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Recent Progress in Inkjet-Printed Thin-Film Transistors.
Seungjun Chung1, Kyungjune Cho2, Takhee Lee2
1Photo-Electronic Hybrids Research Center Korea Institute of Science and Technology Hwarang-ro 14-gil 5 Seongbuk-gu Seoul 02792 South Korea.
Advanced Science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)
|April 3, 2019
Summary
Inkjet printing enables low-cost, flexible thin-film devices like thin-film transistors (TFTs). Recent advancements focus on improving performance and yield for wearable electronics, using novel materials and printing methods.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electronics Engineering
- Manufacturing Technology
Background:
- Drop-on-demand inkjet printing offers ambient condition fabrication for low-cost, flexible thin-film devices.
- Applications explored include thin-film transistors (TFTs), sensors, and displays, with a focus on TFTs for wearable electronics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present recent progress in printing-based TFTs, covering materials, methodologies, and applications.
- To highlight efforts in enhancing electrical performance and device yield of printed TFTs.
Main Methods:
- Review of advancements in soluble materials for inkjet printing.
- Discussion of improved printing methodologies for TFT fabrication.
- Exploration of emerging low-dimension printable semiconductors (CNTs, TMDs) and mature semiconductors.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in electrical performance and device yield of printed TFTs.
- Development of new-concept printed switching devices.
- Progress towards matching conventional fabrication methods.
Conclusions:
- Inkjet printing holds significant potential for low-cost, flexible electronics, particularly TFTs for wearables.
- Continued research in materials and printing techniques is crucial for commercialization.
- Emerging materials and device concepts are expanding the possibilities of printed electronics.
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