OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of npj Flexible Electronics is 48. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Direct printing of PZT on glass for surface haptics	426
Cnidarian tentacle-inspired microfluidic patch for improved analyte distribution in multiplex sweat sensing	182
Deep learning-developed multi-light source discrimination capability of stretchable capacitive photodetector	178
Microfluidic-enabled three-dimensional stretchable thermoelectrics	137
Highly reliable and stretchable OLEDs based on facile patterning method: toward stretchable organic optoelectronic devices	136
Large-scale programmable assembly of functional micro-components for advanced electronics via light-regulated adhesion and polymer growth	127
Skin-adaptive nanofiber-based adhesive electronics with octopus-like 3D suction cups for enhanced transdermal delivery	110
Miniaturized all-in-one microneedle device for point of care light therapy	110
Hexagonal metal complex based mechanically robust transparent ultrathin gold µECoG for electro-optical neural interfaces	102
Mechanically stable, and reversible integration of microchips on textile: liquid metal-based anisotropic conductive adhesive	96
Conformal printed electronics on flexible substrates and inflatable catheters using lathe-based aerosol jet printing	85
The applications of flexible electronics in dental, oral, and craniofacial medicine	84
Electron diffusion at Sn perovskite/fullerene derivative interfaces and its influence on open-circuit voltage	78
Microfiber epidermal thermometer (MET) with extraordinary high precision designed for long-term use on hairy skin	77
Innovative stress-release method for low-stress flexible Al2O3 encapsulation films in OLED applications	77
High-performance flexible circularly polarized light photodetectors based on chiral n-type naphthalenediimide-bithiophene polymers	77
Flexible fully organic indirect detector for megaelectronvolts proton beams	76
Strong and high-conductivity hydrogels with all-polymer nanofibrous networks for applications as high-capacitance flexible electrodes	73
Rise of intrinsically stretchable electroluminescent materials: toward free-form displays	70
Image-based impedance spectroscopy for printed electronics	69
Multilayer stretchable electronics with designs enabling a compact lateral form	69
Controlling sulfurization of 2D Mo2C crystal for Mo2C/MoS2-based memristor and artificial synapse	68
Mechanically-adaptive, resveratrol-eluting neural probes for improved intracortical recording performance and stability	67
The enhanced ferroelectric properties of flexible Hf0.85Ce0.15O2 thin films based on in situ stress regulation	66
Active-type piezoelectric smart textiles with antifouling performance for pathogenic control	65

Bioinspired organic optoelectronic synaptic transistors based on cellulose nanopaper and natural chlorophyll-a for neuromorphic systems	65
Multiscale and hierarchical wrinkle enhanced graphene/Ecoflex sensors integrated with human-machine interfaces and cloud-platform	64
Emergence of flexible kesterite solar cells: progress and perspectives	63
Convergence of biocompatible printed electronics and sensing in wound dressings: a leap forward in sustainable health monitoring	60
Self-healable stretchable printed electronic cryogels for in-vivo plant monitoring	59
Waterproof and conductive tough fibers for washable e-textile	59
Phase transition and electrical conversion properties of Ge/Sb nano-multilayer films on flexible substrates	59
Ultra-flexible graphene-metal nanomembrane for wireless applications	59
Molecular ferroelectric/semiconductor interfacial memristors for artificial synapses	58
3D printed leech-inspired origami dry electrodes for electrophysiology sensing robots	57
Transparent neural implantable devices: a comprehensive review of challenges and progress	55
Highly robust soft-rigid connections via mechanical interlocking for assembling ultra-stretchable displays	54
Fully biodegradable and mass-producible conductive fiber based on tungsten–poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) composite	54
Water-based direct photopatterning of stretchable PEDOT:PSS using amphiphilic block copolymers	54
Flexible organic integrated electronics for self-powered multiplexed ocular monitoring	53
Advances and perspectives in fiber-based electronic devices for next-generation soft systems	53
Pop-up kirigami thermoelectric generator with high stretchability and conformal thermal interfaces	53
Structural flexible magnetic films for biometric encryption and tactile interaction in wearable devices	51
Winding printed electrode patterns to customize soft fiber pumps	50
A soft neural interface with a tapered peristaltic micropump for wireless drug delivery	50
Aesthetic, wire-free and bioresorbable dermal tattoo TENG system for self-powered on-the-go biomedical applications	49
Multifunctional and high-performance electrothermal films based on carbon black/Ag nanowires/graphene composites	49
Skin-integrated, biocompatible, and stretchable silicon microneedle electrode for long-term EMG monitoring in motion scenario	48