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Papers

(The TQCC of npj Flexible Electronics is 31. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Cnidarian tentacle-inspired microfluidic patch for improved analyte distribution in multiplex sweat sensing	263
Simultaneous decoding of static, dynamic, and thermal tactile stimuli by using pulsed spike signals in ion-electronic skin	167
Large-scale programmable assembly of functional micro-components for advanced electronics via light-regulated adhesion and polymer growth	149
Direct printing of PZT on glass for surface haptics	129
Monolithically integrated ionic triboelectric nanogenerators for deformable energy harvesting and self powered sensing	122
Deep learning-developed multi-light source discrimination capability of stretchable capacitive photodetector	116
Microfluidic-enabled three-dimensional stretchable thermoelectrics	108
Highly reliable and stretchable OLEDs based on facile patterning method: toward stretchable organic optoelectronic devices	99
Advanced fiber-based technologies for biomedical interfaces: recent progress and translational perspective	94
A smart hoodie integrally knitted by multi-functional electronic fibers for human emotion recognition and regulation	87
Mechanically stable, and reversible integration of microchips on textile: liquid metal-based anisotropic conductive adhesive	87
Conformal printed electronics on flexible substrates and inflatable catheters using lathe-based aerosol jet printing	86
Miniaturized all-in-one microneedle device for point of care light therapy	85
Flexible circuits for bionic limbs: a high impedance multiplexing front-end for myoelectric control	84
Electron diffusion at Sn perovskite/fullerene derivative interfaces and its influence on open-circuit voltage	81
Soft bionic actuation explains the functional role of whisking in seal whisker sensing	80
Conductive fiber-based free-standing grid electrodes for user-friendly facial muscle movement detection	78
Skin-adaptive nanofiber-based adhesive electronics with octopus-like 3D suction cups for enhanced transdermal delivery	78
Hexagonal metal complex based mechanically robust transparent ultrathin gold µECoG for electro-optical neural interfaces	77
Smart photocapacitive Cu2SnS3 quantum dots-based flexible biointerface for retinal-inspired photoelectrical stimulation	75
Innovative stress-release method for low-stress flexible Al2O3 encapsulation films in OLED applications	72
The applications of flexible electronics in dental, oral, and craniofacial medicine	72
Rise of intrinsically stretchable electroluminescent materials: toward free-form displays	72
Controlling sulfurization of 2D Mo2C crystal for Mo2C/MoS2-based memristor and artificial synapse	72
Microfiber epidermal thermometer (MET) with extraordinary high precision designed for long-term use on hairy skin	72

Flexible fully organic indirect detector for megaelectronvolts proton beams	70
Image-based impedance spectroscopy for printed electronics	70
Design and fabrication of patternable electrophoretic display textiles based on fiber-crossbar structure	69
High-performance flexible circularly polarized light photodetectors based on chiral n-type naphthalenediimide-bithiophene polymers	69
Electrically tunable UV–visible modulation and voltage-controlled quantum dot emission via polymer network liquid crystals	68
The enhanced ferroelectric properties of flexible Hf0.85Ce0.15O2 thin films based on in situ stress regulation	68
Mechanically-adaptive, resveratrol-eluting neural probes for improved intracortical recording performance and stability	67
Strong and high-conductivity hydrogels with all-polymer nanofibrous networks for applications as high-capacitance flexible electrodes	66
Multiscale and hierarchical wrinkle enhanced graphene/Ecoflex sensors integrated with human-machine interfaces and cloud-platform	66
Spiderweb-inspired flextensional transduction enables giant piezoelectric response for monitoring imperceptible biomechanical signals	62
Convergence of biocompatible printed electronics and sensing in wound dressings: a leap forward in sustainable health monitoring	60
Nanofiber-based self-adhesive electrode using self-doped PEDOT and polyurethane	60
Multilayer stretchable electronics with designs enabling a compact lateral form	59
Flexible organic-inorganic hybrid charge-trap synapse for physical reservoir computing	59
Active-type piezoelectric smart textiles with antifouling performance for pathogenic control	58
Emergence of flexible kesterite solar cells: progress and perspectives	57
Waterproof and conductive tough fibers for washable e-textile	54
Tunable magnetic field architecture for bioinspired magnetic pressure sensors featuring low detection limits and wide sensing range	54
Ultra-flexible graphene-metal nanomembrane for wireless applications	54
Highly robust soft-rigid connections via mechanical interlocking for assembling ultra-stretchable displays	53
Phase transition and electrical conversion properties of Ge/Sb nano-multilayer films on flexible substrates	53
Self-healable stretchable printed electronic cryogels for in-vivo plant monitoring	53
Water-based direct photopatterning of stretchable PEDOT:PSS using amphiphilic block copolymers	53
Transparent neural implantable devices: a comprehensive review of challenges and progress	52
Winding printed electrode patterns to customize soft fiber pumps	52
A wireless, position-insensitive electrical stimulation platform with adequate and configurable parameters for diverse therapeutic applications	52
A soft neural interface with a tapered peristaltic micropump for wireless drug delivery	52
Unidirectional dynamic stiffness modulation enables easily insertable and conformally attachable spinal bioelectronic device	51
Flexible organic integrated electronics for self-powered multiplexed ocular monitoring	51
Advancing flexible quantum dot light-emitting diode technology for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy	51
Multifunctional and high-performance electrothermal films based on carbon black/Ag nanowires/graphene composites	49
Fully biodegradable and mass-producible conductive fiber based on tungsten–poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) composite	49
Advances in flexible piezoelectrics for wearable and implantable medical devices	48
Pop-up kirigami thermoelectric generator with high stretchability and conformal thermal interfaces	48
A wireless, skin-integrated system for continuous pressure distribution monitoring to prevent ulcers across various healthcare environments	47
Aesthetic, wire-free and bioresorbable dermal tattoo TENG system for self-powered on-the-go biomedical applications	47
Structural flexible magnetic films for biometric encryption and tactile interaction in wearable devices	47
Strain-invariant frequency-selective metasurface for electromagnetic interference shielding in wearable electronics	46
Skin-integrated, biocompatible, and stretchable silicon microneedle electrode for long-term EMG monitoring in motion scenario	46
Wearable ultrasound microneedle patch for on-demand and sustained management of gouty arthritis	46
Advances and perspectives in fiber-based electronic devices for next-generation soft systems	46
Liquid metal nano-gyroid stretchable transparent conductor for ultra-resilient optoelectronics and electroluminescence	45
On-skin and tele-haptic application of mechanically decoupled taxel array on dynamically moving and soft surfaces	45
Piezoelectric ion gated organic electrochemical transistors for efficient vibration sensing and on-site amplification	45
Fully biodegradable electrochromic display for disposable patch	45
Muscle-inspired, high-bandwidth ionic actuators enabled by fibrillar ion-transport networks	44
Smart wireless flexible sensing system for unconstrained monitoring of ballistocardiogram and respiration	43
Flash synthesis of high-performance and color-tunable copper(I)-based cluster scintillators for efficient dynamic X-ray imaging	43
A soft magnetoelectric finger for robots’ multidirectional tactile perception in non-visual recognition environments	43
Ultrastable and flexible glass−ceramic scintillation films with reduced light scattering for efficient X−ray imaging	43

Long-term stability strategies of deep brain flexible neural interface	43
Self-assembled aqueous liquid metal inks for stretchable conductors and circuits	43
Dual-mode flexible physiological mechano-sensor leveraging microfluidic deformation induced liquid-solid interfacial capacitance and triboelectricity	43
Flexible yet impermeable composites with wrinkle structured BNNSs assembling for high-performance thermal management	43
3D patterned fabric-based wearable micro-supercapacitor operating at high voltage by electrostatic actuation	42
3D soft microbump electrodes for elastic interaction with brain tissue	41
Laser sintering of Cu particle-free inks for high-performance printed electronics	41
Electro-spun nanofibers-based triboelectric nanogenerators in wearable electronics: status and perspectives	40
Revolutionizing wearable technology: advanced fabrication techniques for body-conformable electronics	40
Highly pixelated, untethered tactile interfaces for an ultra-flexible on-skin telehaptic system	39
Large-area magnetic skin for multi-point and multi-scale tactile sensing with super-resolution	39
Flexible and wearable battery-free backscatter wireless communication system for colour imaging	39
Inherently integrated microfiber-based flexible proprioceptive sensor for feedback-controlled soft actuators	39
Soft, stretchable thermal protective substrates for wearable electronics	39
Author Correction: Bringing sensation to prosthetic hands—chronic assessment of implanted thin-film electrodes in humans	38
Vertically stacked all-organic ring-shaped pulse oximetry sensor with ultra-low power consumption and low-luminance operation	37
Water stable and matrix addressable OLED fiber textiles for wearable displays with large emission area	36
Balancing efficiency and transparency in organic transparent photovoltaics	36
Intrinsically flexible all-carbon-nanotube electronics enabled by a hybrid organic–inorganic gate dielectric	36
Unobstructive and safe-to-wear watt-level wireless charger	36
All-natural phyllosilicate-polysaccharide triboelectric sensor for machine learning-assisted human motion prediction	35
Soft, full Wheatstone bridge 3D pressure sensors for cardiovascular monitoring	35
A review of sampling, energy supply and intelligent monitoring for long-term sweat sensors	34
Zinc hybrid sintering for printed transient sensors and wireless electronics	34
Author Correction: Stretchable wireless optoelectronic synergistic patches for effective wound healing	34
Liquid-metal micro-networks with strain-induced conductivity for soft electronics and robotic skin	33
Inertia-driven, self-powered electrotherapy for enhanced wound regeneration	33
Bioabsorbable Si-Mg galvanic cells in flexible scaffolds for symbiotic electrical stimulation to promote nerve regeneration	33
Flexible radio-frequency micro electro-mechanical switch towards the applications of satellite communications	33
Locomotion control of Cyborg insects by using ultra-thin, self-adhesive electrode film on abdominal surface	32
High-precision flexible sweat self-collection sensor for mental stress evaluation	32
A magnetic soft robotic system for intelligent bladder volume control	32
Deep-learning-assisted printed liquid metal sensory system for wearable applications and boxing training	31
Biocompatible and breathable healthcare electronics with sensing performances and photothermal antibacterial effect for motion-detecting	31
An ultrastretchable and multifunctional hydrophobic/electrostatic dual-crosslinked hydrogel for self-healing flexible touch panel and sensor	31