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Papers

(The TQCC of npj Flexible Electronics is 27. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Simultaneous decoding of static, dynamic, and thermal tactile stimuli by using pulsed spike signals in ion-electronic skin	285
Direct printing of PZT on glass for surface haptics	177
Deep learning-developed multi-light source discrimination capability of stretchable capacitive photodetector	136
Knitting RFID yarns towards smart fabrics for motion sensing and identification	135
Highly reliable and stretchable OLEDs based on facile patterning method: toward stretchable organic optoelectronic devices	112
Data-driven design of disordered structures for direction- and geometry-independent stretchable electrodes	105
Cnidarian tentacle-inspired microfluidic patch for improved analyte distribution in multiplex sweat sensing	89
Microfluidic-enabled three-dimensional stretchable thermoelectrics	85
Monolithically integrated ionic triboelectric nanogenerators for deformable energy harvesting and self powered sensing	84
A skin-adhesive bimodal sensing patch for occlusal function assessment	80
Flexible circuits for bionic limbs: a high impedance multiplexing front-end for myoelectric control	80
Advanced fiber-based technologies for biomedical interfaces: recent progress and translational perspective	80
Smart photocapacitive Cu2SnS3 quantum dots-based flexible biointerface for retinal-inspired photoelectrical stimulation	78
Electron diffusion at Sn perovskite/fullerene derivative interfaces and its influence on open-circuit voltage	78
Conductive fiber-based free-standing grid electrodes for user-friendly facial muscle movement detection	78
Mechanically stable, and reversible integration of microchips on textile: liquid metal-based anisotropic conductive adhesive	76
Soft bionic actuation explains the functional role of whisking in seal whisker sensing	76
A smart hoodie integrally knitted by multi-functional electronic fibers for human emotion recognition and regulation	75
The applications of flexible electronics in dental, oral, and craniofacial medicine	74
Hexagonal metal complex based mechanically robust transparent ultrathin gold µECoG for electro-optical neural interfaces	74
Skin-adaptive nanofiber-based adhesive electronics with octopus-like 3D suction cups for enhanced transdermal delivery	72
Miniaturized all-in-one microneedle device for point of care light therapy	71
Conformal printed electronics on flexible substrates and inflatable catheters using lathe-based aerosol jet printing	71
Controlling sulfurization of 2D Mo2C crystal for Mo2C/MoS2-based memristor and artificial synapse	69
Author Correction: An analytical pressure-velocity fusion algorithm-empowered flexible sensing patch for flight parameter detection	67

Flexible fully organic indirect detector for megaelectronvolts proton beams	66
Flexible Lithium Supercapacitors with Water-Processable Solid-State Electrolytes Based on Aromatic Acid-Doped Branched-Poly(ethylene imine) Platforms	66
Flexible organic-inorganic hybrid charge-trap synapse for physical reservoir computing	62
Nanofiber-based self-adhesive electrode using self-doped PEDOT and polyurethane	62
Design and fabrication of patternable electrophoretic display textiles based on fiber-crossbar structure	58
Rise of intrinsically stretchable electroluminescent materials: toward free-form displays	58
Innovative stress-release method for low-stress flexible Al2O3 encapsulation films in OLED applications	57
Image-based impedance spectroscopy for printed electronics	56
Microfiber epidermal thermometer (MET) with extraordinary high precision designed for long-term use on hairy skin	56
The enhanced ferroelectric properties of flexible Hf0.85Ce0.15O2 thin films based on in situ stress regulation	55
Active-type piezoelectric smart textiles with antifouling performance for pathogenic control	55
Emergence of flexible kesterite solar cells: progress and perspectives	53
Mechanically-adaptive, resveratrol-eluting neural probes for improved intracortical recording performance and stability	52
Strong and high-conductivity hydrogels with all-polymer nanofibrous networks for applications as high-capacitance flexible electrodes	52
Spiderweb-inspired flextensional transduction enables giant piezoelectric response for monitoring imperceptible biomechanical signals	52
Multilayer stretchable electronics with designs enabling a compact lateral form	51
Electrically tunable UV–visible modulation and voltage-controlled quantum dot emission via polymer network liquid crystals	51
Convergence of biocompatible printed electronics and sensing in wound dressings: a leap forward in sustainable health monitoring	51
High-performance flexible circularly polarized light photodetectors based on chiral n-type naphthalenediimide-bithiophene polymers	51
Tunable magnetic field architecture for bioinspired magnetic pressure sensors featuring low detection limits and wide sensing range	50
Water-based direct photopatterning of stretchable PEDOT:PSS using amphiphilic block copolymers	50
A wireless, position-insensitive electrical stimulation platform with adequate and configurable parameters for diverse therapeutic applications	50
Patterned PVDF/ZnO-MXene piezoelectric energy harvester driven by bee wing-surface deformation	49
Highly robust soft-rigid connections via mechanical interlocking for assembling ultra-stretchable displays	49
Ultra-flexible graphene-metal nanomembrane for wireless applications	49
Phase transition and electrical conversion properties of Ge/Sb nano-multilayer films on flexible substrates	49
Self-healable stretchable printed electronic cryogels for in-vivo plant monitoring	49
Waterproof and conductive tough fibers for washable e-textile	48
Pop-up kirigami thermoelectric generator with high stretchability and conformal thermal interfaces	48
Multifunctional and high-performance electrothermal films based on carbon black/Ag nanowires/graphene composites	48
Advancing flexible quantum dot light-emitting diode technology for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy	48
Unidirectional dynamic stiffness modulation enables easily insertable and conformally attachable spinal bioelectronic device	47
Fully biodegradable and mass-producible conductive fiber based on tungsten–poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) composite	47
Flexible organic integrated electronics for self-powered multiplexed ocular monitoring	46
Closed-loop theranostic hydrogel-electronics patch for chronic wound management	46
A wireless, skin-integrated system for continuous pressure distribution monitoring to prevent ulcers across various healthcare environments	46
Winding printed electrode patterns to customize soft fiber pumps	44
Advances in flexible piezoelectrics for wearable and implantable medical devices	44
Skin-integrated, biocompatible, and stretchable silicon microneedle electrode for long-term EMG monitoring in motion scenario	44
Structural flexible magnetic films for biometric encryption and tactile interaction in wearable devices	43
A soft neural interface with a tapered peristaltic micropump for wireless drug delivery	42
Aesthetic, wire-free and bioresorbable dermal tattoo TENG system for self-powered on-the-go biomedical applications	41
Muscle-inspired, high-bandwidth ionic actuators enabled by fibrillar ion-transport networks	41
Advances and perspectives in fiber-based electronic devices for next-generation soft systems	41
Laser sintering of Cu particle-free inks for high-performance printed electronics	41
Piezoelectric ion gated organic electrochemical transistors for efficient vibration sensing and on-site amplification	41
On-skin and tele-haptic application of mechanically decoupled taxel array on dynamically moving and soft surfaces	39
Wearable ultrasound microneedle patch for on-demand and sustained management of gouty arthritis	39
Self-assembled aqueous liquid metal inks for stretchable conductors and circuits	38
Dual-mode flexible physiological mechano-sensor leveraging microfluidic deformation induced liquid-solid interfacial capacitance and triboelectricity	38

Ultrastable and flexible glass−ceramic scintillation films with reduced light scattering for efficient X−ray imaging	37
A soft magnetoelectric finger for robots’ multidirectional tactile perception in non-visual recognition environments	37
Flash synthesis of high-performance and color-tunable copper(I)-based cluster scintillators for efficient dynamic X-ray imaging	36
Strain-invariant frequency-selective metasurface for electromagnetic interference shielding in wearable electronics	36
3D soft microbump electrodes for elastic interaction with brain tissue	35
Fully biodegradable electrochromic display for disposable patch	35
System-level transient simulation of bioresorbable and flexible electronic circuits	35
3D patterned fabric-based wearable micro-supercapacitor operating at high voltage by electrostatic actuation	35
Electro-spun nanofibers-based triboelectric nanogenerators in wearable electronics: status and perspectives	34
Flexible yet impermeable composites with wrinkle structured BNNSs assembling for high-performance thermal management	34
Deterministic roll-contact printing of ultradense aligned nanowire arrays for high-performance flexible electronics	34
Long-term stability strategies of deep brain flexible neural interface	34
Revolutionizing wearable technology: advanced fabrication techniques for body-conformable electronics	33
Smart wireless flexible sensing system for unconstrained monitoring of ballistocardiogram and respiration	32
Liquid metal nano-gyroid stretchable transparent conductor for ultra-resilient optoelectronics and electroluminescence	32
Flexible and wearable battery-free backscatter wireless communication system for colour imaging	31
Author Correction: Bringing sensation to prosthetic hands—chronic assessment of implanted thin-film electrodes in humans	31
Vertically stacked all-organic ring-shaped pulse oximetry sensor with ultra-low power consumption and low-luminance operation	31
Unobstructive and safe-to-wear watt-level wireless charger	31
Highly pixelated, untethered tactile interfaces for an ultra-flexible on-skin telehaptic system	29
Inherently integrated microfiber-based flexible proprioceptive sensor for feedback-controlled soft actuators	29
Water stable and matrix addressable OLED fiber textiles for wearable displays with large emission area	29
Deformation-stabilized flexible receive coil with modulus-transition interfaces for high-fidelity static and multi-pose dynamic MRI	29
Large-area magnetic skin for multi-point and multi-scale tactile sensing with super-resolution	29
Bioabsorbable Si-Mg galvanic cells in flexible scaffolds for symbiotic electrical stimulation to promote nerve regeneration	28
Author Correction: Stretchable wireless optoelectronic synergistic patches for effective wound healing	28
All-natural phyllosilicate-polysaccharide triboelectric sensor for machine learning-assisted human motion prediction	28
Locomotion control of Cyborg insects by using ultra-thin, self-adhesive electrode film on abdominal surface	28
Soft, full Wheatstone bridge 3D pressure sensors for cardiovascular monitoring	28
Flexible radio-frequency micro electro-mechanical switch towards the applications of satellite communications	27
Liquid-metal micro-networks with strain-induced conductivity for soft electronics and robotic skin	27
Deep-learning-assisted printed liquid metal sensory system for wearable applications and boxing training	27
Zinc hybrid sintering for printed transient sensors and wireless electronics	27
Inertia-driven, self-powered electrotherapy for enhanced wound regeneration	27
High-precision flexible sweat self-collection sensor for mental stress evaluation	27