Hong Wang

Prof. Dr. Hong Wang


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Academic Career Length

14Years (2013-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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3 August 2015 in Chemical Reviews
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HWHong Wang
Hong Wang
MPMartin Pumera
Martin Pumera

7 February 2014 in Journal of the American Chemical Society
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HWHong Wang
Hong Wang
GZGuanjia Zhao
Guanjia Zhao
MPMartin Pumera
Martin Pumera

27 June 2025 in ACS Nano
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XJXiaohui Ju
Xiaohui Ju
CCChuanrui Chen
Chuanrui Chen
COCagatay M. Oral
Cagatay M. Oral
SSSemih Sevim
Semih Sevim
RGRamin Golestanian
Ramin Golestanian
MPMartin Pumera
Martin Pumera
Inspired by Richard Feynman's 1959 lecture and the 1966 film Fantastic Voyage, the field of micro/nanorobots has evolved from science fiction to reality, with significant advancements in biomedical and environmental applications. Despite the rapid progress, the deployment of functional micro/nanorobots remains limited. This review of the technology roadmap identifies key challenges hindering their widespread use, focusing on propulsion mechanisms, fundamental theoretical aspects, collective behavior, material design, and embodied intelligence. We explore the current state of micro/nanorobot technology, with an emphasis on applications in biomedicine, environmental remediation, analytical sensing, and other industrial technological aspects. Additionally, we analyze issues related to scaling up production, commercialization, and regulatory frameworks that are crucial for transitioning from research to practical applications. We also emphasize the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to address both technical and nontechnical challenges, such as sustainability, ethics, and business considerations. Finally, we propose a roadmap for future research to accelerate the development of micro/nanorobots, positioning them as essential tools for addressing grand challenges and enhancing the quality of life.

20 April 2020 in Chemical Society Reviews
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HWHong Wang
Hong Wang
MPMartin Pumera
Martin Pumera
The interactions leading to coordinated behaviors of artificial micro/nanomachines are reviewed.

2 May 2016 in ACS Nano
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HWHong Wang
Hong Wang
James Guo Sheng MooJames Guo Sheng Moo
James Guo Sheng Moo
MPMartin Pumera
Martin Pumera

10 April 2021 in Advanced Functional Materials
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SZShaohui Zheng
Shaohui Zheng
YWYong Wang
Yong Wang
SPSihao Pan
Sihao Pan
EMEnhui Ma
Enhui Ma
SJShang Jin
Shang Jin
HWHong Wang
Hong Wang