews. 10(1). 27 indexed citations
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Zhang, Meng, Zhen Gu, Teng Wan, et al.. (2023). Multifunctional wet-adhesive chitosan/acrylic conduit for sutureless repair of peripheral nerve injuries. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 253(Pt 6). 126793–126793. 6 indexed citations
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Guo, Jia, Zhen Gu, Tan Jia, et al.. (2023). Microcarriers promote the through interface movement of mouse trophoblast stem cells by regulating stiffness. Bioactive Materials. 28. 196–205. 2 indexed citations
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Zhang, Meng, Heng An, Zhen Gu, et al.. (2023). Mimosa‐Inspired Stimuli‐Responsive Curling Bioadhesive Tape Promotes Peripheral Nerve Regeneration. Advanced Materials. 35(32). e2212015–e2212015. 63 indexed citations
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An, Heng, Zhen Gu, Liping Zhou, et al.. (2022). Janus mucosal dressing with a tough and adhesive hydrogel based on synergistic effects of gelatin, polydopamine, and nano-clay. Acta Biomaterialia. 149. 126–138. 78 indexed citations
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Gu, Zhen, et al.. (2021). Recent Progress in Intelligent Wearable Sensors for Health Monitoring and Wound Healing Based on Biofluids. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 9. 765987–765987. 41 indexed citations
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Gu, Zhen, Jia Guo, Hongmei Wang, Yongqiang Wen, & Qi Gu. (2020). Bioengineered microenvironment to culture early embryos. Cell Proliferation. 53(2). e12754–e12754. 16 indexed citations
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Yang, Chengyu, et al.. (2019). A Low Noise Temperature Control System for Nanopore-Based Single Molecule Analysis. Journal of Electrochemistry. 25(3). 312. 1 indexed citations
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Chen, Lie, Zhandong Gu, La Li, et al.. (2018). Integration of hydrogels with functional nanoparticles using hydrophobic comb-like polymers as an adhesive layer. Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 6(31). 15147–15153. 48 indexed citations
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Song, Meirong, Jie Ju, Siqi Luo, et al.. (2017). Controlling liquid splash on superhydrophobic surfaces by a vesicle surfactant. Science Advances. 3(3). e1602188–e1602188. 277 indexed citations
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Gu, Zhen, Siheng Li, Feilong Zhang, & Shutao Wang. (2016). Understanding Surface Adhesion in Nature: A Peeling Model. Advanced Science. 3(7). 1500327–1500327. 111 indexed citations
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Zhang, Xiqi, Xiaoyong Zhang, Ke Wang, et al.. (2014). A novel fluorescent amphiphilic glycopolymer based on a facile combination of isocyanate and glucosamine. Journal of Materials Chemistry C. 3(8). 1738–1744. 20 indexed citations
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Gu, Zhen, Xian Zhang, Xin Ding, et al.. (2014). Two coupled effects of sub micron silica particles on the mechanical relaxation behavior of ethylene–propylene–diene rubber chains. Soft Matter. 10(32). 6087–6087. 9 indexed citations
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Fang, Fei, Xian Zhang, Yuedong Meng, et al.. (2014). Intumescent flame retardant coatings on cotton fabric of chitosan and ammonium polyphosphate via layer-by-layer assembly. Surface and Coatings Technology. 262. 9–14. 125 indexed citations
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Xu, Jianguo, et al.. (2013). Moisture transport in carrot during hot air drying using magnetic resonance imaging. Nongye gongcheng xuebao. 2013(12). 7 indexed citations
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Gu, Zhen, et al.. (1999). The mechanical-chemical attachment between the artificial articular cartilage (PVA-hydrogel) and metal substrate (or underlying bone).. PubMed. 9(5-6). 347–51. 8 indexed citations

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