Sensors and Actuators A-Physical

Papers
(The TQCC of Sensors and Actuators A-Physical is 10. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Liquefied petroleum gas sensing performance of solochemically synthesized ZnO nanorods: Role of precursors and fractal analysis228
Preparation of PVA/CNTs film with high stability and humidity sensitivity based on multiple process160
Proof of concept of an air-coupled electrostatic ultrasonic transducer based on lateral motion137
Pyroelectric infrared device with multilayer compensation structure129
Exceptional point sensing via energy loss profile in a non-Hermitian system128
MoSe2xTe2–2x alloy for hydrogen gas detection111
Characterization and dynamic Coulomb friction model of magnetorheological elastomer properties in the low frequency range108
Enhancement in photo response of spray deposited Yttrium doped Bi2S3 thin films103
A tunable rotational energy harvester exploiting a flexible-clamping piezoelectric beam by deploying magnetic repulsive force95
SnapE-ResNet: A novel electronic nose classification algorithm for gas data collected by open sampling systems94
Inhomogeneous heterojunction performance of Zr/diamond Schottky diode with Gaussian distribution of barrier heights for high sensitivity temperature sensor91
Using Lamb wave TDTE method to realize ultrasonic array super-resolution imaging of multiple asymmetric defects88
Phononic crystal-based pH sensing and its classification with machine learning85
Fissure-like vector curve type composite sensor based on polarization mode interference80
Underwater variable frequency vibrating dipole detection of artificial lateral line based on the joint time-frequency analysis79
Diamagnetically levitating resonant weighing scale77
A tunable graphene-based phase-jump inversion plasmonic sensor for ultra-sensitive refractive index sensing over THz frequency76
Study on ethanol driven by alternating current electroosmosis in microchannels76
Effect of silver doping on sol-gel synthesized RuAgxOy-based extended-gate field-effect transistor flexible sensor device75
Dark background correction of the infrared detector for hyperspectral remote sensing application71
Local measurement of dynamic strain of impacted woven structure69
Evaluation for the actuation performance of dielectric elastomer actuator using polyisoprene elastomer with dynamic ionic crosslinks69
Evaluation of high-performance, self-powered and wavelength-selective InGaN/GaN multiple quantum well UV photodetectors fabricated on sapphire substrate: Analysis of the influence of growth temperatur66
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 MPPT66
Miniature fiber-optic temperature sensors using PDMS-coated surface plasmon resonance microcavities66
Tailoring polypyrrole film characteristics with multi-step oxygen plasma treatment for high-performance strain sensors: Impact on bonding, microstructure, and electrical responsivity66
Dual magnet solenoid actuator: Practical applications64
Piezoelectric 1D MEMS scanning micromirror fabricated with bulk PZT laminated on stainless steel plate64
Flip-chip technology at room temperature: A new design of microtube-based interconnect for improved mechanical and electrical properties60
RETRACTED: Retrieving and morphological portrayal of Cu-nanoparticle impregnated reduced graphene oxide (CuNP@rGO) electrochemical bio-sensor60
Manufacturing of a 70 × 70 mm2 LTCC strip electrode readout for Gas Electron Multiplier detectors60
Intelligent optimization design of 2–2 piezo-composites for ultrasonic transducer59
Investigation of PLA/ZnO nanofibers for piezoelectric and nerve regeneration applications59
Frequency and damping analysis of hexagonal microcantilever beams58
Realization of a filter-free wavelength image sensor and imaging system for visualization of wavelength information57
Design of feedback wavelength demodulation and compensation system for FBG-tuned CW fiber laser57
Using a flexible substrate to enhance the sensitivity of dielectric elastomer force sensors57
Offset drift in orthogonal fluxgate and importance of closed-loop operation57
Obituary Professor Simon Middelhoek (1931–2020)57
A 3D flexible piezoresistive sensor based on surface-filled graphene nanosheets conductive layer56
Fabrication of MAPbI3 perovskite/Si heterojunction photodetector arrays for image sensing application56
Dual-mode Shear Horizontal / Rayleigh-like surface-acoustic-wave configuration on lithium niobate 64° Y-cut55
Electromagnetic 2D scanning micromirror fabricated with 3D printed polymer parts for LiDAR applications55
High photoresponse of gold nanorods/zinc oxide photodetector using localised surface plasmon resonance54
Self-powered paper-based humidity sensors with MgCl2/CNTs composites53
An Augmented Reality tourniquet tightening trainer for peripheral venepuncture53
Micro quartz crystal tuning fork based photothermal spectroscopy for trace gas detection53
X-ray dose imaging using the optically stimulated luminescence of a NaMgF3:Mn/epoxy composite and CCD camera readout53
Time-averaged interference fringe analysis: A quantitative study of nanomembrane vibration dynamics52
Polydopamine-triggered adhesive and conductive hydrogel for Morse code communication at polar environments52
Optimization of linearity of piezoresistive pressure sensor based on pade approximation52
Optical fiber acoustic sensor with gold diaphragm based Fabry-Perot interferometer51
Wearable multi-sensor data fusion approach for human activity recognition using machine learning algorithms51
An electromechanical impedance-based sensor for monitoring the pitting corrosion of steel: Simulation with experimental validation51
Ultra-sensitive strain sensor with film-nanowire double layers for health monitoring and smart clothing50
Monitoring rail track bolt loosening using fiber-optic distributed acoustic sensing49
Ultrasonic monitoring of hydration behavior of cement paste doped with triethanolamine using novel piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer49
Real-time lead detection device based on nanomaterials modified microwave-microfluidic sensor48
A biodegradable ionic gel for stretchable ionics48
Highly selective adsorption on monolayer MoS2 doped with Pt, Ag, Au and Pd and effect of strain engineering: A DFT study48
Strain-induced photoresponsivity in gallium-doped ZnO thin film based UV photodetectors48
A long-short motion strategy with feedforward compensation for the long-stroke inchworm piezoelectric motor driven by the bender-type actuators46
3D-printed flexible, multilayered ceramic-polymer composite grid with integrated structural-self-sensing function46
FBG-based sensing system to improve tactile sensitivity of robotic manipulators working in unstructured environments46
A self-powered metamaterial augmented nanogenerator for low-frequency acoustic telecommunication45
Development of a real-time total suspended particle mass concentration measurement system based on light scattering for monitoring fugitive dust in construction sites45
A novel room-temperature nitrogen dioxide gas sensor based on silver-doped cerium oxide thin film44
Hysteresis compensation in temperature response of fiber Bragg grating thermometers using dynamic regression44
Sensors in advancing the capabilities of corrosion detection: A review43
3D-printed sensor design based on metamaterial absorber for characterization of solid and liquid materials43
Liquid metal-enhanced composite conductive ink with improved electrical stability and durability for flexible electronics43
Liquid transfer of graphene to the cylindrical gold nanostructures for sensitivity enhancements of SPR glucose sensor42
Harsh environment-tolerant and robust superhydrophobic graphene-based composite membrane for wearable strain sensor42
Respiration monitoring using a paper-based wearable humidity sensor, a step forward to clinical tests42
Carbon nanotube-based nanocomposite electrodes using a water-soluble PEDOT derivative for high-performance actuators42
A facile method for fabricating humidity-sensitive bilayer actuators with programmable deformation42
Preparation and gas sensing properties of ZnO/MXene composite nanomaterials41
Unveiling growth and characterization of alkali metals-doped SnS2 thin films for resistive humidity sensing41
LGS-based SAW sensor that can measure pressure up to 1000 °C41
Corrigendum to “The plant-based photodiode with Stachys lavandulifolia interfacial layer” [Sens. Actuators A: Phys. 382 (2025) 116122]40
Portable surface acoustic wave device platform coupled with a paper-based capillary fluidics for real-time biosensing applications40
Photoacoustic and upconversion signal variation in In2O3: Er3+/Yb3+ phosphor co-doped with Mg2+/Zn2+ ions under 980 nm excitation for multifunctional applications39
Effect of different metal oxide nanoparticle types on thermochromism of polydiacetylene as time-temperature indicators: Structural form, size, colorimetric sensing39
High performance broad-band ultraviolet-B to visible photodetection based on planar Al-Zn2SnO4-Al structure39
Design of polarization conversion metasurface for RCS reduction and gain improvement of patch antenna for Ku-band radar sensing applications39
Ag@MXene-cellulose nanofiber composite for electromagnetic interference shielding, sensing, and actuating38
Magnetophoresis in microfluidic lab: Recent advance38
An Mach-Zehnder interferometer refractive index sensor based on self-phase modulation effect in a tapered double-cladding highly nonlinear fiber38
In-line small high-pressure sensors in anodically bonded microfluidic restrictors38
Biologically inspired piezoresistive MEMS acoustic vector sensor for underwater applications38
An acoustic blood pressure sensing scheme using time of flight and shear wave elastography techniques38
Dependence of the Lamb wave viscosity sensor on the liquid morphology38
Multifunctional graphene-based coating on fishing lines38
Acoustics at the nanoscale (nanoacoustics): A comprehensive literature review. Part II: Nanoacoustics for biomedical imaging and therapy37
Insights into the effect of polymer functionalization of multiwalled carbon nanotubes in the design of flexible strain sensor37
High-sensitivity position-sensitive detectors to low-power light spots37
Light-powered soft actuator doped with different shaped tungsten oxide (W18O49) nanostructures: The role of shape37
Current-voltage and capacitance-voltage characteristics of cadmium-doped p-silicon Schottky diodes37
A responsive viscosity sensing system with a flow channel based on a one-port resonator37
Recognition of binary mixture of NO2 and NO gases using a chemiresistive sensors array combined with principal component analysis37
Evaluating head impact intensities and accelerations using flexible wearable sensors for traumatic brain injury assessment36
Ultra-sensitive flexible piezoresistive pressure sensor prepared by laser-assisted copper template for health monitoring36
Metal-free flexible triboelectric nanogenerator based on bifunctional carbon fiber for mechanical energy harvesting and human activity monitoring36
Editorial Board36
A novel gas sensor based on activated charcoal and polyaniline composites for selective sensing of methanol vapors36
Transparent metal-oxide personal UV monitoring device with machine learning advancement36
A highly stretchable hydrogel sensor for soft robot multi-modal perception36
TiO2/porous silicon heterostructures formation by simple and low-cost methods for electronics applications36
Development of a test bench for ventilation masks through 2D and 3D printing processes35
Compact wireless laparoscopic device for single-port laparoscopic surgery35
Nano-g accelerometer with differential Fabry–Pérot interferometer for low-frequency noise suppression35
A flexible chipless RFID strain sensor with high sensitivity based on laser-induced graphene35
Study on the design and application of the three-electrode ionization particle sensor35
Numerical and experimental characterization of a piezoelectric actuator for microfluidic cell sorting35
High-performance olfactory receptor-derived peptide sensor for trimethylamine detection on the pyramid substrate structure35
Improving performances of array ultrasonic transducer by alternating current poling method35
Performance of a silver nanoparticles-based polydimethylsiloxane composite strain sensor produced using different fabrication methods35
Multi-band enhanced graphene photodetector based on localized surface plasmon34
Gold nanoparticles are capped under the IRMOF-3 platform for in-situ surface-enhanced Raman scattering technique and optic fiber sensor34
A parametric array loudspeaker featuring a Langevin transducer, a circular aluminum plate, and composite polymer steps34
Micromachined porous silicon Fabry-Pérot long wavelength infrared filters34
Performance investigation of piezoaeroelastic energy harvester with trailing-edge flap34
Miniaturized multi-topology acoustic source localization network based on intelligent microsystem34
Relationship between motion artifacts and fiber length of a flocked electrode in electrocardiogram measurement34
Controlling the performance of one-dimensional homojunction UV detectors based on ZnO nanoneedles array33
Point-of-care applications of smartphone-based microscopy33
An untethered mechanically-intelligent inchworm robot powered by a shape memory alloy oscillator33
Optimization of PVDF nanocomposite based flexible piezoelectric tactile sensors: A comparative investigation33
Matrix-addressed crosstalk-free self-powered pressure sensor array based on electrospun isolated PVDF-TrFE cells33
Effect of carboxymethyl cellulose on the output force and electrochemical performance of sodium alginate ion electric actuator33
Integrated surface microstructure and enhanced dielectric constant for constructing simple, low-cost, and high-performance flexible capacitive pressure sensor33
Particle separation by standing surface acoustic waves inside a sessile droplet33
4D printing of temperature-responsive composites with programmable thermochromic deformation bifunctional33
Dynamic parameter identification of a high g accelerometer based on BP-PSO algorithm33
A high-sensitivity calorimetric digital flow meter for respiratory monitoring and proximal flow measurement in neonatal ventilation33
Flexible cellulose paper-based broadband photodetectors functionalized with NiFe2O4:PANI nanocomposites32
Temperature-dependent evolution of Al-Ge microstructures for wafer-level vacuum packaging of MEMS devices32
GO-HFIPPH covered a-IGZO thin film transistor for gate tunable DMMP detection32
Editorial Board32
Development of high-frequency and high-viscosity piezoelectric DOD print head and its jet performance31
Flexible biopolymer photodetectors based Er, Tb doped BaWO31
Highly sensitive textile pressure sensors with novel hierarchical architecture based on conductive polymers, silver nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes31
A handheld, wide-range pressure pump for portable microfluidic applications31
An integral wavy shaped P(VDF-TrFE) transducer for audio directional system31
Fast and accurate prediction of interference spectra of non-adiabatic tapered microfiber Mach-Zehnder interferometer in liquid31
Development of low-temperature driven high-strength interpenetrating polyurethane-liquid crystal elastomer actuators with self-sensing property31
Robust and sensitive metamaterial-inspired microfluidic sensor for liquids with low dielectric constants30
High-performance flexible pressure sensors with bionic dome-shaped fold structures inspired by crocodile skin30
A four core fiber temperature and strain dual parameter sensor based on T-shaped taper30
Effect of crystal orientation on liquid phase performance of piezoelectric-on-silicon elliptical plate resonators30
Measurement of liquid thermo-optical coefficient based on all-fiber hybrid FPI-SPR sensor30
A braided construction of ionogels as a wearable sensor for human motion monitoring30
An annularly-distributed poly-stable array for broadband vibrational energy30
Approach of obtaining the error of current transformers through the measurement of turns correction factor and impedance30
A nonlinear and asymmetric monostable compliant ortho-planar spring piezoelectric vibrational energy harvester using a H-I structure30
Carbon nanofiber-reinforced Pt thin film-based airflow sensor for respiratory monitoring30
Smartphone-based optical fiber sensor for refractive index sensing using POF29
Polypyrrole-based sensors for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) sensing and capturing: A comprehensive review29
A high-performance infrared photoacoustic sensor with improved low-frequency response microphone29
Minkowski-like fractal resonator-based dielectric sensor for estimating the complex permittivity of binary mixtures of ethanol, methanol and water29
Proliferation in the photo-response characteristics of MDC thin films for optoelectronic applications through NSP technique29
Editorial Board29
Fundamental investigation of subsurface damage on the quality factor of hemispherical fused silica shell resonator29
Electronic nose combines an effective deep learning method to identify the rice quality under different storage conditions and storage periods29
Highly sensitive, piezoresistive, silicon/graphite powder-based, auxetic sensor with linear sensing performance29
Integratable micro-optical compound objective lens using soft lithography29
Low-frequency noise suppression method based on rotational modulation for vectorized magnetic sensor28
A novel packaging method for FBG temperature sensors based on ultrasonic-assisted soldering technology28
An accurate digital converter for lossy capacitive sensors28
Fully integrated flexible long-term electrocardiogram recording patch with gel-less adhesive electrodes for arrhythmia detection28
Utilizing mechanical micro-lever coupling structure to enhance sensitivity in mode-localized MEMS accelerometer28
Biomechanical assessment and quantification of femur healing process using fibre Bragg grating strain sensors28
Pedestrian detection using a MEMS acoustic array mounted on a moving vehicle28
Efficacy of graphitic allotrope’s surface area in silicone rubber based composites for reverse piezo-electric actuation: Nano effect28
Thermal hysteresis enhancement and dispersion thermal stability in paraffin actuators: Comparison of pan-nanofibers vs metal oxide nanoparticles use28
Characteristics of a small arbitrary walking and jumping composite soft actuator with origami structure28
Upconverting thermal history paint for investigations of short thermal events28
Bidirectional motion of a planar fabricated piezoelectric motor based on unimorph arms27
Modular multilayered PVC gel soft actuators for novel lightweight humanoid facial robot27
Multifrequency ultrasonic transducers based on dual vibration and harmonic mode27
Evaluation of boundary and material influences on the dynamic electromechanical impedance response of the embedded PZT sensor in concrete27
A compliant actuator for steering the needle within tissue with feedback of FBG-based shape sensing27
Experimental and theoretical investigation of frequency-dependent and conductivity-dependent threshold actuation voltage of electrowetting-on-dielectric and liquid dielectrophoresis on a one-plate dev27
High-performance flexible piezoelectric sensors based on honeycomb graphene macro-film exploiting auxetic mechanical property27
Planar non-contact microwave sensor for the detection of aqueous organic and inorganic samples27
Adaptive neural network controller for the rotating SMA actuator27
A variable stiffness soft robotic manipulator based on antagonistic design of supercoiled polymer artificial muscles and shape memory alloys27
High responsive UV photodetector on epitaxial non-polar GaN nanostructures grown on sapphire (10-10) using laser-MBE27
Advances in triboelectric pressure sensors26
A biomimetic skin-like sensor with multiple sensory capabilities based on hybrid ionogel26
Domain-adaptation-based active ensemble learning for improving chemical sensor array performance26
Design and analysis of a piezo-actuated hydraulic micro-displacement amplifier with high bandwidth and large amplification ratio26
Improved performance for Ag nanoparticles-assisted HfO2 thin film-based memcapacitive device26
Respiratory system disease recognition based on diaphragm fiber-optic F-P sensor26
A behavioral nonlinear modeling implementation for MEMS capacitive microphones26
Improvement in performance of SnSe-based photodetectors via post deposition sulfur diffusion26
Antimony doped tin oxide MOS sensors for hydrogen detection at low concentrations26
Fabry-Perot parallel type high sensitivity fiber optic temperature sensor based on vernier effect beyond free spectral range measurement26
Fin interdigital capacitors26
A vertical stretchable self-powered light sensor based on thermogalvanic gel electrolyte via photo-thermal-electric conversion26
The effect of materials in photoplethysmography-enabled mouthguards26
6-amino caproic acid regulated mechanical performance of ionically conductive ultra-stretchable hydrogels for flexible strain and epidermis sensors26
The monitoring of hydrocarbon vapor by electrospun PBINF modified QCM chemosensor26
A novel inchworm piezoelectric actuator with rhombic amplification mechanism26
Spray deposited multimetal Cu-Ni-Zn ferrite for gas sensing application26
Enhanced sensitivity of compliant piezoresistive sensors with strain-modulated surface hole structures26
Nanowatt simple microcalorimetry for dynamically monitoring the defense mechanism of Paramecium caudatum26
A Mach-Zehnder interferometer with two V-shaped cores for refractive index sensing26
In-plane thermal conductivity measurement of microscale polymer films using a reusable micro-thermocouple25
Multipoint space-domain active fiber cavity ringdown technique for quasi-distributed magnetic field monitoring25
Lensless imaging for droplet identification towards visual feedback-based pressure controlled droplet microfluidic platforms25
Cold and ultra-cold chain integrity monitoring via embedded resonant sensor indicators25
YAG:Dy co-doped with Tb for lifetime-based phosphor thermometry from room temperature to 1600 °C25
Effect of mechanical compliance of mounting clamp on electrical properties and vibration response of high-frequency piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer for microelectronic packaging and interconnectio25
A highly flexible and stretchable ionic artificial muscle25
A finger-perimetric tactile sensor for analyzing the gripping force by chopsticks towards personalized dietary monitoring25
n-ZnO/p-CuZnS heterostructure deposited by spray pyrolysis for photosensor application in the UV region25
An improved DFD method for three-dimensional displacement measurement of vision-based tactile sensor25
A flexible integrated microsensor embedded in hydrogen/vanadium redox flow battery for real-time microscopic measurement25
A 1000FPS@360,000pixels mixed-signal sensing with computing macro featuring analog compression and maximum parallelism for objective detection tasks25
Linear position sensor using magnetically bistable microwire25
3D-printed sensor electric circuits using atomic layer deposition25
A biocompatible phenylboronic acid-modified perovskite quantum dot for glucose sensing applications25
Stability characteristics of cantilever nanobiosensors with simple and complex molecules for determination of cadmium25
Load resistance influence on the Bennet doubler based electrostatic mechanical-to-electrical energy converter operation25
Resonance-based detection of perilous sulphur dioxide using TiO2 nanoparticles and unit-cell ring resonator25
Detection of defects in polyethylene pipes using open microwave coaxial line resonator sensor25
Time-varying magnetic-thermal-mechanical coupling model of giant magnetostrictive transducer under non-uniform magnetic field25
A micromachined force sensing apparatus and method for human engineered cardiac tissue and induced pluripotent stem cell characterization25
A fast steering mirror with large tilting angle, high natural frequency and high resolution driven by the dual mode actuators25
Design and characterization of a pneumatic muscle actuator with novel end-fittings for medical assistive applications24
Laser power stabilization using a double prism attenuator24
Theoretical investigations of hydrogen gas sensing and storage capacity of graphene-based materials: A review24
Flexible, stretchable, wearable electronic skins based on aligned carbon nanotube fiber arrays for motion detection and human–machine interaction24
Air-coupled capacitive micromachined transducer array for non-contact Lamb wave detection24
Silver nanowires assisted porous silicon for high photodetector sensitivity using surface plasmonic phenomena24
Novel screen-printed ceramic MEMS microhotplate for MOS sensors24
A new diamond-shaped periodic permanent magnet electromagnetic acoustic transducer for side-lobe suppression of shear horizontal ultrasonic waves24
Design of long-term stable formaldehyde sensor and its humidity enhanced sensing effect24
Development of a nanobiosensor for rapid detection of Brucella based on graphene quantum nanoparticles24
Modeling and compensation of a hollow XY stage based on hybrid reluctance actuators24
The electrical and dielectric properties of the magnetite nanoparticles supported graphene-oxide/n-Si MOS type device that operates across a wide temperature range24
Bacterial cellulose nanofiber-reinforced PVA conductive organohydrogel for flexible strain sensors with high sensitivity and durability24
Modal characteristics of coupled MEMS resonator array under the effect of residual stress24
Innovative sensor design for reliable detection of formaldehyde adulteration in milk24
A bioinspired multi-knuckle dexterous pneumatic soft finger24
Scalable microfluidic double-helix weave architecture for wiring of microcapacitor arrays in 3D-printable biomimetic artificial muscles23
Highly sensitive ZnO-doped PET diaphragm-based fiber optic microphone23
Achieving high response of perovskite-based (MAPbI3) NH3 gas sensors using binary mixed solvent approaches23
A microwave system for measuring moisture of hollow concrete blocks23
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