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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
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
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
Convergence of biocompatible printed electronics and sensing in wound dressings: a leap forward in sustainable health monitoring	62
Bioinspired organic optoelectronic synaptic transistors based on cellulose nanopaper and natural chlorophyll-a for neuromorphic systems	61
Self-healable stretchable printed electronic cryogels for in-vivo plant monitoring	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
Highly robust soft-rigid connections via mechanical interlocking for assembling ultra-stretchable displays	56
3D printed leech-inspired origami dry electrodes for electrophysiology sensing robots	56
Tunable magnetic field architecture for bioinspired magnetic pressure sensors featuring low detection limits and wide sensing range	55
Phase transition and electrical conversion properties of Ge/Sb nano-multilayer films on flexible substrates	55
Pop-up kirigami thermoelectric generator with high stretchability and conformal thermal interfaces	54
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
Flexible organic integrated electronics for self-powered multiplexed ocular monitoring	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
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
3D soft microbump electrodes for elastic interaction with brain tissue	47
Fully biodegradable electrochromic display for disposable patch	47
Dual-mode flexible physiological mechano-sensor leveraging microfluidic deformation induced liquid-solid interfacial capacitance and triboelectricity	47
Strain-invariant frequency-selective metasurface for electromagnetic interference shielding in wearable electronics	46
Flash synthesis of high-performance and color-tunable copper(I)-based cluster scintillators for efficient dynamic X-ray imaging	44
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
An ultralight, flexible, and biocompatible all-fiber motion sensor for artificial intelligence wearable electronics	43
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
Flexible yet impermeable composites with wrinkle structured BNNSs assembling for high-performance thermal management	42
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
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

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
Highly pixelated, untethered tactile interfaces for an ultra-flexible on-skin telehaptic system	40
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
Soft, full Wheatstone bridge 3D pressure sensors for cardiovascular monitoring	39
Author Correction: Stretchable wireless optoelectronic synergistic patches for effective wound healing	38
Zinc hybrid sintering for printed transient sensors and wireless electronics	38
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
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
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
An ultrastretchable and multifunctional hydrophobic/electrostatic dual-crosslinked hydrogel for self-healing flexible touch panel and sensor	35
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
A review of sampling, energy supply and intelligent monitoring for long-term sweat sensors	34