Huanyu "Larry" Cheng
Research Summary
Previous research focuses on design and manufacturing of wearable tattoo electronics capable of dissolving in the human body. The focus of my research group at Penn State will take bio-inspired approaches to design and fabricate nano-/ micro-electronic systems for a broad range of applications, including health monitoring, human-machine interface, and energy systems.
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Recent Publications
Recent Advances in Laser-Induced Graphene-Based Gas Sensors: From Sensing Mechanisms to Biomedical Applications
Biswas, M. A. S., Dutta, A., Das, S., Abdullah, A. M., Zhang, W., Zohra, F. T. & Cheng, H., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Advanced Science.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Catalytic TiO2 with Self-Assembled Monolayer for Highly Sensitive, Selective, and Non-Invasive Monitoring of Sweat L-Cysteine
Chen, X., Zhu, J., Shao, J., Pan, T., Yao, G., Gao, M., Yang, J., Zhao, R., Huang, L., Li, T., Cheng, H. & Lin, Y., Jan 26 2026, In: Advanced Functional Materials. 36, 8, e11405.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
DNA-Fueled Molecule Machine-Mediated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Amplification for 17β-Estradiol Assay in Clinical Samples
Dou, B., Wang, K., Wang, Q., Cheng, H. & Wang, P., Mar 17 2026, In: Analytical Chemistry. 98, 10, p. 7366-7373 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Intramolecular DNA Machine Coupled with Catalytic Redox-Recycling Amplification for Highly Efficient Electrochemical Detection of Dipicolinic Acid
Dou, B., Li, Z., Tu, C., Cheng, H. & Wang, P., Feb 27 2026, In: ACS Sensors. 11, 2, p. 1603-1610 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Ion-selective graphene nanomesh membrane for sustainable osmotic power generation
Gao, Z., Gao, Y., Yu, Z., Ma, C., Chen, D., Liu, K., Cheng, H., Yang, Y. & Yuan, Q., Mar 1 2026, In: National Science Review. 13, 5, nwag026.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Cascade DNA system-based ratiometric electrochemical/electrochemiluminescent biosensor for Alzheimer’s disease biomarker
Liu, W., Song, Y., Xu, H., Wang, C., Wang, Q., Cheng, H., Wang, P. & Chen, G., May 1 2026, In: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 454, 139573.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Dimensional transition of rigid MOF induced by dynamic dihydrogen phosphate anion coordination for enhanced acetone sensing
Liu, Z., Lv, H., Yan, M., Li, S., Fan, J., Xu, Y. & Cheng, H., Jan 15 2026, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 528, 172677.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The Confinement of Multiple Interfaces for Self-Enhanced Photoelectrochemical and Electrochemiluminescence Dual-Mode Biosensor
Song, Y., Yang, H., Feng, Q., Cheng, H. & Wang, P., Mar 17 2026, In: Small. 22, 16, e12985.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
ZnIn2S4/g-C3N4heterojunction–enabled PEC–ECL sensing interface for quenching assay of fipronil
Song, Y., Yang, H., Cheng, H., Feng, Q. & Wang, P., Feb 24 2026, In: Chemical Communications. 62, 15, p. 4615-4618 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Advances in Bioinspired Interfacial Adhesion with Frictional Enhancement: From Fundamental Research to Biomimetic Applications
Sun, Y., Yang, X., Liu, G., Zhang, L., Fu, Y., Li, P., Li, W., Yang, G., Cheng, H. & Chen, H., Feb 2026, In: Small Structures. 7, 2, e202500673.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Graphene Aerogel-Based Flexible Pressure Sensor for Physiological Signal Detection and Human–Machine Interaction
Wang, Z., Zhao, Z., Tu, Q., Yao, C., Liu, Z., Zhou, C., Xu, L., Guo, S., Meng, C., Shao, G., Cheng, H. & Yang, L., Dec 2026, In: Nano-Micro Letters. 18, 1, 308.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Recent Advances in Decoupling Strategies for Soft Sensors
Yuan, Y., Zhang, W., Yang, J. Y., Peng, M. & Cheng, H., Mar 23 2026, In: Advanced Science. 13, 17, e14499.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
A wireless sweat sensing with a pH-based correlation model for continuous glucose monitoring and diabetes management during exercise
Zhang, Y., Zhang, S., Yang, Y., Tao, L., Yu, F., Song, C., Guo, K., Zhu, J., Lin, Y., Yang, F., Yang, H. & Cheng, H., Mar 17 2026, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 123, 11, e2532127123.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Gradient-graphene-enabled directional photothermal regulation for self-aligned laser transfer printing
Zhang, S. & Cheng, H., 2026, In: Light: Advanced Manufacturing. 7, 1, p. 14-16 3 p., 18.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Material strategy for strain-invariant radio-frequency electronics
Zhang, S., Yang, F., Song, C. & Cheng, H., Aug 1 2026, In: International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing. 8, 4, 041503.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
