Physics
(Åbo Akademi University)
Ronald Österbacka
Professor
In order to successfully make use of the paper electronics platform for printed intelligence a totally new approach is required: simple device design and innovative solutions. Traditional organic electronics usually suffers from stability issues and high drive-voltages; especially for transistors. The use of ions offers robust performance at low voltages with less stringent needs for smooth surfaces, opening up a totally new field in device physics of organic electronics.
The research at Physics covers electrical, optical and magnetic properties of disordered organic semiconductors and devices as well as organic and inorganic nanoparticles. Especially π-conjugated polymers and related materials are promising candidates for novel electronic device applications such as field effect transistors, solar cells, sensors etc. that can be printed on the developed paper electronics platform. By thorough understanding of the electronic properties of these materials, we can develop new devices with improved performance for better use in future paper electronics applications.
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