Solution-Processed Inorganic Optronic and Electronic Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Solution-processed inorganic optoelectronic (optronic) and electronic materials have a high potential to revolutionize the way we manufacture electronics because they can be printed on large areas using low-cost fabrication techniques. As such, the development of optronic and electronic materials that can be inexpensively deposited from solution into films, while simultaneously providing quality device characteristics, represents a major challenge for materials scientists. Continuous insulating, conducting, and high carrier mobility semiconducting thin films are particularly desirable for high-speed microelectronic applications, potentially providing new opportunities for the development of low-cost, large-area, flexible computing devices, displays, sensors, and solar cells.

To date, the majority of solution-processing research has been focusing on molecular and polymeric organic films. By contrast, this Special Issue centers on recent advances in solution-processed inorganic materials and their applications. In the last 10 years, a lot of progress has been made regarding this topic. However, a number of challenges remain before the full potential of this class of materials can be exploited and they become a driving force for future electronics.

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for the research community to report on the current status and the latest developments of solution-deposited inorganic optronic and electronic materials, devices, and systems. Research results in any field of science where this class of inorganic materials is utilized will be considered for publication. The scope of this issue includes but is not limited to material synthesis and characterization, device fabrication and assessment, device stability/reliability, device physics and modeling, material/device integration into multifunctional systems, future technologies (e.g., wearables), etc.

Dr. Leszek Majewski
Prof. Rita Branquinho
Guest Editors

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