OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Biomedical Microdevices is 3. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
A disposable impedimetric immunosensor for the analysis of CA125 in human serum samples	177
A spiral channel with integrated microelectrodes for label-free particle lateral position and size characterization	88
A dynamic flow fetal membrane organ-on-a-chip system for modeling the effects of amniotic fluid motion	73
Compartmentalized organ-on-a-chip structure for spatiotemporal control of oxygen microenvironments	40
The effect of magnetic bead size on the isolation efficiency of lung cancer cells in a serpentine microchannel with added cavities	39
Non-contact culturing of vascular endothelial cells on wall surface following retention using acoustic radiation force and lipid bubbles	28
Flexible porous microneedle array for bioelectric skin patch	24
Latest progress of self-healing hydrogels in cardiac tissue engineering	23
Use of high frequency electrorotation to identify cytoplasmic changes in cells non-disruptively	22
Flexible electronics for heavy metal ion detection in water: a comprehensive review	21
Performance gain and electro-mechanical design optimization of microneedles for wearable sensor systems	20
Assessing the manufacturable 32-channel cochlear electrode array: evaluation results for clinical trials	19
Enzymatic assay in a lab-on-a-disk format to measure free piperacillin concentration in serum	19
Enhanced immunoassay in a nanofluidic preconcentrator utilizing nano-interstices among self-assembled gold nanoparticles	19
Development of optical microneedle–lens array for photodynamic therapy	18
Design and characterization of surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor for detection of Lactobacillus in liquid medium	15
Study on Intestinal Pressure after Implantation of Biaxial Actuated Artificial Anal Sphincter in Animal	15
Next-generation wearable, ingestible, and implantable bioelectronics for health monitoring, therapy, and human-machine interaction	14
“A nano-enabled screen-printed paper-based electrochemical device with a 3D-printed wristband cassette design for selective and real-time detection of club drug amphetamine in complex matrices”	13
A 3D vascularized tumor spheroid microfluidic platform for head and neck cancer research: new insights	13
A standard 96-well based high throughput microfluidic perfusion biofilm reactor for in situ optical analysis	13
Modular parallel plate flow chamber with tunable substrate mechanics and defined shear stress	12
Synthesis and active manipulation of magnetic liquid beads	12
Panoramic review on polymeric microneedle arrays for clinical applications	12
Development of a novel microfluidic perfusion 3D cell culture system for improved neuronal cell differentiation	11

Advancing breast cancer therapy through microneedle technology: a next-generation drug delivery approach	11
Neuroendoscopy-compatible neurostimulation catheter for minimally-invasive and multifunctional hypothalamic deep brain stimulation	11
Active nanorobotic systems for blood-based detection of cancer biomarkers: from passive nanosensors to dynamic liquid biopsy platforms	11
A novel, minimally invasive implant to assist in repeated intraocular drug delivery	11
Balanced-armature-based, electromagnetic actuator for round window stimulation of the inner ear with static pre-load	11
An in silico model of the capturing of magnetic nanoparticles in tumour spheroids in the presence of flow	11
Microfluidic and lab-on-a-chip devices for detection and diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections	10
Oxygen transport in nanoporous SiN membrane compared to PDMS and polypropylene for microfluidic ECMO	10
A portable and low-cost fluorescence reader for near-patient nucleic acid amplification assays	10
Machine learning instructed microfluidic synthesis of curcumin-loaded liposomes	10
A two-minute assay for electronic quantification of antibodies in saliva enabled through a reusable microfluidic multi-frequency impedance cytometer and machine learning analysis	10
An automated microfluidic system with one-dimensional beads array for multiplexed torch detection at point-of-care testing	10
A multi-material platform for imaging of single cell-cell junctions under tensile load fabricated with two-photon polymerization	10
Ultrasensitive FET biosensor chip based on self-assembled organic nanoporous membrane for femtomolar detection of Amyloid-β	9
Magnetic nanoparticles fabricated/integrated with microfluidics for biological applications: A review	9
Electrochemical paper-based immunosensor engineered with zinc oxide-nanoflower structures for the detection of field isolated Pasteurella multocida	9
Effect of droplet size on the encapsulation efficiency of microparticles in passive microfluidic systems	9
Lab-on-a-chip device for microfluidic trapping and TIRF imaging of single cells	8
Automation of electrothermal cell sheet manipulator for seamless tissue assembly and handling	8
Electrical stimulation of neuroretinas with 3D pyrolytic carbon electrodes	8
Flexible-fabricated sensor module with programmable magnetic actuators coupled to L-cysteine functionalized Ag@Fe3O4 complexes for Cu2+ detection in fish tissues	8
Fast Sub-Hz potentiostatic/galvanostatic bio-impedance measurements using chaotic oscillators	8
Correction to: On-chip construction of a fully structured scaffold-free vascularized renal tubule	8
A flexible implantable microelectrode array for recording electrocorticography signals from rodents	8
Retraction Note: Label-free microfluidic chip for segregation and recovery of circulating leukemia cells: clinical applications in acute myeloid leukemia	8
A portable point-of-care testing device for forward blood typing with hemophilia diagnosis	8
Shifted-gate High-k Quad-Segment TFET biosensor	8
Assessment of physicochemical alterations in 3D-printed biodegradable implants under biomimetic conditions for cranial defect repair	8
Enhancing biomedical imaging: the role of nanoparticle-based contrast agents	8
Uniform sized cancer spheroids production using hydrogel-based droplet microfluidics: a review	7
Paper-based multiplex biosensors for inexpensive healthcare diagnostics: a comprehensive review	7
Point-of-care testing: a disposable label-free electrochemical CA125 and HE4 immunosensors for early detection of ovarian cancer	7
PVA-coated 3D-printed molds for rapid prototyping of PDMS microdevices for stem cell culture	7
Lab on chips for liquid biopsy: a flexible and customized approach through microfabrication	6
Electrochemical capacitance-based aptasensor for HER2 detection	6
Sustained - release microspheric gel of meloxicam: Preparation, evaluation in vitro and in vivo	6
Biosensors; noninvasive method in detection of C-reactive protein (CRP)	6
Research and development of microenvironment’s influence on stem cells from the apical papilla – construction of novel research microdevices: tooth-on-a-chip	6
Multi-well plate lid for single-step pooling of 96 samples for high-throughput barcode-based sequencing	6
A low-cost and hand-hold PCR microdevice based on water-cooling technology	6
Microneedle electrodes: materials, fabrication methods, and electrophysiological signal monitoring-narrative review	6
Kirigami tripod-based electrode for the development of highly stretchable dengue aptasensor	6
3D bioprinted mesenchymal stem cell laden scaffold enhances subcutaneous vascularization for delivery of cell therapy	6
Microfluidic isolation of aptamers with affinity towards multiple myeloma monoclonal immunoglobulins	6
A rapid and low-cost platform for detection of bacterial based on microchamber PCR microfluidic chip	6
A PDMS-based microneedle array electrode for long-term ECG recording	5
Microneedle patch-based enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to quantify protein biomarkers of tuberculosis	5
An Osmosis-driven 3D-printed brain implant for drug delivery	5
Well-free agglomeration and on-demand three-dimensional cell cluster formation using guided surface acoustic waves through a couplant layer	5
Fabrication and characterization of core–shell microparticles containing an aqueous core	5

Engineering biocompatible polylactic acid (PLA) microcarriers for enhanced 3D cell culture	5
Non-contact sensor module for rapid detection of extravasation during intravenous drug administration	5
Design and fabrication of a microelectrode array for studying epileptiform discharges from rodents	5
Microfluidic-based technologies for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of COVID-19: recent advances and future directions	5
Design, fabrication, and characterization of a user-friendly microfluidic device for studying liver zonation-on-chip (ZoC)	4
Detection of EGFR mutations at pM concentration in ten minutes using a microfluidic concentration and separation module	4
Embedded macrophages induce intravascular coagulation in 3D blood vessel-on-chip	4
Metal-based nanoparticles in antibacterial application in biomedical field: Current development and potential mechanisms	4
Rapid electrical impedance detection of sickle cell vaso-occlusion in microfluidic device	4
Multi-parameter surface plasmon resonance instrument for multiple nucleic acid quantitative detection	4
Evaluation of mucoadhesive properties of Opuntia-carrageenan superporous hydrogel on gastrointestinal mucosa	4
Chlorhexidine loaded nanomaterials for dental plaque control: enhanced antibacterial activity and biocompatibility	4
Lensless light intensity model for quasi-spherical cell size measurement	4
On-chip construction of a fully structured scaffold-free vascularized renal tubule	4
3D printed microfluidic valve on PCB for flow control applications using liquid metal	3
High-aspect-ratio three-dimensional polymer and metallic microstructure microfabrication using two-photon polymerization	3
Microneedles: materials, fabrication, and biomedical applications	3
Magnetic moment orientation compensation of a magnetic navigated underactuated spherical capsule robot for all-around observation	3
Silicon membranes for extracorporeal life support: a comparison of design and fabrication methodologies	3
Self-sealing MEMS spray-nozzles to prevent bacterial contamination of portable inhalers for aqueous drug delivery	3
Comparative application of microfluidic systems in circulating tumor cells and extracellular vesicles isolation; a review	3
A flexible implant for acute intrapancreatic electrophysiology	3
A discussion about the velocity distribution commonly used as the boundary condition in surface acoustic wave numerical simulations	3
Multiplex antibiotic susceptibility testing of urinary tract infections using an electrochemical lab-on-a-chip	3
Cell phone microscopy enabled low-cost manufacturable colorimetric urine glucose test	3