A stable solution-processed polymer semiconductor with record high-mobility for printed transistors
Microelectronic circuits/arrays produced via high-speed printing instead of traditional photolithographic processes offer an appealing approach to creating the long-sought after, low-cost, large-area flexible electronics. Foremost among critical enablers to propel this paradigm shift in manufacturin...
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| author | Ong, Beng S. Yu, Gui Li, Jun Zhao, Yan Tan, Huei Shuan Guo, Yunlong Di, Chong-An Liu, Yunqi Lin, Ming Lim, Suo Hon Zhou, Yuhua Su, Haibin |
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| description | Microelectronic circuits/arrays produced via high-speed printing instead of traditional photolithographic processes offer an appealing approach to creating the long-sought after, low-cost, large-area flexible electronics. Foremost among critical enablers to propel this paradigm shift in manufacturing is a stable, solution-processable, high-performance semiconductor for printing functionally capable thin-film transistors — fundamental building blocks of microelectronics. We report herein the processing and optimisation of solution-processable polymer semiconductors for thin-film transistors, demonstrating very high field-effect mobility, high on/off ratio, and excellent shelf-life and operating stabilities under ambient conditions. Exceptionally high-gain inverters and functional ring oscillator devices on flexible substrates have been demonstrated. This optimised polymer semiconductor represents a significant progress in semiconductor development, dispelling prevalent skepticism surrounding practical usability of organic semiconductors for high-performance microelectronic devices, opening up application opportunities hitherto functionally or economically inaccessible with silicon technologies, and providing an excellent structural framework for fundamental studies of charge transport in organic systems. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/957942023-07-14T15:54:16Z A stable solution-processed polymer semiconductor with record high-mobility for printed transistors Ong, Beng S. Yu, Gui Li, Jun Zhao, Yan Tan, Huei Shuan Guo, Yunlong Di, Chong-An Liu, Yunqi Lin, Ming Lim, Suo Hon Zhou, Yuhua Su, Haibin School of Materials Science & Engineering DRNTU::Engineering::Materials::Microelectronics and semiconductor materials Microelectronic circuits/arrays produced via high-speed printing instead of traditional photolithographic processes offer an appealing approach to creating the long-sought after, low-cost, large-area flexible electronics. Foremost among critical enablers to propel this paradigm shift in manufacturing is a stable, solution-processable, high-performance semiconductor for printing functionally capable thin-film transistors — fundamental building blocks of microelectronics. We report herein the processing and optimisation of solution-processable polymer semiconductors for thin-film transistors, demonstrating very high field-effect mobility, high on/off ratio, and excellent shelf-life and operating stabilities under ambient conditions. Exceptionally high-gain inverters and functional ring oscillator devices on flexible substrates have been demonstrated. This optimised polymer semiconductor represents a significant progress in semiconductor development, dispelling prevalent skepticism surrounding practical usability of organic semiconductors for high-performance microelectronic devices, opening up application opportunities hitherto functionally or economically inaccessible with silicon technologies, and providing an excellent structural framework for fundamental studies of charge transport in organic systems. Published version 2013-05-27T08:39:36Z 2019-12-06T19:21:43Z 2013-05-27T08:39:36Z 2019-12-06T19:21:43Z 2012 2012 Journal Article Li, J., Zhao, Y., Tan, H. S., Guo, Y., Di, C. A., Yu, G., et al. (2012). A stable solution-processed polymer semiconductor with record high-mobility for printed transistors. Scientific Reports 2, 754. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/95794 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/10007 10.1038/srep00754 23082244 en Scientific reports © 2012 The Author(s). This paper was published in Scientific Reports and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of The Author(s). The paper can be found at the following official DOI: [http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep00754]. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | DRNTU::Engineering::Materials::Microelectronics and semiconductor materials Ong, Beng S. Yu, Gui Li, Jun Zhao, Yan Tan, Huei Shuan Guo, Yunlong Di, Chong-An Liu, Yunqi Lin, Ming Lim, Suo Hon Zhou, Yuhua Su, Haibin A stable solution-processed polymer semiconductor with record high-mobility for printed transistors |
| title | A stable solution-processed polymer semiconductor with record high-mobility for printed transistors |
| title_full | A stable solution-processed polymer semiconductor with record high-mobility for printed transistors |
| title_fullStr | A stable solution-processed polymer semiconductor with record high-mobility for printed transistors |
| title_full_unstemmed | A stable solution-processed polymer semiconductor with record high-mobility for printed transistors |
| title_short | A stable solution-processed polymer semiconductor with record high-mobility for printed transistors |
| title_sort | stable solution processed polymer semiconductor with record high mobility for printed transistors |
| topic | DRNTU::Engineering::Materials::Microelectronics and semiconductor materials |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/95794 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/10007 |
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