OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Sensors and Actuators A-Physical is 53. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Liquefied petroleum gas sensing performance of solochemically synthesized ZnO nanorods: Role of precursors and fractal analysis	279
Proof of concept of an air-coupled electrostatic ultrasonic transducer based on lateral motion	184
MoSe2xTe2–2x alloy for hydrogen gas detection	151
Characterization and dynamic Coulomb friction model of magnetorheological elastomer properties in the low frequency range	147
SnapE-ResNet: A novel electronic nose classification algorithm for gas data collected by open sampling systems	138
Fissure-like vector curve type composite sensor based on polarization mode interference	132
Study on ethanol driven by alternating current electroosmosis in microchannels	123
Effect of silver doping on sol-gel synthesized RuAgxOy-based extended-gate field-effect transistor flexible sensor device	111
Evaluation for the actuation performance of dielectric elastomer actuator using polyisoprene elastomer with dynamic ionic crosslinks	108
Dark background correction of the infrared detector for hyperspectral remote sensing application	108
Local measurement of dynamic strain of impacted woven structure	104
Tailoring polypyrrole film characteristics with multi-step oxygen plasma treatment for high-performance strain sensors: Impact on bonding, microstructure, and electrical responsivity	103
Miniature fiber-optic temperature sensors using PDMS-coated surface plasmon resonance microcavities	93
Design and analysis of thermoelectric energy harvester with 85.6% peak end-to-end efficiency and 38 mV self-startup using 4.13 mΩ/°C indirect temperature dependent MPPT	90
Manufacturing of a 70 × 70 mm2 LTCC strip electrode readout for Gas Electron Multiplier detectors	90
RETRACTED: Retrieving and morphological portrayal of Cu-nanoparticle impregnated reduced graphene oxide (CuNP@rGO) electrochemical bio-sensor	89
Underwater variable frequency vibrating dipole detection of artificial lateral line based on the joint time-frequency analysis	88
Flip-chip technology at room temperature: A new design of microtube-based interconnect for improved mechanical and electrical properties	86
Optimization of linearity of piezoresistive pressure sensor based on pade approximation	80
Real-time lead detection device based on nanomaterials modified microwave-microfluidic sensor	79
Using Lamb wave TDTE method to realize ultrasonic array super-resolution imaging of multiple asymmetric defects	77
Dual magnet solenoid actuator: Practical applications	77
Frequency and damping analysis of hexagonal microcantilever beams	75
Realization of a filter-free wavelength image sensor and imaging system for visualization of wavelength information	74
Obituary Professor Simon Middelhoek (1931–2020)	73

Development of a real-time total suspended particle mass concentration measurement system based on light scattering for monitoring fugitive dust in construction sites	70
Hysteresis compensation in temperature response of fiber Bragg grating thermometers using dynamic regression	69
Liquid metal-enhanced composite conductive ink with improved electrical stability and durability for flexible electronics	68
FBG-based sensing system to improve tactile sensitivity of robotic manipulators working in unstructured environments	67
Ultrasonic monitoring of hydration behavior of cement paste doped with triethanolamine using novel piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer	66
Preparation of PVA/CNTs film with high stability and humidity sensitivity based on multiple process	65
Liquid transfer of graphene to the cylindrical gold nanostructures for sensitivity enhancements of SPR glucose sensor	65
A 3D flexible piezoresistive sensor based on surface-filled graphene nanosheets conductive layer	64
Recent progress in blood flow sensing	63
Dual-mode Shear Horizontal / Rayleigh-like surface-acoustic-wave configuration on lithium niobate 64° Y-cut	63
Time-averaged interference fringe analysis: A quantitative study of nanomembrane vibration dynamics	62
Development of shape-recovering modular textile actuators using SMAs and PDMS	62
X-ray dose imaging using the optically stimulated luminescence of a NaMgF3:Mn/epoxy composite and CCD camera readout	62
An electromechanical impedance-based sensor for monitoring the pitting corrosion of steel: Simulation with experimental validation	62
3D-printed sensor design based on metamaterial absorber for characterization of solid and liquid materials	61
A long-short motion strategy with feedforward compensation for the long-stroke inchworm piezoelectric motor driven by the bender-type actuators	61
Intelligent optimization design of 2–2 piezo-composites for ultrasonic transducer	61
A facile method for fabricating humidity-sensitive bilayer actuators with programmable deformation	61
Fabrication of MAPbI3 perovskite/Si heterojunction photodetector arrays for image sensing application	60
A biodegradable ionic gel for stretchable ionics	58
Enhancement in photo response of spray deposited Yttrium doped Bi2S3 thin films	58
Design of feedback wavelength demodulation and compensation system for FBG-tuned CW fiber laser	57
Using a flexible substrate to enhance the sensitivity of dielectric elastomer force sensors	57
Carbon nanotube-based nanocomposite electrodes using a water-soluble PEDOT derivative for high-performance actuators	57
Strain-induced photoresponsivity in gallium-doped ZnO thin film based UV photodetectors	56
Flexible temperature sensors based on optimized paper/Cu/Al2O3 and graphene/PVDF composite sensing layers	56
Polydopamine-triggered adhesive and conductive hydrogel for Morse code communication at polar environments	55
Design, modeling, and control of magnetically actuated rod-like soft robots: Propulsion in free space with viscous fluids and navigation in confined geometries	54
Phononic crystal-based pH sensing and its classification with machine learning	53