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Papers

(The TQCC of npj Flexible Electronics is 32. 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
Rise of intrinsically stretchable electroluminescent materials: toward free-form displays	66
Microfiber epidermal thermometer (MET) with extraordinary high precision designed for long-term use on hairy skin	66
High-performance flexible circularly polarized light photodetectors based on chiral n-type naphthalenediimide-bithiophene polymers	64
Multilayer stretchable electronics with designs enabling a compact lateral form	63
Controlling sulfurization of 2D Mo2C crystal for Mo2C/MoS2-based memristor and artificial synapse	63
Convergence of biocompatible printed electronics and sensing in wound dressings: a leap forward in sustainable health monitoring	61
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
Emergence of flexible kesterite solar cells: progress and perspectives	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
Waterproof and conductive tough fibers for washable e-textile	56
Transparent neural implantable devices: a comprehensive review of challenges and progress	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
Self-healable stretchable printed electronic cryogels for in-vivo plant monitoring	53
Phase transition and electrical conversion properties of Ge/Sb nano-multilayer films on flexible substrates	53
Fully biodegradable and mass-producible conductive fiber based on tungsten–poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) composite	52
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
Winding printed electrode patterns to customize soft fiber pumps	51
Flexible organic integrated electronics for self-powered multiplexed ocular monitoring	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
Aesthetic, wire-free and bioresorbable dermal tattoo TENG system for self-powered on-the-go biomedical applications	46
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
On-skin and tele-haptic application of mechanically decoupled taxel array on dynamically moving and soft surfaces	45
Long-term stability strategies of deep brain flexible neural interface	45
Piezoelectric ion gated organic electrochemical transistors for efficient vibration sensing and on-site amplification	45
3D patterned fabric-based wearable micro-supercapacitor operating at high voltage by electrostatic actuation	45
Fully biodegradable electrochromic display for disposable patch	44
Electro-spun nanofibers-based triboelectric nanogenerators in wearable electronics: status and perspectives	43
Fully solution processed liquid metal features as highly conductive and ultrastretchable conductors	41
Flash synthesis of high-performance and color-tunable copper(I)-based cluster scintillators for efficient dynamic X-ray imaging	41
Ultrastable and flexible glass−ceramic scintillation films with reduced light scattering for efficient X−ray imaging	41
Smart wireless flexible sensing system for unconstrained monitoring of ballistocardiogram and respiration	40
Green flexible electronics based on starch	40
Hydrogel-based flexible materials for diabetes diagnosis, treatment, and management	38
Revolutionizing wearable technology: advanced fabrication techniques for body-conformable electronics	38
A soft magnetoelectric finger for robots’ multidirectional tactile perception in non-visual recognition environments	38
An ultralight, flexible, and biocompatible all-fiber motion sensor for artificial intelligence wearable electronics	38
Flexible yet impermeable composites with wrinkle structured BNNSs assembling for high-performance thermal management	38
Intrinsically flexible all-carbon-nanotube electronics enabled by a hybrid organic–inorganic gate dielectric	37
Unobstructive and safe-to-wear watt-level wireless charger	37
Author Correction: Bringing sensation to prosthetic hands—chronic assessment of implanted thin-film electrodes in humans	37
Flexible and wearable battery-free backscatter wireless communication system for colour imaging	37
Inherently integrated microfiber-based flexible proprioceptive sensor for feedback-controlled soft actuators	37
Soft, full Wheatstone bridge 3D pressure sensors for cardiovascular monitoring	36
Vertically stacked all-organic ring-shaped pulse oximetry sensor with ultra-low power consumption and low-luminance operation	36
Balancing efficiency and transparency in organic transparent photovoltaics	36
Large-area magnetic skin for multi-point and multi-scale tactile sensing with super-resolution	36
Highly pixelated, untethered tactile interfaces for an ultra-flexible on-skin telehaptic system	36
Water stable and matrix addressable OLED fiber textiles for wearable displays with large emission area	36
Soft, stretchable thermal protective substrates for wearable electronics	36

Locomotion control of Cyborg insects by using ultra-thin, self-adhesive electrode film on abdominal surface	35
Flexible radio-frequency micro electro-mechanical switch towards the applications of satellite communications	35
A magnetic soft robotic system for intelligent bladder volume control	35
Biocompatible and breathable healthcare electronics with sensing performances and photothermal antibacterial effect for motion-detecting	35
Author Correction: Stretchable wireless optoelectronic synergistic patches for effective wound healing	35
Liquid-metal micro-networks with strain-induced conductivity for soft electronics and robotic skin	34
Large-area photonic lift-off process for flexible thin-film transistors	34
Deep-learning-assisted printed liquid metal sensory system for wearable applications and boxing training	33
All-natural phyllosilicate-polysaccharide triboelectric sensor for machine learning-assisted human motion prediction	33
A review of sampling, energy supply and intelligent monitoring for long-term sweat sensors	33
An ultrastretchable and multifunctional hydrophobic/electrostatic dual-crosslinked hydrogel for self-healing flexible touch panel and sensor	33
Zinc hybrid sintering for printed transient sensors and wireless electronics	32
High-precision flexible sweat self-collection sensor for mental stress evaluation	32
A temperature responsive adhesive hydrogel for fabrication of flexible electronic sensors	32
Metallization of leaf-derived lignocellulose scaffolds for high-performance flexible electronics and oligodynamic disinfection	32