The remarkable development of organic thin film transistors (OTFTs) has led to their emerging use in active matrix flat-panel displays, radio frequency identification cards, and sensors. Exploring one class of OTFTs, Organic Field-Effect Transistors provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary survey of the present theory, charge transport studies, synthetic methodology, materials characterization, and current applications of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs). Covering various aspects of OFETs, the book begins with a theoretical description of charge transport in organic semiconductors at the molecular level. It then discusses the current understanding of charge transport in single-crystal devices, small molecules and oligomers, conjugated polymer devices, and charge injection issues in organic transistors. After describing the design rationales and synthetic methodologies used for organic semiconductors and dielectric materials, the book provides an overview of a variety of characterization techniques used to probe interfacial ordering, microstructure, molecular packing, and orientation crucial to device performance. It also describes the different processing techniques for molecules deposited by vacuum and solution, followed by current technological examples that employ OTFTs in their operation. Featuring respected contributors from around the world, this thorough, up-to-date volume presents both the theory behind OFETs and the latest applications of this promising technology.

About the Author
Stanford University, California, USA University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA

Reviews

". . . a useful addition to university libraries and may also be of interest to scientists who are working on organic semiconductor electronics in industry . . . a valuable yellow pages for graduate students who are just entering the field . . . I highly recommend this book."

- Alejandro L. Briseno, University of Washington, in Materials Today, June 2008, Vol. 11 No. 6

Book Information
ISBN 9780849380808
Author Zhenan Bao
Format Hardback
Page Count 638
Imprint CRC Press Inc
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Weight(grams) 1350g