OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of npj Flexible Electronics is 52. 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
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
Innovative stress-release method for low-stress flexible Al2O3 encapsulation films in OLED applications	72

Image-based impedance spectroscopy for printed electronics	70
Flexible fully organic indirect detector for megaelectronvolts proton beams	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
The enhanced ferroelectric properties of flexible Hf0.85Ce0.15O2 thin films based on in situ stress regulation	68
Electrically tunable UV–visible modulation and voltage-controlled quantum dot emission via polymer network liquid crystals	68
Mechanically-adaptive, resveratrol-eluting neural probes for improved intracortical recording performance and stability	67
Multiscale and hierarchical wrinkle enhanced graphene/Ecoflex sensors integrated with human-machine interfaces and cloud-platform	66
Strong and high-conductivity hydrogels with all-polymer nanofibrous networks for applications as high-capacitance flexible electrodes	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