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Journal Articles:
[J36] S. Chen, L. Yu, W. Shen, B. Fong, Y. Li, P.Dong, H. Qin, S. Yao. “Multimodal 5-DOF Stretchable Electromagnetic Actuators toward Haptic Information Delivery”. Advanced Functional Materials, 2024, 34(17), 2314515. Highlighted as a Frontispiece.
[J35] P. Dong, Y. Li, S. Chen, J. T. Grafstein, I. Khanb, S. Yao. “Decoding Silent Speech Commands from Articulatory Movements through Soft Magnetic Skin and Machine Learning”. Materials Horizons 2023, 12, 5607-5620. Highlighted in Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series.
[J34] Y. Li, A. Halwah, S. R. A. Bhuiyan, S. Yao. “Bio-Inspired Untethered Soft Kirigami Robot for Minimally Invasive Biomedical Sensing”. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2023, 15, 58839–58849.
[J33] P. Dong, Y. Song, S. Yu, Z. Zhang, S. K. Mallipattu, P. M. Djurić, S. Yao. “Electromyogram-Based Lip-Reading Via Unobtrusive Dry Electrodes and Machine Learning Methods”. Small 2023, 19, 2205058. Highlighted as a Frontispiece.
[J32] S. Chen, Y. Chen, J. Yang, T. Han, S. Yao. “Skin-Integrated Stretchable Actuators toward Skin-Compatible Haptic Feedback and Closed-Loop Human-Machine Interactions”. npj Flexible Electronics 2023, 7, 1.
[J31] Y. Karbalaeisadegh, S. Yao, Y. Zhu, Q. Grimal, M. Muller. “Ultrasound Characterization of Cortical Bone Using Shannon Entropy”. Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology 2023, 49, 1824-1829.
[J30] Y. Li, A. Parsan, B. Wang, P. Dong, S. Yao, R. Qin. “A Multi-Tasking Model of Speaker-Keyword Classification for Keeping Human in the Loop of Drone-Assisted Inspection”. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence 2023, 117, 105597.
[J29] S. Yao, W. Zhou, R. Hinson, P. Dong, S. Wu, J. Ives, X. Hu, H. Huang, Y. Zhu. “Ultrasoft Breathable 3D Conductive Dry Electrodes for Electrophysiological Sensing and Myoelectric Control”. Advanced Materials Technologies 2022, 7, 2101637.
[J28] J. Li, A. Tian, X. Wang, Z. Zhai, X. Zhang, B. Feng, S. Yao, H. Du. “Dendrite Growth and Performance of Self-Healing Composite Electrode IPMC Driven by Cu2+”. ACS Omega 2022, 7, 17575–17582.
[J27] A. Tian, J. Li, X. Wang, Y. Sun, X. Zhang, S. Yao, H. Du. “Formation and Characterization of Pt-Cu-IPMC with High Specific Surface Area and Dendritic Electrode”. Composite Interfaces 2022, 29, 1203-1215.
[J26] Y. Li, Y. Liu, S. R. Alam, Y. Zhu, S. Yao. “Printed Strain Sensors for On‐Skin Electronics”. Small Structures 2022, 3, 2100131.
[J25] Z. Li, Y. Liu, O. Hossain, R. Paul, S. Yao, S. Wu, J. B. Ristaino, Y. Zhu, Q. Wei. “Real-Time Monitoring of Plant Stresses via Chemiresistive Profiling of Leaf Volatiles by a Wearable Sensor”. Matter 2021, 4, 2553-2570.
[J24] S. Prasad, M. Farella, M. Paulin, S. Yao, Y. Zhu, L. Jansen van Vuuren. “Effect of Electrode Characteristics on Electromyographic Activity of the Masseter Muscle”. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2021, 56 (February 2021), 102492.
[J23] W. Zhou†, S. Yao† (equal contributing co-author), H. Wang, Q. Du, Y. Ma, Y. Zhu. “Gas-Permeable, Ultrathin, Stretchable Epidermal Electronics with Porous Electrodes”. ACS Nano 2020, 14, 5798-5805. Highlighted by ScienceDaily, Medgadget, Techspot, Newatlas, Knowledia, Knowridge, Scipreneur, Newsvoice, Mindzilla, Engadget, WRAL, Phys.org, Printed Electronics World, Wearable Technology, etc.
[J22] S. Yao, P. Ren, R. Song, Y. Liu, Q. Huang, J. Dong, B.T. O’Connor, Y. Zhu. “Nanomaterial‐Enabled Flexible and Stretchable Sensing Systems: Processing, Integration, and Applications”. Advanced Materials 2020, 32, 1902343.
[J21] S. Wu, S. Yao, Y. Liu, X. Hu, H. H. Huang, Y. Zhu. “Buckle-Delamination-Enabled Stretchable Silver Nanowire Conductors”. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces 2020, 12, 41696-41703.
[J20] R. Song, S. Yao, Y. Liu, H. Wang, J. Dong, Y. Zhu, B. T. O’Connor. “Facile Approach to Fabricating Stretchable Organic Transistors with Laser-Patterned Ag Nanowire Electrodes”. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2020, 12, 50675–50683.
[J19] W. Zhou, Y. Li, P. Li, J. Chen, R. Xu, S. Yao, Z. Cui, R. Booth, B. Mi, D. Wang, Y. Ma, W. Huang. “Metal Mesh as a Transparent Omnidirectional Strain Sensor”. Advanced Materials Technologies 2019, 4, 1800698.
[J18] S. Yao, Y. Zhu. “Silver Nanowire-Based Wearable Sensors”. HDIAC Journal 2019, 6, 40-46.
[J17] S. Yao, J. Yang, F.R. Poblete, X. Hu, Y. Zhu. “Multifunctional Electronic Textiles Using Silver Nanowire Composites”. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2019, 11, 31028-31037.
[J16] Q. Qin, J. Li, S. Yao, C. Liu, H. Huang, Y. Zhu. “Electrocardiogram of a Silver Nanowire Based Dry Electrode: Quantitative Comparison with the Standard Ag/AgCl Gel Electrode”. IEEE Access 2019, 7, 20789-20800.
[J15] S. Yao, L. Vargas, X. Hu, Y. Zhu. “A Novel Finger Kinematic Tracking Method Based on Skin-Like Wearable Strain Sensors”. IEEE Sensors Journal 2018, 18, 3010-3015.
[J14] S. Yao, P. Swetha, Y. Zhu. “Nanomaterial‐Enabled Wearable Sensors for Healthcare”. Advanced Healthcare Materials 2018, 7, 1700889. Among 20 most downloaded papers in Advanced Healthcare Materials in 12 months.
[J13] S. Yao, A. Myers, A. Malhotra, F. Lin, A. Bozkurt, J. F. Muth, Y. Zhu. “A Wearable Hydration Sensor with Conformal Nanowire Electrodes”. Advanced Healthcare Materials 2017, 6, 1601159. Highlighted as a Back Cover; Among 20 most downloaded papers in Advanced Healthcare Materials in 12 months; Highlighted by News&Observer, ScienceDaily, NSF Science 360, LifeScienceDaily, Nanomag, TechXplore, Engineering and Technology, Health Tech Insider, Gadgets&Wearables, etc.
[J12] S. Yao, J. Cui, Z. Cui, Y. Zhu. “Soft Electrothermal Actuators Using Silver Nanowire Heaters”. Nanoscale 2017, 9, 3797-3805. Highlighted as an Inside Front Cover.
[J11] J. Di, J. Yu, Q. Wang, S. Yao, D. Suo, Y. Ye, M. Pless, Y. Zhu, Y. Jing, Z. Gu. “Ultrasound-Triggered Noninvasive Regulation of Blood Glucose Levels Using Microgels Integrated with Insulin Nanocapsules”. Nano Research 2017, 10, 1393-1402.
[J10] J. Cui, S. Yao, Q. Huang, J. Adams, Y. Zhu. “Controlling the Self-Folding of a Polymer Sheet Using a Local Heater: The Effect of the Polymer–Heater Interface”. Soft Matter 2017, 13, 3863-3870. Highlighted as an Inside Front Cover.
[J9] S. Yao, Y. Zhu. “Nanomaterial-Enabled Dry Electrodes for Electrophysiological Sensing: A Review”. JOM 2016, 68, 1145-1155.
[J8] J. Dieffenderfer, H. Goodell, S. Mills, M. McKnight, S. Yao, F. Lin, E. Beppler, B. Bent, B. Lee, V. Misra, Y. Zhu, O. Oralkan, J. Strohmaier, J. Muth, D. Peden, A. Bozkurt. “Low-Power Wearable Systems for Continuous Monitoring of Environment and Health for Chronic Respiratory Disease”. IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics 2016, 20, 1251-1264. Highlighted by ScienceDaily, IoT M2M Council, AZoSensors, EE Times, EurekAlert, etc.
[J7] G. Cheng, S. Yao, X. Sang, B. Hao, D. Zhang, Y. K. Yap, Y. Zhu. “Evolution of Irradiation‐Induced Vacancy Defects in Boron Nitride Nanotubes”. Small 2016, 12, 818-824.
[J6] S. Yao, Y. Zhu. “Nanomaterial‐Enabled Stretchable Conductors: Strategies, Materials and Devices”. Advanced Materials 2015, 27, 1480-1511. Highlighted as a Frontispiece.
[J5] J. Di†, S. Yao† (equal contributing co-author), Y. Ye, J. Yu, Z. Cui, T. Ghosh, Y. Zhu, Z. Gu. “Stretch-Triggered Drug Delivery from Wearable Elastomer Films Containing Therapeutic Depots”. ACS Nano 2015, 9, 9407-9415. ACS Nano invited video; Highlighted by Phys.org, Pharmacy Choice, The Engineer, R&D Magazine, etc.
[J4] Z. Cui, F. R. Poblete, G. Cheng, S. Yao, X. Jiang, Y. Zhu. “Design and Operation of Silver Nanowire Based Flexible and Stretchable Touch Sensors”. Journal of Materials Research 2015, 30, 79.
[J3] A. Gurarslan, Y. Yu, L. Su, Y. Yu, F. Suarez, S. Yao, Y. Zhu, M. Ozturk, Y. Zhang, L. Cao. “Surface-Energy-Assisted Perfect Transfer of Centimeter-Scale Monolayer and Few-Layer MOS2 Films onto Arbitrary Substrates”. ACS Nano 2014, 8, 11522-11528.
[J2] S. Yao, Y. Zhu. “Wearable Multifunctional Sensors Using Printed Stretchable Conductors Made of Silver Nanowires”. Nanoscale 2014, 6, 2345-2352. Nanoscale 2014 Hot Papers as recommended by referees; Featured in “Nanoscale 10th Anniversary: Top Cited Articles” online collection; Highlighted by Washington Post, Technician (NCSU newspaper), The Engineer, ScienceDaily, MaterialsGate, Phys.org, Nanotechnology Now, R&D Magazine, Med Device Online, etc.
[J1] S. Yao, W. Ren, H. Ji, X. Wu, P. Shi, D. Xue, X. Ren, Z.-G. Ye. “High Pyroelectricity in Lead-Free 0.5ba(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O3–0.5(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO3 Ceramics”. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 2012, 45, 195301.
Book Chapters:
[B1] S. Yao, S. Wu, Y. Zhu. “Smart Nanotextiles for Wearable Health Monitoring”. In Smart Textiles Applications for Wearable Nanotechnology, Yilmaz, N. D., Ed. Wiley-Scrivene: 2022; pp 89-134.
Conference Proceedings:
[C3] Y. Chen, X. Liang, S. Chen, Y. Chen, H. Lin, H. Zhang, C. Jiang, F. Tian, Y. Zhang, S. Yao, T. Han. “Haptag: A Compact Actuator for Rendering Push-Button Tactility on Soft Surfaces”, In ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST), Bend, OR, USA, ACM: 2022; pp 1-11.
[C2] F. Lin, S. Yao, M. McKnight, Y. Zhu, A. Bozkurt. “Silver Nanowire Based Wearable Sensors for Multimodal Sensing”, In IEEE Topical Conference on Biomedical Wireless Technologies, Networks, and Sensing Systems (BioWireleSS), Austin, TX, USA, IEEE: 2016; pp 55-58.
[C1] S. Yao, J. S. Lee, K. James, J. Miller, V. Narasimhan, A. J. Dickerson, X. Zhu, Y. Zhu. “Silver Nanowire Strain Sensors for Wearable Body Motion Tracking”, In IEEE SENSORS, Busan, South Korea, 1-4 Nov. 2015; IEEE: 2015; pp 1-4.