SMART Wearable Electronics Group (SWEG)
Heriot-Watt University
Research Institute for Flexible Materials (RIFlex)
Publications
Contributing to new knowledge is a core part of our mission at SWEG. Our research group follows a structured approach to publishing our findings, ensuring our advancements are shared with the scientific community and beyond. Below is a list of our recently published works since 2021. If you would like further information, please feel free to contact us
1. Enhancing fabric TENG performance through optimized compression mechanics in smart IoT carpets, for energy harvesting and movement sensing , Akshaya Kumar Aliyana , Danying Yang, George K. Stylios*
Nano Energy
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.110568 (Impact Factor: 19.069)
2. Plasma jet printed AgNP electrodes for high-performance fabric TENGs and adaptive sensing applications, Akshaya Kumar Aliyana, Harikrishnan Muraleedharan Jalajamony , Soumadeep De , Satyaranjan Bairagi , Daniel M. Mulvihill , Renny Edwin Fernandez , George K. Stylios
Chemical Engineering Journal
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158791 (Impact Factor: 13.4)
3. Eco-friendly synthesis of porous and charged polyethersulfone membrane for improved protein separation efficiency Md Eman Talukder. Nahid Pervez , Hongchen Song , Antonio Buonerba , George K. Stylios , Vincenzo Naddeo , Wojciech Kujawski , Alberto Figoli
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104422 (Impact Factor: 6)
New Papers Submitted (2025)
1. Scalable Fabrication of Core-Sheath Nano Yarns via NanoTwist Spinning for High-Performance Energy-Harvesting E- Nano Fabrics, Syamini Jayadevan, Akshaya Kumar Aliyana, and George K Stylios*
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces Journal - ACS Publications (Impact Factor: 8.5)
2. AI-driven TENGs for Self-Powered Smart Sensors and Intelligent Devices, Aiswarya Baburaj, Syamini Jayadevan, Akshaya Kumar Aliyana*, Naveen Kumar S K* and George K Stylios*
Advanced Materials Technologies (Impact Factor: 6.4)
3. Polyethyleneimine (PEI)-Treated Multifunctional Textile Triboelectric Nanogenerator: A Scalable and Cost-Effective Solution for Self-Powered Electronics, Energy Harvesting and Physiological Movement Monitoring, Satyaranjan Bairagi, Sourav Banerjee, Chirantan Shee, Akshaya Kumar Aliyana, Rudra Mukherjee, Charchit Kumar, George K Stylios, Wazed Dr Daniel M Mulvihill
Nano Energy (Impact Factor: 19.069)
4.Dual-sized, Linearly Oriented and Interconnected Fibers of Cellulose Acetate-Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Electrospun Membranes for Enhanced TENG Performance, Gopika Preethikumar, Aswathy Babu, Charchit Kumar, Akshaya Kumar Aliyana, Cherakkathodi Sudheesh, A Peer Mohamed, Daniel M. Mulvihill, Suresh C. Pillai, Dr. Saju Pillai
Nano Energy (Impact Factor: 19.069)
1. An Overview of Advances and Challenges in Developing Nanofiber Yarns for Wearable Technology, Syamini Jayadevan, Akshaya Kumar Aliyana and George Stylios*
Nano Energy
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.110034 ( Impact Factor: 19.069)
2. High-performance Biodegradable Triboelectric Nanogenerators based on Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose and Zinc Oxide Hybrid Composites, Aiswarya Baburaj, Akshaya Kumar Aliyana, S K Naveen Kumar, Satyaranjan Bairagi, Charchit Kumar, Daniel M Mulvihill, George K Stylios
Nano Energy
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.109943 ( Impact Factor: 19.069)
3. Biodegradable-based TENGs for Self-Sustaining Implantable Medical Devices. Aiswarya Baburaj, Swagata Banerjee, Akshaya Kumar Aliyana, Chirantan Shee, Megha Banakar, Satyaranjan Bairagi, SK Naveen Kumar, S Wazed Ali, George K Stylios
Nano Energy
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.109785 ( Impact Factor: 19.069)
4. Plasma-Aided Inkjet Printing of Silver Nanoparticle Conductive Structures on PDMS for Wearable Applications, Harikrishnan Muraleedharan Jalajamony; Akshaya Kumar Aliyana; Soumadeep De; George Stylios; Renny Edwin Fernandez
https://doi.org/10.1109/SoutheastCon52093.2024.10500263
5. Algorithmic Information Theory for the Precise Engineering of Flexible Material Mechanics, Liang Luo, George K Stylios, https://doi.org/10.3390/make6010012( Impact Factor: 4)
https://doi.org/10.3390/s24020406 ( Impact Factor: 3.4)
https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15471-3.00008-X
8. Investigating Superior Performance by Configuring Bimetallic Electrodes on Fabric Triboelectric Nanogenerators (F-TENGs) for IoT-Enabled Touch Sensor Applications, Akshaya Kumar Aliyana, Satyaranjan Bairagi, Charchit Kumar, Daniel M Mulvihill, George K Stylios
Nano Energy
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.110125 ( Impact Factor: 19.069)
9. A Garment-Integrated Textile Stitch-Based Strain Sensor Device, IoT-Enabled for Enhanced Wearable Sportswear Applications, Akshaya Kumar Aliyana, Danying Yang, Orathai Tangsirinaruenart and George K Stylios*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102794 ( Impact Factor: 6)
10. Advancing PDMS Wearable Devices with Plasma-Aided Inkjet Printing of Silver Nanoparticle Conductive Structures, Harikrishnan Muraleedharan Jalajamony, Akshaya Kumar Aliyana, Soumadeep De, George K Stylios and Renny Edwin Fernandez.
Scientific Reports
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-82439-y ( Impact Factor: 3.8)
11. Flexible self-powered supercapacitors integrated with triboelectric nanogenerators, Shalu Rani , Gaurav Khandelwal , Sanjay Kumar , Suresh C. Pillai , George K. Stylios , Nikolaj Gadegaard , Daniel M. Mulvihill
Energy Storage Materials
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensm.2024.103977 ( Impact Factor: 18.8)
1. A Review on the Progress in Core‐Spun Yarns (CSYs) Based Textile TENGs for Real‐Time Energy Generation, Capture and Sensing. AK Aliyana, G Stylios,
Advanced Science
https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202304232 ( Impact Factor: 17.521)
2. Wearable Nanocomposite Textile-Based Piezoelectric and Triboelectric Nanogenerators: Progress and Perspectives. S Bairagi, C Kumar, A Babu, AK Aliyana, G Stylios, SC Pillai, DM Mulvihill
Nano Energy
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2023.108962 ( Impact Factor: 19.069)
3. Factors Affecting the Performance of Flexible Triboelectric Nanogenerators (F-TENGs) and their Sensing Capabilities: A Comprehensive Review. A Baburaj, N Kumar S K*, A K Aliyana*, Banakar, S Bairagi, G Stylios*
Nano Energy
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2023.108983 ( Impact Factor: 19.069)
4. Screen-printed graphene-carbon ink-based disposable humidity sensor with wireless communication, Ajay Beniwal, Priyanka Ganguly, Akshaya Kumar Aliyana, Gaurav Khandelwal, Ravinder Dahiya
Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2022.132731 ( Impact Factor: 8)
2022
An, X., Liu, Y., Zhao , Y., Lu, S., Stylios, G. K., & Liu, Q. (2022). Adaptive Motion Artifact Reduction in Wearable ECG Measurements Using Impedance Pneumography Signal.
Sensors, 22(15)
https://doi.org/10.3390/s22155493 ( Impact Factor: 3.4)
Disposable pH sensor on paper using screen-printed graphene-carbon ink modified zinc oxide nanoparticles, Akshaya Kumar Aliyana, Priyanka Ganguly, Ajay Beniwal, Naveen Kumar S K, Ravinder Dahiya,
IEEE Sensors Journal
https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2022.3206212,( Impact Factor: 4.3)
https://doi.org/10.1109/TNB.2022.3166388, ( Impact Factor: 3.2)
Yang, D., & Moody, L. (2022). Challenges and Opportunities for Use of Smart Materials in Designing Assistive Technology Products with, and for Older Adults. In: Fashion Practice. 14:2, 242-265, DOI: 10.1080/17569370.2021.1938823
2021
An, X., & Stylios, G. K. (2020). Comparison of motion artefact reduction methods and the implementation of adaptive motion artefact reduction in wearable electrocardiogram monitoring.
Sensors
https://doi.org/10.3390/s20051468, ( Impact Factor: 3.4)
Machine learning-assisted Ammonium Detection Using Zinc Oxide/Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Composite Impedance sensors. Akshaya Kumar Aliyana, Naveen Kumar S K, Pradeep Marimuthu, Aiswarya Baburaj, Michael Adetunji, Terrance Frederick, Renny Edwin Fernandez,
Scientific Reports-Nature
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-03674-1( Impact Factor: 3.8)
Real-Time Sensing of Soil Potassium Levels Using Zinc Oxide-Multiwall Carbon Nanotube-Based Sensors, Akshaya Kumar A, Naveen Kumar SK and RE Fernandez
IEEE Trans Nanobioscience,
https://doi.org/10.1109/TNB.2020.3027863 ( Impact Factor: 3.2)
Yang, D., & Moody, L. (2021). Cultural Differences as Challenges and Design Drivers in the Development of Smart Assistive Technology for an Ageing Society. In: Proceedings of Design Culture(s), the Cumulus Roma 2021 conference. Vol 2, pp. 2736-2751. ISBN: 978-952-64-9004-5
You can find our publication details before 2021 in the Google Scholar profiles of Prof. George Stylios and Dr. Akshaya Aliyana. Please visit their profiles for more information
Prof. George Stylios: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=KG1021AAAAAJ&hl=en
Dr. Akshaya Aliyana: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=U7Fi5QMAAAAJ&hl=e
