Issue 39, 2010

Printed electronics: the challenges involved in printing devices, interconnects, and contacts based on inorganic materials

Abstract

Printed electronics represent an emerging area of research that promises large markets due to the ability to bypass traditional expensive and inflexible silicon-based electronics to fabricate a variety of devices on flexible substrates using high-throughput printing approaches. This article presents a summary of work to date in the field of printed electronics and the materials chemistry involved. In particular, the focus is upon the use of metal- and metal oxide-containing inks in the preparation of contacts and interconnects. The review discusses the challenges associated with processing these types of inks and ways to successfully obtain the desired features.

Graphical abstract: Printed electronics: the challenges involved in printing devices, interconnects, and contacts based on inorganic materials

Article information

Article type
Application
Submitted
02 Feb 2010
Accepted
03 Jun 2010
First published
25 Jun 2010

J. Mater. Chem., 2010,20, 8446-8453

Printed electronics: the challenges involved in printing devices, interconnects, and contacts based on inorganic materials

J. Perelaer, P. J. Smith, D. Mager, D. Soltman, S. K. Volkman, V. Subramanian, J. G. Korvink and U. S. Schubert, J. Mater. Chem., 2010, 20, 8446 DOI: 10.1039/C0JM00264J

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