Sensors and Actuators A-Physical

Papers
(The TQCC of Sensors and Actuators A-Physical is 11. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
Liquefied petroleum gas sensing performance of solochemically synthesized ZnO nanorods: Role of precursors and fractal analysis273
Proof of concept of an air-coupled electrostatic ultrasonic transducer based on lateral motion175
MoSe2xTe2–2x alloy for hydrogen gas detection145
Characterization and dynamic Coulomb friction model of magnetorheological elastomer properties in the low frequency range140
SnapE-ResNet: A novel electronic nose classification algorithm for gas data collected by open sampling systems137
Fissure-like vector curve type composite sensor based on polarization mode interference126
Study on ethanol driven by alternating current electroosmosis in microchannels118
Effect of silver doping on sol-gel synthesized RuAgxOy-based extended-gate field-effect transistor flexible sensor device106
Dark background correction of the infrared detector for hyperspectral remote sensing application104
Local measurement of dynamic strain of impacted woven structure101
Evaluation for the actuation performance of dielectric elastomer actuator using polyisoprene elastomer with dynamic ionic crosslinks101
Tailoring polypyrrole film characteristics with multi-step oxygen plasma treatment for high-performance strain sensors: Impact on bonding, microstructure, and electrical responsivity100
Miniature fiber-optic temperature sensors using PDMS-coated surface plasmon resonance microcavities99
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 MPPT93
Manufacturing of a 70 × 70 mm2 LTCC strip electrode readout for Gas Electron Multiplier detectors87
RETRACTED: Retrieving and morphological portrayal of Cu-nanoparticle impregnated reduced graphene oxide (CuNP@rGO) electrochemical bio-sensor86
Dual magnet solenoid actuator: Practical applications85
Underwater variable frequency vibrating dipole detection of artificial lateral line based on the joint time-frequency analysis84
Flip-chip technology at room temperature: A new design of microtube-based interconnect for improved mechanical and electrical properties84
Using Lamb wave TDTE method to realize ultrasonic array super-resolution imaging of multiple asymmetric defects83
Real-time lead detection device based on nanomaterials modified microwave-microfluidic sensor76
Frequency and damping analysis of hexagonal microcantilever beams75
Micro quartz crystal tuning fork based photothermal spectroscopy for trace gas detection75
Offset drift in orthogonal fluxgate and importance of closed-loop operation74
Realization of a filter-free wavelength image sensor and imaging system for visualization of wavelength information74
Obituary Professor Simon Middelhoek (1931–2020)73
A facile method for fabricating humidity-sensitive bilayer actuators with programmable deformation70
Electromagnetic 2D scanning micromirror fabricated with 3D printed polymer parts for LiDAR applications67
Optical fiber acoustic sensor with gold diaphragm based Fabry-Perot interferometer66
Fabrication of MAPbI3 perovskite/Si heterojunction photodetector arrays for image sensing application65
Optimization of linearity of piezoresistive pressure sensor based on pade approximation65
A long-short motion strategy with feedforward compensation for the long-stroke inchworm piezoelectric motor driven by the bender-type actuators65
A tunable rotational energy harvester exploiting a flexible-clamping piezoelectric beam by deploying magnetic repulsive force65
Recent progress in blood flow sensing64
Dual-mode Shear Horizontal / Rayleigh-like surface-acoustic-wave configuration on lithium niobate 64° Y-cut63
High photoresponse of gold nanorods/zinc oxide photodetector using localised surface plasmon resonance61
Time-averaged interference fringe analysis: A quantitative study of nanomembrane vibration dynamics61
An Augmented Reality tourniquet tightening trainer for peripheral venepuncture61
X-ray dose imaging using the optically stimulated luminescence of a NaMgF3:Mn/epoxy composite and CCD camera readout61
Unveiling growth and characterization of alkali metals-doped SnS2 thin films for resistive humidity sensing60
An electromechanical impedance-based sensor for monitoring the pitting corrosion of steel: Simulation with experimental validation60
3D-printed sensor design based on metamaterial absorber for characterization of solid and liquid materials59
Development of shape-recovering modular textile actuators using SMAs and PDMS59
Ultrasonic monitoring of hydration behavior of cement paste doped with triethanolamine using novel piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer58
Intelligent optimization design of 2–2 piezo-composites for ultrasonic transducer58
3D-printed flexible, multilayered ceramic-polymer composite grid with integrated structural-self-sensing function58
Exceptional point sensing via energy loss profile in a non-Hermitian system58
Hysteresis compensation in temperature response of fiber Bragg grating thermometers using dynamic regression57
Development of a real-time total suspended particle mass concentration measurement system based on light scattering for monitoring fugitive dust in construction sites57
Preparation of PVA/CNTs film with high stability and humidity sensitivity based on multiple process57
Inhomogeneous heterojunction performance of Zr/diamond Schottky diode with Gaussian distribution of barrier heights for high sensitivity temperature sensor57
Liquid metal-enhanced composite conductive ink with improved electrical stability and durability for flexible electronics56
A self-powered metamaterial augmented nanogenerator for low-frequency acoustic telecommunication54
FBG-based sensing system to improve tactile sensitivity of robotic manipulators working in unstructured environments54
Liquid transfer of graphene to the cylindrical gold nanostructures for sensitivity enhancements of SPR glucose sensor53
Diamagnetically levitating resonant weighing scale53
Enhancement in photo response of spray deposited Yttrium doped Bi2S3 thin films52
LGS-based SAW sensor that can measure pressure up to 1000 °C51
A liquid-metal-enhanced triboelectric biomimetic whisker sensor aiming at underwater flow velocity measurement and collision detection51
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 temperatur51
Using a flexible substrate to enhance the sensitivity of dielectric elastomer force sensors49
Piezoelectric 1D MEMS scanning micromirror fabricated with bulk PZT laminated on stainless steel plate49
Design of feedback wavelength demodulation and compensation system for FBG-tuned CW fiber laser49
Monitoring rail track bolt loosening using fiber-optic distributed acoustic sensing48
Polydopamine-triggered adhesive and conductive hydrogel for Morse code communication at polar environments48
Phononic crystal-based pH sensing and its classification with machine learning48
Strain-induced photoresponsivity in gallium-doped ZnO thin film based UV photodetectors47
Design, modeling, and control of magnetically actuated rod-like soft robots: Propulsion in free space with viscous fluids and navigation in confined geometries46
A 3D flexible piezoresistive sensor based on surface-filled graphene nanosheets conductive layer45
A biodegradable ionic gel for stretchable ionics45
Self-powered paper-based humidity sensors with MgCl2/CNTs composites44
Wearable multi-sensor data fusion approach for human activity recognition using machine learning algorithms43
Respiration monitoring using a paper-based wearable humidity sensor, a step forward to clinical tests43
Portable surface acoustic wave device platform coupled with a paper-based capillary fluidics for real-time biosensing applications43
Investigation of PLA/ZnO nanofibers for piezoelectric and nerve regeneration applications43
A novel room-temperature nitrogen dioxide gas sensor based on silver-doped cerium oxide thin film43
Harsh environment-tolerant and robust superhydrophobic graphene-based composite membrane for wearable strain sensor43
Pyroelectric infrared device with multilayer compensation structure43
Sensors in advancing the capabilities of corrosion detection: A review43
Ultra-sensitive strain sensor with film-nanowire double layers for health monitoring and smart clothing43
An Mach-Zehnder interferometer refractive index sensor based on self-phase modulation effect in a tapered double-cladding highly nonlinear fiber42
A tunable graphene-based phase-jump inversion plasmonic sensor for ultra-sensitive refractive index sensing over THz frequency42
Preparation and gas sensing properties of ZnO/MXene composite nanomaterials42
In-line small high-pressure sensors in anodically bonded microfluidic restrictors41
An acoustic blood pressure sensing scheme using time of flight and shear wave elastography techniques41
Dependence of the Lamb wave viscosity sensor on the liquid morphology41
Biologically inspired piezoresistive MEMS acoustic vector sensor for underwater applications41
High-sensitivity position-sensitive detectors to low-power light spots40
Improving performances of array ultrasonic transducer by alternating current poling method40
A parametric array loudspeaker featuring a Langevin transducer, a circular aluminum plate, and composite polymer steps40
A responsive viscosity sensing system with a flow channel based on a one-port resonator40
Editorial Board40
Development of a test bench for ventilation masks through 2D and 3D printing processes40
Performance investigation of piezoaeroelastic energy harvester with trailing-edge flap40
Light-powered soft actuator doped with different shaped tungsten oxide (W18O49) nanostructures: The role of shape40
Transparent metal-oxide personal UV monitoring device with machine learning advancement40
Compact wireless laparoscopic device for single-port laparoscopic surgery40
Study on the design and application of the three-electrode ionization particle sensor40
An integrated microfluidic device driven by an automated system for precise detection of antibiotics in water39
Flexible biopolymer photodetectors based Er, Tb doped BaWO39
Miniaturized multi-topology acoustic source localization network based on intelligent microsystem39
Corrigendum to “The plant-based photodiode with Stachys lavandulifolia interfacial layer” [Sens. Actuators A: Phys. 382 (2025) 116122]39
TiO2/porous silicon heterostructures formation by simple and low-cost methods for electronics applications39
A high-sensitivity calorimetric digital flow meter for respiratory monitoring and proximal flow measurement in neonatal ventilation39
Photoacoustic and upconversion signal variation in In2O3: Er3+/Yb3+ phosphor co-doped with Mg2+/Zn2+ ions under 980 nm excitation for multifunctional applications39
Numerical and experimental characterization of a piezoelectric actuator for microfluidic cell sorting39
Micromachined porous silicon Fabry-Pérot long wavelength infrared filters39
Approach of obtaining the error of current transformers through the measurement of turns correction factor and impedance38
A highly stretchable hydrogel sensor for soft robot multi-modal perception38
A braided construction of ionogels as a wearable sensor for human motion monitoring38
Effect of different metal oxide nanoparticle types on thermochromism of polydiacetylene as time-temperature indicators: Structural form, size, colorimetric sensing38
A four core fiber temperature and strain dual parameter sensor based on T-shaped taper38
A flexible chipless RFID strain sensor with high sensitivity based on laser-induced graphene38
Smartphone-based optical fiber sensor for refractive index sensing using POF38
Minkowski-like fractal resonator-based dielectric sensor for estimating the complex permittivity of binary mixtures of ethanol, methanol and water38
GO-HFIPPH covered a-IGZO thin film transistor for gate tunable DMMP detection38
Carbon nanofiber-reinforced Pt thin film-based airflow sensor for respiratory monitoring38
Flexible cellulose paper-based broadband photodetectors functionalized with NiFe2O4:PANI nanocomposites37
Temperature-dependent evolution of Al-Ge microstructures for wafer-level vacuum packaging of MEMS devices36
An integral wavy shaped P(VDF-TrFE) transducer for audio directional system36
Editorial Board36
Measurement of liquid thermo-optical coefficient based on all-fiber hybrid FPI-SPR sensor35
An annularly-distributed poly-stable array for broadband vibrational energy35
Robust and sensitive metamaterial-inspired microfluidic sensor for liquids with low dielectric constants35
Fast and accurate prediction of interference spectra of non-adiabatic tapered microfiber Mach-Zehnder interferometer in liquid35
Dynamic parameter identification of a high g accelerometer based on BP-PSO algorithm35
A handheld, wide-range pressure pump for portable microfluidic applications34
Electronic nose combines an effective deep learning method to identify the rice quality under different storage conditions and storage periods34
High-performance olfactory receptor-derived peptide sensor for trimethylamine detection on the pyramid substrate structure34
Comparative analysis of 3D printed and cast conductive rubber for enhanced tactile sensing applications34
A nonlinear and asymmetric monostable compliant ortho-planar spring piezoelectric vibrational energy harvester using a H-I structure34
Multifunctional graphene-based coating on fishing lines34
Development of high-frequency and high-viscosity piezoelectric DOD print head and its jet performance34
Ag@MXene-cellulose nanofiber composite for electromagnetic interference shielding, sensing, and actuating34
Effect of carboxymethyl cellulose on the output force and electrochemical performance of sodium alginate ion electric actuator34
Magnetophoresis in microfluidic lab: Recent advance33
An untethered mechanically-intelligent inchworm robot powered by a shape memory alloy oscillator33
A perspective on Smart contact lenses: Pioneering non-intrusive eye health monitoring33
Gold nanoparticles are capped under the IRMOF-3 platform for in-situ surface-enhanced Raman scattering technique and optic fiber sensor33
A novel gas sensor based on activated charcoal and polyaniline composites for selective sensing of methanol vapors33
Evaluating head impact intensities and accelerations using flexible wearable sensors for traumatic brain injury assessment33
Nano-g accelerometer with differential Fabry–Pérot interferometer for low-frequency noise suppression33
Design of polarization conversion metasurface for RCS reduction and gain improvement of patch antenna for Ku-band radar sensing applications33
Highly sensitive, piezoresistive, silicon/graphite powder-based, auxetic sensor with linear sensing performance32
Performance of a silver nanoparticles-based polydimethylsiloxane composite strain sensor produced using different fabrication methods32
Ultra-sensitive flexible piezoresistive pressure sensor prepared by laser-assisted copper template for health monitoring32
Integrated surface microstructure and enhanced dielectric constant for constructing simple, low-cost, and high-performance flexible capacitive pressure sensor32
Fundamental investigation of subsurface damage on the quality factor of hemispherical fused silica shell resonator32
4D printing of temperature-responsive composites with programmable thermochromic deformation bifunctional32
Development of low-temperature driven high-strength interpenetrating polyurethane-liquid crystal elastomer actuators with self-sensing property32
Polypyrrole-based sensors for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) sensing and capturing: A comprehensive review32
Acoustics at the nanoscale (nanoacoustics): A comprehensive literature review. Part II: Nanoacoustics for biomedical imaging and therapy32
Metal-free flexible triboelectric nanogenerator based on bifunctional carbon fiber for mechanical energy harvesting and human activity monitoring32
Recognition of binary mixture of NO2 and NO gases using a chemiresistive sensors array combined with principal component analysis32
Highly sensitive textile pressure sensors with novel hierarchical architecture based on conductive polymers, silver nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes32
Current-voltage and capacitance-voltage characteristics of cadmium-doped p-silicon Schottky diodes31
High-performance flexible pressure sensors with bionic dome-shaped fold structures inspired by crocodile skin31
Point-of-care applications of smartphone-based microscopy31
Editorial Board31
Relationship between motion artifacts and fiber length of a flocked electrode in electrocardiogram measurement31
Matrix-addressed crosstalk-free self-powered pressure sensor array based on electrospun isolated PVDF-TrFE cells31
Particle separation by standing surface acoustic waves inside a sessile droplet31
Controlling the performance of one-dimensional homojunction UV detectors based on ZnO nanoneedles array31
A high-performance infrared photoacoustic sensor with improved low-frequency response microphone31
Optimization of PVDF nanocomposite based flexible piezoelectric tactile sensors: A comparative investigation31
Effect of crystal orientation on liquid phase performance of piezoelectric-on-silicon elliptical plate resonators31
High performance broad-band ultraviolet-B to visible photodetection based on planar Al-Zn2SnO4-Al structure31
Proliferation in the photo-response characteristics of MDC thin films for optoelectronic applications through NSP technique31
Improvement in performance of SnSe-based photodetectors via post deposition sulfur diffusion30
Time-varying magnetic-thermal-mechanical coupling model of giant magnetostrictive transducer under non-uniform magnetic field30
A biomimetic skin-like sensor with multiple sensory capabilities based on hybrid ionogel30
n-ZnO/p-CuZnS heterostructure deposited by spray pyrolysis for photosensor application in the UV region30
Biomechanical assessment and quantification of femur healing process using fibre Bragg grating strain sensors30
Thermal hysteresis enhancement and dispersion thermal stability in paraffin actuators: Comparison of pan-nanofibers vs metal oxide nanoparticles use30
An accurate digital converter for lossy capacitive sensors30
Bidirectional motion of a planar fabricated piezoelectric motor based on unimorph arms30
A novel packaging method for FBG temperature sensors based on ultrasonic-assisted soldering technology30
Automated detection of delamination defects in laminated CFRP composites using a novel transmitter–receiver rotating eddy current sensor29
Multifrequency ultrasonic transducers based on dual vibration and harmonic mode29
Pedestrian detection using a MEMS acoustic array mounted on a moving vehicle29
Novel screen-printed ceramic MEMS microhotplate for MOS sensors29
A human cruciate ligament-mimic crossed four-bar linkage actuator for reconstructing mixed reality gait under multiphase flow pressure29
Real-time electronic longitudinal polarizability closed-loop control method in SERF atomic comagnetometer29
Electrostatically driven two-axis microelectromechanical magnetometer with eccentric resonator and electromagnetic inductor29
Modular multilayered PVC gel soft actuators for novel lightweight humanoid facial robot29
A material-independent gas sensing concept by coupling MEMS and acoustic resonance29
Spray deposited multimetal Cu-Ni-Zn ferrite for gas sensing application29
Characterization and superposition regularity of aliasing signal based on the micro-three-coil sensor29
Quantitative detection of steel bar corrosion in concrete by using capacitive sensor29
Experimental and theoretical investigation of frequency-dependent and conductivity-dependent threshold actuation voltage of electrowetting-on-dielectric and liquid dielectrophoresis on a one-plate dev29
Laser power stabilization using a double prism attenuator29
A behavioral nonlinear modeling implementation for MEMS capacitive microphones29
A biocompatible phenylboronic acid-modified perovskite quantum dot for glucose sensing applications28
Multipoint space-domain active fiber cavity ringdown technique for quasi-distributed magnetic field monitoring28
Resonance-based detection of perilous sulphur dioxide using TiO2 nanoparticles and unit-cell ring resonator28
Modeling and compensation of a hollow XY stage based on hybrid reluctance actuators28
A novel inchworm piezoelectric actuator with rhombic amplification mechanism28
The effect of materials in photoplethysmography-enabled mouthguards28
A highly flexible and stretchable ionic artificial muscle28
A finger-perimetric tactile sensor for analyzing the gripping force by chopsticks towards personalized dietary monitoring28
Load resistance influence on the Bennet doubler based electrostatic mechanical-to-electrical energy converter operation28
Lensless imaging for droplet identification towards visual feedback-based pressure controlled droplet microfluidic platforms28
Microwave sensor designs for liquid material dielectric characterization: Technological advances and applications28
A Mach-Zehnder interferometer with two V-shaped cores for refractive index sensing28
A micromachined force sensing apparatus and method for human engineered cardiac tissue and induced pluripotent stem cell characterization28
A 1000FPS@360,000pixels mixed-signal sensing with computing macro featuring analog compression and maximum parallelism for objective detection tasks28
An improved DFD method for three-dimensional displacement measurement of vision-based tactile sensor28
A flexible integrated microsensor embedded in hydrogen/vanadium redox flow battery for real-time microscopic measurement28
Fabry-Perot parallel type high sensitivity fiber optic temperature sensor based on vernier effect beyond free spectral range measurement28
Design and analysis of a piezo-actuated hydraulic micro-displacement amplifier with high bandwidth and large amplification ratio28
Adaptive neural network controller for the rotating SMA actuator27
Domain-adaptation-based active ensemble learning for improving chemical sensor array performance27
Antimony doped tin oxide MOS sensors for hydrogen detection at low concentrations27
A variable stiffness soft robotic manipulator based on antagonistic design of supercoiled polymer artificial muscles and shape memory alloys27
Efficacy of graphitic allotrope’s surface area in silicone rubber based composites for reverse piezo-electric actuation: Nano effect27
A compliant actuator for steering the needle within tissue with feedback of FBG-based shape sensing27
Planar non-contact microwave sensor for the detection of aqueous organic and inorganic samples27
Improved performance for Ag nanoparticles-assisted HfO2 thin film-based memcapacitive device27
High responsive UV photodetector on epitaxial non-polar GaN nanostructures grown on sapphire (10-10) using laser-MBE27
Respiratory system disease recognition based on diaphragm fiber-optic F-P sensor27
Enhanced sensitivity of compliant piezoresistive sensors with strain-modulated surface hole structures27
Low-frequency noise suppression method based on rotational modulation for vectorized magnetic sensor27
Fin interdigital capacitors27
Design and characterization of a pneumatic muscle actuator with novel end-fittings for medical assistive applications27
Linear position sensor using magnetically bistable microwire27
Utilizing mechanical micro-lever coupling structure to enhance sensitivity in mode-localized MEMS accelerometer27
YAG:Dy co-doped with Tb for lifetime-based phosphor thermometry from room temperature to 1600 °C26
Modal characteristics of coupled MEMS resonator array under the effect of residual stress26
Stem effect-free (Y,Yb)AG-based detectors for ultra-high dose rate electron beam dosimetry26
Fully integrated flexible long-term electrocardiogram recording patch with gel-less adhesive electrodes for arrhythmia detection26
Evaluation of boundary and material influences on the dynamic electromechanical impedance response of the embedded PZT sensor in concrete26
3D-printed sensor electric circuits using atomic layer deposition26
A bioinspired multi-knuckle dexterous pneumatic soft finger26
Bacterial cellulose nanofiber-reinforced PVA conductive organohydrogel for flexible strain sensors with high sensitivity and durability26
The electrical and dielectric properties of the magnetite nanoparticles supported graphene-oxide/n-Si MOS type device that operates across a wide temperature range26
Effect of mechanical compliance of mounting clamp on electrical properties and vibration response of high-frequency piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer for microelectronic packaging and interconnectio26
Cold and ultra-cold chain integrity monitoring via embedded resonant sensor indicators26
Upconverting thermal history paint for investigations of short thermal events26
Detection of defects in polyethylene pipes using open microwave coaxial line resonator sensor25
Silver nanowires assisted porous silicon for high photodetector sensitivity using surface plasmonic phenomena25
Development of a nanobiosensor for rapid detection of Brucella based on graphene quantum nanoparticles25
In-plane thermal conductivity measurement of microscale polymer films using a reusable micro-thermocouple25
A fast steering mirror with large tilting angle, high natural frequency and high resolution driven by the dual mode actuators25
A vertical stretchable self-powered light sensor based on thermogalvanic gel electrolyte via photo-thermal-electric conversion25
Integrating image analysis and low-cost optical transmittance for quantification of agglutination in a dual-phase automated dynamic inlet microfluidics system25
Editorial Board25
Theoretical investigations of hydrogen gas sensing and storage capacity of graphene-based materials: A review25
6-amino caproic acid regulated mechanical performance of ionically conductive ultra-stretchable hydrogels for flexible strain and epidermis sensors25
Air-coupled capacitive micromachined transducer array for non-contact Lamb wave detection25
Admittance spectra of silicon photocells: From dark mode to weak illuminate mode25
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