Self-aligned, full solution process polymer field-effect transistor on flexible substrates

Yan Yan, Long Biao Huang, Ye Zhou, Su Ting Han, Li Zhou, Jiaqing Zhuang, Zong Xiang Xu, V. A.L. Roy

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Abstract

Conventional techniques to form selective surface energy regions on rigid inorganic substrates are not suitable for polymer interfaces due to sensitive and soft limitation of intrinsic polymer properties. Therefore, there is a strong demand for finding a novel and compatible method for polymeric surface energy modification. Here, by employing the confined photo-catalytic oxidation method, we successfully demonstrate full polymer filed-effect transistors fabricated through four-step spin-coating process on a flexible polymer substrate. The approach shows negligible etching effect on polymeric film. Even more, the insulating property of polymeric dielectric is not affected by the method, which is vital for polymer electronics. Finally, the self-aligned full polymer field-effect transistors on the flexible polymeric substrate are fabricated, showing good electrical properties and mechanical flexibility under bending tests.

Original languageEnglish
Article number15770
JournalScientific Reports
Volume5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Oct 2015
Externally publishedYes

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