Printed Electronics: The Challenges involved in Printing Devices, Interconnects, and Contacts based on Inorganic Materials

Perelaer, Jolke; Smith, Patrick J.; Mager, Dario; Soltman, Daniel; Volkman, Steven K.; Subramanian, Vivek; Korvink, Jan G.; Schubert, Ulrich S.

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.

Year:

2010

Type of Publication:

Article

Journal:

Journal of Materials Chemistry

Volume:

20

Pages:

8446 - 8453