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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 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
High-performance flexible circularly polarized light photodetectors based on chiral n-type naphthalenediimide-bithiophene polymers	77
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
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
Multilayer stretchable electronics with designs enabling a compact lateral form	69
Image-based impedance spectroscopy for printed electronics	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
Bioinspired organic optoelectronic synaptic transistors based on cellulose nanopaper and natural chlorophyll-a for neuromorphic systems	65

Active-type piezoelectric smart textiles with antifouling performance for pathogenic control	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
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
Self-healable stretchable printed electronic cryogels for in-vivo plant monitoring	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
Water-based direct photopatterning of stretchable PEDOT:PSS using amphiphilic block copolymers	54
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
Pop-up kirigami thermoelectric generator with high stretchability and conformal thermal interfaces	53
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
Structural flexible magnetic films for biometric encryption and tactile interaction in wearable devices	51
A soft neural interface with a tapered peristaltic micropump for wireless drug delivery	50
Winding printed electrode patterns to customize soft fiber pumps	50
Multifunctional and high-performance electrothermal films based on carbon black/Ag nanowires/graphene composites	49
Aesthetic, wire-free and bioresorbable dermal tattoo TENG system for self-powered on-the-go biomedical applications	49
Skin-integrated, biocompatible, and stretchable silicon microneedle electrode for long-term EMG monitoring in motion scenario	48
On-skin and tele-haptic application of mechanically decoupled taxel array on dynamically moving and soft surfaces	47
A soft magnetoelectric finger for robots’ multidirectional tactile perception in non-visual recognition environments	47
Laser sintering of Cu particle-free inks for high-performance printed electronics	47
An ultralight, flexible, and biocompatible all-fiber motion sensor for artificial intelligence wearable electronics	47
Ultrastable and flexible glass−ceramic scintillation films with reduced light scattering for efficient X−ray imaging	46
3D soft microbump electrodes for elastic interaction with brain tissue	46
Revolutionizing wearable technology: advanced fabrication techniques for body-conformable electronics	46
Smart wireless flexible sensing system for unconstrained monitoring of ballistocardiogram and respiration	46
Flexible yet impermeable composites with wrinkle structured BNNSs assembling for high-performance thermal management	45
Flash synthesis of high-performance and color-tunable copper(I)-based cluster scintillators for efficient dynamic X-ray imaging	43
Green flexible electronics based on starch	42
Long-term stability strategies of deep brain flexible neural interface	41
Electro-spun nanofibers-based triboelectric nanogenerators in wearable electronics: status and perspectives	41
Fully biodegradable electrochromic display for disposable patch	41
3D patterned fabric-based wearable micro-supercapacitor operating at high voltage by electrostatic actuation	41
Piezoelectric ion gated organic electrochemical transistors for efficient vibration sensing and on-site amplification	41
Inherently integrated microfiber-based flexible proprioceptive sensor for feedback-controlled soft actuators	40
Author Correction: Bringing sensation to prosthetic hands—chronic assessment of implanted thin-film electrodes in humans	40
Highly pixelated, untethered tactile interfaces for an ultra-flexible on-skin telehaptic system	40
Unobstructive and safe-to-wear watt-level wireless charger	40
Soft, full Wheatstone bridge 3D pressure sensors for cardiovascular monitoring	40
Large-area magnetic skin for multi-point and multi-scale tactile sensing with super-resolution	40
Soft, stretchable thermal protective substrates for wearable electronics	39
Intrinsically flexible all-carbon-nanotube electronics enabled by a hybrid organic–inorganic gate dielectric	39
Vertically stacked all-organic ring-shaped pulse oximetry sensor with ultra-low power consumption and low-luminance operation	39
Water stable and matrix addressable OLED fiber textiles for wearable displays with large emission area	39
Balancing efficiency and transparency in organic transparent photovoltaics	39

Flexible and wearable battery-free backscatter wireless communication system for colour imaging	38
Author Correction: Stretchable wireless optoelectronic synergistic patches for effective wound healing	38
An ultrastretchable and multifunctional hydrophobic/electrostatic dual-crosslinked hydrogel for self-healing flexible touch panel and sensor	37
Locomotion control of Cyborg insects by using ultra-thin, self-adhesive electrode film on abdominal surface	37
Large-area photonic lift-off process for flexible thin-film transistors	37
Zinc hybrid sintering for printed transient sensors and wireless electronics	37
Liquid-metal micro-networks with strain-induced conductivity for soft electronics and robotic skin	36
Flexible radio-frequency micro electro-mechanical switch towards the applications of satellite communications	36
A magnetic soft robotic system for intelligent bladder volume control	36
A review of sampling, energy supply and intelligent monitoring for long-term sweat sensors	36
Deep-learning-assisted printed liquid metal sensory system for wearable applications and boxing training	36
A temperature responsive adhesive hydrogel for fabrication of flexible electronic sensors	35
All-natural phyllosilicate-polysaccharide triboelectric sensor for machine learning-assisted human motion prediction	35
Biocompatible and breathable healthcare electronics with sensing performances and photothermal antibacterial effect for motion-detecting	34
High-precision flexible sweat self-collection sensor for mental stress evaluation	34
Metallization of leaf-derived lignocellulose scaffolds for high-performance flexible electronics and oligodynamic disinfection	34