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Toward Scalable Flexible Nanomanufacturing for Photonic Structures and Devices
Author(s) -
Qiao Wen,
Huang Wenbin,
Liu Yanhua,
Li Xiangmin,
Chen LinSen,
Tang JianXin
Publication year - 2016
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/adma.201601801
Subject(s) - nanomanufacturing , materials science , nanotechnology , nanolithography , photonics , scalability , fabrication , oled , photovoltaics , optoelectronics , computer science , photovoltaic system , engineering , electrical engineering , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology , layer (electronics) , database
Continuous and scalable nanopatterning over flexible substrates is highly desirable for both commercial and scientific interests, but is difficult to realize with traditional photolithographic processes. The recent advancements in nanofabrication methodologies enable light management with photonic structures on flexible materials, providing an increasingly popular strategy to control the light harvesting in the optoelectronic devices of photovoltaics, and in organic and inorganic light‐emitting diodes. Here, the current status of nanopatterning technologies for the fabrication of optoelectronic devices is summarized. Scalable nanopatterning technologies for nanomanufacturing on flexible materials are emphasized. Critical challenges in various patterning techniques when considering the resolution, scalability, processing throughput, and the use of masks and resists are addressed. The integration of flexible nanopatterned substrates with light manipulation in organic optoelectronic devices is also discussed; this enables the control of light flux and spectra. Finally, potential development directions are highlighted.