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Papers

(The H4-Index of npj Flexible Electronics is 46. 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Microfluidic-enabled three-dimensional stretchable thermoelectrics	401
Large-scale programmable assembly of functional micro-components for advanced electronics via light-regulated adhesion and polymer growth	163
Deep learning-developed multi-light source discrimination capability of stretchable capacitive photodetector	160
Highly reliable and stretchable OLEDs based on facile patterning method: toward stretchable organic optoelectronic devices	130
Direct printing of PZT on glass for surface haptics	125
Hexagonal metal complex based mechanically robust transparent ultrathin gold µECoG for electro-optical neural interfaces	115
Skin-adaptive nanofiber-based adhesive electronics with octopus-like 3D suction cups for enhanced transdermal delivery	106
Miniaturized all-in-one microneedle device for point of care light therapy	104
Mechanically stable, and reversible integration of microchips on textile: liquid metal-based anisotropic conductive adhesive	96
Electron diffusion at Sn perovskite/fullerene derivative interfaces and its influence on open-circuit voltage	91
Conformal printed electronics on flexible substrates and inflatable catheters using lathe-based aerosol jet printing	79
The applications of flexible electronics in dental, oral, and craniofacial medicine	78
The enhanced ferroelectric properties of flexible Hf0.85Ce0.15O2 thin films based on in situ stress regulation	76
Mechanically-adaptive, resveratrol-eluting neural probes for improved intracortical recording performance and stability	74
Image-based impedance spectroscopy for printed electronics	74
Flexible fully organic indirect detector for megaelectronvolts proton beams	72
Active-type piezoelectric smart textiles with antifouling performance for pathogenic control	69
Bioinspired organic optoelectronic synaptic transistors based on cellulose nanopaper and natural chlorophyll-a for neuromorphic systems	68
Microfiber epidermal thermometer (MET) with extraordinary high precision designed for long-term use on hairy skin	66
Rise of intrinsically stretchable electroluminescent materials: toward free-form displays	66
High-performance flexible circularly polarized light photodetectors based on chiral n-type naphthalenediimide-bithiophene polymers	64
Controlling sulfurization of 2D Mo2C crystal for Mo2C/MoS2-based memristor and artificial synapse	63
Multilayer stretchable electronics with designs enabling a compact lateral form	63
Convergence of biocompatible printed electronics and sensing in wound dressings: a leap forward in sustainable health monitoring	61
Emergence of flexible kesterite solar cells: progress and perspectives	60

Innovative stress-release method for low-stress flexible Al2O3 encapsulation films in OLED applications	60
Multiscale and hierarchical wrinkle enhanced graphene/Ecoflex sensors integrated with human-machine interfaces and cloud-platform	60
Ultra-flexible graphene-metal nanomembrane for wireless applications	59
Strong and high-conductivity hydrogels with all-polymer nanofibrous networks for applications as high-capacitance flexible electrodes	59
Water-based direct photopatterning of stretchable PEDOT:PSS using amphiphilic block copolymers	58
Molecular ferroelectric/semiconductor interfacial memristors for artificial synapses	57
Transparent neural implantable devices: a comprehensive review of challenges and progress	56
Waterproof and conductive tough fibers for washable e-textile	56
3D printed leech-inspired origami dry electrodes for electrophysiology sensing robots	55
Highly robust soft-rigid connections via mechanical interlocking for assembling ultra-stretchable displays	54
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
Structural flexible magnetic films for biometric encryption and tactile interaction in wearable devices	52
Multifunctional and high-performance electrothermal films based on carbon black/Ag nanowires/graphene composites	52
Fully biodegradable and mass-producible conductive fiber based on tungsten–poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) composite	52
Flexible organic integrated electronics for self-powered multiplexed ocular monitoring	51
Winding printed electrode patterns to customize soft fiber pumps	51
Advances and perspectives in fiber-based electronic devices for next-generation soft systems	47
A soft neural interface with a tapered peristaltic micropump for wireless drug delivery	47
Laser sintering of Cu particle-free inks for high-performance printed electronics	46
Skin-integrated, biocompatible, and stretchable silicon microneedle electrode for long-term EMG monitoring in motion scenario	46
Aesthetic, wire-free and bioresorbable dermal tattoo TENG system for self-powered on-the-go biomedical applications	46