# Most-cited Engineering papers of 2016, with free PDFs

The 25 most-cited Engineering research papers published in 2016, ranked by citations in OpenAlex, with their original abstracts and free PDFs where available.

1. [A critical review of high entropy alloys and related concepts](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2534691303) · 9,088 citations
2. [Cesium-containing triple cation perovskite solar cells: improved stability, reproducibility and high efficiency](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2301656337) · 5,453 citations
3. [Wireless communications with unmanned aerial vehicles: opportunities and challenges](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2268751503) · 4,191 citations · Free PDF
4. [Incorporation of rubidium cations into perovskite solar cells improves photovoltaic performance](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2527042386) · 3,717 citations
5. [Past, Present, and Future of Simultaneous Localization and Mapping: Toward the Robust-Perception Age](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2461937780) · 3,557 citations · Free PDF
6. [Next Generation 5G Wireless Networks: A Comprehensive Survey](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2343448572) · 3,480 citations
7. [Stretchable, Skin‐Mountable, and Wearable Strain Sensors and Their Potential Applications: A Review](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2285847257) · 3,200 citations
8. [Past, present, and future of simultaneous localization and mapping: Toward the robust-perception age](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W3124420883) · 3,128 citations
9. [A mixed-cation lead mixed-halide perovskite absorber for tandem solar cells](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2234054032) · 3,068 citations
10. [An Overview of Signal Processing Techniques for Millimeter Wave MIMO Systems](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2195693430) · 3,008 citations · Free PDF
11. [Deep Feature Extraction and Classification of Hyperspectral Images Based on Convolutional Neural Networks](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2500751094) · 2,998 citations
12. [Organic–Inorganic Perovskites: Structural Versatility for Functional Materials Design](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2327721819) · 2,908 citations
13. [Optically resonant dielectric nanostructures](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2552835525) · 2,890 citations
14. [Quantum dot–induced phase stabilization of α-CsPbI 3 perovskite for high-efficiency photovoltaics](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2527913842) · 2,805 citations
15. [Designing high-energy lithium–sulfur batteries](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2476116270) · 2,585 citations
16. [CsPbX 3 Quantum Dots for Lighting and Displays: Room‐Temperature Synthesis, Photoluminescence Superiorities, Underlying Origins and White Light‐Emitting Diodes](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2292281710) · 2,561 citations
17. [The metallurgy and processing science of metal additive manufacturing](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2324464036) · 2,547 citations
18. [Control Barrier Function Based Quadratic Programs for Safety Critical Systems](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2560504659) · 2,507 citations · Free PDF
19. [Ultrapure Blue Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence Molecules: Efficient HOMO–LUMO Separation by the Multiple Resonance Effect](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2261160658) · 2,390 citations
20. [Direct Capture of CO2 from Ambient Air](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2508859475) · 2,386 citations
21. [Photovoltaic materials: Present efficiencies and future challenges](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2340005653) · 2,338 citations
22. [Power-Domain Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) in 5G Systems: Potentials and Challenges](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2522847968) · 2,241 citations · Free PDF
23. [Deep Learning for Remote Sensing Data: A Technical Tutorial on the State of the Art](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2412588858) · 2,224 citations
24. [A Bismuth-Halide Double Perovskite with Long Carrier Recombination Lifetime for Photovoltaic Applications](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2271422567) · 2,210 citations
25. [Flexible and Stretchable Physical Sensor Integrated Platforms for Wearable Human‐Activity Monitoringand Personal Healthcare](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W2260960995) · 2,149 citations

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