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The Shift from “Hard” to “Soft” Electronics
Author(s) -
Tsutsui T.,
Fujita K.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/1521-4095(20020705)14:13/14<949::aid-adma949>3.0.co;2-9
Subject(s) - electronics , organic electronics , nanotechnology , materials science , soft materials , silicon , engineering physics , printed electronics , electronic materials , flexible electronics , electrical engineering , engineering , transistor , optoelectronics , voltage
Organic electronics have emerged as a promising new technology, with likely applications in areas such as flexible displays and electronic labels. This is reflected in a shift in research and development efforts from traditional hard materials such as silicon to soft, organic materials. In this article, the significant breakthroughs achieved in this field over the last 50 years are summarized and the major differences between hard and soft electronics are highlighted. It is envisaged that organic electronics will play an important role in the 21st century.