OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of npj Flexible Electronics is 50. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Cnidarian tentacle-inspired microfluidic patch for improved analyte distribution in multiplex sweat sensing	457
Microfluidic-enabled three-dimensional stretchable thermoelectrics	203
Simultaneous decoding of static, dynamic, and thermal tactile stimuli by using pulsed spike signals in ion-electronic skin	185
Monolithically integrated ionic triboelectric nanogenerators for deformable energy harvesting and self powered sensing	145
Large-scale programmable assembly of functional micro-components for advanced electronics via light-regulated adhesion and polymer growth	143
Deep learning-developed multi-light source discrimination capability of stretchable capacitive photodetector	134
Direct printing of PZT on glass for surface haptics	116
Highly reliable and stretchable OLEDs based on facile patterning method: toward stretchable organic optoelectronic devices	110
Electron diffusion at Sn perovskite/fullerene derivative interfaces and its influence on open-circuit voltage	92
Skin-adaptive nanofiber-based adhesive electronics with octopus-like 3D suction cups for enhanced transdermal delivery	90
Mechanically stable, and reversible integration of microchips on textile: liquid metal-based anisotropic conductive adhesive	87
Flexible circuits for bionic limbs: a high impedance multiplexing front-end for myoelectric control	84
Miniaturized all-in-one microneedle device for point of care light therapy	83
Hexagonal metal complex based mechanically robust transparent ultrathin gold µECoG for electro-optical neural interfaces	82
The applications of flexible electronics in dental, oral, and craniofacial medicine	80
Conformal printed electronics on flexible substrates and inflatable catheters using lathe-based aerosol jet printing	77
Microfiber epidermal thermometer (MET) with extraordinary high precision designed for long-term use on hairy skin	75
Flexible fully organic indirect detector for megaelectronvolts proton beams	74
Controlling sulfurization of 2D Mo2C crystal for Mo2C/MoS2-based memristor and artificial synapse	73
Rise of intrinsically stretchable electroluminescent materials: toward free-form displays	72
Innovative stress-release method for low-stress flexible Al2O3 encapsulation films in OLED applications	72
Image-based impedance spectroscopy for printed electronics	71
Active-type piezoelectric smart textiles with antifouling performance for pathogenic control	71
Mechanically-adaptive, resveratrol-eluting neural probes for improved intracortical recording performance and stability	70
Strong and high-conductivity hydrogels with all-polymer nanofibrous networks for applications as high-capacitance flexible electrodes	66

High-performance flexible circularly polarized light photodetectors based on chiral n-type naphthalenediimide-bithiophene polymers	65
Multilayer stretchable electronics with designs enabling a compact lateral form	65
The enhanced ferroelectric properties of flexible Hf0.85Ce0.15O2 thin films based on in situ stress regulation	64
Convergence of biocompatible printed electronics and sensing in wound dressings: a leap forward in sustainable health monitoring	62
Multiscale and hierarchical wrinkle enhanced graphene/Ecoflex sensors integrated with human-machine interfaces and cloud-platform	62
Emergence of flexible kesterite solar cells: progress and perspectives	62
Self-healable stretchable printed electronic cryogels for in-vivo plant monitoring	61
Bioinspired organic optoelectronic synaptic transistors based on cellulose nanopaper and natural chlorophyll-a for neuromorphic systems	61
Molecular ferroelectric/semiconductor interfacial memristors for artificial synapses	60
Waterproof and conductive tough fibers for washable e-textile	59
Transparent neural implantable devices: a comprehensive review of challenges and progress	58
Ultra-flexible graphene-metal nanomembrane for wireless applications	58
Water-based direct photopatterning of stretchable PEDOT:PSS using amphiphilic block copolymers	57
3D printed leech-inspired origami dry electrodes for electrophysiology sensing robots	56
Highly robust soft-rigid connections via mechanical interlocking for assembling ultra-stretchable displays	56
Phase transition and electrical conversion properties of Ge/Sb nano-multilayer films on flexible substrates	55
Tunable magnetic field architecture for bioinspired magnetic pressure sensors featuring low detection limits and wide sensing range	55
Pop-up kirigami thermoelectric generator with high stretchability and conformal thermal interfaces	54
Flexible organic integrated electronics for self-powered multiplexed ocular monitoring	52
A soft neural interface with a tapered peristaltic micropump for wireless drug delivery	52
Advances and perspectives in fiber-based electronic devices for next-generation soft systems	52
Winding printed electrode patterns to customize soft fiber pumps	52
Aesthetic, wire-free and bioresorbable dermal tattoo TENG system for self-powered on-the-go biomedical applications	51
A wireless, skin-integrated system for continuous pressure distribution monitoring to prevent ulcers across various healthcare environments	50
Fully biodegradable and mass-producible conductive fiber based on tungsten–poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) composite	50
Structural flexible magnetic films for biometric encryption and tactile interaction in wearable devices	50
Skin-integrated, biocompatible, and stretchable silicon microneedle electrode for long-term EMG monitoring in motion scenario	50
Advancing flexible quantum dot light-emitting diode technology for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy	50