Exploring the Potential of Organic Electronics: A Future Revolution?

In summary, the conversation discusses the potential of a new technology that allows for printing active circuitry on paper. This technology could lead to TVs that can be rolled up, as well as printed signs and posters. The speaker, who has a background in EE, physics, and chemistry, is interested in studying this technology further and believes it could be a fascinating application of organic chemistry. They mention reading papers on organic electronics and finding it interesting, and offer to share some titles if needed.
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What is the real future of this technology? Is it potentially the next revolution. It seems very intriguing and I am tempted to purchase a couple texts on the subject and work through them over the next few months.

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This may be something I would like to study in graduate school. What is your opinion on this subject? It's amazing that this technology will allow us to print active circuitry on paper. For instance, TVs that you can roll up when you're not using them, or signs or postersthat can be printed.

I'm a double major in EE and physics with a minor in chemistry, and I have taken a decent amount of organic chemistry. This might be a great field for me to get into based on my interdisciplinary background. I thought much of organic chemistry was quite interesting and this seems to be a fascinating application of this field.
 
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I've read a few papers on organic (OLEDs) electronics for a professor whose research was focused on that area at the time. It was pretty interesting. To be honest, I don't remember much about it, but I can look up the papers if you want and give you the titles.
 
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I've read a few papers on organic (OLEDs) electronics for a professor whose research was focused on that area at the time. It was pretty interesting. To be honest, I don't remember much about it, but I can look up the papers if you want and give you the titles.

I've read a couple of papers myself. I found it quite interesting.
 

FAQ: Exploring the Potential of Organic Electronics: A Future Revolution?

1. What is organic electronics?

Organic electronics is a field of science and technology that involves the use of organic materials, such as carbon-based polymers, to create electronic devices. These materials have unique properties that allow for the development of flexible, lightweight, and low-cost electronics.

2. How is organic electronics different from traditional electronics?

Traditional electronics use inorganic materials, such as silicon, to create devices like transistors and integrated circuits. Organic electronics, on the other hand, uses carbon-based materials that are more flexible, biodegradable, and can be produced at a lower cost.

3. What are the potential applications of organic electronics?

Organic electronics has the potential to revolutionize many industries, including healthcare, energy, and consumer electronics. Some potential applications include flexible displays, wearable sensors, and biodegradable medical devices.

4. What are the advantages of using organic electronics?

The use of organic materials in electronics offers several advantages, including flexibility, low cost, and environmental sustainability. These materials also have unique electronic properties, such as tunable conductivity and light emission, which can be beneficial for certain applications.

5. What are the current challenges in the development of organic electronics?

While organic electronics has great potential, there are still some challenges that need to be addressed. These include improving the stability and performance of organic materials, developing scalable manufacturing processes, and integrating organic devices with existing technologies.

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