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Lei Ji1, Junqing Shi1, Juan Wei1,2
1Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, China.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|June 26, 2020
Summary
Air-stable organic radicals and radical polymers show promise for flexible electronics. This review summarizes known and new radicals, their properties, and applications, aiming to advance their use in chemistry, materials science, and electronics.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Organic Chemistry
- Flexible Electronics
Background:
- Air-stable organic radicals and radical polymers are gaining attention for flexible electronic devices.
- A key challenge is the limited number of known air-stable radicals suitable for material applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize known and newly developed air-stable organic radicals.
- To interpret the unique electric and photophysical properties of these radicals.
- To highlight recent achievements and potential applications in flexible electronics.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of air-stable organic radicals and radical polymers.
- Analysis of electric and photophysical properties.
- Summary of applications in flexible electronic devices.
Main Results:
- A limited but growing number of air-stable organic radicals exist.
- These radicals possess unique properties suitable for diverse applications.
- Successful demonstrations in transistors, batteries, and energy conversion devices.
Conclusions:
- Air-stable organic radicals are promising materials for advanced flexible electronics.
- Bridging chemistry, materials science, and electronics is crucial for future development.
- Further research can expand the scope of radical applications.
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