From Single Molecules to Thin Film Electronics, Nanofibers, e-Textiles and Power Cables: Bridging Length Scales with Organic Semiconductors
Review article, 2019

Weinheim Organic semiconductors are the centerpiece of several vibrant research fields from single-molecule to organic electronics, and they are finding increasing use in bioelectronics and even classical polymer technology. The versatile chemistry and broad range of electronic functionalities of conjugated materials enable the bridging of length scales 15 orders of magnitude apart, ranging from a single nanometer (10 −9 m) to the size of continents (10 6 m). This work provides a taste of the diverse applications that can be realized with organic semiconductors. The reader will embark on a journey from single molecular junctions to thin film organic electronics, supramolecular assemblies, biomaterials such as amyloid fibrils and nanofibrillated cellulose, conducting fibers and yarns for e-textiles, and finally to power cables that shuffle power across thousands of kilometers.

electronic textiles

biotemplating

nanocellulose

power cables

single molecule electronics

Author

Christian Müller

Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry

Liangqi Ouyang

Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

Anja Lund

Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry

Kasper Moth-Poulsen

Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry

Mahiar M. Hamedi

Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

Advanced Materials

09359648 (ISSN) 15214095 (eISSN)

Vol. 31 22 1807286

Subject Categories

Textile, Rubber and Polymeric Materials

Materials Chemistry

Condensed Matter Physics

DOI

10.1002/adma.201807286

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