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Papers

(The TQCC of npj Flexible Electronics is 34. 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
Active-type piezoelectric smart textiles with antifouling performance for pathogenic control	71
Image-based impedance spectroscopy for printed electronics	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
Emergence of flexible kesterite solar cells: progress and perspectives	62
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
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
Ultra-flexible graphene-metal nanomembrane for wireless applications	58
Transparent neural implantable devices: a comprehensive review of challenges and progress	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
Advancing flexible quantum dot light-emitting diode technology for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy	50
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
Multifunctional and high-performance electrothermal films based on carbon black/Ag nanowires/graphene composites	49
3D patterned fabric-based wearable micro-supercapacitor operating at high voltage by electrostatic actuation	48
Dual-mode flexible physiological mechano-sensor leveraging microfluidic deformation induced liquid-solid interfacial capacitance and triboelectricity	47
3D soft microbump electrodes for elastic interaction with brain tissue	47
Fully biodegradable electrochromic display for disposable patch	47
Strain-invariant frequency-selective metasurface for electromagnetic interference shielding in wearable electronics	46
Revolutionizing wearable technology: advanced fabrication techniques for body-conformable electronics	44
Smart wireless flexible sensing system for unconstrained monitoring of ballistocardiogram and respiration	44
Laser sintering of Cu particle-free inks for high-performance printed electronics	44
Flash synthesis of high-performance and color-tunable copper(I)-based cluster scintillators for efficient dynamic X-ray imaging	44
Electro-spun nanofibers-based triboelectric nanogenerators in wearable electronics: status and perspectives	43
Ultrastable and flexible glass−ceramic scintillation films with reduced light scattering for efficient X−ray imaging	43
An ultralight, flexible, and biocompatible all-fiber motion sensor for artificial intelligence wearable electronics	43
Flexible yet impermeable composites with wrinkle structured BNNSs assembling for high-performance thermal management	42
Author Correction: Bringing sensation to prosthetic hands—chronic assessment of implanted thin-film electrodes in humans	41
Unobstructive and safe-to-wear watt-level wireless charger	41
Piezoelectric ion gated organic electrochemical transistors for efficient vibration sensing and on-site amplification	41
Long-term stability strategies of deep brain flexible neural interface	41
A soft magnetoelectric finger for robots’ multidirectional tactile perception in non-visual recognition environments	41
Balancing efficiency and transparency in organic transparent photovoltaics	41
On-skin and tele-haptic application of mechanically decoupled taxel array on dynamically moving and soft surfaces	41
Green flexible electronics based on starch	41

Highly pixelated, untethered tactile interfaces for an ultra-flexible on-skin telehaptic system	40
Inherently integrated microfiber-based flexible proprioceptive sensor for feedback-controlled soft actuators	40
Vertically stacked all-organic ring-shaped pulse oximetry sensor with ultra-low power consumption and low-luminance operation	40
Soft, full Wheatstone bridge 3D pressure sensors for cardiovascular monitoring	39
Flexible and wearable battery-free backscatter wireless communication system for colour imaging	39
Intrinsically flexible all-carbon-nanotube electronics enabled by a hybrid organic–inorganic gate dielectric	39
Large-area magnetic skin for multi-point and multi-scale tactile sensing with super-resolution	39
Water stable and matrix addressable OLED fiber textiles for wearable displays with large emission area	38
Soft, stretchable thermal protective substrates for wearable electronics	38
Author Correction: Stretchable wireless optoelectronic synergistic patches for effective wound healing	38
Zinc hybrid sintering for printed transient sensors and wireless electronics	38
Flexible radio-frequency micro electro-mechanical switch towards the applications of satellite communications	37
Large-area photonic lift-off process for flexible thin-film transistors	37
Locomotion control of Cyborg insects by using ultra-thin, self-adhesive electrode film on abdominal surface	36
An ultrastretchable and multifunctional hydrophobic/electrostatic dual-crosslinked hydrogel for self-healing flexible touch panel and sensor	35
Liquid-metal micro-networks with strain-induced conductivity for soft electronics and robotic skin	35
A magnetic soft robotic system for intelligent bladder volume control	35
A review of sampling, energy supply and intelligent monitoring for long-term sweat sensors	34
Deep-learning-assisted printed liquid metal sensory system for wearable applications and boxing training	34
High-precision flexible sweat self-collection sensor for mental stress evaluation	34